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A seated man in an orange sleeveless top and orange shawl with long dark hair places his right hand on the head of a shaved-headed man in a white shirt and white dhoti, who has his hands folded at his chest and wears a black rudraksha-style mala. A man in a white shirt with a badge and a white-shirted helper hold a paper or card near them. An orange-robed attendant stands behind, and a woman in the foreground watches. Behind them are a white altar draped in cloth with a small tray of offerings, a red curtain, and a trident-topped object at the right edge. Printed booklets lie in the lower right. The seated figure shows distinctive long swept hair and orange robes, a person cue, while the blessing is a healing or initiation-style darshan.

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A photograph taken indoors at an ashram-style event, with a man in an orange sleeveless robe and a red-and-orange shawl seated at the centre-right, his long dark hair swept back, extending his right hand to touch the head of a seated devotee in white clothes who has his palms joined in prayer. Another man in an orange robe stands behind them, and a man in a white kurta with a sacred thread stands at the left. A woman in a red sari sits at the bottom edge. A white-draped table holds fruit, flowers and small ritual items, and a trident symbol hangs on the white wall at right. Hand-held cards and printed booklets are visible in the foreground. The orange-clad figure at centre-right has a long swept-back hairstyle and sleeveless saffron robe, a cue consistent with the page's a person reference, though the appearance is not conclusive.2008-03-23A seated figure with long dark hair and an orange sleeveless robe places his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a brown shirt who holds his palms together in namaste. The man in orange with long hair is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long swept-back hair and saffron clothing, shown in an act of blessing. Around them, a man in white with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala holds up a small card, another man in white stands behind, and a younger man in orange with a red shawl watches. A standing figure in orange and red draped cloth is behind, with a white-draped table holding fruit and a bowl at right, and a red curtain and yellow cloth in the background. A trident-topped object is visible at upper right. Devotees attend a darshan blessing in a hall, with a partially visible audience at lower left.2008-03-23A seated man in an orange saffron shawl and sleeveless orange garment places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt with palms pressed together in namaskar. Behind them, a man in white with a red tilak holds a small card near the devotee's head, another man in white stands at left, and a monk in orange stands in the background. A table holds fruit, flowers in a vase, a plate of offerings, and a fan is visible at left. A small trident is mounted on the right wall. Literature and booklets lie in the lower right corner.2008-03-23A long-haired man in a saffron/orange sleeveless robe stands at a white-draped table, reaching his right hand to press or bless the forehead of a seated man in white clothes with a red-and-brown rudraksha mala. Another man in white holds up a small card or paper slip nearby, and a woman in a yellow shawl stands behind a vase of red and white flowers. A white standing fan, a black speaker, a maroon curtain and a trident-topped white object are visible. The tall figure in orange is a probable Swamiji by the presentation cues of long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha-style adornment; he is performing a blessing of a devotee.2008-03-23A photograph of a healing or blessing moment in an indoor hall with a red-curtained backdrop. A long-haired figure in saffron orange clothing reaches out and rests a hand on the head of a seated man in a white shirt who has his palms pressed together in prayer. Behind them, two men in orange robes with red sashes stand attending, one with a shaved head, and a flower arrangement sits on a table. Other onlookers in white and orange are at the edges, and a fan stands at left. Because the page names a Swamiji presence at this event and the figure matches several visible cues including long swept-back hair and saffron clothing, this is a probable Swamiji (probable) performing the blessing, as a sannyasi giving a blessing to a devotee.2008-03-23Indoor darshan scene at an ashram hall. A long-haired man in an orange sleeveless garment and orange shawl stands at right, extending his arm to place his palm on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt with folded hands. A younger man in orange robes with red shoulder cloth and rudraksha mala sits behind them, and a standing man in orange with a red sash and red forehead mark is at the top. A white-clad man at left holds up a small printed card. An elderly woman in white is at lower left, a white-draped table and a small tray of fruit are at right, and a trident-topped object stands at far right. A wall fan and red curtain are in the background.2008-03-23Indoor darshan scene in a hall with red curtains and a wall fan. A long-haired man in orange clothing and a rudraksha mala sits on the floor and places his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a light blue striped shirt, who presses his palms together in prayer. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure with long swept-back hair, orange garment and rudraksha mala. Behind them a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes stands, and another man in red shirt is visible at top. Several onlookers in white and light clothing crowd the edges, and a kneeling man on the left holds up a small card. Offerings and printed booklets lie on a cloth in front.2008-03-23A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with long, swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala draped over the chest, placing a hand on the head of a man in a white shirt with a vibhuti (sacred ash) mark on his forehead. Behind them, a standing monk in orange robes and a rudraksha mala watches, and a man in a red shirt stands at the back. To the left, men in white and orange shawls hold up a small object and a white cloth near the man receiving the blessing, while a tray of items and a fan sit nearby. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan in an indoor hall with red drapes. Swamiji (probable) is shown in the central role, with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala cues, performing the blessing.2008-03-23A photograph of a darshan session in an indoor hall with a red curtain backdrop and a wall fan. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange sleeveless clothing with a rudraksha mala is seated on the right, placing his right hand on the head of a man in a white shirt who sits with palms joined in namaste. Behind them a monk in orange robes with a red sash stands, and another man in a red shirt stands at the top right. Several seated devotees are partly visible at the lower left, one holding a paper ticket. A digital clock on the cushion reads 2:17. a person seated giving blessings, appearance-based label only.2008-03-23March 23 20082008-03-23March 23 20082008-03-23March 23 20082008-03-23