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Photograph of a stage ceremony with a marigold-garlanded backdrop hung with small oil lamps. A seated figure in a bright orange-red robe sits on an ornate gold throne draped with flowers, while a woman in a light grey-and-white sari bends forward in front of the throne, her head being touched by the seated figure's hand. Two women in white saris and a woman in a white sari with an orange shawl stand nearby beside a white-covered table with fruit, watching the act of blessing.

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A stage darshan at an indoor hall. A figure in an orange-red robe with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) decorated with marigold garlands, with a gold footstool before it. A man in a white shirt and a woman in a grey-silver sari bend forward to offer reverence, touching hands near the throne. Two women stand to the right: one in a white sari with gold border, another in white with an orange shawl. A woman in an orange garment stands at the left edge. A white-draped table holds fruit and offerings. Hanging marigold garlands and small lamps decorate the backdrop, and a gold-bordered tapestry frames the stage. Seven people are visible.2009-02-14Photograph of a staged devotional darshan on a wooden stage. A long-haired man in a red-orange shawl sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) framed by marigold garlands. A man in white kurta bends low to touch his feet while a young man in saffron-orange robe stands beside the throne. Women in white and yellow saris and a woman in white churidar stand with folded hands along the sides. Walls are draped in orange cloth with marigold garlands and small lamp-shaped decorations. The seated figure's appearance is a probable match to a person with distinctive long swept hair and a red shawl on a throne, so the.2009-02-14A stage event with a seated figure in a red robe on a red-cushioned golden throne, framed by a backdrop of orange and red marigold garlands and small oil lamps. Around the throne, people in white and cream clothing and one in a saffron-orange robe with a dhoti stand close; a man in white kurta bends forward toward the seated figure as others gather in a receiving line. The seated figure has long dark hair and a red garment; the standing person in saffron-orange appears to be a sannyasi-style devotee. Several devotees in saris and shirts line the stage edge, with a microphone stand in the foreground. The setting suggests darshan at a convention. a person identity cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, so the seated figure is described by role only.2009-02-14A photograph on a stage at an indoor event. A figure in a red-orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, decorated with marigold garlands. Around the throne, a woman in a turquoise saravaloo-style sari with gold embroidery stands on the left, and a woman in an orange sari with a dark blouse stands beside her. On the right, an older man with white hair wears white dhoti and shirt and reaches toward the seated figure, while a woman in a white sari with gold border stands next to him. Marigold strings and orange flower decorations hang on the brown draped backdrop. A bare-stage floor shows scattered petals. Appearance-based identification of the seated figure is uncertain; the figure is described by role as a seated person on a throne.2009-02-14A seated figure in a red robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, garlanded with orange and yellow marigolds, in front of a warm orange draped backdrop hung with marigold strings and small brass lamps. A young man in an orange robe stands at left, arm extended. A woman in a white sari with purple border walks at left edge. At right, a man in a grey shirt and jeans bows forward with hands raised toward the throne, while a woman in white and a woman in a red patterned sari stand beside an older man in a white shirt and dark trousers. The seated figure's hand rests on the bowing man's head in a blessing gesture, as on a darshan stage. The hall has a polished wooden floor.2009-02-14February 14 2009 -Kalpataru Convention at Chennai Tamilnadu2009-02-14A ceremonial stage inside a hall with hanging beaded strands and a grey draped backdrop. A long-haired figure in orange and saffron clothing with rudraksha beads sits on an ornate gold throne, one hand raised in blessing. Before the throne, an orange cloth-covered platform holds the attention. A bald man in white dhoti and an orange shawl stands at left, while a man in white shirt and dhoti stands nearby. A child in white shirt and shorts raises a hand toward the seated figure. A woman in a green sari bends forward in devotion at the platform's edge, and two women in white saris stand at right. Tall brass lamps with bird-shaped tops flank the throne. The seated figure matches Swamiji (probable) through the swept-back long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, seated in the role of the central figure receiving devotees.2011-02-27February 14 2009 -Kalpataru Convention at Chennai Tamilnadu2009-02-14February 14 2009 -Kalpataru Convention at Chennai Tamilnadu2009-02-14A stage event with a seated figure on an ornate gold throne draped with orange-and-yellow flower garlands. The seated person wears a red-orange robe and has one hand raised to the head. Behind the throne hangs a beige backdrop decorated with orange marigold garlands and small oil lamps. Around the stage, several people in white traditional clothing and white shirts and dhotis stand and walk, along with a few in green and orange clothing. A small table with a bottle and offerings sits beside the throne, and a white-draped table is on the other side.2009-02-14A stage event with a seated figure on a large gilded throne with red cushions, dressed in a flowing saffron-orange robe with long dark hair, smiling. Several devotees surround the throne: a man in white dhoti and shirt kneels at the feet, a woman in gold sari reaches toward the seated figure's shoulder, another man in white kurta stands nearby, and women in cream and yellow saris stand around. Marigold garlands and small hanging lamps decorate the maroon backdrop. The seated figure appears to match the a person description: long swept-back hair and saffron-orange robe, seated on a throne as the central honoured figure during a darshan with devotees.2009-02-14A photograph of a stage event with a long row of devotees standing in a loose line on the wooden stage. A person in a red and pink sari sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at centre, with a man in a cream kurta and gold-patterned shawl bending toward her. Several men wear white dhotis and kurtas, women wear white and cream saris, and a figure in saffron-orange robes stands near the throne. Behind them hangs a backdrop of marigold garlands and small oil lamps, with a dark blue and gold valance above. The seated figure's identity is not established by visible cues.2009-02-14