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A seated man in an orange-red silk shawl with a gold border and red-and-white beaded garlands, with a white forehead mark, extends his right hand over a woven basket of fruit held by a bald man in cream kurta. A small boy in a yellow shirt reaches for a mango-like fruit. A priest in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala stands behind, smiling. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and a gold necklace, with a silver throne and a leopard-print seat cover behind him, and a trident on the right. The page names the figure as Swamiji, and the cues are a crown-like gold headpiece-style hair, ornate orange-gold shawl, rudraksha-style beaded garlands and ceremonial gold necklace, so this is a probable match. A fruit offering is being presented to him during darshan.

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A seated figure on an ornate silver throne in a gold-and-red silk shawl with pink and white beaded garlands blesses a young boy in a yellow t-shirt who reaches into a woven basket of fruit held by a bearded man in white dhoti and brown beaded necklace. An adult in a white kurta stands at left.2018-05-04 +1 copiesDarshan scene in a hall. A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with leopard-print cushions wears an orange-gold silk garment and a long garland of pink and white beads with gold beads, with a crown-like headdress absent; a trident and staff stand beside the throne against a painted blue sky backdrop. Before him a bald man in cream kurta and an older man in a blue striped shirt stand, a small boy in a yellow t-shirt holds a fruit, and a priest in white dhoti with a red-brown shawl holds a red tray of fruit and offerings. Several people stand behind in the background.2018-05-04A photo of a darshan moment on stage. A man in a saffron-orange silk garment with a rudraksha mala and pink beaded necklaces leans forward at right, offering fruit from a woven basket. A bearded man with long braided hair, a white shawl and a red-orange thread wears a rudraksha mala and stands at centre, smiling and holding the basket. Beside them an elderly bald man in cream kurta, a young man in blue striped shirt with glasses, and a child in yellow shirt reach for mangoes and fruit. A trident and a golden ornate throne backdrop with clouds appear at right.2018-05-04 +1 copiesMay 04 20182018-05-04 +2 copiesDecember 15 20172017-12-15A seated man in an orange-gold silk shawl with pink and white beaded garlands and a leopard-print cloth on his lap receives a brass tray of fruit, including pineapples, bananas and apples, from a standing man in white dhoti and cream shawl wearing a rudraksha mala. A small boy in a yellow T-shirt and a bald older man in white kurta lean in to offer the tray. Behind them a trident and a silver staff stand near a lit stage backdrop, with a priest in white and bare-chested attendants with white body markings. The seated figure's dress and throne suggest a person, with a swept-back hair and ornate gold-and-pink clothing; this is a darshan with fruit offering.2018-05-04 +2 copiesA photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a tiger-stripe cloth, wearing a rust-red robe, rudraksha malas, and long pink and white flower garlands. He smiles while holding out oranges to a small child in a white shirt who reaches toward him with a bowl of petals. To the left, a woman in a floral top stands beside an attendant in orange robes and a beaded necklace holding a large brass bowl. Golden carvings fill the background. a person: the seated man wears rudraksha malas, ornate flower garlands and a rust-red robe on a golden throne, the cues matching the page's reference to a person.2017-12-15A photograph of a ritual scene in a decorated hall with a red-cushioned silver throne at right. A man in rust-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, a full beard and layered rudraksha malas sits on the throne holding a yellow lime in his right hand and extending his left hand toward a young shirtless man seated before him, who holds a lime and wears rudraksha malas and a leopard-print dhoti. A third man at left, in a white shirt and gold-bordered dhoti, bends forward holding limes near the young man's head. Marigold garlands hang from the wall behind. Swamiji (probable): the seated throne figure shows long hair, rudraksha malas and saffron-orange robes, matching the page's reference to Swamiji at this event. Ritual context suggests a blessing or lime-offering ceremony.2017-03-11A seated man in maroon robes with a pink and white flower garland, rudraksha mala and a gold chain sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a zebra-striped cloth. He smiles while holding oranges and handing one to a small boy in white clothes who reaches up with a red and yellow offering. A standing attendant in orange dress and silver necklace holds a large brass bowl beside the throne. Gold carved walls and a red patterned backdrop fill the background. a person: the seated man wears a rudraksha mala, garland and gold necklace on a throne, consistent with the page's reference to the event.2017-12-15A photograph of a ceremonial darshan scene indoors. A seated bearded man on the right wears a pink-orange silk shawl over a saffron garment, with long pink and white beaded garlands, a gold-toned ornament at his neck, and a pink bracelet; his hands are raised in blessing toward a man in glasses and a blue striped shirt who holds a woven tray of offerings with fruit and flowers. Behind them a bearded man in white dhoti and shawl and a standing attendant stand near a trident-topped staff and an ornate silver backdrop, with a painted blue sky panel behind. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, pink-orange shawl and ornate beaded garland of the seated central figure, who is receiving darshan.2018-05-04 +1 copiesA seated man in a red-and-gold silk shawl with white vibhuti marks on his forehead smiles broadly on a throne-like seat with ornate silver carved backrest and leopard-print cushion. A bald man in a white shirt and white dhoti-style garment leans in to touch the shawl. Behind them, a silver trident and staff stand beside a standing attendant with white body markings and a bell-shaped instrument; a blue sky backdrop fills the screen. Setting suggests a darshan event.2018-05-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in a rust-orange sleeveless robe with long dark hair and a full beard, wearing a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, holding a green lime in his right hand while extending his other hand toward a helper. Behind him, a red and gold throne with a carved silver lion-face armrest stands against a window with garlands. A man in a white shirt and gold-bordered white dhoti bends forward to offer something, while a bare-chested young man with a red tilak and a rudraksha mala sits beside him. Two other men in white and orange-trimmed attire appear behind, one with a red forehead mark. The setting appears to be an ashram hall with floral garlands hanging from the window frame. Three people are visible in the foreground, plus one partially visible behind.2017-03-11 +1 copies