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Indoor darshan scene in a hall with a red curtain at the back. A man in a saffron sleeveless top with a rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair sits on a white-draped seat, holding a pineapple in both hands while facing a seated man in a white shirt who kneels with folded hands. A young man in white with an orange shawl stands behind them holding a card, and an older bald man in white sits nearby. Two women in a blue sari and dark clothing, and several onlookers in white and orange, face the seated figure. Small books and printed cards are arranged on the white cloth in front. A standing fan is visible at left. Probable Swamiji (saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair) is seated centrally, offering blessings to devotees during the event.

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March 27 20082008-03-27March 27 20082008-03-27A man in a saffron sleeveless robe with a rudraksha mala and a garland-style necklace holds a pineapple and hands it to a seated devotee at an indoor event. The devotee, a man in white with a moustache, has his palms pressed together. A woman in the foreground with her hands folded faces the same direction, and a blue paper slip is held near the pineapple. Behind them stand an attendant in an orange shawl and another seated man in white with beaded necklaces. A white table, a standing fan and a backdrop hung with dark curtains complete the scene.2008-03-27March 27 20082008-03-27A photograph of a healing and blessing session indoors, with a red curtain behind. A long-haired man in an orange sleeveless top and rudraksha mala beads holds a pineapple and speaks with a man in a white shirt, who gestures with his hand. Behind them, a man in an orange shawl over white holds up a blue card, and a woman in the foreground, partly visible, looks at a printed sheet. Another man in white with an orange shawl stands at the top right and a bald man in white sits nearby. The long-haired figure in orange with mala beads and dark hair is a person by these visible cues, presented as a healer offering blessings, with a pineapple offering in hand.2008-03-27A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala raises a pineapple above his head with his right hand while a devotee in white kneels with head bowed and hands pressed together. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and is positioned on a white-draped seat or throne. Nearby, a woman with a braided bun and white flower in her hair, another devotee in white, and monks in orange robes stand or sit around him. A fan, a small brass lamp, offerings and a few printed books sit on the floor. The setting is an indoor hall with a maroon curtain. Appearance is consistent with the a person candidate, with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, but identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2008-03-27March 27 20082008-03-27Indoor darshan scene in a hall with a red curtain and a white-draped table holding fruit, flowers and printed booklets. A long-haired figure in orange robes sits on a white cushioned seat, holding a pineapple and a garland-like offering while receiving items from a woman in white with a yellow shawl. Seated devotees surround him: a woman in a cream sari with glasses, a man in a white shirt, a man in an orange shirt with a red shawl, and a small child in red. A standing woman in white with a yellow shawl and red bindi attends. A white fan and a trident-topped white structure are visible. Swamiji (probable): the orange-robed figure has long swept-back hair and saffron clothing, with the page noting his presence at this event. Printed booklets and a photo credit line appear at the bottom.2008-03-23March 27 20082008-03-27March 27 20082008-03-27March 27 20082008-03-27March 27 20082008-03-27