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A photograph of a darshan line in a tented hall. On the left, a long-haired man in an orange saffron wrap and a white flower garland sits on a raised platform, smiling and gesturing toward a kneeling family. A man in a white shirt and an orange shawl stands nearby. In front, a kneeling man in white shirt and a girl in pink with a small child sit with hands folded. Behind them, a woman in a white sari and others stand in a queue. On the right, a young boy in white with a chain necklace stands, and men in white dhotis and other devotees move through the hall. Plain fans, bright striped hangings and tent walls are visible. The seated figure's long swept hair, orange wrap and garland match the probable-identity cues; this is a person in the darshan setting.

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A photograph inside a tented hall with white walls, red and orange draped fabric and a fan. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a multicolour flower garland, with long swept-back hair, smiles at a man in a white shirt and orange shawl who kneels and reaches toward him holding a small item. Another seated person in orange sits in the foreground. A woman in white with gold border and a rudraksha mala stands at right beside a standing crowd of devotees in white and cream saris, some with garlands. A man in white with an orange shawl stands near a video camera on a tripod. Brass items and a low table with flowers sit at left.2006-10-22 +1 copiesFebruary 11 20072007-02-11A photograph of an indoor hall with a red velvet curtain backdrop. A figure in orange robes with long dark hair sits on a white cushioned seat on a red-carpeted dais, smiling and holding a small water bottle. A man in white kurta with an orange shawl stands to the side with hands clasped. On the right, several young girls in white and orange shawls stand, and one girl kneels in front of the dais with palms pressed together in namaskar. A standing fan and a microphone stand are beside the seat, and an overhead light and white door appear in the background. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne wearing orange robes and long swept-back hair, receiving devotees, with the kneeling girl in namaskar.2006-11-14A photograph of an indoor hall with a red velvet curtain backdrop. A seated figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe, sits on a white cushioned chair on a red carpet, smiling and resting bare feet on a small rug. A standing man in white clothes with an orange shawl stands beside a microphone stand and fan, smiling. A woman in white kneels in front of the seated figure with palms pressed together in namaskar. Several women in white saris with orange shawls stand and sit along the right side of the hall, near a wooden door and colourful hanging textiles.2006-11-14A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a long white flower garland, smiling and extending a hand to rest on the head of a kneeling devotee. The devotee in a white shirt and dark trousers kneels with palms pressed together, while a woman in a grey patterned sari bows low before the seat. A figure in white with an orange shawl stands behind, another person in white and orange stands at left, and a man carries a small child in white. Other onlookers in white and light clothing fill the background. On the white-draped table are flower garlands, a clock, a brass cup and a tray. A dark curtain and a golden decorative object appear at left. The scene suggests a blessing exchange in a hall.2007-02-11A photograph of a seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair and a white and red flower garland, sitting on a white cushioned seat with a walking staff leaning beside. A bald kneeling devotee in a striped red shirt and grey trousers offers something on a plate, while a standing man in white with an orange shawl, two young women in yellow and maroon salwar with white scarves, and other participants in white stand behind in a hall with dark drapes and a ceiling fan. The robed figure has bare shoulders and distinctive long hair and ornate clothing cues; this is a probable Swamiji appearance, shown in person during a darshan-style offering.2007-02-11Indoor photo of a seated figure in an orange robe and orange turban wearing a multicolour flower garland, sitting on a white-draped bed or dais on a green-and-red platform. Around him, devotees in white clothes and rudraksha malas kneel and stand close, some reaching forward with hands extended, while men in white shirts and dhotis stand behind. A speaker and white curtains are visible in the background. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the page's a person reference, though not certain.2007-01-12A photograph inside a hall with red and maroon drapes and a large framed backdrop. On the right, a person in long swept-back dark hair and a saffron/orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet back and a carved lion-shaped footrest, gesturing with a raised hand while speaking. Two devotees kneel before the throne, one older man in white with folded hands and another person bent low in white on a white-draped platform in front. Standing in a line on the left are several men in white dhotis and white shirts, one holding a small boy's hand, along with others in saffron wraps. Colourful woven and flower-garlanded banners hang behind, and a standing fan and a gold parasol-like canopy are visible above the throne. A young girl in white sits at the right edge. Several people appear in the scene, with a visible group of roughly six to ten.2007-02-24Indoor 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 seated figure in an orange saffron robe and a white flower garland sits on a cushioned white dais, long dark hair falling loose, smiling and gesturing with one hand. Around him, several people in white shirts and dhotis stand and kneel, with an orange-robed attendant behind on the left. A white-haired man in a white kurta and orange shawl stands in the centre. Scattered red flower petals cover the white floor cloth. A pedestal fan, a dark curtain and hanging decorative tassels frame the hall. Plastic chairs and a clock sit at the lower left edge.2007-02-11A darshan line in a tented hall at night. A long-haired figure in orange robes with a white flower garland sits on a white-covered seat, bending forward to receive an offering from a man in a dark shirt who holds a red flower. A bald man in a white dhoti and orange shawl stands behind them, and devotees in white and blue shirts, checked shirts and white dhotis queue along the right. A young girl in a cream and gold sari with a beaded necklace stands at the right edge. A standing fan and a microphone stand are beside the seat, and a red-and-yellow decorated pillar is at the top left. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair, orange robes and a flower garland, which fits the page's account of Swamiji giving darshan.2007-02-11October 15 20082008-10-15