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A photograph of a devotional exchange in a warmly lit hall. In the foreground, a figure with a red turban, red and orange wrap, rudraksha malas on the arms and a gold earring holds up a folded white paper to a man in a white kurta with a red patterned shawl, a wristwatch and forehead markings, who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Beside him, another person in red with palms joined, and behind, a woman in cream clothes with rudraksha mala and red shawl look on. A tall ornate silver staff stands at the left edge, and a faint deity murti appears in the background. Four people are visible.

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A photograph of a devotional darshan scene indoors with warm red lighting. A woman in a red turban and red sleeveless garment with rudraksha beads on her arms stands at left, holding a white paper and reaching toward a man in a white shirt with a red printed shawl and vibhuti marks on his forehead, who stands at right with his palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them a woman in a cream sari with a rudraksha mala and another woman in a red shawl also stand with hands folded, and a child is partly visible at lower center. A golden deity murti and tall lamp stand are visible in the background. Four physical people are visible.2015-05-07A woman in a red turban, red shawl with dark printed text, and rudraksha malas is touching the forehead of a young man in a white kurta with a red and rudraksha mala. Her right arm is extended and she holds a folded white paper in her hand. Behind them a woman in a dark blouse and other people in white clothing stand in a warm red-lit room.2015-05-07A woman in a red turban, red-and-leopard-print sari and rudraksha malas blesses a man in white kurta by pressing her hand to his forehead during a darshan session. A woman in red and cream stands behind, holding a sheet of paper, and a bowl of fruit and flowers sits at lower left. A shaved-headed person in white stands at the back, and the background is draped in deep red.2015-05-07A photograph of a seated figure on a red cushioned throne wearing an orange-red turban and an orange-red wrap, with a brown rudraksha mala around the neck, holding a small white card or paper toward a devotee. Opposite, a man in white kurta with an orange-red shawl raises his palms, and a woman in orange-red shawl and white floral top also raises her hands in devotion. Standing behind them are several men in white kurtas with orange-red shawls, and a red and gold banner hangs in the background. Appearance cues on the seated figure (turban, rudraksha mala, orange-red clothing) are consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, so this is a probable in-person presence. The scene resembles a mandala or initiation setting, with the kneeling and standing participants.2015-07-13A photograph from an indoor darshan setting with warm red lighting. A woman in a red turban and red shawl over a leopard-print top raises her right hand toward the forehead of a man in a white kurta with rudraksha beads and a red-and-white lanyard. The man raises his own hand with palm open, eyes closed and head slightly bowed. Behind them, other people in red and white clothes sit and stand, and a red cloth and draped fabric frame the background. A rudraksha bracelet is visible on the woman's wrist. The scene suggests a blessing or touch on the forehead during a darshan.2015-05-07A photograph of a ritual blessing at the Kumbh Mela. In the foreground a figure in a red-orange turban and saffron-orange robe, with a gold beaded necklace, stands with raised arm and places a hand on the head of a man in a white kurta with a red-and-white shawl, who bows with hands raised. The man holds a folded paper or cloth. Behind them, people in white kurtas and red shawls stand, and a large framed portrait of a smiling figure in saffron with a white beaded garland is visible in the background, along with a red-and-white backdrop and a round fan.2015-09-14A ritual blessing scene indoors with warm pink-red stage lighting. In the foreground, a priest in a red-orange turban, bare-shouldered in red-orange robes with a rudraksha mala, presses his palm to the forehead of a young man in white dhoti and red-and-black patterned shawl, with a gold-bordered cloth and bangles; the young man holds his hands raised in a receiving gesture. Behind them a seated man in a red garment and white shawl holds a paper and another person in white garments with a garland sits nearby. Two women in white clothing stand in the background near a golden staff, and a drum is visible at right.2015-09-14Inner Awakening darshan scene at a person event. In the foreground, a woman in a red head wrap and red-and-black printed shawl, with rudraksha beads around her neck and wrist, stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Facing her, a smiling man in a white t-shirt and red printed shawl kneels with hands folded. Behind them, a woman in white with a red bead mala, a man in white with a red mala, and a woman in white and gold garments stand in a warm red-draped hall with brass oil lamps. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person in this frame.2015-05-07A woman in a red turban and red-and-leopard-print dress places her hand on the bald head of a smiling man in a white kurta, who presses his palm together in greeting. He wears a long rudraksha mala and red-and-white beaded necklaces. The woman also wears a rudraksha mala and a red rudraksha bracelet and holds a small paper. Behind them, a seated woman in white with a red shawl and beaded necklace and other seated devotees in white and red attend the scene before a dark red curtain. The setting suggests a blessing during a satsang-style gathering.2015-05-07A woman in a red turban and red shawl with printed text stands at left, her right hand raised to the forehead of a middle-aged man in a cream shirt with a red printed shawl, who has his palms pressed together. She wears rudraksha beads and a leopard-print top, and holds a silver ceremonial staff. Behind them, several people in white garments and red shawls stand in a warm-lit hall with pink draping at left. The man's eyes are closed and he appears to be receiving a blessing.2015-05-07September 14 20152015-09-14May 07 20152015-05-07