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A crowded indoor hall with cream walls and orange curtains, where a seated figure in a bright orange robe with long dark wavy hair sits on an orange-draped seat at right. Beside them, a bald man in white with an orange shawl and a bead necklace stands close, and a woman in white gestures toward the seated figure while others crowd near. In front are trays of bananas and a cardboard box of bananas. Behind the crowd, many people in white and yellow sit on mats on the floor, and a gilded throne-like seat with a golden figure stands at left. a person: the seated figure in orange has long swept-back hair and an orange robe and shawl, consistent with a darshan setting, and is seated in the honoured position.

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Photograph of a large indoor hall with cream walls, orange curtains and a golden decorated throne-like seat at left. On the right, a figure with long, swept-back dark hair wears an orange sleeveless robe and seated on an orange-cushioned dais, with a silver tray of bananas and a cardboard box of bananas in the foreground. A shaved-headed man in white with an orange shawl stands beside the dais. A woman in a white sari and a woman in a white top face the dais, one gesturing with her hand, as a large seated and standing crowd in white clothes, some with orange or yellow shawls, fills the hall. Swamiji appearance cues are present on the seated figure (long swept-back hair, orange robe, ornate adornments), so this is a probable identification.2010-07-24Indoor photo of a darshan line in a hall with a seated figure on an orange-draped raised seat at right. The seated figure has long, swept-back dark hair and wears an orange garment, with an ornate gold necklace, and is receiving devotees. A bald man in white with an orange shawl stands beside the seat, and a line of devotees in white and cream clothes with folded hands stands before the seat, with a woman in a patterned top and a woman with a braid in the foreground. Before the seat are wooden trays of bananas, sweets and fruit, a silver plate with bananas and flowers, and a fan at right. Seated devotees sit on the floor at left, and a decorated deity murti with garlands is visible in the background at left.2010-07-24A photograph of a seated satsang gathering with devotees in white ritual clothes. On the right, a long-haired figure in orange robes sits on an orange-cushioned seat, with a tray of bananas, flowers and offering boxes in front. A bald man in white wearing an orange shawl stands beside the seat, gesturing with a white cloth. Devotees in white kneel and sit on the floor, a woman in the foreground presses her palms together in namaskar, and a man in a yellow shawl sits among them. Orange and white draping, a standing fan and a small deity shrine with garlands appear in the hall.2010-07-24A photograph inside a plain hall with cream walls and a hanging orange-and-white banner at top left. A long-haired man in orange robes and a gold-beaded necklace sits on an orange-draped dais, smiling and raising one hand toward a kneeling man in a white shirt who holds a rolled paper scroll. A bald man in white clothes with an orange shawl and a rudraksha-style necklace stands beside the dais holding a paper roll. Behind them a large crowd of devotees in white kurtas and white garments, some wearing yellow shawls, stands and sits. A white pedestal fan stands at right, a red cloth covers a seat at right, and a tray of bananas sits in the lower right corner.2010-07-24Indoor hall with orange and white floor mats and a decorated pillar at top left. A long-haired man in an orange robe sits on an orange cushion at right, one hand raised in a blessing gesture toward a crowd. A bald man in a white shirt with an orange shawl stands beside him, and a man in white with a yellow shawl and folded hands smiles at center. Several devotees in white shirts and dhotis stand around, and a tray of bananas sits at lower right near a standing fan. A dark-haired man in white with a yellow scarf stands at lower left.2010-07-24A crowded indoor hall with cream walls, white curtains and an orange-and-cream carpet. In the right foreground a long-haired person in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe sits on an orange cushioned seat, facing devotees and gesturing toward them; a platter of bananas rests at lower right. Beside them stands a shaved-headed man in white kurta and saffron shawl with a silver chain. A woman in a pink sari wipes her eyes with her hand, and devotees in white shirts and yellow scarves crowd around, while others sit on the floor at left. Gold-and-red decorated thrones and garlanded decorations appear at upper left. a person: the long-haired figure in saffron robe on the cushioned seat, seated in a place of honour before devotees.2010-07-24Indoor hall with white walls and a colourful painted pillar at upper left. A crowd of devotees in white, yellow and red shawls fills the room. At right, a long-haired man in an orange saffron robe sits on an ornate orange throne-like chair with dark red cushions, turned toward a bald man in white standing behind him; a young man in white stands at the far right edge. In the foreground, a woman in white with a yellow shawl and a woman bending low are visible, and a wooden tray holds bananas. A small orange towel rests on the chair arm. Several people wear orange or yellow scarves and white kurtas.2010-07-24Indoor satsang hall with cream walls, white drapes and a colourful painted pillar at left. A crowd of many devotees, mostly in white and yellow shawls, sits and stands in the room. In the right foreground a bald man in white clothes and an orange scarf stands near a long-haired figure in orange robes seated on an orange-draped dais; that seated figure has long swept-back dark hair and orange clothing, a person cue. Devotees in front bow or press their heads toward the dais. A wooden offering tray holds bananas and sweets, and a saffron cloth lies on the platform. Visible in the foreground are two women, one in white with a yellow shawl and a girl with a braid.2010-07-24Indoor hall with many people standing and seated on orange and white cloth. In the foreground, a bearded man with rudraksha mala and orange robe sits on the floor facing a woman in white. On the right, a long-haired figure in orange robes and ornate gold necklace sits on an orange upholstered seat; this figure matches Swamiji's ceremonial presentation (Swamiji (probable)), with long swept-back hair, orange clothing and gold ornaments, and is speaking with a hand gesture to a devotee in a white shirt. Other men in white and saffron-red scarves stand nearby, and a white fan and red cushion sit at the right edge.2010-07-24A seated figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe with long, swept-back curly dark hair and a gold necklace touches the forehead of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt with folded hands, during a darshan-style blessing in a hall. Behind them stand and sit many devotees in white, some wearing yellow or orange shawls, and a row of people sit on orange mats. A woman in a white sari with a black mala kneels nearby. A tray of bananas and rolled papers sit at right. The orange-robed figure with long curly hair, gold ornaments and saffron clothing is a probable Swamiji seen in person, given in-person blessing of a devotee.2010-07-24A crowded hall of devotees dressed mostly in white, many wearing orange or yellow shawls, filling the floor in front of a large orange-cushioned seat. In the right foreground a woman with long dark hair wears an orange sleeveless top and orange garment, facing the seat, while a bald man in white with an orange shawl stands behind her. Tables in the foreground hold bananas, sweets, and other offerings in red-lidded trays. Colourful striped decorative pillars and white draped ceiling fabric frame the room.2010-07-24A photograph of a padapuja-style darshan in a hall with white walls, a wall hanging and a standing fan. A long-haired figure in an orange sleeveless top and orange wrap sits on an orange-cushioned seat, with gold jewellery and a gold necklace, smiling as devotees bow before them. In the foreground, a devotee kneels with bowed head before the seated figure. Nearby, a bald man in white with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala kneels in front of the seat. Behind them, many people in white clothes, some with yellow or orange shawls, stand and sit on orange mats. A man in a beige shirt wears an orange rosette badge. Overall, the setting resembles a Nithyananda Dhyanapeetham satsang-style darshan. The seated figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), based on the long swept-back hair, orange ceremonial clothing, gold ornaments and rudraksha-style cues.2010-07-24