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A photograph from a stage event. A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange-red robe with a green-and-gold cord, sitting on a gilded throne with a red cushion and holding one hand raised in blessing toward a kneeling woman in a light silver-grey sari with a patterned border, hands folded in greeting. Standing nearby are a woman in a dark brown and red striped sari, a woman in a white sari with a gold border, and a man in an orange dhoti and a man in white with a yellow shawl. Behind them hang marigold garlands and a gold-and-red floral backdrop, with a water bottle and offerings on a white-draped table. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair and saffron-orange robes with a ceremonial cord, consistent with the page's Swamiji identification, shown as a presiding darshan.

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A stage darshan at an indoor hall. A figure in an orange-red robe with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) decorated with marigold garlands, with a gold footstool before it. A man in a white shirt and a woman in a grey-silver sari bend forward to offer reverence, touching hands near the throne. Two women stand to the right: one in a white sari with gold border, another in white with an orange shawl. A woman in an orange garment stands at the left edge. A white-draped table holds fruit and offerings. Hanging marigold garlands and small lamps decorate the backdrop, and a gold-bordered tapestry frames the stage. Seven people are visible.2009-02-14A seated figure in orange robes sits on a gilded throne with red cushions, smiling, before a yellow flower backdrop with a large red Om symbol. Garlands of marigolds and flowers frame the stage. A man in white dhoti bends forward to touch the figure's feet, while women in white and cream sarees with gold borders and a woman in a purple blouse with a dark embroidered saree stand nearby with hands folded. A monk in orange robes stands at right. Red and patterned mats cover the floor.2009-01-24A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with red and white flowers and a floral garland arrangement across the top. The seated figure raises one hand in greeting and has long hair and a bare chest visible above the orange shawl. A man in white dhoti and shirt stands at left, bending forward toward the throne. Five women stand around the throne: a woman in pink floral sari at far left, a woman in white sari with blue-patterned border holding a small item, a woman in black-and-white patterned sari bending forward at right, a woman in white sari with gold border, and a woman in pink sari at far right holding a fan or instrument. A brass lamp stand stands at left and a gold-and-red curtain backdrop covers the stage. The seated figure matches the appearance of Swamiji (probable) through saffron clothing, long swept-back hair and the throne setting, so the presence is recorded as in person.2009-07-16July 16 20092009-07-16February 14 2009 -Kalpataru Convention at Chennai Tamilnadu2009-02-14A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, draped in orange-red robes with a gold-threaded cord, smiling on a wooden stage. The throne is framed by marigold garlands and orange-red flowers. A man in orange robes stands at left, reaching toward the seated figure. A woman in a green bandhani-patterned sari bows low with hands joined, and a younger woman in white with gold-bordered cloth and an orange shawl leans forward at right, smiling. Hanging marigold garlands decorate the backdrop. The seated figure's long, swept-back hair and saffron-orange clothing match the probable Swamiji presentation cues, and the page identifies him as present at this Chennai event.2009-02-14February 14 2009 -Kalpataru Convention at Chennai Tamilnadu2009-02-14February 14 2009 -Kalpataru Convention at Chennai Tamilnadu2009-02-14A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a red-and-white floral garland on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, bare feet, a red-and-gold backdrop behind him. Several people stand around the throne: a woman in a cream sari with a patterned border holds his hand, a woman in a green floral sari and a woman in a white sunflower-print sari stand to the right, a man in a white shirt and grey trousers stands at left, and a man in white dhoti-style clothing with a shawl stands behind. Marigold garlands decorate the throne top. The seated man has long swept-back hair and distinctive ceremonial garlands, consistent with a person appearance cue, while the attendants are devotees.2009-08-21A seated man in an orange saffron garment draped over a red top sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a red footstool, smiling as devotees bow and touch his feet. Several people in white and cream clothing and a woman in a green and red sari with gold border lean in to offer respects. The gold throne is decorated with a garland of yellow and pink flowers, and a floral arrangement of red flowers stands at lower left against a red and gold backdrop. The seated figure matches the a person appearance cues of orange saffron clothing and a ceremonial throne, while the devotees are people bowing in respect.2009-08-27Devotees in white and floral clothing press together with hands folded in namaskar before a seated figure on a gold-and-red throne. The seated person wears orange robes, a multi-strand gold necklace, a red bindi and long dark hair, and is smiling while touching an orange cloth. Beside them, a bald man in orange robes and gold necklaces stands with a hand raised near his chin, and another man in an orange shawl stands behind. Ornate gold carving and decorative textiles frame the throne. The scene suggests darshan in a temple or hall setting. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne with orange robes and layered gold necklaces, as a recipient of devotee reverence.2008-07-17Photograph of a staged devotional darshan on a wooden stage. A long-haired man in a red-orange shawl sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) framed by marigold garlands. A man in white kurta bends low to touch his feet while a young man in saffron-orange robe stands beside the throne. Women in white and yellow saris and a woman in white churidar stand with folded hands along the sides. Walls are draped in orange cloth with marigold garlands and small lamp-shaped decorations. The seated figure's appearance is a probable match to a person with distinctive long swept hair and a red shawl on a throne, so the.2009-02-14