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A photograph on a stage in front of a large printed backdrop of a colourful, densely carved temple gopuram. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, holding a folded paper and looking down. Standing before him, a man in a white shirt and dark trousers presses his hand to the seated figure's forehead, while a man in a red t-shirt and an orange-robed man with hands folded watch nearby. On the right, a woman in a lavender-and-purple sari and a woman in white with a yellow shawl stand with hands folded in devotion. The setting suggests a pada puja offering with the seated figure receiving blessings.

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A photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe on an ornate gold-and-red throne before a backdrop painted with a South Indian temple gopuram. He has long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead, smiling as he reads a small white paper. A man in a red t-shirt and jeans kneels at the throne's side, bending toward the seated figure. A man in an orange robe stands at the left, and to the right three women stand in saris: one in a blue-and-yellow floral dress, one in a white and yellow sari, and one in a brown sari with silver border. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure, identified by his long hair, saffron robe, and ornate throne. The scene appears to be a darshan or blessing session on stage.2010-02-10A photograph on a stage with a large printed backdrop of a richly carved, multi-tiered gopuram temple tower. A man with long dark hair and a saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, holding a sheet of white paper and reading from it. Standing before him, a young man in a white t-shirt and grey trousers faces the throne, while a young woman in a white salwar-style outfit stands beside the throne and another young woman in white with a yellow shawl holds an object at right. At left, a person in an orange robe stands near a small table with a lamp and an offering, and another person in white kneels on the floor. The setting suggests a ritual or darshan session.2010-02-10A photograph of a devotional darshan at a stage. A seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red cushion, with a garland at the base. A man in a white kurta bends forward to clasp the seated figure's hand, while a woman in a red and beige sari and several men in white and pastel shirts stand in a line behind, some with palms pressed together in namaste. On the right, a standing sannyasi in orange robes with long hair watches. Behind them a backdrop shows a colourful painted temple gopuram, and a dark curtain and wooden pillar frame the left side. a person: the seated figure in orange on the golden throne has long dark hair and a sleeveless orange robe, a cue-consistent presentation, though the appearance is not conclusive.2010-02-10August 29 20092009-08-29A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe on an ornate gold-and-red throne, in front of a colourful painted temple-mural backdrop. A man in a white shirt and grey trousers holds a white cloth or flag above the seated figure's head while another man in orange robes stands to the left, holding a small cup or vessel. A woman in white robes stands at right beside a woman in a yellow shawl, both attentive. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and a relaxed, smiling expression, consistent with a ceremonial blessing or puja.2010-02-10A photograph of a devotee receiving a blessing during a darshan-style gathering. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a orange shawl sits on a gold throne with red cushions, with red flower garlands at the feet. A man in a white shirt and blue jeans stands before the seated figure, who touches his forehead with one hand while holding a small object in the other. To the left, a man in white kurta with an orange shawl and other men in white and checked shirts stand watching. Behind the throne is a large colourful painted temple-gopuram backdrop, and fruit sits on a white table. The seated figure has distinctive long dark hair, orange saffron clothing and an orange shawl, consistent with the Swamiji (probable) presentation in a throne-seated blessing role.2010-02-10A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, looking down while holding a small white card or paper. A young man in a white t-shirt and khaki trousers, with a yellow cloth around his neck, places his hand on the seated figure's head in a blessing gesture. Two women stand to the right: one in a cream sari with a yellow shawl, the other in a white outfit with a green shawl, both holding papers. A third woman in yellow sits at the left edge near a small table. Behind them hangs a painted backdrop of bold pink, green and grey shapes with white tent-like structures. The scene resembles a satsang or sarvadarshan blessing on stage.2009-12-10July 23 20092009-07-23August 29 20092009-08-29A photograph of a stage event. A long-haired man in an orange saffron robe with a red bindi sits smiling on an ornate golden throne with a tall gold arched backrest and red cushions. He holds a folded white paper in one hand. Four helpers surround him: a man in a white shirt and grey trousers stands at left, two women in white kurtas, one with a yellow shawl at right, assist by touching and adjusting the throne and his shoulder. A man in an orange robe at far left holds a small bottle and white cord. Behind them hangs a backdrop printed with colourful temple gopurams and carvings. Oil lamps and fruit sit on a white ledge at the bottom left.2010-02-10August 20 20092009-08-20A stage event in front of a large printed backdrop of a colourful, richly carved South Indian temple gopuram. A seated figure in an orange robe sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red cushion, and a standing devotee in orange and white bends forward to offer a ritual honour. Around the stage, about a dozen people in white and cream clothing, some with yellow-green and red shawls and sashes, stand in a line and watch. Gold-lined wooden pillars frame the backdrop, and the platform has a white and orange base.2010-02-10