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October 08 20082008-10-08October 08 20082008-10-08October 08 20082008-10-08A photograph of a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and ornate silver-and-gold necklace seated on a red velvet throne with a gold-framed back, a garland of yellow and red marigolds draped over the throne. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands at left with palms pressed together in namaskar, and a man in a blue short-sleeved shirt and dark trousers reaches out to clasp the seated figure's hand. Behind them, a man in orange robes and a second orange-clad attendant stand near a large painted backdrop of a deity. Textured saffron cloth lies across the throne arm. Based on the setting and visible cues, the seated figure is a person in person, shown during a darshan-style greeting.2008-10-08Indoor event photograph. A seated man in long saffron-orange robes with a red undershirt and long swept-back dark hair, with a red and white tilak on his forehead, sits on a red patterned cushioned throne in front of an ornate gold-leaf backdrop bearing a deity relief. He smiles and holds his palms together toward an older man in a white short-sleeved shirt with a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, who kneels and clasps his hands. Yellow and red marigold garlands and a bouquet of pink carnations and purple orchids decorate the stage. A second saffron-robed attendant stands at the left edge.2008-10-19A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits on a gilded red-cushioned throne, smiling as an older man in white kurta and white dhoti with a vibhuti mark on his forehead bows and takes objects offered from his hands. Behind them, several saffron-robed monks and white-clad devotees stand, one woman wears a white sari with yellow border, and one monk with folded hands smiles. A carved gold throne back and orange-red wall form the background, with a rudraksha-adorned seated figure.2010-09-20A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and a silver-coloured ceremonial necklace, on a red cushioned seat before an ornate gold throne with flower garlands. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands before him with palms pressed together in greeting, while the seated figure raises his hand in response. Behind them a robed attendant in orange stands with a tilak, and a golden lion-form decoration sits on the seat. Purple flowers lie at the front. The seated figure's appearance does not clearly establish identity, so the presence is recorded as unsure.2008-10-08A photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron robe and layered rudraksha malas on a gold-and-red throne, smiling broadly as an older man in a white shirt bends forward with hands extended toward him. A man in a blue shirt stands behind them at left, and another orange-clad attendant stands in the background beside marigold garlands and a gold-framed backdrop with a deity image. The seated figure's long, swept-back hair and ceremonial gold necklace are visible. Red velvet cushions and purple flowers surround the throne.2008-10-08A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a matching orange shawl and a long gold bead necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion. He has long dark hair and a red bindi on his forehead, and holds a black tablet or case in his hands. A man in a white shirt and white trousers leans forward from the left, reaching toward him. On the left, another man in an orange garment stands nearby, and a woman in orange-saffron clothing is partly visible behind them, with a tree trunk in the background.A photograph of a seated man in an orange-saffron shawl with gold border and a long rudraksha mala, sitting on a red velvet throne-like chair with gold carved back, smiling and gesturing with open palms. Facing him, a man in plain white ritual clothes kneels or leans forward, raising his hand in blessing or greeting. Behind them a painted panel with red and pink tones, brass oil lamps and a dark red curtain. a person: the seated figure wears saffron clothing, a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial throne setting, consistent with the page; the seated man is the presiding figure. The white-clad man is a devotee.2011-11-25A photograph of a man in a seated position on a red and gold throne being bowed to by an older man in a white shirt and glasses. The seated figure wears an orange saffron robe and layered gold-and-bead necklaces, with a white tripundra marking and red bindi on the forehead, and rests one hand on the older man's shoulder. The older man, in white shirt and dark trousers, leans forward with hands together. Behind them stand a young man in a cream kurta and a shaved-headed man in an orange cloth. A green tree-painted backdrop and gold throne carvings frame the scene.2012-02-08Photograph of a darshan moment on a stage decorated with orange and red marigold garlands and a gilded throne. A seated figure with long dark wavy hair wears a flowing red-orange robe and touches palms with a bald, older man in a white shirt and white dhoti who bows and clasps the seated figure's hands. Two young men in orange robes stand at left, one wearing a rudraksha mala. A white sheet of paper rests on the throne's red cushion. The page indicates the event was a Kalpataru darshan in Chennai; the seated figure appears to match the Swamiji candidate by long hair, red-orange robes and throne, so the identification is probable.2009-02-14