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A photograph on a polished red-brown marble floor at a temple veranda with white pillars and greenery. A long-haired man in orange robes and a multi-strand gold-and-bead necklace sits on a red-cushioned throne-like chair, and a man in white kneels before him, appearing to attend his feet. A woman in a white sari with gold border kneels on the floor in front of the chair with her hands raised toward him. Around them, devotees stand in white kurtas, cream saris with gold borders, and a teal shirt; some men sit on the floor in light clothing. One seated man in blue and white looks on closely. The scene suggests a seated darshan or devotional reception.

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Indoor devotional gathering under a white tent with striped fabric pillars and a fan at right. A long-haired man in saffron-orange sleeveless robes sits at right on a gold-and-red cushion, extending his hand to a seated devotee. Around him are devotees in white garments: a woman in white with a gold border and a rudraksha mala at left, a young man with an orange shawl, and women in white with orange wraps, with a few men in white and saffron. Several people bow or kneel before him. Swamiji (probable) is the saffron-robed, long-haired figure seated at right, with saffron robes, long swept-back hair and a gold ornament cues.2008-07-17Photograph of a temple veranda with white pillars and a red-brown marble floor. A long-haired figure seated on a red upholstered throne-like chair wears an orange sleeveless garment with a gold-toned beaded necklace and a gold bangle, receiving an offering from a kneeling man in white clothing with an orange shawl, who holds a small tray of items. Standing behind them are a man in orange robes with a rudraksha-style mala, a man in white with long hair, a young man in white with glasses, and a woman in cream and orange garments at left. A seated older man in white appears at right.2006-10-01Photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a long golden necklace and gold bangles, sitting on a red upholstered throne-style chair with a carved wooden frame on a white-pillared veranda with polished red floor. A kneeling man in white clothes and a rudraksha mala smiles up toward the seated figure, while a second man in white kneels at right. Behind them, standing devotees in orange and white robes, one wearing a pendant and white dhoti, fold their hands or hold them together. A small tray with offerings sits near the kneeling man and a carpet rests at the chair's base. Visible people: seated figure, two kneeling men, and several standing devotees.2006-10-01October 01 20062006-10-01July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph of a temple veranda with polished red-granite floor and white pillars. A long-haired man in an orange robe with rudraksha-style beads sits on a red cushioned throne-like seat. A man in a turquoise shirt and olive trousers kneels barefoot before him, holding an item near his hands. A woman in a white sari with gold border kneels in front of the seated figure. Behind them, standing devotees include a woman in white sari with a child in pink, a man in white dhoti and shirt, and young men in striped and teal shirts. Green plants and a tree are visible beyond the railing.2006-10-01A devotee lies prostrate full-length on a polished reddish-brown floor in front of a seated figure on a red cushioned throne-like chair with a carved wooden back. The seated man wears an orange robe and a beaded necklace, with long dark hair swept back, and holds a folded white cloth. Standing behind are several devotees in white kurtas and dhotis, a woman in a red sari with gold border, and a young man in a white kurta with glasses; a standing man wears a white shawl. Seated in the lower right foreground are men in white and a man in a light blue shirt. White pillars and green foliage frame the open temple-style veranda. The seated figure matches Swamiji (probable) by appearance cues including long swept-back hair, orange robe and beaded necklace, and is shown receiving a devotee's obeisance in a darshan setting.2006-10-01Indoor event under a white tent with a flower-garlanded gold-and-red seat on the right. A woman in orange robes sits on the red cushioned throne with a gold footstool, while a man in white kneels and bows his head toward her lap. Around them, devotees in white clothes and orange saffron stand and watch; a man in white with a rudraksha mala and a white shirt stands near center, and several women in white and orange sarees are visible. Festive marigold and rose garlands and a bouquet decorate the seat, with coloured hangings and a banner pole at top left. Appears to be a darshan or honouring moment during a temple celebration.2008-12-25A photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead, sitting on a white cushioned seat with his palms pressed together in namaskar and eyes closed. Around him on the floor sit several devotees: women in white saris and men in white dhotis with yellow and green borders, some with hands folded in prayer and others holding brass plates of offerings. A brass thali with flowers and fruit sits in the foreground, and a red wooden box with small items stands on the white table behind. The room has cream walls, a wooden cabinet and orange draping. Several people are partly visible at the edges of the frame. Visible physical people number about ten.2010-02-18A photograph of a ceremonial padapuja at a festival stage. A figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial gold necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, holding a staff, surrounded by marigold garlands. Two devotees bow at his feet: one in a checked shirt and grey trousers, another in a green sari. A man in white kurta and a sannyasi in orange stand to the left with hands folded, a woman in a red and grey sari with folded hands stands at right, and a gilded lion figure sits beside the throne. Behind is a large banner with a smiling portrait and a painted goddess figure. The appearance-based label is a person, seated in the centre. The scene shows Navaratri-day worship with garlands and devotees bowing.2008-10-03December 03 20092009-12-03A photo of a pada pooja in a home room with white walls. A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears orange robes, a red flower garland, a white forehead mark and long swept-back hair, with palms pressed together in namaste. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, orange robes, red garland and ornate throne). Seated devotees in front, some with hands folded, one woman in white holding a brass vessel, and a man in a white shirt. Behind the throne, young women in white with yellow and red shawls hold brass pots. Brass dishes with offerings, flowers and a red box sit in front. A visible copyright credit line appears on the image. Around 12 people are visible.2010-01-09