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A photograph of a darshan session in a hall with a dark curtain and a white cushioned seat. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe sits on the white seat, placing his hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in a dark shirt. Nearby, a young man in an orange shawl and white garment stands holding a bundle of papers, and another standing man in white with a rudraksha mala assists. A woman in a yellow shawl on the right holds a stack of printed material. Seated devotees in saffron, teal and white saris, one with folded hands, kneel or sit in the foreground. The seated central figure's identity is an appearance-based judgment and is marked unsure in the a person field.

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March 12 20082008-03-12A photograph inside a hall with banners and a ceiling fan. A central figure sits cross-legged in an orange-saffron robe and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, with long dark hair swept back, raising one hand in blessing toward a devotee. A woman in a cream sari bows with her head lowered toward his lap, where orange cloth holds stacks of banknotes, an offering known as biksha. Around them, men and women in white and orange clothing stand and kneel. He is receiving an offering of money from devotees during a gathering.2008-07-17Indoor darshan scene in an ashram hall with a dark red curtain and a striped banner on the right. A man in orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits on a white-draped seat and places his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a blue striped shirt. Beside him, a bald monk in orange stands with a folded orange shawl, and a standing priest in white with an orange shawl watches. Devotees in white, yellow and red clothes stand in a crowd behind, some holding papers, and a woman in a yellow sari stands at left. A vase of flowers sits on a table.2008-03-12Indoor photo at an ashram hall. A man with long swept-back dark hair, orange sleeveless top, orange shawl, red tilak and a rudraksha mala sits on a white-draped seat, resting his hand on the head of a woman bowing low in a white top and orange shawl. A seated man in a white shirt holds a card and papers beside them. Behind, a standing figure in white with an orange shawl, a bald man in orange robes, and a flower vase on a white-covered table. Other people and a fan appear at the edges.2008-03-12March 12 20082008-03-12A seated man in orange robes with long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala places his right hand on the head of a kneeling older man in a white shirt, who has his palms pressed together in reverence. Beside them a bald man in orange robes holds up a small card, and a standing man in white with an orange shawl stands behind a table holding a flower vase. A table covered with a white cloth holds flowers, a water bottle, a clock showing 10:47 and small offerings. Other devotees in white shirts and orange shawls stand at the left edge, with a clock and a white card also visible in the foreground. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan in a hall with a dark red backdrop.2008-03-12A seated man in an orange robe with a long dark ponytail places his right hand on the head of a young boy in a red shirt during a darshan. Behind him, two young men in white kurtas and orange shawls, one wearing a rudraksha mala, stand watching. A white-haired man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala and an older bearded man in white stand at left, and a small girl in pink is in the foreground. The setting has a red curtain, white-draped seating, a flower arrangement, and a fan. Several people are visible.2008-03-20Indoor photo at a hall event. A man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits at right, his long dark hair swept back, a red tilak on his forehead, resting his hand on the head of a kneeling woman in a white sari with hands joined in prayer. Behind them, two young men in white shirts and orange shawls stand, and a man in orange shawl and a bald-headed man in orange stand near a white-clad woman with a dark pendant necklace. A white cloth-covered seat, rudraksha beads, a small tray of offerings, a flower arrangement and books sit in front, with a standing fan and a purple dove logo on the wall. Swamiji (probable) is the seated orange-robed man with long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and tilak, placing a blessing hand on a devotee.2008-03-12Indoor event under a white tent with colourful patterned banners on the poles. In the foreground, a long-haired man in a saffron-orange garment with a gold ceremonial necklace reaches out to touch the head of a woman in a white sari with a red bindi and gold bangles; she is bowing with hands joined. Nearby, a man in white with an orange scarf stands watching, and a woman in white and orange is being blessed by a hand on her head. Several people in white clothing and orange scarves stand in the background, and a woman in a white sari kneels at lower centre. The scene looks like a blessing or darshan moment among devotees.2008-07-17March 12 20082008-03-12A seated man in an orange saffron shawl and a rudraksha mala, with long swept-back hair, rests his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling woman in an orange sari who has her hands folded in prayer. Another person bows low in a pale blue shirt beside her. Around them stand several men in orange shawls and white kurtas and a shaved-headed young man with a tilak, plus men in plain shirts. A white cushioned seat, a small flower arrangement, a clipboard form and stacks of booklets sit nearby. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure giving the blessing, judging by his long swept-back hair, saffron shawl and rudraksha mala.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.2008-03-12