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A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala and long dark hair sits in a white cushioned chair on a stone platform. A young boy in a white shirt and dark trousers kneels before him, one hand touching the seated man's forehead, the other holding his bare foot over a silver plate with red flowers. Behind them are brass vessels, a kalasha-like urn, fruit on a tray, and yellow marigold garlands on the ledge, with a microphone stand at left. A padapuja-style foot reverence is visible. Another white-clad attendant stands at the left edge.

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A photograph of a padapuja-style darshan. A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a rudraksha mala and a white-and-gold bordered shawl draped over the chair, has his feet washed or honoured by a kneeling devotee in a white shirt and white dhoti who presses palms together and bows forward. The seated figure's feet rest on a silver tray decorated with red flowers, and a microphone stand stands beside them. Behind is a grey stone platform with carved panels and offerings of fruit, flowers and brass vessels. Identity is not established from appearance alone, so the seated figure is described by role only.2007-07-28Outdoor photograph of a long-haired figure in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala seated on a white draped chair, with a red tilak on the forehead, one hand resting on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt with hands joined in prayer. Stone steps behind, with a brass vessel, a plate of flowers and a microphone at the edge of the frame. Two people in white are partly visible at the sides. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and distinctive saffron and rudraksha cues, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) receiving a devotee for darshan.2007-07-28A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha malas across the chest and a red tilak on the forehead, smiles while touching the forehead of a young man in a white shirt who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. The saffron-robed figure sits on a white cushioned seat with a silver-topped cane beside it. Behind them stand a stone temple platform with carved stone motifs, a brass lamp, a kalasha-style brass vessel, and marigold garlands in yellow and orange. Appearance-based probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, saffron robes and rudraksha malas, with the page attributing the event to Swamiji. A second saffron-clad person is partly visible at the top right.2007-07-28A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala around his neck receives padapuja. A devotee in a white shirt and white dhoti kneels and bows his head onto the bare feet of the seated man, who rests one hand on the devotee's shoulder. The feet rest on a silver plate decorated with a red flower, white and yellow flower garlands and petals. Behind them is a carved stone platform with a microphone stand, brass lamps and a yellow flower offering. To the right a man in a white shirt with rudraksha beads sits with hands folded, watching the ceremony.2007-07-28A seated figure in an orange saffron robe and layered rudraksha malas sits in a white chair with a white and red-bordered cloth draped behind him, smiling as he raises his right hand in blessing. His bare feet rest on a brass tray, and a young man in a grey striped polo kneels before him with palms pressed together while a red thread is held near his face. A tray of mangoes and apples sits nearby, with brass lamps, a bell, flower garlands and a kalasha on a stone altar behind. A man in white with a rudraksha mala appears at the right edge. The scene suggests a padapuja-style darshan for visiting devotees.2007-07-28Outdoor darshan scene at a temple-style stone platform. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, bare-shouldered with a long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and a red bindi, smiles while placing a hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white t-shirt and white dhoti who holds his hands in anjali with a red-and-white thread wrapped at his wrist. A microphone stands nearby. Behind them a white cloth-draped seat, a silver walking cane, a brass bell, a kalasha-style vessel, yellow marigolds and a garland on an altar, and a figure in white partly visible at left holding a gold-fringed fan. Ornately carved grey stone pillars frame the setting.2007-07-28A seated man in orange robes with long dark hair and rudraksha malas sits on a white-draped chair, extending his right hand to touch the head of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt who covers his face with both hands. The seated man's bare feet rest on a silver tray decorated with red flowers and marigold garlands. Another attendant in white with an orange shawl holds a small brass bowl beside them, and a third person in orange and white sits at the right. Behind them are carved grey stone steps, a brass lamp, and a metal microphone stand. The devotee's shirt shows a printed portrait. Several other people in white and orange are partly visible at the edges.2007-07-28A seated person in an orange saffron robe with long dark swept-back hair, a red bindi and a rudraksha mala draped over the chest, smiles and raises one open hand while sitting on a white draped chair in front of a carved grey stone shrine. A man in white ritual clothes with a grey-streaked head bows low, pressing his forehead to the bare feet of the seated person, which rest on a silver plate with pink flower petals. A microphone on a stand stands to the left and a white cloth covers the chair back. Two people are visible in the scene.2007-07-28A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and long swept-back dark hair places both hands on the head of a devotee in a white shirt who kneels before him, head bowed. The seated figure wears a white shawl with a green and gold border and a red tilak, and his bare feet rest on a silver platter scattered with red flowers. A microphone stand and a green and gold fan are visible at left, with a white-clad attendant behind the kneeling devotee. The scene suggests a blessing or padapuja-style darshan outdoors beside a stone platform with carved panels and brass items.2007-07-28A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, rests one hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white dhoti who bows forward with his forehead touching a silver tray. The tray holds a bouquet of pink and white flowers, a red rose and a yellow flower, and a white cloth is draped over an ornate chair. A microphone stand stands beside the seat, carved stone panels form the backdrop, and a man in a white shirt with rudraksha beads sits at the right edge, his hands raised near the tray. The scene suggests a blessing offered in an outdoor setting.2007-07-28A seated man in an orange saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala and a small red bindi, with long swept-back dark hair, smiles while touching the forehead of a young man in a white shirt who stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. The seated man rests on a white-draped chair with a silver cane beside him. Behind them is a grey stone temple platform with carved panels, a brass bell, a brass lamp and a garland of yellow marigolds. A second orange-robed person is partly visible at the left edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure shows long swept-back hair, an orange robe, rudraksha mala and bindi, and is giving darshan to the devotee.2007-07-28A photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala draped over the chest, long swept-back dark hair, smiling broadly while a white-clad devotee in a white shirt and white dhoti kneels and bows his head to the seated figure's bare feet. The seated figure's hand rests on the kneeling man's back. They sit before a silver ritual plate decorated with red, yellow and white flower petals and a red flower, with a microphone on a stand and a white cloth draped over a chair behind. Wall carvings in grey stone frame the background, and a man in white kneels at the right edge. Swamiji (probable) by the saffron robe, rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair, shown as a seated figure receiving padapuja from a devotee.2007-07-28