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A 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.

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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.2007-07-28A seated man in an orange saffron robe with long black hair swept back, wearing a red tilak on his forehead and multiple rudraksha malas around his neck, smiles and gestures with one raised hand while holding a white cloth bundle on his lap. He sits in a white upholstered chair with a white cloth draped over its back, bare feet resting on a silver plate. Before him a man in a white shirt with a mala kneels with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind the kneeling man, a person in white with an orange-tinged shawl leans in, and a microphone stand is visible. A fruit platter with mangoes and bananas sits on a stone step with a brass bell and flowers above.2007-07-28A seated man in long, swept-back dark hair and an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala smiles while a devotee in a white shirt and dark mala kneels close, hands pressed together in anjali. The seated figure has a red tilak on the forehead and rests against a white draped cushion beside a silver-handled cane. Behind them is a stone step with carved floral relief, a brass bell, a tray of fruit, marigold garlands and a basket. A microphone stand is at left and another person in white sits at the edge. Swamiji (probable) cues: long hair, saffron robe, rudraksha mala and ceremonial seat.2007-07-28A photograph of an outdoor darshan at a temple-like stone platform with grey carved pillars. A seated figure in an orange saffron robe, with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, a rudraksha mala and a white draped cushion behind him, smiles while leaning toward a man in a white shirt and dark beaded necklace who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them a brass bell, a brass lamp, a kalasha-like vessel and a shelf of marigold garlands and orange cloth sit on the platform. A white cane leans against the cushion. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, identified from his long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, in a darshan role. A few partially visible people appear at the edges.2007-07-28A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha malas and a red mark on his forehead sits on a white-draped chair, smiling and reaching out to touch a young man in a white shirt who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them stands a stone platform with a brass bell, a kalasha-style vessel and a garland of white flowers and marigolds. A seated man in orange with a beard and another in orange at the right edge are also present, and a white walking stick leans on the chair. This appears to be darshan, with the seated figure matching the Swamiji description in appearance, given his long hair, orange robes and rudraksha malas.2007-07-28A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long dark wavy hair and a red bindi sits on a white-covered chair beside a stone temple wall. He wears a rudraksha mala draped across his chest and rests his hand gently on the shoulder of a young man in a white shirt with a black beaded necklace, who stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. A silver cane leans against the chair. Behind them, a stone ledge holds a brass bell, a brass plate, yellow marigold garlands and a woven basket. A second orange-robed man sits partly visible at the left edge. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person, identified by long swept hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, while he blesses a devotee during darshan.2007-07-28A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a long swept-back dark hairstyle, a red vermilion mark on his forehead and a rudraksha mala around his neck, smiles and gestures with one raised hand toward a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a plain white kurta, a rudraksha mala and a ring, and presses his palms together in namaskar. A second man in a white shirt holds the seated man's bare foot, which is wrapped in a yellow cloth, over a silver plate decorated with red flowers, as in a padapuja. Fruits and a small offering dish sit nearby, a microphone stand stands at left, and a white cloth with a green-and-maroon border hangs behind, against a carved stone wall.2007-07-28A photograph of an outdoor ceremony on a stone platform. A long-haired man in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits smiling on a white-draped seat, his hand extended toward a devotee. A shaved-head devotee in white clothes bends forward to touch his feet, with a brass plate of flowers before him. Beside them a bearded man in white with an orange shawl sits, and a figure in white stands at the left edge holding a fan-like object. A metal stand with microphone and a walking cane are visible, with flower offerings and a brass lamp on the stone behind.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 and a long rudraksha mala sits on a white-draped throne-like seat with gold-edged cloth, holding a long dark staff. His long dark hair falls past his shoulders, and a red bindi marks his forehead. Before him, an older man with swept-back grey hair in a white shirt kneels and presses his palms together in greeting while touching his feet. A bearded man in orange stands at the left edge, smiling. Stone carvings appear behind the group. This is a photo of a darshan moment with the seated figure recognizable by long hair, saffron robes and rudraksha malas, probable Swamiji, depicted in person. Three physical people are visible.2007-07-28A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair, a red bindi on his forehead, and rudraksha malas across his chest sits on a white cloth-draped seat beside a silver cane. He smiles and leans toward a young man in a white shirt who stands with palms pressed together in a greeting gesture and a folded handkerchief in hand. Behind them a stone wall carved with floral motifs shows brass bells, a silver plate, and garlands of yellow and white flowers, with an older man in orange sitting at the left edge.2007-07-28A seated man in orange saffron robes with long, swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits on a grey stone platform facing a man in a white shirt and white dhoti who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. The orange-robed figure, who has a red tilak on his forehead, appears to be speaking with him. Behind them a white cloth drapes over the platform, a white-handled walking cane leans against it, and a brass bell, a brass plate and a kalasha with flower garlands rest on the stone ledge above. A child in white stands at the left edge, and a green-and-gold fan-shaped object is partly visible at left. A dark-clothed figure stands in the background beside a small shrine with marigold garlands.2007-07-28