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Indoor photo of a blessing line in a crowded hall. A long-haired man in saffron-orange clothing with a rudraksha mala places his right hand on the head of a shaven-headed boy in a yellow shirt, while a crowd of devotees watches. A younger monk in orange robes with a red sash stands behind, and a man in red shirt and glasses stands at right. Several onlookers in white, green and pink clothing press close, one woman wears a white head covering, and a microphone and white table are visible.

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A photograph of a healing darshan session in a hall with a dark red curtain. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha beads sits at the right, one hand raised and resting on the bald head of a seated elderly man in a white shirt who holds a small paper slip. Behind them a shaved-headed young attendant in orange robes with a red sash and a red-shirted man stand. At left, a man in an orange shawl holds up a small card, and women and other devotees sit in the foreground. A table at right holds books, folded cloths and offerings. a person: the long-haired figure in orange with rudraksha beads is giving the blessing, with the presiding role indicated by the seated devotee's reception.2008-03-23A crowded indoor hall at a Sarva Darshan healing session. In the foreground a woman with long dark curly hair in an orange top reaches toward a baby held by a man in a white shirt, while a woman in yellow sari stands beside them. Behind them a bespectacled man in white with an orange shawl stands at centre, and a young shaved-headed monk in orange robes stands to the right. Many men in white clothing and devotees fill the background, with a white cabinet, a dark maroon curtain and a stage banner visible.2008-03-25March 27 20082008-03-27A 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.2008-03-23March 23 20082008-03-23March 27 20082008-03-27March 23 20082008-03-23March 23 20082008-03-23March 23 20082008-03-23March 26 20082008-03-26March 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.2008-03-23