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A photograph at an indoor event with a painted tree backdrop. A seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair extends both hands to take the hands of a man in a white long-sleeved shirt with a red sleeveless vest, dark jeans and a red-beaded necklace, who leans forward to greet them. To the left, an older man in white kurta with an orange shawl stands with hands folded, and a younger man in a striped shirt watches. Behind, a man in an orange robe and rudraksha mala stands beside a person in white with a yellow shawl. A gold chair and a small tray of offerings sit at the lower right.

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A photograph of a ceremonial exchange in an indoor hall with a painted backdrop of a large tree. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange clothing sits on the right, leaning forward and smiling as they hold out cupped hands to a young man in a red-and-white zip jacket and jeans, who extends his own hands toward them. Standing nearby on the left are an older man in white kurta with an orange shawl, a man in a dark patterned shirt, a man in a yellow shawl, and a younger orange-robed figure with a rudraksha mala. A woman in a yellow shawl appears at the far right. Scattered colourful objects lie on the table at the lower right. Visible people: about six.2009-12-03December 03 20092009-12-03A photograph of a devotional gathering in a hall with a painted backdrop of a large green tree. A seated woman with long dark curly hair, wearing an orange sari-style garment, leans forward and holds the hands of a man in a red vest over a white embroidered shirt and blue jeans, who bows toward her. Beside them stands a man in an orange shawl and white kurta on the left, a man in a blue patterned shirt, and a robed figure in orange garments in the center. At right, a woman in a white top and yellow shawl sits near a gilded golden chair. Flower offerings are visible at the lower right edge.2009-12-03A photograph of a stage event with a man in orange robes and a white flower garland receiving offerings from several devotees in white clothing with folded hands. The seated man in orange, with long wavy hair and a smile, is holding out a fruit; a microphone and a flower-decorated table sit in front of him. Behind, men in white dhotis and shirts and a few others in orange stand near red curtains and a painted tree backdrop.2009-11-19A photograph of a devotional greeting in an indoor hall with plain pale walls and a doorway. A seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, receiving gifts or offerings from a man in a white shirt and grey trousers who bends forward with his hands joined. Beside him, a man in a white kurta with an orange shawl stands bowing, and a younger man in a grey graphic T-shirt and jeans, plus a woman in a dark patterned top, watch nearby. A monk in orange robes stands behind, and fruit and small trays sit on a table at the right. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne in orange robes with long hair.2009-12-14November 19 20092009-11-19A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long beaded garland of coloured beads sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, in front of a painted backdrop of a large tree. A man in a white shirt and white trousers bends forward with his hands cupped, receiving or offering something to the seated figure, who extends a hand toward him. Standing to the left is a person in orange robes and another in white with a yellow shawl; a woman in a white garment with a yellow shawl stands behind, near a table holding fruit and a water bottle. The ritual appearance suggests a devotee receiving blessings. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, orange robes, a beaded mala and a gold throne, which are appearance cues for the page's Swamiji claim.2009-12-16A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long, dark, curly hair receives visitors on a dais. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers leans forward with his palms pressed together in greeting and his hand outstretched toward the seated figure, who holds a small fruit. Beside him, a woman in a red and beige floral sari with gold bangles stands with hands folded in namaste. An older man in white kurta with an orange shawl smiles at left. Behind them, young men and a woman in yellow stand near a painted tree backdrop, and a small fan and offerings in a tray sit nearby. The seated figure is shown in appearance-based probable candidate cues of long swept hair and saffron clothing, receiving darshan.2009-12-03Indoor event photo with a seated man in orange-saffron robes and a red vest-like undergarment on an ornate golden throne, with a red and white flower garland arranged above the backrest and a red tikka on his forehead. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti leans in from the left to offer something close to him, while a woman in a yellow and gold saree stands at right with bangles, and other people in saffron stand at the edges. a person: the seated figure wears saffron robes and sits enthroned, but his features cannot be confirmed from appearance alone.2009-08-01Indoor darshan scene under a white tented ceiling with a bright ceiling light and draped red curtain at right. A long-haired figure in orange robes sits at right, extending a hand and holding a small yellow fruit, while a bespectacled older man in a white shirt and a younger man in a blue shirt stand before him with hands cupped to receive. Behind them a man in a white kurta with a red shawl and another man in orange robes stand among onlookers. Near the seated figure is a white cushioned seat with a red cloth. a person appearance is noted here: long swept-back dark hair and orange clothing, seated as the central figure giving darshan.2010-07-14Photograph of a darshan moment on a stage decorated with orange and red marigold garlands and a gilded throne. A seated figure with long dark wavy hair wears a flowing red-orange robe and touches palms with a bald, older man in a white shirt and white dhoti who bows and clasps the seated figure's hands. Two young men in orange robes stand at left, one wearing a rudraksha mala. A white sheet of paper rests on the throne's red cushion. The page indicates the event was a Kalpataru darshan in Chennai; the seated figure appears to match the Swamiji candidate by long hair, red-orange robes and throne, so the identification is probable.2009-02-14A photograph of a seated figure in orange saffron robes and a long rudraksha mala with a gold-toned ceremonial necklace, sitting barefoot on an ornate gold-and-red throne with red cushions in front of a painted backdrop of large banyan trees. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers leans in to offer a small golden vessel to the seated figure, while a man in white dhoti and shirt stands at left and a woman in a yellow shawl and white sari stands at right. Another person in white with a rudraksha mala stands at the far right edge. The seated figure has distinctive long swept-back hair and orange-and-ornate attire, consistent with the a person candidate described on the page.2009-12-16