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A photograph of a seated bald man in white dhoti and white shawl, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold bracelet, with a wristwatch, sitting on a black chair with a red seat in front of a dark blue curtain. A kneeling performer in a gold ornate crown, golden-orange shawl over the shoulders and a red flower garland rests his forehead on or kisses a dark stone object held in his hands, while the seated man covers his face with one hand. A woman in red sari stands at the right edge. Two people are visible, with a stage or hall setting.

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A kneeling performer in an ornate gold crown with red jewels, black wig, golden saffron-yellow garment and red floral garland holds a black microphone toward a bald, bare-chested seated man. He wears a white dhoti and shawl, a rudraksha mala and a gold bangle, and holds a small flashlight in his hand while looking down at the performer. Dark blue curtains hang in the background.2010-09-08Indoor stage photograph against a navy blue curtain with a pale grey wall at left. A bald man in white ritual clothing, bare-chested with a rudraksha mala and a gold bracelet, sits on a black chair holding a white cloth and smiling toward a kneeling performer. The performer wears an ornate gold crown, a long dark wig, an orange-gold silk garment and a red and green flower garland, and holds a microphone out to the seated man. A small purple logo appears at upper left.2010-09-08A stage scene with a navy blue curtain behind two people in conversation. On the left, a man kneels in an ornate gold crown studded with red and green stones, with long dark hair, a red flower garland, gold bangles and a saffron-orange cloth draped over his bare upper body, holding a microphone toward the other man. On the right, a bald man sits bare-chested on a black chair with a red seat, wearing a white dhoti and shawl and a brown rudraksha mala, with gold bracelet on his wrist, his hands folded in his lap as he listens and responds. The setting is a plain stage with a light backdrop.2010-09-08A photograph of a stage event against a dark blue draped curtain. A person kneeling on the left wears an ornate gold crown with red and green jewels, long dark hair, and a golden-orange shawl over an orange garment, holding a handheld microphone and gesturing toward a seated man. The seated man on the right is bald, bare-chested, wears a white dhoti-style cloth draped over his lap and shoulder, a rudraksha mala, and a bangle, sitting on a black chair with a red seat and speaking into the exchange. The scene appears to be a discourse or satsang style exchange.2010-09-08A stage performance photograph in a hall with a dark blue curtain and a red-brown backdrop. On the left, a performer with long dark hair wears a gold crown, an orange-yellow dhoti and shawl, and a red and multicolour flower garland, holding a microphone in folded hands. Facing him on the right, a shaved-headed man in plain white dhoti and shawl with bare chest holds a microphone and joins his palms in greeting. A red chair sits at the right edge. Both stand barefoot on a glossy floor.2010-09-08A stage performance in front of a dark blue draped curtain. On the left, a man with long, dark, swept-back hair wears an orange saffron wrap over white clothes and a bead necklace, smiling and standing beside a red-and-black chair. In the centre, a shaved-headed man in plain white dhoti and shawl, bare-chested, smiles and gathers his cloth. On the right, a man wears an ornate gold crown, orange-gold garments and a red and white flower garland, and stands with hands clasped. A partially visible person in white stands at the far right edge. The stage floor is glossy grey.2010-09-08A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne under a gold canopy with hanging leaf ornaments, in front of a red and white painted backdrop. He wears an orange robe and a red and white flower garland with a yellow tassel, smiling with long dark hair. A shaved-headed man in white clothing with an orange shawl kneels on a white sheet, holding a beaded mala up toward him. Another shaved-headed man in white with an orange shawl sits at left. Appearance-based identification is not established here, so the seated figure is described by role as the seated man receiving the mala.2007-02-24A photograph on a stage at an indoor event. A smiling figure with long dark hair, wearing saffron-orange robes and a red-and-white flower garland, sits on an ornate gold throne with a gilded canopy and carved backrest. Behind him a large red-toned banner shows an enlarged close-up portrait. In front, a bald man in white ritual clothes kneels on the white stage cloth with his hands clasped, facing the seated figure.2007-02-24October 10 20102010-10-10A stage performance against a deep blue draped curtain. On the left, a standing performer with long dark wig and white flower in hair wears a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a red-and-gold border, with a red-and-white garland, bending forward and holding a pink cloth. Seated on a black chair at right, a performer in gold and yellow costume with a gold crown wears a red and yellow flower garland and a gold armband, lowering his head while the standing figure reaches toward his forehead. Bare feet on a glossy grey stage floor.2010-09-08A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a canopy, wearing an orange robe and a long red and white flower garland with a yellow tassel, with long swept-back dark hair. A bald man in a white dhoti and orange shawl kneels on the stage in front of him, hands pressed together in reverence. A large red-toned backdrop with a close-up of a smiling face forms the background, with a gold kalasha-like vessel beside the throne.2007-02-24A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red upholstered back, wearing long swept-back dark hair, a large white and multicolour flower garland and a green-and-white-beaded garland. He is bare-chested beneath the orange cloth, gesturing with a raised palm while smiling. Before him, a man in white kurta and dhoti kneels with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them, several men in white with orange shawls stand near a draped red and gold backdrop, and scattered flower petals cover the floor. The distinctive saffron robe, long hair and adornments match the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues, and the throne and kneeling devotee suggest a darshan setting.2007-02-24