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A seated figure in an orange sleeveless top with long dark swept hair and a rudraksha-style bead necklace hands a tray of offerings or prasad to a woman in a pink patterned sari. Around them, saffron-robed attendants in orange with red borders stand and kneel; one wears a rudraksha mala and another holds the tray. Men in white shirts and a seated woman watch from the left, and a white cloth covers the seat, with a trident visible at upper right and a table of books and pamphlets in the foreground. A ceiling fan and cream wall sit behind the scene in an indoor hall. a person is the seated figure with long hair, orange top and bead necklace, presiding over the distribution.

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March 22 20082008-03-22Indoor photo of a seated man with long dark wavy hair wearing an orange sleeveless saffron top and rudraksha mala, with a long-haired figure in saffron robes at right; he sits low, facing a young woman in a pink salwar kameez with a dark braid who leans in toward him. Behind them, monastic attendants in saffron robes with red shoulder cloths stand, one shaved-headed attendant holds a white cloth bundle, and a man in a red shirt and glasses looks on. A crowd of devotees in white shirts and plain clothes stands in the background before a maroon curtain and a wall fan, with a dark-clothed man at left wearing a mala. Several people are present, roughly 6-20 visible.2008-03-23March 23 20082008-03-23March 23 20082008-03-23Indoor photo of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a long swept-back hairstyle and multiple rudraksha malas and a beaded necklace, gesturing with his right arm while speaking. He sits behind a white-draped table laid with framed photographs, small books, a tray of fruit and sweets, and rudraksha beads. Around him, men in white dhotis and orange shawls, one wearing a name badge and holding a ticket, and a man in a light checked shirt lean in. A woman with a long braid in a pink top sits at the lower left, bending toward the table and holding a small object. The appearance-based cues for the central figure are the swept-back hair, saffron robes and layered malas, which is a probable Swamiji identification, though his role is a seated teacher giving attention to devotees at a blessing and healing event.2008-03-27Photograph of a seated long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and dark beaded necklace, extending his hand toward a kneeling older woman in white with a flower in her hair, while a man in white with saffron shawl holds a card and an elderly man in white joins palms nearby. A saffron-robed attendant stands behind holding a tray of literature, and a trident-topped ornament appears at the right edge. Seated devotees in the foreground and a standing man in red shirt complete the scene, with a pile of printed booklets and a brass item in front.2008-03-23Photograph of a seated man in orange saffron robes with long swept-back dark hair and a dark rudraksha mala, sitting on a white-covered seat and speaking with a woman in a green and orange sari with gold bangles and a beaded necklace. Beside them, a shaved-headed monk in orange robes holds a small notebook and pen, and a standing attendant in white and orange scarf holds a small white cloth and packets. A man in white shirt with a dark mala sits at left and a grey-haired head is visible in the foreground. Tables display booklets, packets and a small tray of sweets, with a fan and a red curtain behind. Probable Swamiji (probable) is the seated man in saffron with long hair and rudraksha mala, giving darshan and healing blessings.2008-03-24A seated man in an orange saffron robe with long, swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead places his right hand on the head of a woman with flowers in her hair, bending forward while holding a small white card. He wears dark brown and red beaded necklaces and a bangle on his wrist. Around him, devotees in white shirts and orange garments hold up slips of paper and cards, and a man in an orange shawl stands behind them. On the right, a white-draped seat with a trishul-topped ornament and a table with books and photographs suggests a darshan or blessing session. A fan and a red curtain are visible in the background.2008-03-23Indoor darshan scene in a white-draped room. A long-haired man in orange sleeveless robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a white cushioned seat with open palms extended toward a woman in a red blouse who kneels with folded hands. Beside him stands a man in white with a dark mala who looks on, and a bald man in orange shawl sits nearby. Behind the seat, a white-clad attendant holds an orange shawl and mala, and trays of offerings, rudraksha beads, bangles, fruit, sweets and printed cards rest on the table. A trishul hangs on the white wall. a person seated in the center giving darshan. Six visible people.2008-03-24Photograph of a satsang or darshan event in an indoor hall with a red curtain backdrop. A long-haired man in saffron/orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace extends his hand to a tray of offerings held by a shaved-headed young sannyasi in orange robes with a red-and-white bindi. Behind them a man in a red shirt and glasses stands near a banner with a floral pattern. Seated devotees in orange shirts, white and pink saris, and gold jewellery sit on the floor around the stage; a woman in white holds mala beads. Mic stand, fan, and a pile of printed booklets and cards sit on the table in the foreground.2008-03-23Indoor event in a hall with red curtains and a black speaker on the left. In the foreground, a long-haired figure in saffron/orange robes and a brown rudraksha mala sits on a white cushioned seat, reaching out to a man in a light shirt who holds a book. Around them, a saffron-robed young monk with shaved head and a red sash, a man in a red shirt with glasses, older men in white dhotis with orange shawls, and young boys in front watch closely. A white canopy-like cushion and a trident-shaped symbol are visible at right, with books and pamphlets displayed in the lower right. Approximately ten people are visible.2008-03-23March 23 20082008-03-23