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A photograph of a seated figure in long dark hair and an orange sleeveless top with a rudraksha mala, whose right hand rests on the head of a man in a dark shirt who is bending forward in a devotional blessing. Around them, devotees in orange and white clothing, a young woman in a gold necklace and a small child watch. Behind is a man in an orange robe with a red shawl, a young man in a red shirt, and a white ceremonial seat with books and a poster on a table in front. Red curtains and a black speaker are in the background. The seated figure appears to be a probable Swamiji (probable) giving blessing, with long hair, orange clothing and a mala as the distinguishing cues.

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A seated figure in long swept-back dark hair and an orange sleeveless top with a long rudraksha mala lays a hand on the head of a man with short dark hair during a healing blessing. Behind them a standing young man wears orange robes with red trim and a red bindi, while another man in a red shirt and glasses watches. A woman in a light patterned top sits in the foreground beside a small pile of flower garlands. Red curtains, a white cushioned seat, a trident emblem and a colourful banner fill the background. a person cues: long swept-back hair, orange top and rudraksha mala, seated as the one giving the blessing.2008-03-23March 23 20082008-03-23March 23 20082008-03-23A photograph of a healing or blessing line at an indoor hall. In the right foreground a long-haired person in saffron-orange clothes with a rudraksha mala places a hand on the head of a man bending forward in white clothes. Beside them a man in an orange shawl holds a small paper slip, and on the left another man in white and orange holds a paper card. Behind them a monk in orange robes with a red-bordered wrap stands tall, and a shaved-headed young monk in orange with a red tilak watches. Further back a man in a red shirt and glasses observes, with a fan, a red curtain and a digital clock visible. Several onlookers and devotees crowd the scene.2008-03-23A seated man in a saffron sleeveless top and orange wrap, with long swept-back hair and a rudraksha-style look, rests his hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in a yellow-and-beige striped shirt who has his palms pressed together. Around them are other men in orange and white garments, a woman in white with a yellow shawl standing behind, a flower arrangement and offering tray on a white-draped table, and a small trishul-topped staff at the right edge. A standing fan and red curtain frame the hall, with sitting devotees in the foreground.2008-03-23March 23 20082008-03-23A photograph of a darshan line at an indoor hall with red curtains. A long-haired man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala raises his right hand in blessing over a bowed, bespectacled devotee in a grey checked shirt who holds his palms together. The robed figure's clothing and long swept hair match the a person appearance cues, and he holds a tray of items. Behind him, another man in an orange shawl and mala stands, and a man in red shirt watches. In front, a white-clad man holds up a card, and women and a child in red and white saris sit nearby with flowers in their hair. A ceiling fan and a white plastic sheet appear at the edges.2008-03-23A photograph of a healing darshan session in an indoor hall. A long-haired man in saffron-orange clothing with a sleeveless top leans forward and places his right hand on the head of a woman with dark hair, eyes closed. a person: the long, loose hair, saffron-orange clothing and sitting position in a blessing role match this figure, and he is the central figure performing the blessing. Behind him, a monk in orange robes with a red sash stands, and a younger shaven-headed monk in orange holds a tray with small items and a mala. A man in a red shirt stands at the back, and a man in a white shirt holds a paper slip near the woman. Flower garlands are visible at the lower left. Several other devotees surround the blessing.2008-03-23A photograph inside a hall with a dark red curtain backdrop and a standing fan. A long-haired man in an orange sleeveless top places his hand on the head of a seated devotee in a white shirt, who bows forward. Beside them a shaved-headed man in orange robes with a red sash and bead necklace watches, and a white-clad man on the left holds a small card near the devotee's head. A woman in glasses sits at lower left. A white-draped table holds flowers, a tray of food and fruit. The scene resembles a blessing or healing darshan.2008-03-23March 23 20082008-03-23March 23 20082008-03-23March 22 20082008-03-22