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A photograph of a crowd gathered around a seated sannyasi in a saffron-orange robe, whose back faces the camera at right. He leans forward and holds his hands over the outstretched palms of an older bald man in a white kurta, who looks down at them. Nearby, a woman in a white sari with an orange border stands at left, another woman in a white sari with a green-and-gold border watches, and a man in white with a rudraksha mala looks on. Books and framed devotional pictures sit on a white-covered table in the foreground, and an orange-clad figure stands behind the group. The people are closely clustered, with several hands raised in blessing or reaching toward the sannyasi.

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A photograph of a healing session among devotees. A bald older man in a white kurta stands centrally, his hands lowered toward a seated woman in an orange sari who holds out her hands and bows forward. Several onlookers crowd around, including a woman with glasses and a bindi in an orange-bordered white sari, a man in white with a rudraksha mala and an identity badge, and a woman in a white and green sari with gold bangles. Another person in orange cloth sits at the lower right near a table with pamphlets, prayer cards and a small printed photo. The setting is an indoor hall with a patterned yellow backdrop, and the scene is warm and crowded.2008-03-28March 27 20082008-03-27A crowded indoor event where a long-haired man in an orange sleeveless robe with a rudraksha mala stands at a table with a white cloth, reaching his hand toward a bald elderly man in white kurta. Around them, men in white shirts and a woman in white with an orange shawl look on, and devotees crowd the table. Stacks of printed cards and small items sit on the table. The orange-robed man has long hair and distinctive adornments, which is a person cue, but the appearance is not clearly certain from this view.2008-03-28March 27 20082008-03-27A photograph of a crowded outdoor event where a bald, elderly man in a white kurta and white dhoti stands at centre, his hands clasped with a devotee. A woman in an orange sleeveless garment and hair tied back kneels in front of him, holding his hand. Around them, devotees in white shirts and orange shawls, including young men with orange scarves, and a woman in a green sari with a red bindi look on. A man in a white shirt with a dark rudraksha-style mala is at right. Books and small items sit on a table at lower right, and a red cloth backdrop hangs behind the crowd.2008-03-28Indoor photo at an ashram hall. A man with long swept-back dark hair, orange sleeveless top, orange shawl, red tilak and a rudraksha mala sits on a white-draped seat, resting his hand on the head of a woman bowing low in a white top and orange shawl. A seated man in a white shirt holds a card and papers beside them. Behind, a standing figure in white with an orange shawl, a bald man in orange robes, and a flower vase on a white-covered table. Other people and a fan appear at the edges.2008-03-12March 27 20082008-03-27A seated man in orange robes with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala extends his hands toward an older man in a white shirt and white dhoti, who presses his palms together in greeting and holds a small blue card. Around them stand several younger men in white shirts and orange shawls, and women in pink and orange salwar in the foreground. On a white-draped table in front are books, rudraksha beads, a small framed picture, sweets and brass items. A fan and a red curtained stage are visible in the background.2008-03-27A seated man with long dark wavy hair wears an orange sleeveless robe and rudraksha mala, and reaches out to touch the forehead of a seated devotee in a darshan line. Beside him, a monk in orange robes with shaved head and red sash stands behind a table holding a tray of papers and books. Other devotees in white kurtas, orange shawls and saris, including a woman in pink with a flower garland, sit or kneel around them in a hall with red curtains, a fan and a trident symbol on the wall. a person appearance is probable for the long-haired seated figure in orange with rudraksha mala, given long swept hair and saffron robes, but identity is uncertain.2008-03-23A indoor healing and blessing gathering with devotees crowded around a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas at the centre-right. He holds a framed photograph of a saffron-clad figure with long hair and offers it to a devotee, while others in white and orange clothing stand close. A woman in a red and white sari with a red hair flower leans in, and a small girl in the foreground has a red hair bow. On a white-draped table in the lower right are sacred objects including a rudraksha mala, a brass figure, books and a bowl of offerings. A fan and white curtains are visible in the background.2008-03-27A crowded indoor hall during a free healing and blessing event. In the foreground a woman in an orange sleeveless top and orange shawl sorts papers at a table, and a young man in a white kurta with an orange shawl stands at right, handing out leaflets. Many devotees fill the room behind them; a girl in a pale green and white sari and a woman in white with a red-beaded necklace take cards from the table. Other attendees wear white, saffron and colourful saris, and some of the crowd is blurred from motion. No clearly identifiable a person is visible.2008-03-28A photograph of a darshan line inside an indoor hall at Adi Kailaasa. A long-haired man in a saffron sleeveless top with a red tilak on his forehead is at the right, reaching down with one hand toward a seated devotee's head and holding a small paper in the other. Beside him a saffron-robed monk with a shaved head and rudraksha mala stands in the middle, holding a green bottle. A woman in white with a yellow shawl stands behind a table covered with a white cloth, flowers, and small offerings. Several men in white shirts with mala beads line up at left, one holding a card and another with folded hands. Background includes a standing fan and a seated monk in saffron.2008-03-23