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A photo of a darshan scene at an indoor hall with a white throne-like seat on the right. A long-haired man in orange sleeveless robes, with a long-haired figure visible, extends his hand toward a man in a red-and-white striped shirt who is clasping hands and receiving something. Behind them a woman in a yellow shawl stands near the white throne and a tray of fruit, flowers and offerings sits in the foreground. Around them devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls, a man in an orange shawl on the left, and women in light clothes in the foreground watch. A red curtain and a yellow-and-orange banner hang behind. Swamiji (probable): the long-haired figure in orange robes with bracelets is distinguished by long swept-back hair and orange ascetic clothing, shown offering darshan at the throne.

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Photo of a darshan gathering in a hall with a red curtain and a white throne-like chair at right. A long-haired figure in a sleeveless orange robe stands at centre, clasping hands with a man in a red-and-white striped shirt. Beside them stands a man in an orange shawl with a red stole, and a young saffron-clad attendant. A woman in a yellow shawl stands behind the throne, and a tray of fruit, sweets, flowers and garlands sits on the white cloth at right. Several devotees in white and orange sit or stand in the foreground and background. The orange-robed centre figure has distinctive long swept-back hair and orange clothing, so this is a probable Swamiji in person at a Sarva Darshan.2008-03-26March 26 20082008-03-26A seated figure in a saffron-orange turban, orange sleeveless robe and gold chains with a rudraksha mala on a white-draped seat receives devotees in a hotel hall. A man in a white shirt presses his palms together in greeting while leaning forward, and a woman in a cream sari kneels with her hands resting on the robe. Behind them, people in white sarees and white clothing stand and watch, with gold-rimmed brass items and rudraksha beads placed on the white cloth in front. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a saffron turban, long swept-back hair, orange robe and gold necklaces, consistent with his presentation.2009-09-15Indoor darshan scene at an ashram stage with a red curtain backdrop and a patterned cloth hanging at the upper right. A central figure with long dark hair wears an orange robe and hands a small offering to a shaved-headed man in saffron robes seated on a white cushion, who receives it with folded hands. Behind them a young man in white with an orange shawl stands on the stage. A tray in the foreground holds rudraksha malas, fruit and small offerings. A woman in yellow sits at the right edge, and a crowd of devotees in white and cream clothing stands and sits in the room behind. Several children and women are visible at the lower edge. The seated saffron-robed figure's identity is not established by visible cues, so this remains a devotee-and-priest gathering.2008-03-26A seated figure in a saffron-orange top with long dark hair, on a white throne-like chair, places a hand on the head of an older man in a grey shirt during a blessing at an indoor hall. Nearby, a woman in saffron and a man in orange stand close, and a woman in white with a yellow shawl holds a tray. Trays of offerings with fruit and sweets sit in the foreground, and white-clad devotees stand and crouch around the seat. Red curtains and a colourful textile hang on the back wall. The scene suggests a darshan blessing, with a yellow-shawled attendant and a rudraksha-free devotee line visible.2008-03-26March 28 20082008-03-28A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a matching orange turban and a long ornate gold-and-beaded necklace, clasping hands with a young man in a grey and white checked shirt who kneels before them on a red patterned carpet. The seated figure's bare upper arm shows beaded bangles. Behind them a person in orange robes holds a microphone, and a woman in a white sari and another in a red-and-yellow floral sari stand nearby. Pink flower garlands and a rudraksha-style mala are visible. The seated figure fits the page's a person cues of orange turban, ornate necklaces and saffron robes, so this is a probable in-person appearance. Setting appears to be an indoor hall with a pada-puja style offering of hands.2015-07-21Photo inside a hall with white plastic chairs and a red curtain backdrop. A figure with long wavy hair and an orange robe stands centrally, placing one hand on the head of a seated man in a khaki shirt who holds folded paper. A shaven-headed man in orange robes sits beside him, and a woman in orange and yellow stands at right near a table with fruit, flowers and a water bottle. Several devotees in white and orange surround them, and a fan is visible behind. A candidate's presentation shows long swept hair and orange clothing, but the face is not visible in a way that supports an identification, so this remains uncertain. Tray of rudraksha malas and offerings in the foreground.2008-03-26A photograph of a golden ornate throne decorated with floral garlands in red, orange and white. Seated on the throne is a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes wearing a gold necklace, holding a printed booklet in his hands, with a silver bowl and red cushion beside him. Two saffron-robed attendants stand at his left, one with a shaved head and orange shawl, the other kneeling with folded hands. A woman in orange sari with a rudraksha-style mala stands at right, and a man in white kurta stands behind. Flower petals lie on a silver vessel in front of the throne.2008-07-17A 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.2015-05-24December 15 20092009-12-15A seated man in an orange saffron robe with a long, swept-back hairstyle and beaded mala necklaces sits on an ornate golden throne with a magenta cushion, speaking to a seated group in a hall with a blue curtain and a projection screen behind. Platters of fruit, sweets and red offerings sit on a golden tray in front of the seated devotees. Beside the throne, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl with tripundra marks sits near a woman in a white sari, a man in a blue polo shirt with a name badge, and several devotees in saris and kurtas. At the left edge, a man in orange robes sits beside a microphone stand. A projector and water bottle rest on a wooden stand by the throne.2011-01-23