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A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, wearing saffron robes, placing his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a grey striped shirt who bows forward. The seated figure's ornate orange garments, rudraksha beads and swept-back hair match the page's described presentation, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) appearance-based candidate seated on a white cushioned seat. Behind them stand two saffron-robed monks, one in a red-shirted man, and an older man in white at left. Books and pamphlets are spread on the cushion and a plain red curtain hangs in the background.

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Indoor photo of a long-haired figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala seated on a raised white-draped platform, placing a hand on the head of a seated man in a white shirt who bows forward. Another orange-robed attendant stands behind, and a man in a red shirt watches from the back. Devotional items such as booklets and small figurines are laid out at the front, with a trident-topped object at the right edge and a wall fan at left. Appearance-based candidate, a person, is seated and blessing a devotee during what appears to be a darshan.2008-03-23Indoor photo of a satsang or darshan setting with a red curtain behind. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a multi-strand beaded necklace reaches out and touches the forehead of a kneeling man in a blue-and-white checked shirt who has his palms pressed together. Nearby, another saffron-robed monastic stands with a white cloth and red shoulder band. A child in a red top and a boy in a pink checked shirt stand among onlookers at left. Books and a small blue-and-white booklet are laid out on a white cloth in the foreground, and a red-shirted man stands at upper right.2008-03-23March 23 20082008-03-23A darshan blessing in progress. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha malas and silver ornaments, rests a hand on the head of a kneeling man in a striped collared shirt who has his palms joined. The seated figure has distinctive visible cues matching a person, shown here in the role of giving darshan. Behind them stand a man in a white kurta with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala, a young man in orange, and a woman in a red sari with gold jewellery. On the right, a white draped seat sits beside a table with blue booklets, rudraksha, and bracelets. Several devotees are partially visible in the foreground.2008-03-24March 23 20082008-03-23March 23 20082008-03-23Indoor darshan scene at an ashram hall with red curtains. A long-haired man in orange robes and rudraksha malas sits on a white cushioned seat, reaching out to touch the forehead of a devotee in a white shirt. Behind him a young monastic in orange robes touches his own cheek, and a man in a red shirt stands near a window-like panel. Devotees in white and orange shawls, including a man in a green striped shirt, crowd around. On the right, a table holds books, rudraksha malas and ritual items. The seated man matches the Swamiji presence cues (long swept-back hair, saffron robes, rudraksha malas) so this is a probable identification from appearance, consistent with the page.2008-03-23Indoor photo at an ashram gathering where a long-haired figure in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits with a hand raised, touching the forehead of a young boy in white shirt and trousers who has pressed his palms together. Several people in saffron and white stand nearby, including a man in orange holding a paper, a man in red at the back, and a woman with light hair at left. A white cloth covers a seat, and a trident emblem appears at upper right. a person: the seated long-haired figure wears saffron robes, a long swept-back hair style and a rudraksha mala, which are the qualifying cues for the appearance-based label.2008-03-23A photograph of a darshan-style blessing at an indoor event. A long-haired figure in an orange sleeveless top and orange wrap, with a long rudraksha mala draped on the chest, sits on a raised seat and places a hand on the head of a kneeling man in white clothes with palms pressed together. Behind them stand a man in orange robes with a red-striped cloth and a rudraksha mala, and a figure in white. At left, a man holds a small paper or card near the kneeling devotee's head, and a woman with hair clip is partially visible in the foreground. A trident-topped silver rod and a white cushioned seat appear at right, with a blue packet and rudraksha beads on a tray at lower right. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure with long swept-back hair, orange wrap and rudraksha mala is the candidate, shown in person giving a blessing.2008-03-23March 23 20082008-03-23A photograph of a seated figure in an orange robe with long dark swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala, placing a hand on the forehead of a bald man in white who bends forward with his head lowered. The seated figure wears a saffron garment and wood-bead necklace, and sits on a white covered seat. Behind them, a man in orange with a bald head and another man in white stand near a white-draped table holding books and a small bundle of rudraksha beads. Foreground shows a woman with wavy brown hair and a woman with dark hair in a bun, both partly visible. On the right, a tray holds fruit, rudraksha malas, bangles and printed pamphlets. A red curtain and a trident are visible at the back. Swamiji (probable) identifies the seated figure, based on long hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala.2008-03-24March 23 20082008-03-23