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A photograph of a darshan moment on a stage. A seated figure in a flowing saffron/orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and a red footstool, bare feet visible. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti, with hands raised to his forehead, bows before the seated figure, while a woman in a yellow kurta and red leggings reaches toward the seated figure's head in blessing. A man in orange clothing stands at the left edge, and a woman in a cream sari with orange border stands at the right. Behind the throne is a large orange drape, with a small table holding apples, a water bottle and a cloth. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the a person flag only partially, so the identity is uncertain.

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A seated man in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions. His right palm is raised near a devotee who bends forward in a white shirt and dark trousers and reaches toward his head, appearing to receive a blessing. Several saffron-robed and white-clad attendants stand behind. A gilded footstool and a floral arrangement of yellow and pink flowers sit in front of the throne, and a navy curtain forms the backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, an orange robe and a gold-framed throne.2010-09-05A photograph of a seated man in a saffron-orange robe on an ornate gold-and-red throne, his hand raised to the head of a devotee in white shirt and white dhoti with a red thread on the wrist, who stands with palms pressed together in respect. Behind the throne, a table holds apples, a water bottle and small items. A woman in a dark top and beige shawl stands at right. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair and saffron robes, a role-consistent presentation with several cues, and is performing a blessing on the devotee.2010-02-20July 11 20092009-07-11July 23 20092009-07-23A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, garlanded with white and red flowers. A man in a white shirt and black trousers bends forward and places his hands on the seated figure's head in a blessing gesture, while a woman in white stands behind him. To the left, two older men in white dhotis and shirts stand watching. On the right, a standing man in an orange robe with long hair observes the scene. A white-draped table with fruit and flowers and a gold-framed backdrop complete the hall setting.2009-07-11A photograph of a ceremony on a raised stage before dark red velvet drapes. A long-haired figure in a sleeveless orange robe sits on a red-cushioned golden lion-armed throne and touches the forehead of a man in white shirt and dhoti who kneels with palms pressed together. Behind the throne, a man in orange stands holding a silver vessel, and another orange-robed attendant kneels at the lower right near the throne's golden base. Flowers and a golden lion ornament decorate the throne area, and a woman in white sits with folded hands at the left edge.2008-12-25December 03 20092009-12-03A photograph of a stage ceremony. A figure in orange robes with long, swept-back dark hair, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, sits on a red-cushioned gold throne and rests both hands on the head of a kneeling devotee in white kurta clothing with palms pressed together. A second person in orange robes kneels at the lower right, and a gold ornate backdrop with garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers surrounds the throne. Marigold petals lie on the stage floor and a small brass vessel sits at the bottom edge. The orange-robed figure on the throne fits the Swamiji (probable) cues of long hair, orange clothing, rudraksha mala and gold ornament, shown here in a blessing gesture.2008-12-25A photograph of a blessing at a stage event before a large golden throne with ornate carved panels and a central emblem. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair reaches up to place both hands on the crown of a standing man in a white kurta and grey trousers with a dark beaded necklace. The seated figure appears to be a probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, saffron robes, seated on the throne). Behind them is a painted backdrop of a large banyan tree. A younger man in orange robes stands at left and a woman in white with a beige shawl stands at right, holding a gold item. A white cooling unit and a small laptop sit on a wooden stand at left.2009-11-18July 11 20092009-07-11A photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe on a gold-carved throne with a red cushioned seat, one hand raised to touch the forehead of a bowing man in a white shirt with an ID badge. A woman in white with a pink shawl kneels at the lower left, and a woman in white with a yellow shawl stands at right. Behind them stands a man in an orange garment, and a red backdrop shows a temple carving. A small book rests on the red-draped platform. The seated figure has long swept-back hair, a green-beaded necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, with distinctive saffron clothing cues, which is consistent with a person in a blessing role, though the appearance is not fully certain. The scene reads as a darshan or blessing moment.2009-12-16A photograph of a ceremonial moment in a hall. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a green and white garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, his right hand raised over the head of a bald older man in a white shirt who bows with hands clasped. Beside them a tall man in white kurta with a yellow shawl stands watching, and a small girl in a red top is held by an adult at left. Behind the throne is a large painted backdrop of a banyan-like tree, and a red and orange temple-style banner hangs at left. A pink cloth edges the right foreground. Visible people: about five.2009-12-16