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A seated man in an orange robe, with long swept-back dark hair and a red sleeveless undershirt, sits on a gold-carved throne draped in red and maroon tiger-striped fabric, receiving an offering. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti with gold border kneels before him, palms cupped, wearing a rudraksha mala and red thread on the wrist. A standing attendant in orange garments with a purple mark on his forehead stands behind, and a golden deity murti-like ornament and orange fruit sit beside the throne. Bamboo matting and orange flower garlands form the backdrop, with a white fan at left.

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October 11 20082008-10-11October 11 20082008-10-11October 11 20082008-10-11A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a red undergarment, with dark hair in a bun, holds a folded white paper while speaking. In front of them a man in a white shirt and rudraksha mala kneels with palms pressed together in namaskar. To the left a younger man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands watching. Behind them a golden ornate backdrop with a deity relief and a red cushioned seat frame the scene, with a pink floral garland at the top right.2008-10-11A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange shawl over a red sleeveless top, sitting on a red patterned throne-like seat. A man in a white striped shirt and grey trousers kneels before him, bowing with his head lowered and hands extended toward the seated figure's lap. A saffron-robed attendant stands at the left holding a mala and a fan. Behind them are floral arrangements with red and yellow flowers, green leaves, and a gold relief backdrop. The seated figure has distinctive long hair and orange shawl, so this is a probable Swamiji in_person presence receiving devotee obeisance during a darshan.2008-10-12A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a red undergarment, long dark hair swept back, and a red bindi on the forehead, sitting on an ornate gold throne with red zebra-striped cushions. The figure points a finger toward the robe of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a rudraksha-style mala, who sits with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them hang a pink floral garland and a golden deity murti relief on the throne back, with a red and orange draped backdrop. The figure matches appearance cues of a person, seated on the throne and receiving a devotee.2008-10-11A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red saffron robe with long dark hair and a red bindi, receiving a kneeling devotee in a white shirt and white dhoti. The devotee, kneeling on the left, holds a folded white paper or card in both hands and bows forward, with one hand raised toward the seated figure's head. The seated figure rests on a red cushion before an ornate gold throne with repoussé floral and figural carvings, flanked by garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. The setting suggests a darshan or blessing moment.2008-10-04February 24 20072007-02-24A photograph of a devotee in a white shirt kneeling and bowing with cupped hands toward a seated figure. The seated figure has long swept-back dark hair, wears saffron-orange robes and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace, and sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-form arm supports against a red backdrop. A garland of pink, yellow, white and green flowers hangs at left.2007-02-24A photograph of an indoor ceremonial setting with a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a red sleeveless undergarment, long dark hair swept back, smiling broadly, seated on a red zebra-patterned cushioned throne in front of an ornate gold-framed backdrop. A standing young man in saffron robes with a red shawl and a rudraksha mala looks on at left. A man in a white kurta stands before the seated figure with palms pressed together in namaskar, smiling, while the seated figure reaches out to touch him. Woven bamboo mats and green foliage decorate the background. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure, identified by saffron robes, long swept-back hair and throne seating; the attribution is appearance-based only.2008-10-11A photograph of a man in a white short-sleeved shirt and white dhoti with a gold border kneeling on a white cloth before a seated figure on a gold-carved throne. The kneeling man has a red thread on his wrist and a rudraksha mala around his neck, and he presses his palms together in greeting. The seated figure wears a flowing orange-saffron robe over a red sleeveless top, with long dark hair tied back, and smiles broadly while clasping the kneeling man's hands. A third person in orange robes stands behind them, and a red tiger-striped cushion and ornate golden throne fill the background beside a colourful banner and green leaves.2008-10-11A photograph of an indoor darshan setting with a red and gold throne-like seat at right. A long-haired man in an orange saffron wrap and red top, seated near the gold throne, smiles and clasps the hands of a kneeling devotee in a white dhoti and shirt with a rudraksha mala and gold bangle. Behind them a young man in an orange robe stands, and to the left several men in white kurtas and light shirts stand watching. Colourful striped cloth hangs in the background, with a small blue logo at upper left. Swamiji (probable): the seated long-haired figure in saffron with a swept-back hair bun wears orange sannyasi clothing and a rudraksha mala in a throne setting. The kneeling devotee receives darshan.2008-10-11