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A photograph of a seated figure in orange robes and an orange head wrap placing a hand on the head of a kneeling woman in a white and light blue salwar outfit with folded hands. Her head is bowed in reverence. A standing man in white kurta with an orange shawl and a mala necklace stands behind her holding a small white card, and another person in white with an orange shawl stands at the right edge. A white rug with a brown mat lies in front of the kneeling woman, and a wicker basket and a cloth-covered table sit at left beside a white fan on a red-painted wall background. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan setting.

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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a saffron head wrap, bare-chested with a rudraksha mala, extending a red-and-beaded mala to a woman kneeling in a white and light-blue patterned dress with her hands folded in prayer. The seated man rests on a white cushioned chair beside a table with a wicker basket of banknotes and papers. Behind them a man in white kurta and orange shawl holds a paper, and two people in white stand near a red-washed wall with a ceiling fan. A small brown mat with a sprinkled powder design lies on the red floor runner.2006-11-19March 12 20082008-03-12Indoor scene at an ashram-style hall with white table covers. A man in orange robes with long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala, seated, places his hand on the head of a kneeling woman in a white sari with a long braid and gold necklace, who bows forward holding papers. Beside him a tray holds flowers, bundled offerings and a folded cloth. Nearby standing men wear orange shawls over white garments, one holding a tray of prasad, and a shaved-head monk in orange stands at left. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated robed man with long hair and rudraksha mala, blessing the kneeling devotee.2008-03-12Indoor photo in a plain room with a red-washed wall, a metal table fan and a striped green and pink mat on the floor. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange shawl over an orange dhoti and a white and yellow marigold garland, sits on a white-draped bench holding a garland. Before him, a woman in a white sari with an orange border kneels beside a second kneeling devotee in a blue and beige outfit, while a man in white clothes with an orange shawl stands behind them. A woollen-looking wicker tray of folded banknotes, a wristwatch, a cane and a cup sit on the white-covered table.2006-12-10March 12 20082008-03-12February 07 20082008-02-07March 12 20082008-03-12A photograph of an indoor devotional greeting on a red patterned rug. A person in orange robes and an orange turban sits on a white-covered chair with a white cushion, wearing a white flower garland, and rests both hands on the head of a man in white shirt and white trousers who prostrates full length on the floor. Three women in white sarees with gold borders stand in a row behind them, and a man in a yellow shirt and dark trousers stands at the right edge. A cushioned wooden bench with red upholstery stands against the white wall.2007-08-17A photograph of a healing blessing session in an indoor hall. A bare-armed man in an orange sleeveless top and orange shawl, with long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha beads and a necklace, places his right hand on the head of a woman in a yellow sari who bows with her hands pressed together. Behind them a younger man in white with an orange shawl holds a small printed card, and other people in white shirts stand at the edges. A table in front holds books and framed pictures, and a standing fan is visible at upper left. Swamiji (probable) appears as the blessing giver based on the long hair, orange clothing and rudraksha cues, with the role of giving healing blessing.2008-03-27A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a long white flower garland, smiling and extending a hand to rest on the head of a kneeling devotee. The devotee in a white shirt and dark trousers kneels with palms pressed together, while a woman in a grey patterned sari bows low before the seat. A figure in white with an orange shawl stands behind, another person in white and orange stands at left, and a man carries a small child in white. Other onlookers in white and light clothing fill the background. On the white-draped table are flower garlands, a clock, a brass cup and a tray. A dark curtain and a golden decorative object appear at left. The scene suggests a blessing exchange in a hall.2007-02-11February 11 20072007-02-11March 12 20082008-03-12