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A devotee in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala, palms pressed together in namaste, leans toward a wooden tray holding dried leaves and banana-like pieces offered by a person in orange robes whose hair falls long and loose. Behind them, a white-draped table holds gold-coloured bangles, folded cloth, and a rudraksha mala. Partially visible hands and a paper slip belong to other attendees in the foreground.

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March 24 20082008-03-24A photograph of a long-haired figure in a sleeveless orange robe with long dark hair and rudraksha-style beaded adornment, seated and reaching to place a hand on the head of a man in a white shirt and white trousers who kneels with folded hands. The kneeling man wears glasses, a dark beaded mala around his neck and a name badge. Behind them, another man in an orange shawl sits at a white-draped table with a silver tray of offerings and small packets. Lower edge shows blurred heads of onlookers. The scene is an initiation or blessing moment in a hall setting.2008-03-23March 23 20082008-03-23March 23 20082008-03-23A photograph of a darshan moment. On the right, a figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and white tilak on the forehead, hair tied in a high bun, places his palm on the forehead of a kneeling man. The devotee wears a white shirt, an orange shawl, a rudraksha mala and gold bangles, with eyes closed and hands folded. A gold-toned ritual object sits in the foreground, and a red curtain and a few other people in white and orange appear behind. The orange-robed figure's appearance is consistent with the appearance cues described for the page's subject, but identity cannot be confirmed from the image.2012-08-29March 23 20082008-03-23A crowded indoor event with people in white dhotis and white shirts, and saffron-clad devotees in orange robes. In the centre, a young saffron-robed sannyasi with a red-and-white tilak and a red-edged saffron shawl stands beside a man in a white shirt who holds his hands together in a namaste gesture. At right, a woman in orange sleeveless saffron clothing holds a gold-bordered printed card and a small pen, while on the table nearby are flowers, a brass vessel and offering items. A woman in a teal blouse with a bangle is partly visible at lower left. Behind them, onlookers stand near white plastic chairs and a red curtain. Whether the a person candidate appears among these people cannot be confirmed from appearance.2008-03-28Photo from a satsang at an indoor ashram hall. A man with long, swept-back dark hair sits on the right in saffron-orange robes with a long rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, holding a small paper slip and speaking with a seated devotee. Behind him, a saffron-robed attendant pours or hands over an item from a small cup, and a white-draped table holds offerings and a tray. On the left, a bald man in a white checked shirt with a moustache gestures with his hand. Foreground shows the heads of other seated listeners and a light blue slip of paper held by a devotee. The long hair, orange robe, rudraksha mala and gold ornaments on the right figure are probable cues for a person, shown seated and giving attention to a devotee.2008-03-23March 23 20082008-03-23March 22 20082008-03-22March 28 20082008-03-28March 23 20082008-03-23