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A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a bare upper arm sits on a white-cushioned seat, reading an open printed document held in both hands. An elderly woman in a white sari with a dark necklace bows low with palms pressed together, bending toward his feet. Behind them stand a man in a white shirt and a shaved-headed man in orange robes looking down at a folded paper, and a man in white with an orange shawl stands at the right beside a tray holding flowers and small offerings. The man in saffron with long swept-back hair and rudraksha malas is a person in an appearance-based sense, seated in a presiding role while receiving the devotee's respects.

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A photo of a darshan session in an ashram hall. A man with long swept-back dark hair and a dark rudraksha mala sits on a white-draped seat in an orange sleeveless robe, one hand extended toward an older woman with grey hair and glasses who holds a white paper. Beside him stands a robed figure in saffron with a rudraksha mala. Two women sit in front with their backs partly turned, and a man in an orange garment touches his forehead while holding a small booklet. On the table are trays of sweets, rudraksha beads and printed booklets. Standing at left is a young man in white with a tilak. Count: about six physical people visible.2008-03-24Indoor 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.2008-03-24Indoor darshan scene in a white-draped room. A long-haired man in orange sleeveless robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a white cushioned seat with open palms extended toward a woman in a red blouse who kneels with folded hands. Beside him stands a man in white with a dark mala who looks on, and a bald man in orange shawl sits nearby. Behind the seat, a white-clad attendant holds an orange shawl and mala, and trays of offerings, rudraksha beads, bangles, fruit, sweets and printed cards rest on the table. A trishul hangs on the white wall. a person seated in the center giving darshan. Six visible people.2008-03-24A seated man in saffron with long dark swept-back hair, a crown-less head with a tilak mark, and a saffron-and-gold shawl places his right hand on the head of an elderly woman with grey hair in a bun, wearing a maroon blouse and a yellow-gold sari, who sits with palms pressed together in prayer. Behind them, a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala and a shaven-headed young monk in saffron stand by a white-draped table with framed photos, a small deity image and offerings. Another man in white with a rudraksha mala stands at left, and a white stand and maroon curtain fill the background. The scene suggests a blessing or healing at a ritual setting. Swamiji (probable) is recognised by the long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and the blessing gesture, with the seated saffron figure as the presiding candidate.2008-03-04Indoor photo of a healing darshan. A long-haired figure in orange robes and an orange shawl sits on a white-draped seat, placing a hand on the head of a man in white who bows with palms pressed together. Behind them a standing man in white wears an orange shawl and a rudraksha mala. A young man in white and orange shawl holds a small card near the kneeling man's head, while another in orange stands nearby. Older women in white saris kneel in the foreground. Trays of offerings, a trident on the right wall and a red flower arrangement sit behind. Swamiji (probable) is the long-haired seated figure in orange, giving blessing; cues are long swept-back hair, orange robes and rudraksha mala.2008-03-22A seated man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, sitting on a white-draped seat before a table of offerings. He extends his hand toward a woman with short grey hair in white clothes who holds her palms together and a small card. Around them, men in white shirts and orange shawls, one holding a blue ID card, and other devotees crowd close. Blue-bordered photo cards and rudraksha beads lie on the table, and a trident is visible at upper right. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's long hair, orange robe and rudraksha mala match the candidate cues, presented as a giver of blessings.2008-03-24Photograph of a seated long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and dark beaded necklace, extending his hand toward a kneeling older woman in white with a flower in her hair, while a man in white with saffron shawl holds a card and an elderly man in white joins palms nearby. A saffron-robed attendant stands behind holding a tray of literature, and a trident-topped ornament appears at the right edge. Seated devotees in the foreground and a standing man in red shirt complete the scene, with a pile of printed booklets and a brass item in front.2008-03-23March 24 20082008-03-24A photograph of a darshan session in a hall. A seated man with long dark hair, wearing an orange sleeveless top with an orange shawl, a rudraksha mala, and a red tilak on his forehead, holds a dark bead mala in his hands while smiling. Beside him on a white-draped table are glossy printed booklets, a small blue box, and bronze items. A man in white clothes with folded hands bows before him, and other men in white and orange shawls, one in saffron robes with a red-bordered dhoti, stand nearby. A woman in a light gold sari sits in the foreground, and a shelf with a flower-decorated tray is visible at the back.2008-03-24Indoor photo of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a red tilak, reaching his right hand toward the head of a seated woman in a teal sari with bangles, a blessing-style gesture. Behind him, a saffron-clad attendant holds a tray of offerings, and a second saffron-clad monastic in a rudraksha mala sits at left beside a man in white. A man in a red shirt stands at top right, with a white curved shape and a trident-shaped ornament at the right edge.2008-03-23March 22 20082008-03-22Indoor darshan session at an ashram hall. A long-haired man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a white-draped seat at right, holding a blue form while a seated woman in white faces him. Behind him a standing young man wears white with an orange shawl and a rudraksha mala. A monk in orange robes with a bag stands at center. A standing bald man in white with a rudraksha mala receives blessings, and a seated woman in a white sari with an orange border is in the foreground. A table at right holds fruit, offerings and booklets. A red curtain and a yellow patterned banner are behind them. The man in orange has distinctive long hair, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial orange clothing, so this is a probable Swamiji appearance-based label.2008-03-24