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A photograph of a darshan line at an ashram event. A long-haired man in orange robes sits on a red velvet throne with gold carved armrests, holding a rolled white scroll and a tray of fruit and offerings on a white table beside him. In front of him, a woman in an orange saree with a long braid stands holding a rolled white paper. Behind her, a line of devotees waits: a young woman in a white and gold saree with red bangles, a woman in a red blouse with gold embroidery, a woman in a white saree with a red border, and a bald man in a white shirt with a red shawl and a red tilak. Several other men stand in the background against a dark blue curtain. The seated figure's distinctive long swept-back hair, orange ceremonial clothing and throne suggest the a person, though the appearance cue is not conclusive.

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A photograph of a seated figure on a red cushioned throne with an ornate gold backrest, wearing a saffron-orange robe and with long dark hair swept back, extending one hand toward a white table holding fruit, sweets and flowers. Standing behind the table, a monk in a saffron robe with a dark sash and a man in a white shirt with an orange shawl look on. A bald man in a white shirt with an orange scarf and a rudraksha-style necklace stands further back, and a man in a light shirt and dark trousers stands at left, holding a white stick-like object and bending forward toward the throne. The figure on the throne has distinctive long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a shawl-like drape, which are a person cues, while the setting suggests a formal satsang or ceremonial reception. Six people are visible.2010-09-05A photograph of a seated figure in a gold and red throne with a kalasha-like gilded backrest, wearing a loose orange-saffron robe and dark long hair, extending a hand toward a kneeling man in a white shirt who holds a rolled document. On a white stool between them are a plate of fruit and currency notes. A saffron-robed attendant holds a clipboard behind them, and several men in white shirts and dhotis stand around. A small red-and-maroon footrest sits at the base of the throne. The seated figure is an appearance-based Swamiji (probable) by his saffron robe, long swept-back hair and throne seating, shown in person; the kneeling man and standing men are devotees and attendants. Seven or so people are visible.2010-09-05A photograph of a gathering where a long-haired man in orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne chair, turned toward a bald man in white clothes with an orange shawl who kneels beside a small white table holding fruit and flowers. The seated figure in orange has long, swept-back dark hair and a bare-armed orange garment; the robed man is saying something with open hands. Behind them, a standing man wears an orange robe and others in white with yellow shawls stand in the background. A seated man in a white shirt with an orange-pink shawl sits on a red chair at left. Dark drapery forms the backdrop.2010-09-05A photograph of a seated devotee in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl, wearing a red tilak, holding a small offering with flowers, facing a seated figure in an orange robe with long wavy dark hair on a red velvet cushioned seat before a golden throne-like backdrop. A table in front holds fruits, apples, bananas, a plate of flowers and a white ritual stick. A standing man in an orange robe holds a white stick. Several men in white stand behind, and a man at left presses his palms together in namaskar. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure in the orange robe on the red throne, identified by long swept-back hair and orange ceremonial clothing; this is an appearance-based label only.2010-09-05Photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a red tilak on the forehead, on a gilded throne with red cushions and a gold footstool, before a backdrop of golden trees and a garland of yellow and white flowers. A man in a white dhoti and shirt bends forward to hand over papers, while a man in an orange dhoti stands at left. Women in pink and magenta silk saris with gold borders and white saris stand at right, one touching the throne. Several people in white stand at the edges of the stage. The seated figure has a bare shaven head with a red tilak and wears a saffron robe.2009-08-11A seated man in an orange robe with long, swept-back black hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with red velvet cushions, extending his hand while a man in a white shirt kneels on a red mat before him and reaches out. Beside the throne, a man in an orange robe stands at a white table holding a tray of fruit and flowers, and several men in white shirts with red or yellow shawls stand around them against a dark blue backdrop. The seated figure is a probable Swamiji candidate based on the long swept-back hair, orange robe and throne, and is shown receiving a devotee.2010-09-05A photograph of a formal reception in a hall with a navy blue backdrop. A woman with long dark wavy hair, wearing an orange sleeveless garment, sits on an ornate red-cushioned golden throne and smiles while extending her hand toward a man bending forward. The man has long wavy dark hair and wears a magenta-maroon shirt over an orange dhoti, and holds a small object in one hand. Between them, a white-draped table holds a silver tray with fruit, flowers and offerings. Behind them, several men stand: a saffron-robed monk with a shaved head, a man in white with an orange shawl, and men in white with yellow scarves at left.2010-09-05A photograph inside a plain hall with cream walls and white curtains. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and gold chains sits on an orange-cushioned seat with a red backrest, smiling as he receives a rolled white scroll from a bald man in white clothes with an orange shawl. Other men in white with orange shawls and a man in a yellow shawl stand nearby, and a crowd of seated and standing devotees in white fills the room. A plate of bananas sits in front of the seated man. Several people in the foreground are partially visible.2010-07-24A photograph of an indoor satsang-style gathering. On a gold-and-red throne at right sits a figure with long, swept-back dark curly hair wearing a flowing saffron-orange robe, receiving an offering on a brass tray with fruit, and holding a rolled paper. Seated in front on a chair is a smiling man in white dhoti-style clothing with an orange shawl, holding a small white booklet. A kneeling man in an orange t-shirt and khaki trousers holds a rolled scroll, and standing attendants in white shirts and orange or yellow shawls surround them. A dark curtain and a red mat appear in the background. The swami on the throne shows probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair and saffron robes, seated on an ornate throne as the one receiving devotees.2010-09-05A photograph of a seated man with long, swept-back dark hair wearing an orange saffron robe with no sleeves, sitting on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet seat and red cushions, bare feet on a red mat, smiling and raising one hand toward a man in a white shirt bending forward at left. Beside the throne, a man in white dhoti with an orange shawl sits on a chair, and a man in orange robe holds a sheet of paper behind a white table bearing a plate of fruit. Standing devotees in white shirts and dhotis, one with vertical tilak, surround the scene against a dark blue curtain.2010-09-05A seated figure in an orange saffron robe and gold ornamental necklace sits on an orange upholstered throne-like chair with a carved dark wood back and red cushion, smiling as he takes a rolled paper scroll from an outstretched hand. A man in white kurta with an orange scarf and a bald head holds a bundle of rolled papers beside him. Another man in an orange robe stands behind, and a tray of bananas sits in a red-lined box to the right. Seated devotees in the foreground and a crowd in the background watch in a hall with curtains.2010-07-24A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne receiving offerings. The seated person wears a saffron-orange robe with long dark wavy hair and an orange shawl draped over the shoulders, with a gold ceremonial necklace visible. A bald man in a white dhoti-style garment with a gold-trimmed sash and a rudraksha mala stands at left holding a tray with flowers and sweets, and a smiling young boy in white shirt and a yellow-shawled woman with a bindi stand nearby. Another monastic in saffron robes stands behind, and fruit sits on a tray at right. A backdrop shows a forest scene with a temple pillar. a person candidate is the seated figure, based on distinctive flowing hair, saffron robe and gold ornaments.2010-09-11