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A photograph of a darshan line at an indoor hall. A man with long dark hair tied back, wearing a saffron sleeveless top and saffron shawl, stands at a table draped in white and reads a paper handed to him by a bald older man in a cream checked shirt. Behind them a monk in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and a standing man in white shirts look on; a woman in a white sari with a gold necklace stands at left. Trays of sweets and pamphlets sit on the white-covered table, and a trident-topped ornament is visible at right. A devotee in yellow sits at the right edge.

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A seated man in an orange robe with rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair sits on a white-draped couch, extending a hand toward a kneeling woman in a peach checked sari whose head is lowered. A saffron-clad young man and a shaved-headed attendant in white with orange shawls stand behind, with a tray of flowers, papers and offerings on the table beside. Several standing devotees in white shirts and a seated elderly man with hands folded in namaste watch. A white-draped table, red curtain and a blue-and-yellow patterned hanging form the backdrop. The scene reads as darshan with blessings during a satsang.2008-03-12A seated figure in an orange sleeveless top and orange wrap, with dark hair pulled back, sits at a white-draped table reading a folded card or paper held in both hands. Nearby, a kneeling woman in orange and a woman in a cream sari lean in, one holding a small card. A standing man in a white shirt with orange shawl and rudraksha beads stands behind a tray of ritual items. A younger man in orange with a red forehead mark holds a card. Pink flowers and a trident-shaped finial appear at the right edge, with a yellow curtain behind.2008-03-20Indoor 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.2008-03-24Photograph of a devotee darshan session. A man in orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits at right, wearing an orange shawl and holding a small white card and a form. Facing him, a woman in a yellow polka-dot sari with a long braid and gold bangles holds out a blue-covered booklet. Behind them a man in a white shirt holds a paper slip, and a white-robed attendant with a rudraksha mala stands at the back. A white-draped table in front holds rudraksha malas, sacred ash-coloured items, cards and booklets. The setting appears to be a hall with a white cloth-covered table.2008-03-12A photograph of a seated devotional blessing at an indoor event. A long-haired person in saffron/orange clothing with a saffron shawl sits at right, placing a hand on the head of a kneeling woman in a white and blue sari with gold bangles who bows forward. Beside her, a woman in a striped blue top also bows. At left, a woman in white clothing with a gold necklace watches. A shaved-headed young man in orange robes with a red tilak stands center holding a small card. Behind them, a man in white with a saffron shawl and rudraksha-style mala stands at a white-draped table with prasad, flowers and papers. A fan and red flowers are visible. The scene shows a darshan line with a dedicatory blessing and a volunteer assisting. The long-haired figure's cues are saffron clothing and dark hair in a bun; identity remains unconfirmed.2008-03-12A photograph of a devotional gathering indoors. A man with long, swept-back dark hair, wearing orange saffron robes and a red sash, sits on the floor and hands out items from a white tray filled with packets, fruit and sweets to a woman in white who has her palms pressed together in greeting. Beside him a bald monk in orange robes stands holding a card, a second orange-robed monk stands behind, and a man in white with a yellow shawl and rudraksha mala stands at the right. Several seated devotees in orange, yellow and plaid shirts line the background near a white fan. The long-haired man has distinctive long hair and orange robes, a person cue, but identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2008-03-13March 12 20082008-03-12A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a bare upper arm sits on a white-cushioned seat, reading an open printed document held in both hands. An elderly woman in a white sari with a dark necklace bows low with palms pressed together, bending toward his feet. Behind them stand a man in a white shirt and a shaved-headed man in orange robes looking down at a folded paper, and a man in white with an orange shawl stands at the right beside a tray holding flowers and small offerings. The man in saffron with long swept-back hair and rudraksha malas is a person in an appearance-based sense, seated in a presiding role while receiving the devotee's respects.2008-03-12Indoor darshan scene in an ashram hall. A man in orange robes with long swept-back hair, a red bindi and a rudraksha mala sits and places his hand on the head of a seated devotee in white, who is bowed forward. A woman in white sits in the lower left, a bald man in white and orange stands behind. Two young men in white with orange shawls stand behind, one holding a stack of papers and a card. On the lower right a tray holds rudraksha beads, flowers and offerings. Probable Swamiji sits at the centre with long hair, a red bindi, rudraksha mala and orange robe. Background shows a curtain, plastic chairs, a fan and a small wall clock on the right edge.2008-03-12March 12 20082008-03-12Indoor darshan session at an ashram hall. A long-haired man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a white-draped seat at right, holding a blue form while a seated woman in white faces him. Behind him a standing young man wears white with an orange shawl and a rudraksha mala. A monk in orange robes with a bag stands at center. A standing bald man in white with a rudraksha mala receives blessings, and a seated woman in a white sari with an orange border is in the foreground. A table at right holds fruit, offerings and booklets. A red curtain and a yellow patterned banner are behind them. The man in orange has distinctive long hair, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial orange clothing, so this is a probable Swamiji appearance-based label.2008-03-24Indoor darshan scene at an ashram hall. A long-haired man in orange sleeveless robe and orange shawl, with a red tilak and a rudraksha mala, seated on a white cushioned seat, places his hand on the head of a white-haired woman in a pink patterned shawl who sits before him. Next to him on the table are a silver-rimmed tray, rudraksha beads, small booklets and cards. A man in white shirt and grey trousers with hands joined stands nearby, and a monk in orange robe and orange sash stands behind. Two women in white and orange sit in the foreground. Other people stand in the background, and a red curtain hangs behind. Swamiji (probable) is seated centre-right, identified by his long swept-back hair, orange robe, rudraksha mala and offering of blessing on a devotee's head.2008-03-24