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Photo of a darshan scene in front of a golden throne (peetha) decorated with marigold garlands and a red flower. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-red robe draped over his shoulders, sits smiling on the throne with bare feet; he appears to be Swamiji (probable) given the long swept hair, saffron-red robe and seated ceremonial posture. Devotees bow and embrace him: a woman in a yellow-and-cream sari leans in, a man in a white shirt and beige trousers holds a small child who hugs the seated figure, and women in white-and-gold saris stand at the sides. Marigold garlands and small decorative hangings line the brown backdrop.

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Photograph of a darshan at an indoor stage. A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with long dark hair sits on a gold-toned throne draped in red cushions, hands joined in greeting, while a woman in a yellow-and-cream printed kurta leans forward to touch his feet. Nearby, a man in a white shirt and beige trousers bends forward holding a small child, and a woman in a white sari with a red-bead necklace stands at right. Marigold and red flower garlands decorate the golden canopy behind. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne in the saffron robe, with long swept-back hair and ceremonial gold decoration.2009-02-14February 14 2009 -Kalpataru Convention at Chennai Tamilnadu2009-02-14A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with red flower garlands, wearing an orange-saffron robe, a tilak mark on his forehead and long swept-back dark hair; he is barefoot and looks toward a boy in a pink shirt and white trousers whose back is turned, while a man in a white shirt and grey trousers bends forward to touch him. A woman in a yellow blouse and striped sari stands with her hands folded in anjali, and a woman in a white sari with a gold border stands at left. At right, a man in an orange robe bends in reverence. Pink curtains and gold-and-white decorative drapery with swan motifs form the backdrop.2009-07-11A photograph of a stage event with a seated man in saffron-orange robes on a gilded throne with red cushions, long hair, rudraksha-style beads and a garland of red and white flowers draped over his shoulders and across the cushioned platform. A young boy in white and yellow stands at his side. A woman in white sari with gold border bends forward to touch his feet, while a man in white dhoti and shirt leans in and another woman in white sari with gold border stands behind. A woman in a pale green sari and a man in striped shirt watch from the edges. Gold-trimmed red and white floral decorations and a yellow sunburst backdrop surround the throne. Padapuja-style foot veneration is visible.2009-07-12A photo of a seated man on a gold-and-red ornate throne, wearing an orange saffron robe over a red top, with a red tilak on his forehead and a smiling expression. Devotees bow and reach toward him: a woman in an orange-and-cream sari, women in white and cream clothing, and men in white shirts and an pink shirt. Flower garlands in pink and white decorate the throne, and a golden draped backdrop sits behind. The scene suggests a darshan at a Kalpataru event.2009-08-08A 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.2009-08-27A photograph of a devotional darshan scene in an ornate golden hall. A long-haired figure seated on a gold-and-cream throne wears a saffron-orange robe, a pink and white flower garland and a gold chain; the appearance cues are consistent with the page's Swamiji reference (long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, ceremonial gold necklace), so this is a probable Swamiji candidate present in person. He leans forward to touch the hand of a young boy in a white shirt and grey trousers, who stands before the throne. Around them women in white saris with gold borders and rudraksha malas, a woman with a hair braid, and people in yellow and orange garments wait or assist. Green foliage, orange and pink flowers, and a red floral bunch decorate the golden backdrop and throne.2009-12-24A photograph of a ceremonial stage in a hall. A man in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved crown-topped backrest, backed by an arch of red, orange and white flowers. He holds a string of rudraksha beads in one hand and smiles. Around him, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti, a younger man in orange robes holding out a garland, and several women in white and cream sarees with orange borders stand close, some reaching toward the throne. A black pedestal fan is at the right edge.2009-11-17A photograph of a seated man in a saffron-orange robe and red undershirt on an ornate gold throne with a repoussé golden backrest decorated with floral motifs, pink flowers and a red garland at the top. A younger man in saffron robes on the left reaches toward him, a man in a brown shirt and white trousers leans in to embrace him, and a woman in a white sari with a gold border and a woman in a yellow sari stand at right, the white-clad woman looking down. a person: the seated man has long, swept-back dark hair and saffron clothing with a bare-chested red undergarment visible, consistent with a seated figure receiving devotees on a throne, though the face-free cues are limited, so identity remains uncertain.2009-06-13A photograph of a seated man in a flowing orange-red robe on an ornate gold throne with red tiger-striped cushions, beneath a canopy of pink and red fabric, marigold garlands and red and white flower arrangements. He has long hair, a red bindi and a small smile, and his hand is raised to his chest. A young boy in a white shirt and white dhoti stands before him with a hand on the throne, while a man in orange robes stands at right gesturing and a woman in an orange blouse and floral sari with a braid decorated with white flowers stands at left. Two people are partially visible at the bottom edge. The seated man has long swept hair, a red bindi and an orange-red robe on a throne, which is consistent with the a person appearance cues, but the appearance is not conclusive.2009-08-02A photograph of a seated figure in orange-saffron robes on a gold-and-red ornate throne draped with red and white flower garlands, in front of a large backdrop printed with a red rock-and-forest scene. a person candidate with long swept-back hair, saffron robes and ornate throne is seated centrally, receiving visitors. Around him, devotees line up: women in white and cream saris with gold borders, a woman in yellow, a man in white shirt and white dhoti standing with hands near the throne, and a woman in saffron shawl. Children in pastel dresses stand at the left, and a small child is held on the throne. Fans and flower arrangements are visible in the foreground.2009-08-06July 17 20082008-07-17