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A seated man in an orange sleeveless garment with a rudraksha mala and a red tilak on his forehead extends his open hand toward an elderly grey-haired man in a white shirt who leans forward, seemingly receiving blessing. Two women in saffron and white, one in glasses, watch closely, and a woman in a grey top is partly visible at the left edge. Behind them, figures in orange and white stand near a table holding a white cloth, beads, bangles and pamphlets, with a trident visible at the upper right. This appears to be a darshan and blessing session, with a white-cloth-covered table and rudraksha beads displayed at the front.

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A photo of a darshan session in an ashram hall. A man with long swept-back dark hair and a dark rudraksha mala sits on a white-draped seat in an orange sleeveless robe, one hand extended toward an older woman with grey hair and glasses who holds a white paper. Beside him stands a robed figure in saffron with a rudraksha mala. Two women sit in front with their backs partly turned, and a man in an orange garment touches his forehead while holding a small booklet. On the table are trays of sweets, rudraksha beads and printed booklets. Standing at left is a young man in white with a tilak. Count: about six physical people visible.2008-03-24Indoor darshan setting with a seated figure in orange robe, long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha mala and ornate silver bracelets, resting a hand on an elderly woman with grey braid in white sari who sits before him. A young man in orange robe and a second man in white shirt and orange shawl stand nearby, a standing man in white shirt holds papers, and other devotees in white sit in the foreground. A white-draped table holds fruit, bananas, booklets and rudraksha malas. Overall a healing and blessing session, with a white and red shrine-like backdrop.2008-03-24March 24 20082008-03-24A seated man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, sitting on a white-draped seat before a table of offerings. He extends his hand toward a woman with short grey hair in white clothes who holds her palms together and a small card. Around them, men in white shirts and orange shawls, one holding a blue ID card, and other devotees crowd close. Blue-bordered photo cards and rudraksha beads lie on the table, and a trident is visible at upper right. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's long hair, orange robe and rudraksha mala match the candidate cues, presented as a giver of blessings.2008-03-24March 22 20082008-03-22March 23 20082008-03-23Indoor 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.2008-03-24March 23 20082008-03-23Indoor photo of a seated man in an orange saffron wrap, with short dark hair, a red bindi, a rudraksha mala and a bead bracelet, holding a small sheet of paper and talking to women seated in front of him. The women wear a pink sari and white and a braid with a yellow flower. Beside him stand a grey-haired man in a cream shirt and a younger man in orange. Behind them is a white cushioned throne-like seat, a trident-shaped object and a table with rudraksha beads, bracelets and blue booklets.2008-03-24A photograph of a devotional gathering in an indoor hall with a red curtain behind. A man with long dark wavy hair, a red tilak on his forehead, orange robes and a rudraksha mala hands a small white bag and items to devotees, while a seated figure beside him holds a sheet of paper. Several devotees in white and orange clothes stand or bow with palms pressed together, including a woman in a white top with a folded-hands greeting and a man in white with a folded paper. Trays of rudraksha beads, small packets and printed booklets with blue and orange covers sit on a table at right. A standing man in orange and a man in red shirt stand behind. A trident is visible at the upper right edge.2008-03-23March 22 20082008-03-22Indoor photo of a healing blessing session. A long-haired man in saffron-orange sleeveless robes with rudraksha malas and a crown-like adornment, seated at right, places his hand on the head of a seated woman in a white sari with gold border and a dark-haired devotee in front of him. Beside him a white-robed man with a moustache kneels and bows his head. Standing behind are a saffron-clad monastic with a rudraksha mala and a man in red shirt. Tray of items and a white cloth in the foreground, red curtain behind. Attendees dressed in white and orange.2008-03-23