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Indoor darshan scene in a plain room with grey walls and a small window. A seated figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate red throne with gold trim, with bare feet resting on a red footstool. A man in a white shirt and grey trousers kneels before the throne with palms joined while another man's hand rests on his head. A standing man in a white shirt with a rudraksha-style necklace watches from behind. On the right a bald young man in white dhoti with red borders and a yellow cloth holds a wooden tray with rudraksha beads and small offerings. Behind the throne hangs a framed painting of a saffron-robed figure, and brass oil lamps and a Ganesha murti stand nearby. a person: the seated figure in orange robes wears a long rudraksha mala and a ceremonial throne setting, but no decisive appearance cues beyond that, so identity is uncertain.

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A photograph of a VIP darshan moment in a plain room with pale walls and a bare concrete floor. A seated figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala and bare feet sits on a red-cushioned gilt throne, with a small footstool before them. A kneeling man in a white shirt and grey trousers bows with his head lowered while the seated figure places a hand on his forehead in blessing. Beside the throne is a wooden tray holding rudraksha malas and small items. A standing man in white clothing stands at left, and another person in white with a red-bordered cloth is at the right edge. In the background, a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure with a rudraksha mala hangs on the wall above a small deity murti with a trident-like finial.2010-09-16A seated figure in orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, sits on an orange-draped throne and touches the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white dhoti. The seated figure's hair, orange robes, malas and ornate gold-necklace cues fit the a person description; the figure is giving blessing to the kneeling devotee. Behind them a standing attendant in white with an orange scarf watches, and on the right another man in white with a yellow shawl stands near a red-and-white railing. Brass lamps, a gold-rimmed tray with fruit, and a red-and-gold cushioned pedestal are nearby, with banana leaves in the background. Four people are visible.2010-07-24December 12 20092009-12-12A photograph of a VIP darshan moment indoors. A man in a white shirt and grey trousers kneels on a red-cushioned chair, bowing with his palms pressed together and his head lowered toward the hands of a seated man in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe with a long rudraksha mala. The seated man has long swept-back dark hair and a small vermilion mark on his forehead, and sits on an ornate red and gold throne-like chair. Behind them a standing man in a white shirt wears a dark cord necklace, and a golden-and-red Ganesha murti with a kalasha-style decoration stands on a table. The seated figure is probable Swamiji, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and a throne-style seat, and is shown receiving darshan.2010-09-16February 24 20072007-02-24A photograph of a seated man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala draped over his chest, sitting on an ornate red upholstered throne with gold carved trim. A kneeling man in a white shirt and grey trousers bows forward with his palm on the seated man's forehead while holding his hands, wearing a red thread on his wrist. Behind them a standing man in a white shirt and a red-beaded necklace looks on. A gold and red decorated deity murti of Ganesha stands in the background on a gold cloth-covered table. The seated man is wearing a rudraksha mala, bare-armed saffron garment with a swept-back hairstyle, and his face is partly turned downward.2010-09-16A photograph of a room with a long-haired man in orange saffron robes seated on a red upholstered throne with gold trim, a red footstool before him. Next to him a bald man in orange robes and a bearded attendant stand near a wooden cabinet. A man in a white shirt and white trousers kneels on the floor before the seated figure, holding out his hands toward him. Standing on the right is a man in a yellow short-sleeved shirt and a man in a pale green shirt, and a bald priest in a white dhoti and gold beaded necklace stands behind. Behind the throne a reddish-orange draped cloth and a deity murti are visible. A small white plastic chair sits in the lower left foreground. The scene appears to be a devotee performing padapuja or paying respects in an ashram room.2010-09-08A photograph of a devotee in white shirt and trousers bowing with hands joined on a red-and-cream mat while a seated figure in orange robes and long swept-back hair places a hand on his head in blessing. The seated figure sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with red cushions, with a tray of fruit and offerings nearby. Several standing men in white shirts, one in an orange shawl, and others in dark clothes watch barefoot on a white floor before a dark blue curtain. The seated figure's distinctive orange robes, long hair and gold throne are consistent with Swamiji (probable), appearing as the blessing giver in the scene.2010-09-05February 24 20072007-02-24A seated man in long, flowing dark hair and an orange sleeveless robe rests his right hand on the head of a standing devotee in a white shirt, while the devotee bows forward with hands together. The seated figure sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red velvet seat, and a white table before him holds a tray of bananas, flowers and a small packet. Behind them, several men in white shirts and orange-saffron dhotis or scarves watch, one with a red mark on his forehead. A dark blue curtain forms the backdrop. Blessing or padapuja-style darshan with an offering tray.2010-09-05A seated figure in an orange sleeveless garment with long, swept-back black hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, placing both hands on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt. The bowed man wears an orange-and-gold sash with printed lettering. Beside them stands a white side table holding a silver tray of fruit and offerings. Several men in white shirts and orange sashes stand behind and to the left, and a second monk in orange robes stands nearby. The background is a dark blue drape. The seated figure has long swept-back hair, an orange garment and an ornate throne, which are appearance cues consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji, so this is an appearance-based candidate, noted as probable.2010-09-05Indoor room with white walls and a window grille. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe, rudraksha mala and bare feet, sits on an ornate red and gold throne-style chair smiling while a man in white shirt and dark trousers bends forward to touch his feet. A seated man in white shirt with a pendant sits on a blue plastic chair at left, and a standing man in white dhoti-style clothing with a mala stands behind. A purple and gold shawl is draped over the chair. A brass oil lamp, a small deity murti and a framed portrait in orange robes with a turban hang on the right wall, and an orange-robed figure with a mala is shown in the framed photo above the chair. A brass tray with offerings sits at the right edge. A wall fan stands at left.2010-09-05 +1 copies