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A photograph of a long-haired figure in a bright red-orange robe seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a plush red cushion, a folded orange cloth and a water bottle beside. A man in a black-and-white dotted kurta bends forward and holds the seated figure's hands, which are joined, as if offering reverence or receiving blessing. Behind them hang marigold garlands in orange and red and small white-and-orange decorative tassels on a tan backdrop. A tray of fruit sits on the table at right. The seated figure has long swept-back dark hair and wears orange-red robes, matching the distinctive presentation of a probable Swamiji at a darshan event; the standing man is a devotee.

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A photograph of a devotional darshan on a stage decorated with orange marigold garlands and red flowers. A long-haired figure in a red-orange saffron robe sits on an ornate gold and red throne, leaning forward while a man in a dark striped shirt bows and holds their hands. Behind them stands a person in orange robes beside a water bottle and a white-covered table with offerings. a person cue is present: long hair and saffron-orange robes on the seated figure, with a ceremonial gold throne.2009-02-14A photograph on a stage at a darshan event. A seated figure in a red-orange robe with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with orange and red flower garlands. A man in a black-and-white checked long kurta, bending forward, holds and reaches toward the seated figure's hands. Orange marigold garlands with small white decorations hang on the brown backdrop, and a white-draped table with fruit and offerings sits at right. A water bottle stands near the throne.2009-02-14February 14 2009 -Kalpataru Convention at Chennai Tamilnadu2009-02-14February 14 2009 -Kalpataru Convention at Chennai Tamilnadu2009-02-14Photo of a stage event with a seated figure in long-haired, flowing red-orange robes on an ornate gold-and-red throne, with a man in a dark striped kurta bending forward to hold the seated person's hands. A standing man in white dhoti and shirt with arms crossed watches at left, another person in saffron stands behind the throne, and a woman in a white sari with gold border stands at right beside a white-draped table holding offerings and fruit. The backdrop is draped beige fabric hung with orange marigold garlands and small oil lamps. A gold footstool sits in front of the throne. Appearance-based candidate for the seated figure, a person in red-orange robes with long swept-back hair, seated on a throne during a darshan-style reception.2009-02-14A photograph of a man in orange sannyasi-style robes seated on an ornate gold throne with red zebra-print cushions. He wears a red sleeveless top, has long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead, and places both hands on the head or shoulders of a standing man in a striped collared shirt and dark trousers. Behind them are a green and yellow backdrop, bamboo, white lilies and red roses in a floral arrangement, and a gold deity figure at the lower right. The scene appears to be a blessing or personal interaction on a dais.2008-10-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure in a red-pink sleeveless robe with long dark hair and a red bindi, on a red-upholstered gilded throne with ornate gold carving. A standing man in a navy patterned shirt with glasses and a gold bangle leans forward to clasp the seated figure's hands while the figure gestures with a pointing finger. Behind them hang garlands of orange marigolds and red flowers with small lamp-like decorations on a beige draped backdrop, and an orange-robed figure is partly visible below.2009-02-14February 14 2009 -Kalpataru Convention at Chennai Tamilnadu2009-02-14A photo of a formal event hall with a gold-carved throne-style seat draped in red, marigold garlands and hanging mango-leaf-like decorations along a beige backdrop. A seated figure with long dark hair, a red bindi and an orange-pink shawl over a red sleeveless top clasps hands with a man in a dark patterned shirt and glasses who bends forward to greet them. A third person in saffron robes stands partly visible behind them, and water bottles and offerings sit on the table. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, distinguished by long swept-back hair, the orange-pink shawl, and the throne setting, while the greeting man is a devotee.2009-02-14February 14 2009 -Kalpataru Convention at Chennai Tamilnadu2009-02-14Photo of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne (peetha) on a stage with a red-orange backdrop. The seated person wears saffron-orange robes and a red bindi, and is being garlanded with long strands of red and yellow flowers by a standing attendant in orange robes who leans in from the left. Silver lamps and bowls of fruit and offerings sit on the stage in front, and a microphone stand stands at right. Only two physical people are visible. Their appearance does not clearly support identifying the seated figure, so the role is described as a seated guru receiving garland from an attendant.2009-08-30A seated figure in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with orange marigold garlands. He reaches forward with both hands to touch the forehead of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti, who bows his head toward him with his palms held together. A plastic water bottle sits on a table behind, and a second man in orange stands partly visible at the left edge. Orange marigold garlands hang from the background wall.2009-02-14