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Indoor photo of a seated figure on an orange-cushioned throne-like chair, dressed in orange robes with an orange shawl and a gold-beaded garland, smiling as devotees approach. A bald man in white kurta with an orange shawl stands beside the chair. A fruit plate and a tray sit nearby, and a pedestal fan and maroon curtain are in view. Many men in white clothes and yellow or orange shawls crowd the room, some kneeling close to the seated figure's feet in a darshan-style gathering.

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Indoor photo of a devotee gathering in a hall with white walls and white curtains. A seated figure on the right wears an orange-saffron robe and a gold necklace, with long dark hair swept back, sitting on an orange cushioned throne-like seat with fruit and a tray beside. A bald man in white dhoti and orange shawl stands beside the seat holding papers, while a devotee in white kneels and bows with his head near the seated figure's feet. Other devotees in white kurtas, yellow shawls and lanyards stand and sit around, with some holding papers, and a table with bananas and fruit is at the lower right.2010-07-24A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and ornate gold-and-bead necklace sits on an orange throne-like chair with carved dark wooden armrests, smiling and extending a hand toward devotees. Several devotees in white kurtas and dhotis, some with orange or yellow shawls and rudraksha malas, kneel or stand before him with folded hands in a namaskar gesture. A bald man in white with an orange shawl stands nearby. A tray of bananas and fruit sits on the throne's side, and a red-curtained hall with a pedestal fan and seated devotees in white forms the background.2010-07-24Indoor photograph of a darshan in a hall with white walls, a white curtain and dark red drapes. A long-haired figure in orange robes and a gold bead necklace sits on an orange-cushioned seat and reaches out to touch the hand of a devotee. Several devotees in white shirts and dhotis, one in a yellow shirt with a yellow shawl, bend forward, some holding rolled papers. A bald man in a white kurta with an orange shawl stands nearby, and a fan is visible at the upper right.2010-07-24A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a gold-toned necklace, sitting on an orange cushioned throne-like seat in a hall. The figure smiles and holds a folded white paper, with a bowl of bananas and a tray of fruit beside. A bald man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl stands beside the throne holding rolled papers. Seated devotees in white clothes, some with yellow shawls, and a man in a yellow shirt fill the foreground, with a wall fan and maroon curtains behind. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ornate gold necklaces, and is seated on a throne receiving devotees during darshan. Seated devotees in the foreground listen while others stand in the background.2010-07-24A photograph of devotees gathered at an indoor satsang hall during a darshan line. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long gold bead necklace sits on an orange cushioned throne, his long dark hair swept back, reaching out to touch the bowed head of a devotee kneeling before him in white shirt and pants with an orange-red lanyard. Behind, many men in white clothes stand with hands folded in namaste, some wearing blue or yellow lanyards, and a bald man in white with an orange shawl stands nearby. A silver tray of bananas sits at right, with a wooden box of fruit below, and a red velvet cushion behind the throne. A white curtain and a standing fan are visible in the background.2010-07-24Indoor darshan scene in a hall with white curtains and a standing fan. A seated figure on an orange-cushioned throne wears a saffron/orange robe, a rudraksha-style necklace with ceremonial gold adornments, and has long swept-back dark hair; a tray of fruit and flowers sits beside them. Seated devotees in white kurtas and orange scarves, and a bald man in white, sit in front of them, while a man in a white shirt with folded hands bows in greeting. Other men in white and orange stand along the back wall, and a person in the foreground bends forward at the bottom edge. Appearance-based cues are present, but identity is uncertain, so the seated figure is labelled as a possible Swamiji. Orange-draped tables with books line the left side of the room.2010-07-24A photograph of a darshan session in an indoor hall. A bare-headed man in a long-sleeved orange robe with long swept-back dark hair sits on an orange upholstered throne, smiling, with a long garland of gold-coloured beads around his neck, and a tray of fruit and sweets sits beside him. Devotees in white kurtas and dhotis, some with saffron or yellow scarves and rudraksha malas, lean forward and bow; a bald man in white gestures with raised hands in front of the throne, and a woman kneels with her head bowed at the foot of the throne. A white-clad attendant holds a white rod. A white-curtained window, a standing electric fan and a crowd of standing people in white stand in the background.2010-07-24A photograph of a darshan session in a hall with cream walls and white curtains. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe, a gold necklace of beads and a rudraksha-style mala, sits on an orange cushioned seat and smiles while extending his bare foot forward. Seated in front, a devotee in white kurta and white dhoti bends forward and offers a folded paper and a garland of beads with both hands. Other devotees in white clothes, some with yellow shawls and orange-brown scarves, stand and sit around the room. A bald man in white stands behind the seated figure, and a plate of bananas and a white fan appear at the right. The figure in orange is a person candidate by appearance, shown seated in darshan.2010-07-24A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a multi-coloured flower garland sits on an orange-cushioned throne with dark carved wooden arms, smiling, hands resting on his lap. Long dark hair swept back. Around him stand several people in white clothes with yellow shawls, including a man in white with a yellow shawl bending forward with a folded paper, a bald man in white, women in white saris with yellow shawls and red bindis, and a woman in a pink sari with a yellow shawl and rudraksha-style beads. Two electric fans, a white pedestal with fruit on top, and beige curtains with a decorative border fill the hall. The figure's distinctive long hair, saffron robe and garland are consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, so this is an appearance-based probable identification.2010-07-24A photograph inside a large hall with white walls, white curtains and a colourful painted pillar hanging from the ceiling. A seated figure in orange robes with long swept-back dark hair sits on a raised orange-covered seat, a bare-armed orange garment draped over the shoulder, a tray of bananas in the foreground. Around him, a bald man in a white shirt and orange shawl stands close, and several men in white kurtas, some with yellow shawls and white ritual garments, crowd around with hands raised in greeting or folded in reverence. A devotee in a white shirt and mala beads kneels at the front with palms pressed together. A golden deity figure is visible at the far left edge among onlookers. The scene suggests a darshan gathering.2010-07-24A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long, swept-back dark hair and a gold-coloured ceremonial necklace sits on an orange upholstered throne-like chair, smiling, with bare feet. Devotees in white clothes, some with orange or red shawls and a few in yellow, kneel and sit close around him, while a man in white holds a rolled white cloth or paper. A tray of bananas and fruit sits beside the chair, and a standing fan, dark red curtains and white drapes are in the background. Several people stand along the back wall. Orange cloth covers a table at left. The seated figure matches the appearance cues of a person, though the identification is uncertain.2010-07-24A photograph in a bright room with yellow marigold garlands and a standing air conditioner. A figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a dark rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate orange throne with black carved arms and a matching orange footstool on a red mat. Orange and white clothed men kneel or stand around the throne, some with hands together. A microphone stands at the throne's side. On the right, a deity murti or portrait in a white and red setting is decorated with garlands and fruit offerings.2010-02-18