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A man in a sleeveless saffron-orange garment with long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala around his neck places his hand on the head of a seated man in a grey shirt who has his palms pressed together in reverent greeting. a person sits to the right of the frame, his hands extended toward the devotee in a blessing gesture. Behind them, a monastic in orange robes with a red sash stands, and a man in a red shirt wears glasses at the top right. A white-clad elderly man and other onlookers sit nearby, a pedestal fan is visible at left, and a stack of books or pamphlets rests at the lower edge. The setting appears to be a hall with a maroon curtain.

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A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a dark rudraksha mala seated at a low table, extending his right hand to touch the crown of the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt with folded hands. Behind them a monk in orange robes stands with a red shoulder cloth, and a man in a red shirt and glasses watches. An older man in white with a red forehead mark stands at left beside a small child, and a fan is visible behind them. Books and a booklet lie on the table at lower right, and a red curtain hangs in the background. a person: the seated man in saffron robes with long swept-back hair and rudraksha mala is performing a blessing on a devotee, consistent with a darshan.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.2008-03-23March 23 20082008-03-23March 23 20082008-03-23March 23 20082008-03-23Indoor satsang or darshan scene. A man with long dark hair wearing an orange sleeveless top and rudraksha mala beads places his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a yellow and white plaid shirt, whose palms are pressed together in namaste. The orange-clad man has long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala, which are cues for a probable Swamiji; his appearance matches the page's claim, so this is marked as probable and in person. Behind them, a shaved-headed young sannyasi in orange robes with a red sash and bead mala stands, and another orange-robed attendant stands at upper centre. A man in a red shirt and several other onlookers stand or sit at the edges, with a white cloth-covered tray or offering near the blessing. A dark curtain and a fan appear in the background.2008-03-23A seated man in long, swept-back dark hair and an orange sleeveless garment with a rudraksha mala places his right hand on the head of a man in a white shirt who leans forward with bowed head, holding a white paper. Behind them stand people in orange and white; one man in orange wears a red-cord mala and a belt of beads. a person is seated, blessing the devotee with a hand on his head in an indoor ceremonial setting.2008-03-23A photograph of a healing or blessing moment indoors. A long-haired man in an orange sleeveless top with a rudraksha mala and a red-and-white sash reaches forward with both hands to the head of a seated man in a white shirt, who bows his head. Behind them a man in an orange garment and red sash stands with a rudraksha mala, and a man in a red shirt stands at the top right. A young man in a pale striped shirt watches from the left, and a woman with orange flowers in her hair is in the lower foreground. A fan and red curtain are visible in the background. a person: the long swept-back hair, orange clothing and rudraksha mala match the presentation, but the face and identity cannot be confirmed.2008-03-23Photo of a healing or blessing session. A long-haired person in a saffron sleeveless top and saffron shawl with rudraksha mala beads places a hand on the head of a seated man in a denim jacket who holds his palms together. A man in white shirt beside him holds a card near the seated man's head. Behind, a figure in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and a man in red shirt stand near a white-draped table. A woman in a light blue top with a braid is in the lower left foreground. Swamiji (probable): the long-haired figure in saffron with rudraksha beads, performing a blessing, matching the page's sarva darshan event.2008-03-23A photo from an indoor event with a red curtain and a standing fan at the left edge. A man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala, with long swept-back hair, sits on the right placing his hand on the head of a seated man in a white shirt and white dhoti who has his palms pressed together. A second man in orange with a short haircut and a vermilion mark on his forehead rests a hand on the seated man's shoulder. Behind them, a person in white stands near a white cushion, and a few blurred heads are visible in the lower foreground. The orange-robed figure with long hair fits the page's presentation cues and is tentatively labelled a person, giving blessing to a devotee in a healing or darshan setting.2008-03-27March 23 20082008-03-23March 23 20082008-03-23