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A photograph of a seated figure with long dark hair wearing an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, leaning forward to place a hand on the head of a woman seated in a wheelchair. The woman wears a red kurta with a patterned shawl and dark-rimmed glasses. Around them stand men in white kurtas, one in an orange shawl holding a paper, and a younger man in white with an orange shawl and mala. An elderly woman in a teal blouse with gold bangles is at left, and a tray with fruit, rudraksha beads, a small bowl and printed cards sits at right. The orange-robed figure appears to be giving healing blessings, and the setting resembles an indoor hall with a red curtain. a person is visible in orange with long swept hair and rudraksha mala.

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A photograph of a healing blessing at an indoor hall. A long-haired figure in orange robes and a flowing orange shawl bends forward and places a hand on the head of a seated woman in a red kurta with a light shawl, who sits in a wheelchair. A wooden staff is held in the blessing figure's other hand. Standing around them are devotees in white kurtas and orange shawls, some wearing rudraksha malas; a younger man in an orange shawl stands at the left, and a woman in a teal top watches with hands raised. On the right a white-draped tray holds rudraksha malas, a sealed envelope, booklets and a bowl of fruit with apples and oranges. Red cushions and a curtain are visible behind. Probable Swamiji appearance cues: long swept-back hair and orange robes, performing the blessing on the seated woman. Several people are visible, including partially visible figures at the edges.2008-03-28A photograph of a healing blessing at an indoor hall. A seated woman in a red kurta and maroon shawl, wearing glasses and a small bindi, sits in a wheelchair with her head bowed. A figure with long dark swept-back hair, wearing an orange sleeveless robe and an orange shawl with rudraksha malas, bends forward and places a hand on her head while holding a ceremonial staff. Nearby, men in white and orange shawls stand watching, and a woman in a teal top sits at the left edge. On the right, a tray holds rudraksha malas, fruit, sweets and printed booklets. Behind them a red curtain hangs and a bowl of apples and oranges sits on a table. Swamiji (probable): the robed figure with long swept-back hair and rudraksha malas is performing the healing blessing.2008-03-28March 28 20082008-03-28A crowded indoor healing session with devotees gathered around a seated woman in a red top and gold necklace on a chair with a green cushion. A woman in an orange sleeveless top and orange garment leans in and places her hands on the seated woman's head, as in a blessing. Nearby, a man in white with an orange shawl stands behind them, and a young man in white with an orange scarf watches. A tray of fruit and offerings sits at the right edge beside a table of packets, and a red curtain hangs behind. Several onlookers in white shirts and dhotis stand around, some with glasses. The scene resembles a blessing or healing line.2008-03-28March 22 20082008-03-22March 26 20082008-03-26March 26 20082008-03-26A seated figure in an orange sleeveless garment with long dark hair tied back places a hand on the head of a young boy in a red-and-white striped polo shirt. A shaved-headed monk in orange robes stands behind the boy, and a man in white with an orange shawl stands at left, holding an ID card near the boy. In the foreground at right, a plate holds rudraksha malas and offerings beside a basket of fruit including pineapple, oranges and bananas. A woman with glasses sits lower right. The scene appears to be a blessing or healing darshan with a devotee receiving touch.2008-03-12A seated man in an orange sleeveless robe with long swept-back dark hair places his right hand on the head of a shaved-headed devotee in orange, during a blessing or healing darshan. Around them, many devotees in white, orange, yellow and green saris and shirts sit close, some with hands raised in folded or offering gestures, some holding small blue cards. In the foreground a woman in an orange sari and a girl with a long braid sit on the floor. At right a white-covered seat holds a silver tray with rudraksha malas, sweets and brass items. The man in orange has distinctive long hair and ceremonial orange clothing; this is a probable Swamiji (probable) figure giving darshan.2008-03-26Photograph of a sarva darshan at an indoor hall. A long-haired figure in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe leans forward and places a hand on the head of an older, grey-haired woman kneeling in a sari. Around them, devotees in orange and white stand and sit, including a man in a plaid shirt with palms pressed together and an older man in orange with glasses on the left. A red curtain and a white throne-like seat with a tray of fruit and sweets appear at right.2008-03-26Photograph of a darshan session in an indoor hall with a white and red stage backdrop. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes sits on a white throne-like chair and places his hand on the forehead of a devotee, while a shaved-headed attendant in white with an orange shawl stands behind him. A tray of offerings with rudraksha malas, fruit and sweets sits on the throne's armrest. Many devotees in white and light clothing, some with rudraksha malas, sit or stand in front, several holding small cards or papers. A white banner with colourful patterns hangs at the upper right. The page caption places the scene at a Sarva Darshan at Adi Kailasa, Bengaluru, 26 March 2008.2008-03-26A photograph of a darshan session in an indoor hall with a red curtain backdrop. A long-haired man in a saffron-orange sleeveless robe sits on a large white throne-style chair and raises his right hand toward a seated devotee, with a tray of offerings and prasad in front of him. Behind him stands a young man in a white shirt with an orange shawl. Devotees in white and pastel clothing crowd close, including an older man in white holding papers and a woman with a white garland, while a man in a light blue shirt and glasses watches from the left. The scene matches a Sarva Darshan with blessings and healing. a person: the seated saffron-robed man with long swept-back hair, sitting on the throne and giving blessings, is a probable appearance-based candidate for the a person.2008-03-26