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Photograph 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.

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A photograph of a darshan session in an indoor hall with white plastic chairs, a red curtain and a patterned banner at the back. A long-haired man in orange robes sits on a white throne-like chair, his hand raised in blessing and touching the head of a devotee. He holds a tray of rudraksha malas, fruit and flower garlands. A younger man in white with an orange shawl stands behind him. Around them, devotees in white and orange clothing stand and sit, some holding small papers or cards, and a woman in a cream sari with a red blouse and a long braid is seated in front. The orange-robed figure matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues of long swept-back hair, orange robes and rudraksha malas, shown in the role of giving blessings.2008-03-26A photograph of a healing and blessing session in an indoor hall with a red curtain and a white chair. A long-haired man in an orange saffron robe sits on the white seat and places his right hand on the forehead of a seated devotee, with a rudraksha mala and a tray of offerings beside him. Behind him a young man in white with an orange shawl stands. Around them, devotees in white shirts, saris and orange shawls kneel and sit, several holding small paper slips. A man in white shirt and mala stands at left, and a bald man in orange sits near the seat. a person is seated in the blessing position, identified by long swept hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala. Roughly a dozen or more people are visible.2008-03-26A 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.2008-03-26A 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.2008-03-26March 26 20082008-03-26March 26 20082008-03-26March 26 20082008-03-26March 26 20082008-03-26Indoor darshan scene at Adi Kailasa, Bengaluru, with a seated figure in an orange sleeveless top and orange wrap, long swept-back hair, receiving the hands of a crowd. a person figure sits on a white throne-style chair, touching a devotee's head while a rudraksha mala and offering tray with fruit and flowers rest on a white cloth. Around him devotees in white and orange stand and kneel close together; a young attendant in white with an orange shawl stands behind the throne. Red curtains, a white-draped table and a ceiling fan are visible in the room. Approximately 20 physical people are visible.2008-03-26March 23 20082008-03-23A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long, swept-back dark hair places one hand on the head of a devotee during a blessing darshan in a hall with a red curtain and draped fabric. Around him stand and kneel many devotees in white shirts, white dhotis, saris and orange shawls, some holding small papers or tokens. A white throne-like chair is beside him with a tray of rudraksha malas, fruit and offerings. A man in white with an orange shawl stands behind, and a shaved-headed devotee in orange sits nearby. A black camera is visible on the right.2008-03-26March 23 20082008-03-23