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A dimly lit photograph of a healing session with several people in orange and saffron clothing. In the foreground a person in a red-orange garment extends both arms forward, palms outward, toward a seated devotee whose dark-clothed arm and shoulder are visible on the left. Behind them a figure in a saffron wrap stands near a seated person with a red-and-white striped garment, and a figure at the upper right wears a saffron top and has red flowers in the hair. A white fan and blurred people fill the background. The setting appears to be a free healing and blessing gathering.

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March 27 20082008-03-27March 27 20082008-03-27A dimly lit photograph of a healing and blessing session. In the right foreground, a figure in an orange-red robe with long dark hair and a red floral garland extends an arm forward, touching the head of a seated devotee in a green shirt and tan headwear. Another person in a dark top stands behind. Items on a table at right include small boxes and cloth. A dark background and grainy texture dominate the scene.2008-03-27March 27 20082008-03-27Dim, grainy photo of a crowded indoor gathering. In the foreground a figure in an orange-brown shawl sits with their back to the camera, and a woman in a pale cream sari leans in toward another person, hands raised near their head as if giving a blessing or healing touch. Behind them, a person in a saffron-orange wrap stands among others in light clothing. At right, a table holds a small kalasha-like vessel, an open book, and offerings with a red cloth. Several people are visible, partially obscured by shadow.2008-03-27March 27 20082008-03-27A photograph of a healing blessing session in a hall with a deep red curtain behind. A man in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe, with long swept-back hair, places both hands on the head of a seated man in white clothes who bows forward. Behind them, a man in an orange shawl and white garments stands watching, and other devotees in white and orange shawls, one with a rudraksha-style necklace, stand nearby. The orange-robed figure has distinctive long hair and saffron clothing consistent with the page's reference to a person, so this is a probable appearance-based candidate giving a blessing, with the recipient in white and orange shawled devotees attending.2008-03-27March 23 20082008-03-23A photograph of a healing blessing session in a hall with red curtains behind. A long-haired man in an orange sleeveless wrap sits on the right, his right hand raised and resting on the head of a seated devotee in a red-and-white striped shirt, who bows with palms pressed together. Behind them a shaved-headed young man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala looks down at a small book, and a man in an orange wrap sits at the left edge. A silver plate sits near the lower right. a person (long swept-back hair, orange clothing, rudraksha mala cues) is giving healing and blessings to devotees.2008-03-26A 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 20082008-03-23A seated man in a blue-and-white checked shirt bows his head while a standing figure in long, swept-back dark hair and an orange sleeveless garment with ornate beaded trim places a hand on his crown. Behind them, a shaved-headed young man in orange robes with a red sash and rudraksha beads watches, a red bindi on his forehead. Other orange-clad figures, a man in white, a fan and a fruit basket appear in a dim hall.2008-03-23