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A photograph inside a hall at Adi Kailasa, Bengaluru, during a darshan line. A long-haired man in saffron clothing sits at the right, placing his hand on the head of a woman in a red sari who bows with folded hands. Nearby, a man in an orange shawl and white dhoti stands at left, and several devotees in white and orange wait behind. A red curtain, yellow and multicoloured fabric hangings, flower garlands and a white throne-like seat frame the scene, with a table of offerings to the right.

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March 26 20082008-03-26March 26 20082008-03-26March 26 20082008-03-26March 27 20082008-03-27A seated man with long dark wavy hair wears an orange sleeveless robe and rudraksha mala, and reaches out to touch the forehead of a seated devotee in a darshan line. Beside him, a monk in orange robes with shaved head and red sash stands behind a table holding a tray of papers and books. Other devotees in white kurtas, orange shawls and saris, including a woman in pink with a flower garland, sit or kneel around them in a hall with red curtains, a fan and a trident symbol on the wall. a person appearance is probable for the long-haired seated figure in orange with rudraksha mala, given long swept hair and saffron robes, but identity is uncertain.2008-03-23Indoor event hall at a Hindu mission gathering. A figure in orange saffron robes sits on a raised white-draped dais at right, with a microphone stand in front, and a hand raised toward a devotee. In front of the dais a woman in a pink sari with a white and orange flower garland stands with her hands folded, and several men in white shirts and dhotis press forward with folded hands. Another man in saffron clothing stands at the back right near a flower arrangement. Blue and yellow banners hang from the ceiling and a red curtain is visible at right.2008-04-16Photograph 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 seated figure in an orange sleeveless robe with long dark hair sits on a large white cushioned throne at an indoor hall, placing a hand on the head of a devotee kneeling before him. Around him, a crowd of devotees in white and cream clothing, some in orange shawls, watch and wait for blessings. A tray on the throne holds rudraksha malas, gold ornaments and offerings. A man in orange clothing stands at the upper right, and red curtains and a colourful painted panel hang behind. The seated figure matches the page's appearance-based cues of long hair, orange robe and throne, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) in a sarva darshan blessing setting, with a devotee receiving his blessing.2008-03-26A crowded indoor darshan at Adi Kailasa in Bengaluru. A long-haired figure in an orange sleeveless top and white dhoti places a hand on the head of a man in white kneeling before him. Beside them, a monk in orange robes and another in saffron-toned clothing stand near white-draped seats. A woman in a yellow shawl stands at the back. Behind the group, many onlookers in white and light clothing gather, including an older man, a woman holding a small child in teal, and women in green and pink. In the foreground, a tray holds rudraksha malas, sweets and printed cards. A red curtain hangs on the back wall. a person candidate appearance is unclear, so the depiction is cautious and roles are used.2008-03-26March 26 20082008-03-26Indoor darshan scene at Adi Kailasa, Bengaluru, with a seated figure in a flowing orange sleeveless garment receiving devotees at a white-draped seat. A woman in white with a yellow shawl stands behind the seat, a trident-like ornament visible on the right. Seated devotees in front include a woman in a white sari with rudraksha beads, an elderly woman in a red sari, and a man in a brown shirt with beads. Several men in orange robes and a larger crowd in the background, with a red curtain, fan and speakers, fill the hall.2008-03-26Photograph inside an ashram hall during a darshan. A long-haired figure in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe sits on a white throne-like seat, receiving a man in a white shirt who bows and holds out his hands; a dark-haired woman in a yellow garment behind them arranges items on a tray. Around them a crowd of men and women in white kurtas, white shirts and saffron cloth watches closely, one man in white wears a rudraksha mala. A red curtain hangs at the back, with trays of offerings, prasad sweets and rudraksha beads in the foreground. A small purple logo appears in the upper left.2008-03-26