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A seated man in an orange-red turban, white flower garland and saffron-and-gold wrap sits on an ornate gold throne with a maroon cushion, holding fruit in his hands. In front of him sits a bare-chested man with a yellow-orange forehead mark, rudraksha mala and saffron cloth, holding out his hands. A woman in a white sari with rudraksha necklaces and a red-orange tilak stands at right, and an older woman in a white and red sari kneels with folded hands. Behind them a standing attendant in orange holds a golden staff, and onlookers in casual clothes watch from the background. Red drapes and gold pillars frame the darshan hall, with a young girl in green at far right.

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A photograph of a ritual darshan inside a red-draped hall with gold ceremonial lamps. A seated figure in orange-red robes and a red turban, wearing a yellow flower garland, extends a fruit toward a kneeling man in a white kurta and dark-rimmed glasses who is cutting a fruit on a tray of offerings. Behind them a line of devotees stands, including a woman in a white sari with a red shawl and rudraksha-style beads, a woman in a yellow patterned sari, and a man in a light blue shirt. A shaved-headed priest in saffron and gold-bordered cloth with tripundra marks stands at left, and another in red robes with vibhuti marks stands at right. Gold staffs and a tall gold lamp stand in the background. The seated figure's appearance is uncertain, so the a person field is unsure.2015-10-25A seated man in a golden throne with golden lion-head armrests receives a padapuja. He wears a rust-orange dhoti, a bare upper body with an armlet, a long garland of pink and white flowers with red beads, and a white tilak on his forehead. Before him, a woman in a yellow head covering and a white shawl sits on a leopard-print mat, holding incense sticks above silver trays of small lamps and offerings. A woman in a white sari with an orange border sits with palms pressed together, and a child in white sits at the lower edge. The indoor hall has a projection screen, audience seating and a golden kalasha-style pillar at right.2012-12-20November 10 20152015-11-10October 26 20152015-10-26A seated figure in a red-orange turban and an orange-and-gold wrap, wearing a yellow flower garland and a bare-shouldered look with a sandalwood mark, sits on a gold-carved throne against a red tent backdrop, extending a hand to receive an offering. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers bends forward, holding out a small orange fruit, while a young boy in a yellow outfit kneels beside him. Several women in saris, one in green and one in orange, stand in the background. This appears to be a darshan moment where devotees offer fruit to the seated figure; the seated figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji (probable), identified by the turban, garland, orange wrap and throne cues.2015-10-25October 22 20152015-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 26 20152015-10-26January 16 20162016-01-16October 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesIndoor ceremonial scene in a red-draped hall with gold-carved pillars and a gold chair at left. A seated figure in a red-orange turban, saffron-gold wrap and white floral garland holds fruit in both hands and smiles. Beside them a shaved-headed attendant in saffron robes and rudraksha mala kneels and holds red apples, while a third attendant in saffron stands behind holding a golden staff. On the right an elderly man in white dhoti and orange shawl bows slightly, holding a red apple. Several onlookers in white, sari and shirts stand in the background. Offerings of fruit suggest a darshan or puja setting.2015-10-25A seated man in an ornate brown leather chair wears a saffron-and-orange shawl, a long rudraksha mala, and a gold tilak on his forehead, with a small ear device visible. He holds out a reddish ritual item toward a kneeling man in white with a red-and-white lanyard, who cups his hands to receive it. A silver tray with similar reddish items sits in front of the chair, and a woman in red-bordered white attire leans in from the lower left. Around them, devotees in white garments with red shawls stand in a hall with a red patterned carpet, many with palms joined.2015-05-24A photograph of a ritual blessing in a richly decorated hall. A figure in a rust-red turban, bare-shouldered with an orange-gold cloth, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and gold bangles, places his right palm on the forehead of an older bald man in a white shirt with a red-orange shawl, who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them stands a gilded throne-like backdrop with gold ornaments and a golden staff, and garlanded red and green fabric. Two more people in white clothing with orange shawls stand at the right, one holding papers. The turbaned figure is a person, identified by his distinctive turban, bare upper body and beaded necklaces, and is shown in person giving blessing.2015-10-24