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A photograph of a healing session among devotees. A bald older man in a white kurta stands centrally, his hands lowered toward a seated woman in an orange sari who holds out her hands and bows forward. Several onlookers crowd around, including a woman with glasses and a bindi in an orange-bordered white sari, a man in white with a rudraksha mala and an identity badge, and a woman in a white and green sari with gold bangles. Another person in orange cloth sits at the lower right near a table with pamphlets, prayer cards and a small printed photo. The setting is an indoor hall with a patterned yellow backdrop, and the scene is warm and crowded.

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A photograph of a crowd gathered around a seated sannyasi in a saffron-orange robe, whose back faces the camera at right. He leans forward and holds his hands over the outstretched palms of an older bald man in a white kurta, who looks down at them. Nearby, a woman in a white sari with an orange border stands at left, another woman in a white sari with a green-and-gold border watches, and a man in white with a rudraksha mala looks on. Books and framed devotional pictures sit on a white-covered table in the foreground, and an orange-clad figure stands behind the group. The people are closely clustered, with several hands raised in blessing or reaching toward the sannyasi.2008-03-28March 23 20082008-03-23March 13 20082008-03-13A seated man in an orange sleeveless robe with rudraksha malas and a long swept-back hair knot sits in front of a pineapple, holding a woman's hand that rests in his. A woman in a red-and-orange sari and gold bangles bends forward toward him while another woman in glasses watches on the left. Behind them a man in a light shirt holds a card, a shaved-headed young man in orange stands near, and a standing man in white shirt holds a rosary. Books and pamphlets are displayed in front on a white cloth, with a fan and red curtain in the background. This appears to be a healing and blessing session; a printed caption on the photo reads . The seated figure in orange with long hair and rudraksha malas is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues2008-03-27Indoor 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.2008-03-24A seated man in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe with long swept-back hair and multiple rudraksha malas places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling woman in a white sari with folded hands. Another man in saffron stands behind him, and a man in white with an orange shawl and mala stands to the left, with a blue receipt-style card held in view. The setting is an indoor hall with a red curtain; a table in front displays books, prayer cards, sacred items and a plate of sweets. Swamiji (probable) is visible: long swept-back hair, saffron sleeveless clothing and rudraksha malas. The scene suggests a blessing or healing offering.2008-03-27March 27 20082008-03-27March 24 20082008-03-24A photo of a seated devotional gathering indoors. On the right, a figure with long, wavy dark hair wears an orange sleeveless top and orange wrap, with rudraksha beads and a wooden staff or rod resting across the lap, and an orange cloth draped over the knee. Before this figure a man in a white-and-cream striped shirt with glasses presses his palms together in anjali. Nearby, a man in a white shirt with orange and white sacred thread and a vertical tilak on his forehead sits with hands folded, and a silver-haired woman and several women with braided hair and white or orange garments sit in front. A white-draped table with flowers, a decorated tray, and blue booklets lie in the foreground. The wearer of the orange clothing and rudraksha beads is a person, identified by long swept hair, orange clothing and rudraksha malas, though the appearance is only partly clear.2008-03-23March 27 20082008-03-27A man in a saffron-orange sleeveless top with rudraksha malas and a red tilak on his forehead stands at a table, his hand resting on the head of a seated devotee in a white garment. Nearby, a man in white with folded hands stands in namaste. Behind them stand several people in white and orange shawls, and in the foreground seated devotees and a table laden with books, booklets, and blue cards. Presentation suggests a blessing exchange; the saffron-clad figure's appearance matches several cues, though identity is uncertain.2008-03-27A photograph of a sarva darshan healing session. A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange robe sits on a red zebra-striped cushioned seat, placing both palms on the head of a seated devotee in a white shirt with glasses. Another devotee in a light green-and-white shirt and dark trousers kneels at the side, folded hands lifted; a woman in a teal blouse with a long braid waits in front. A young monk in orange wears a vertical tilak and holds an ID card. Standing attendants in white and saffron surround the scene, a fan and red curtain behind. Trays of rudraksha malas, books and bracelets sit on the white cushion. A devotee with a long beard and white kurta stands at left. Seven or so physical people are visible.2008-03-25