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A crowded indoor hall at an ashram event. A white throne-like seat with a white cushion stands at right, beside a tray holding packaged sweets, a basket of nuts or fruit, and a small wooden-beaded item. A woman in a saffron-orange robe sits on the throne area reaching toward the tray, while people in white, saffron and cream clothing press around her. A man in white with a saffron shawl and a shaved head stands at upper right near a white curtain-like backdrop, holding a small object. Other devotees in white dhotis, saffron shawls and cream saris crowd the foreground, and a red curtain and a standing fan are behind them.

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Crowded indoor hall with a white throne-like chair in the right foreground. A woman in an orange shawl bends toward a seated figure on the white chair, her hands near a low white cushion, while a crowd of devotees in white and orange stands around. Several men wear orange shawls over white clothes; one bald man in white stands at the upper right. In the foreground, a tray holds rudraksha malas, small booklets and round brown fruit-like items. A white fan and a red curtain are in the background.2008-03-28March 26 20082008-03-26March 26 20082008-03-26A photograph of a darshan or blessing session in a hall with a white and gold seat. A long-haired figure in orange robes sits on the white throne at right, holding a tray of kumkum and vibhuti, while a devotee bends forward to receive a blessing. A young man in white with an orange shawl stands behind the seat, and a saffron-robed sannyasi stands among the crowd. Around them, many devotees in white and cream clothes press close, including a woman in a yellow saree and a child in a yellow top held by a man. Hanging cloths in red, yellow and blue decorate the back wall. Swamiji (probable): the long-haired figure in orange robes on the throne, identified by visible cues of long hair and orange ornate clothing, is the seated presenter of the blessing.2008-03-26Photograph of a seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair on a large white throne-like chair, extending a hand toward a tray of offerings and food in the foreground. Around them, devotees in white and orange clothing, including a man in orange with a saffron shawl and an attendant in white with an orange scarf, press close while others sit or stand in a crowded hall with red curtains. Several people in the crowd fold hands or receive blessings, and a tray of sweets and fruit lies on the white seat. The setting appears to be a satsang or darshan gathering. The seated figure's long hair and saffron robes are distinctive, but identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2008-03-26A seated figure in an orange robe and a multicoloured floral garland sits on a white throne-like chair as a crowd presses in around her. Devotees with folded hands and palms joined in greeting stand close, including a man in a grey shirt holding her hand and a woman in a yellow shawl behind. Nearby stands a tray of rudraksha malas, fruit and sweets, and a bowl. Orange-clad and white-clad devotees fill the room. Whether the seated figure is the a person cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, so the identity is left unsure.2008-03-26A busy indoor satsang hall at AadiKailaasa during a darshan. A woman in an orange sari sits on a white throne-like seat with a tray of offerings, while a man in white stands behind her holding a tray. Around her, devotees in white and cream clothing crowd close, including a man in an orange shawl with a rudraksha mala who stands near the seat. Another woman in a purple top and a young woman in white are in the foreground, with a red curtain and a white-clad attendant in the background.2008-03-26March 26 20082008-03-26A photograph of a seated figure in orange robes on a white throne-like seat in a hall, with a trident emblem visible on the chair back. A man in orange and several devotees, mostly women, in saffron, white and coloured saris with necklaces, sit or kneel close around him while a woman in a white sari and yellow shawl holds a tray of offerings near the seat. Brass plates with coins, flowers and sweets sit on the tray, and a white-clothed table with food offerings stands behind. A man in orange stands near the table and a curtain in red and orange hangs behind. Several people in shirts and dhotis stand at the back. Approximately a dozen or more people are visible. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair and saffron robes, consistent with the page's description of an initiation event.2008-03-26A seated man with long dark hair wears an orange robe and sits on a white throne-like chair at a stage, receiving devotees. Before him a tray holds sweets, rudraksha malas and small packets. Devotees in white and orange stand and sit close around him, some holding small envelopes or papers. A standing young man in white with an orange shawl stands behind, and a woman in a white sari with yellow border is at the right edge. A red curtain and a decorated yellow-and-orange banner frame the stage.2008-03-28March 26 20082008-03-26March 26 20082008-03-26