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A photograph of a satsang or darshan scene in an indoor hall with white walls and a red curtain backdrop. A person with long swept-back hair and an orange sleeveless robe sits on a white throne-like seat, holding an open book and extending a hand toward a woman in a red sari with white border who presses her palms together. Beside the seat stands a sannyasi in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, and a woman in white with a yellow shawl. A tray in front holds rudraksha beads, sweets and offerings. Seated and standing devotees, some in orange and white, fill the foreground and background, and a man in a white shirt and an orange shawl stands at left. Swamiji (probable) is the person on the throne with long hair, a crown-less orange robe and distinctive long hair.

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A photograph of a seated figure in an orange sleeveless garment and long dark hair, holding an open book on a white throne-like seat, while a tray of rudraksha malas, flowers, fruit and offering items sits at the right edge. A standing man in an orange-saffron garment with a rudraksha mala stands centre-left among devotees; a woman in a red sari and yellow-shawled woman stand behind; a woman in a yellow shawl stands at the back. Around them, a crowd in white and orange-saffron clothing, several with orange shawls, watches from the front, with white chairs and a red curtain in the background. The seated figure has distinctive long hair and orange garment, so the appearance-based candidate is a person seated on the throne.2008-03-26Photograph of a darshan scene inside a tent hall with a red curtain backdrop and colourful painted panels. A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange robe sits on a white cushioned seat, holding a tray of offerings with flowers and fruit, while a man in an orange-and-saffron robe with a shaved head stands before them. A young man in white with an orange scarf stands behind the seat. Devotees in white shirts and kurtas line up at left, some wearing garlands and orange scarves, while a woman in a white sari and a girl with a braid look on. A white flower garland lies in the foreground.2008-03-26March 26 20082008-03-26March 28 20082008-03-28A photograph of a darshan scene in a hall with a red curtain backdrop. A seated figure in an orange robe and a multicoloured floral garland sits on a white throne-like chair, with a white cloth draped over its back. The figure is adorned with a long dark braid and holds a small offering. A woman in an orange sari with a flower in her hair stands in front, hands folded and bowing, while a man in a white shirt and a man in a grey shirt stand nearby with palms pressed together. A woman in a yellow shawl stands behind the throne, and a monastic in orange robes stands at the right. A silver tray with fruit, sweets and red sacred threads sits at the right edge, and a crowd of onlookers fills the background. Appearance-based cues on the seated figure (orange robe, floral garland, long hair) are consistent with Swamiji (probable) receiving devotees on the throne.2008-03-26A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long, swept-back dark hair places one hand on the head of a devotee during a blessing darshan in a hall with a red curtain and draped fabric. Around him stand and kneel many devotees in white shirts, white dhotis, saris and orange shawls, some holding small papers or tokens. A white throne-like chair is beside him with a tray of rudraksha malas, fruit and offerings. A man in white with an orange shawl stands behind, and a shaved-headed devotee in orange sits nearby. A black camera is visible on the right.2008-03-26Photograph of a crowded indoor darshan gathering. A long-haired man in orange sleeveless clothing sits at right, reaching forward to hold the hand of an elderly bald man in white who bows toward him. Around them, devotees in white shirts and dhotis press close; a woman in a red bindi and a woman with a ponytail in white with a gold border stand nearby. A man in an orange shawl with rudraksha mala stands at upper left. Small blue and white brochures sit on a white-covered table in front. The orange-clad man shows the distinctive long, swept-back hair and orange saffron clothing, so the appearance-based label applies.2008-03-28Photo of a crowded devotional gathering in an indoor hall with white draped tables. A man with long dark swept-back hair and an orange sleeveless top stands at right, reaching out his hand toward the head of a seated woman in a pink and white sari. Behind him a shaved-headed man in orange robes holds a small stack of papers. Nearby, a man in an orange robe and a woman in a white sari stand. On the foreground table sit a tray of rudraksha malas, a plate of fruit and flower garlands, and a folded blue cloth. Surrounding devotees in white kurtas, green and white saris, and a braided woman in white stand close together. The probable identity cue is the orange clothing and long hair of the man giving blessings, consistent with the page's a person reference, and the scene reads as darshan with blessings.2008-03-26A photograph of a darshan or blessing session in a hall with a white and gold seat. A long-haired figure in orange robes sits on the white throne at right, holding a tray of kumkum and vibhuti, while a devotee bends forward to receive a blessing. A young man in white with an orange shawl stands behind the seat, and a saffron-robed sannyasi stands among the crowd. Around them, many devotees in white and cream clothes press close, including a woman in a yellow saree and a child in a yellow top held by a man. Hanging cloths in red, yellow and blue decorate the back wall. Swamiji (probable): the long-haired figure in orange robes on the throne, identified by visible cues of long hair and orange ornate clothing, is the seated presenter of the blessing.2008-03-26March 23 20082008-03-23Photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron top and white dhoti on a white throne-like seat, receiving devotees during a darshan. He wears long swept-back hair and rudraksha beads. Seated before him, a man in white shirt and trousers presses his palms together, while a line of white-clad devotees and young women in pink, yellow and white saris stand close. A shaven-headed man in orange robes stands nearby, and a woman in white and yellow stands behind. A silver tray holds rudraksha malas, sweets and offerings. Behind them are a red curtain and a white-walled hall.2008-03-26March 26 20082008-03-26