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A photograph of a seated man in long flowing saffron-orange robes with long dark hair, a red stole, placing his right hand on the head of a small boy in a navy hoodie and khaki trousers held by a standing man in a white shirt. A woman in a light green patterned top and a man in white stands nearby, a monk in orange robes stands behind, and a second man in white watches at the left. A white-covered table in front holds stacks of books or cards and a digital clock reading 9:12. This is a blessing or darshan scene. Visible people: about six.

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March 13 20082008-03-13March 13 20082008-03-13A photograph at an indoor darshan. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a low seat at right, his right hand raised to rest on the head of an elderly man in a white shirt who kneels with palms pressed together. Behind them stands a younger man with shaved head, orange robe and red-and-white shawl, his hand on the elder's shoulder. To the left, onlookers include a child in a red dress and other devotees in white and pink. A table with a flower arrangement, fan and offerings sits in the background against a maroon curtain. a person: the long-haired seated man in saffron with rudraksha malas is a candidate for a person by appearance, but this is uncertain.2008-03-23March 27 20082008-03-27March 13 20082008-03-13Photograph of a seated long-haired man in an orange sleeveless robe with a white tilak and red bindi, who rests his hand on the shoulder of a young man in white clothing with a rudraksha-style mala, the young man's palms pressed together in greeting. Behind them a person in orange robes holds a glass of water and others stand nearby; a stack of books sits on a white cloth beside a digital clock showing 9:32. A young man in a striped shirt stands at left. The seated man is in a seva-like exchange, with the setting.2008-03-13A photo of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with long, swept-back dark hair, resting one hand on the head of a seated man in a white shirt who bows his head. The robed man has a bare arm and a saffron shawl across his chest; he is smiling. Behind them a shaved-headed attendant in orange and another in orange stand near a red curtain, a white-robed man with a saffron shawl and rudraksha mala stands at left, and a woman and a small child sit in the foreground. A card is held in the seated devotee's hand, and a digital display reading 9.55 sits on a white cushion. Ritual items and a trident appear at right. a person (long swept hair, saffron robes and shawl) giving blessings during darshan.2008-03-13A seated man in saffron-orange robe and rudraksha mala, with long swept-back hair and a tilak on his forehead, is blessing a young boy in a navy top who bows toward him while a woman in pink and cream sits beside them. Behind, a bald priest with a tilak and orange shawl watches, and young men in white with orange shawls stand near a table of fruit, a pineapple and a tray. A digital timer displays 9:34 and a paper sheet is in his hand. a person is seated, performing the blessing; the seated figure shows the long hair and saffron clothing with rudraksha cues. Interior with red curtain and a fan at left.2008-03-12March 27 20082008-03-27March 13 20082008-03-13March 23 20082008-03-23A seated figure in long swept-back dark hair and an orange sleeveless top with a long rudraksha mala lays a hand on the head of a man with short dark hair during a healing blessing. Behind them a standing young man wears orange robes with red trim and a red bindi, while another man in a red shirt and glasses watches. A woman in a light patterned top sits in the foreground beside a small pile of flower garlands. Red curtains, a white cushioned seat, a trident emblem and a colourful banner fill the background. a person cues: long swept-back hair, orange top and rudraksha mala, seated as the one giving the blessing.2008-03-23