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A photograph of a devotional gathering in a hall with a painted backdrop of a large green tree. A seated woman with long dark curly hair, wearing an orange sari-style garment, leans forward and holds the hands of a man in a red vest over a white embroidered shirt and blue jeans, who bows toward her. Beside them stands a man in an orange shawl and white kurta on the left, a man in a blue patterned shirt, and a robed figure in orange garments in the center. At right, a woman in a white top and yellow shawl sits near a gilded golden chair. Flower offerings are visible at the lower right edge.

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A photograph of a ceremonial exchange in an indoor hall with a painted backdrop of a large tree. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange clothing sits on the right, leaning forward and smiling as they hold out cupped hands to a young man in a red-and-white zip jacket and jeans, who extends his own hands toward them. Standing nearby on the left are an older man in white kurta with an orange shawl, a man in a dark patterned shirt, a man in a yellow shawl, and a younger orange-robed figure with a rudraksha mala. A woman in a yellow shawl appears at the far right. Scattered colourful objects lie on the table at the lower right. Visible people: about six.2009-12-03A photograph at an indoor event with a painted tree backdrop. A seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair extends both hands to take the hands of a man in a white long-sleeved shirt with a red sleeveless vest, dark jeans and a red-beaded necklace, who leans forward to greet them. To the left, an older man in white kurta with an orange shawl stands with hands folded, and a younger man in a striped shirt watches. Behind, a man in an orange robe and rudraksha mala stands beside a person in white with a yellow shawl. A gold chair and a small tray of offerings sit at the lower right.2009-12-03December 03 20092009-12-03A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long, dark, curly hair receives visitors on a dais. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers leans forward with his palms pressed together in greeting and his hand outstretched toward the seated figure, who holds a small fruit. Beside him, a woman in a red and beige floral sari with gold bangles stands with hands folded in namaste. An older man in white kurta with an orange shawl smiles at left. Behind them, young men and a woman in yellow stand near a painted tree backdrop, and a small fan and offerings in a tray sit nearby. The seated figure is shown in appearance-based probable candidate cues of long swept hair and saffron clothing, receiving darshan.2009-12-03A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange sleeveless robes on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, in front of a painted backdrop of a large banyan tree. He smiles while a person in white with a dark vest leans forward to clasp his hands. Standing to the left, a man in orange robes watches, and a man in a white shirt stands at the edge. On the right, a woman in a green sari with orange floral border stands beside the throne. A gold ceremonial waist sash rests across the seated man's lap, and he wears a red tilak on his forehead and a rudraksha-style bead necklace.2009-12-17Photograph 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.2009-02-14December 03 20092009-12-03A photograph of a stage event with a man in orange robes and a white flower garland receiving offerings from several devotees in white clothing with folded hands. The seated man in orange, with long wavy hair and a smile, is holding out a fruit; a microphone and a flower-decorated table sit in front of him. Behind, men in white dhotis and shirts and a few others in orange stand near red curtains and a painted tree backdrop.2009-11-19Indoor event photo with a seated man in orange-saffron robes and a red vest-like undergarment on an ornate golden throne, with a red and white flower garland arranged above the backrest and a red tikka on his forehead. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti leans in from the left to offer something close to him, while a woman in a yellow and gold saree stands at right with bangles, and other people in saffron stand at the edges. a person: the seated figure wears saffron robes and sits enthroned, but his features cannot be confirmed from appearance alone.2009-08-01November 22 20092009-11-22Indoor event stage with a golden ornate frame and a painted backdrop of a green tree. A seated man in orange robes with a white flower garland sits on a cushioned throne-like seat with gold-coloured ceremonial items and orange cloth before him, gesturing toward a man in white kurta and orange shawl standing nearby. A man in white shirt has his palms pressed together in greeting, and another man bends low in a white shirt to offer respect. Red boxes of offerings and a microphone stand are at the right edge. Four people are visible in the scene, several more partially visible at the left edge.2009-11-19A seated man in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits on a red zebra-patterned couch before an ornate gold-leaf throne with carved scrollwork. A bald man in a white shirt bends forward and rests his hands on the seated man's head in a blessing gesture, while the seated man smiles. A gold-trimmed ceremonial belt is visible at his waist. Behind them, a painted backdrop of large trees. At the left edge, several women in white and yellow saris stand nearby, and at the right a young girl in a purple top watches. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person (long swept-back hair, saffron robe, gold ceremonial belt), receiving a devotee's blessing on the stage.2009-12-18