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Stage darshan at an indoor hall with a maroon swagged curtain and a backdrop of marigold garlands and small hanging lamps. A figure in a saffron-orange robe sits on a flower-decorated golden throne at centre, while a man in white shirt and dark trousers bends toward them. Devotees in colourful sarees and shirts queue in a long line on both sides, some with folded hands, many in white, green, pink and yellow. Audience silhouettes sit in the foreground.

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A stage darshan at an indoor hall: a seated figure in a red-orange garment sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at centre stage. A line of devotees in white, cream and pastel saris and kurtas, including a child in blue, stands and approaches the throne. A backdrop is hung with marigold garlands and small lamp-shaped ornaments. In the foreground a silhouetted audience member watches from the edge of the stage.2009-02-14A stage event where a seated figure in a bright orange-red garment sits on an ornate gold throne with a floral garland at its top, in front of a backdrop hung with marigold garlands and small oil lamps. A line of devotees, mostly men in white shirts and dhotis and women in white, cream and yellow saris and salwar, stands at the left and right, some approaching the throne to receive darshan. A dark blue draped curtain with gold fringe runs across the top of the stage. a person cue is present: the seated figure is in a saffron-orange robe, but the page does not allow a confident identification, so the appearance is treated as uncertain. The stage is wooden and lit warmly, and the scene reads as a darshan line at a Kalpataru convention.2009-02-14February 14 2009 -Kalpataru Convention at Chennai Tamilnadu2009-02-14A photograph of a stage event with a seated figure in saffron-orange robes on a flower-decorated throne or palanquin, set against a backdrop of marigold garlands and small oil lamps hung on a warm-toned curtain, under a dark draped valance with gold fringe. Several men in white dhotis and shirts and women in colourful saris stand in a line on the left and right, with some bending forward to offer something to the seated figure.2009-02-14February 14 2009 -Kalpataru Convention at Chennai Tamilnadu2009-02-14A stage darshan at an indoor hall: a figure in orange robes with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with a floral garland, a probable Swamiji candidate seated centrally. Behind them a wall is decorated with marigold garlands and small oil lamps. A line of devotees in white shirts, dhotis, saris and pink salwar kameez waits on the left, while a man in a white shirt bends forward to offer something at the throne, and others in white stand around it. A young man in orange stands behind the throne. Wooden stage floor.2009-02-14Photograph of a darshan line on a theatre stage. A long queue of devotees, mostly men in white dhotis and shirts and women in sarees of cream, green, pink and yellow, stands in a line along the stage. At centre, a figure in a red garment sits on an ornate gold throne-like seat while a man in white bends forward toward the seat, apparently offering greeting or obeisance. Behind them hangs a draped golden-brown backdrop decorated with red marigold garlands and small lamps. Audience seats are dimly visible in the foreground.2009-02-14Wide photograph of a darshan line on a stage. A seated figure in a red robe sits on an ornate gold throne at centre, flanked by a standing figure in saffron-orange clothing. Devotees in white, cream and pastel saris and shirts queue in a line along both sides of the stage, some with hands folded, others approaching the throne. The backdrop is a cream curtain strung with orange-marigold garlands and small hanging lamps, under a dark red swagged valance. Audience silhouettes fill the foreground seats, and a figure in light clothing stands at the right edge. The scene suggests a Kalpataru darshan at a Chennai hall.2009-02-14A stage darshan at an event in Chennai. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at centre stage, with a red cushion and a small tray of flowers and offerings beside it. A devotee in an orange garment kneels or bends toward him. Standing in a long queue on both sides, people in white dhotis, sarees and salwar kameez wait to approach, and a woman in white stands near the throne. Behind them, a backdrop draped with red-and-orange marigold garlands hangs under dark maroon curtains, with small oil lamps set along the garlands.2009-02-14February 14 2009 -Kalpataru Convention at Chennai Tamilnadu2009-02-14A photograph of a stage event with a long row of devotees standing in a loose line on the wooden stage. A person in a red and pink sari sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at centre, with a man in a cream kurta and gold-patterned shawl bending toward her. Several men wear white dhotis and kurtas, women wear white and cream saris, and a figure in saffron-orange robes stands near the throne. Behind them hangs a backdrop of marigold garlands and small oil lamps, with a dark blue and gold valance above. The seated figure's identity is not established by visible cues.2009-02-14February 14 2009 -Kalpataru Convention at Chennai Tamilnadu2009-02-14