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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban, wearing a long white flower garland, sits on a white cushion covered with pink and yellow flower petals and smiles while extending both hands forward. A woman in a white and grey patterned sari bends low with her head touching the floor at the seated figure's feet. Standing behind them are several people in white and light-coloured clothing, some holding silver bowls and vessels, with a pedestal fan and pink flower arrangements at the right edge.

March 16 2003

A smiling man seated on a white cushioned couch covered with scattered yellow and pink flower petals. He wears a saffron orange turban with a red bindi, a saffron robe draped over one shoulder, and a long white and red-green flower garland around his neck. His hands are clasped together in front of him and his eyes are lowered. Behind him stand flower arrangements in wrought-iron planters, and a metal vessel is partly visible at the left edge. Swamiji (probable): the saffron turban, robes and flower garland are the cues for this candidate, seated as the honoured guest in a welcoming reception.

2002 - Glimpses From Various Programs

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January 01 2004

A photograph of a darshan-style gathering in a hall with white-draped seating and a red curtain backdrop. A figure in long-sleeved orange robes and long swept-back hair sits on a white throne-like seat, holding a small offering to a seated devotee in a pink sari who has hands folded in greeting. Behind them a woman in white with a yellow shawl stands beside a tray of prasad and rudraksha malas. Several people in white and pastel saris sit or stand around, and a few men in white shirts stand near the left wall. Right side shows a white tray with sweets, rudraksha beads and vibhuti. Orange-robed figure appears to be a probable Swamiji, seated on the throne-like seat with long hair and saffron robes.

A seated figure in an orange saffron robe and orange turban, draped in white and pink flower garlands, presses palms together in greeting while smiling. Flower petals in pink and white cover the white cushioned seat and the tiled floor. A kneeling man in white kurta with his palms joined in namaskar faces the seated figure. Behind them, several men in white kurtas and dhotis stand watching; one with glasses and one bearded man wearing a rudraksha mala. A small framed picture hangs on the wall, and a white cooler stands between the group. The seated figure's appearance and orange-and-turban presentation with garlands are consistent with a person, shown in person receiving a devotee during darshan.

April 20 2003

A photograph of a ceremonial stage at a guru-honouring event. A seated figure with short dark hair wears an orange saffron wrap draped over an orange garment and a white-and-red floral garland. Her right hand is raised in blessing, and she is smiling broadly. Before her, a man in a cream-coloured embroidered kurta bows low with his hands joined and presses his forehead toward a brass tray of offerings. Another man in an orange sash stands at the right edge beside an ornate gold throne carved with figures, decorated with a red cushion, petals and garlands. Behind the throne, a striped purple-and-white draped backdrop is decorated with marigold and rose garlands, and bright yellow and red flowers are strewn across the platform.

January 01 2004

A photograph of a darshan session in an indoor hall with white walls and red curtains. A bare-chested man in a saffron-orange turban and orange cloth, with a long white flower garland and a rudraksha mala hanging from his hands, sits at left with palms pressed together, appearing to bless the kneeling woman. A young woman in a white sari with a brown-patterned border and an event badge kneels at right with folded hands and bowed head. Behind her, a man in a white shirt and dhoti and a woman in a white and grey sari with an orange blouse look on. Several other men and women in white clothes stand or sit in the background. Swamiji (probable) is the saffron-clad figure with turban, flower garland and rudraksha mala; he is seated and actively blessing a devotee in a darshan setting.