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A photo of a devotional blessing scene indoors. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a raised seat, reaching to place a hand on the head of a man bowing forward. An older woman in a pink sari with a braid and flower in her hair stands beside him with folded hands. Behind them, a shaved-headed monk in orange shawl and a younger attendant in white with an orange shawl stand near a table holding offerings, flowers and a small digital timer reading 11:02. Other white-clad attendants and a standing fan are visible in the background, with a red curtain and a kalasha-like pillar at right. Visible cues for the saffron-robed figure: long swept hair, rudraksha mala, saffron clothing.

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A seated man in an orange robe and orange shawl, with a red bindi, rudraksha mala and gold chain, places his hand on the head of a woman in a white sari with a flower garland in her braid and hands folded in prayer. Behind them, young men in white with orange shawls stand near a table holding a tray of rudraksha beads, and a white-clad man with a shaved head stands at left. A digital clock displays 11:02 and the red-and-white backdrop has a hanging tapestry. Many white-clad devotees stand in the hall. The seated man in orange is a probable candidate for a person, with orange robe, rudraksha mala and gold chain, here blessing a devotee.2008-03-12March 12 20082008-03-12March 12 20082008-03-12Photograph of a blessing (darshan) session indoors. A man with long dark hair in a swept-back knot, wearing an orange saffron shawl and orange garment, sits and extends his right hand to bless a kneeling man in white with prayer hands and a rudraksha mala. Two women in teal and white sit to the left, one wearing gold jewellery. Standing behind are young men in white kurtas with orange shawls, one with a rudraksha mala, and a shaven-headed man in orange. A tray of vibhuti and books sits at the lower right, and a digital clock shows 11:27. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), seated and blessing, with long swept-back hair, orange clothing and rudraksha mala.2008-03-12March 12 20082008-03-12A seated person in orange robes with long dark hair tied back rests a hand on the head of a man in a khaki shirt who kneels with palms pressed together in prayer, a blessing gesture. Around them, a bearded man in orange, a bald man in orange, and a young man in orange stand or sit, while a standing attendant in white shirt and orange shawl wears a rudraksha mala and holds a tray of papers. A woman in a maroon top with a notebook kneels at left. A table holds flowers, a digital clock reading 11:08, and a small pile of offerings; red curtains and a wall banner form the backdrop.2008-03-12March 12 20082008-03-12Indoor darshan scene at an ashram hall with a red curtain and a standing fan. A figure in orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits on a white-covered seat, extending his right hand in blessing onto the bald head of a kneeling man in a white shirt who bows with folded hands. A shaved-headed monk in orange stands beside them, with two younger attendants in orange shawls and white clothes behind. A digital clock shows 11:21, and a woman in white is at the lower left. Brochures and a small pile of rudraksha beads lie on the seat. a person receives the devotee, giving blessings with saffron and ornate clothing cues.2008-03-12March 27 20082008-03-27March 12 20082008-03-12A photograph of an indoor satsang setting. A long-haired man in saffron-orange clothing, hair tied in a bun, sits on the right and places his hand on the head of a devotee who kneels in front of him wearing white. Beside him, a bald man in orange robes sits cross-legged holding a mala. Two standing attendants in white shirts with orange shawls and a bald attendant in white stand behind, one holding a book. Offerings of fruit and flowers lie on a white-draped table, and a red curtain and a patterned banner hang behind. Several people sit to the left, including a woman in a pink sari. The page identifies the event as a person satsang, but the seated saffron-clad man's appearance shows long swept-back hair and saffron clothing, so he is a person giving blessing.2008-03-12March 12 20082008-03-12