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A darshan scene in a hall decorated with orange and marigold garlands. A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne draped with orange marigold garlands; a man in a white shirt bows forward with his head touching the seated figure's hands, while another man in an orange-saffron garment stands behind. A young girl in a white dress stands at the throne's edge. Standing devotees include men in white shirts and a white dhoti, and a woman in a white head covering and mustard-brown top. A water bottle and ritual items rest on a table beside the throne. Appearance-based label: a person seated on the throne.

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June 13 20092009-06-13A photograph of a blessing at an indoor event with red drapes and a floral backdrop. A bare-chested man in a saffron wrap and red top, seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, raises his hand to touch the forehead of a bowed older man in a white shirt. Nearby, a young man in an orange shawl and white kurta stands beside a priest in white, and a woman in green and a small child in a floral dress look on. Several others crowd behind. Page cues do not confirm the seated man's identity, so the appearance-based identity remains unsure. Garlands and flower arrangements decorate the stage.2009-02-21A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a red bindi and a dark swept-back hairstyle, smiling as a young girl in a white embroidered dress leans toward him. Behind him is a backdrop of yellow marigold garlands and a white draped cushion. A man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala bends forward at left, and an older bearded man in white with a mala stands at right. A person in orange robes stands at far left. The seated figure has distinctive saffron robes, swept-back hair and ceremonial setting cues, consistent with Swamiji (probable), seated in a receiving role.2009-09-11A seated figure in an orange-red robe sits on an ornate gold throne on a red-carpeted stage decorated with red and orange flowers, red drapes and white backdrop. A man in a white shirt and white trousers bends forward to offer something, while a woman in a peach-coloured shawl and a woman in a yellow-orange sari stand nearby with hands together. A man in orange garments stands at left-center, and a man in white stands at left with a white table and microphone equipment behind him. A woman in a pale sari stands at right. The scene appears to be a devotee greeting or honouring the seated figure on the throne.2009-02-15A seated figure in an orange-red robe with long dark hair sits on a gold-trimmed throne against a white backdrop decorated with pink and yellow flower arrangements. Devotees surround the throne: a man in a white shirt and khaki trousers bends forward toward the seated figure, a man in white kurta stands at left, a man in orange cloth with a mala stands near the throne, and women in cream and pink saris stand at right, one with a long braid, with hands folded in reverence. The seated figure has a distinctive long-haired, saffron-robed presentation with a ceremonial gold-trimmed seat, but the appearance cue is not conclusive enough to confirm identity; the page does not state that a person is present.2009-02-15A seated figure in saffron/orange robes on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a garland of white and yellow flowers, holding a sheet of white paper and reading from it. A woman in a maroon top bows low with her forehead touching the footstool before the throne. To the left, a man in orange robes stands beside a man in white shirt and dhoti who gestures toward the throne. On the right, a woman in a white sari with gold border stands with hands folded. The backdrop is a large red-orange printed image of rocky formations, and a small purple logo appears in the upper left. a person seated in saffron robes with a flower garland and rudraksha-style adornment on the throne, receiving obeisance. The scene resembles a devotional gathering on stage.2009-08-29July 11 20092009-07-11A seated man in an orange robe with a white flower garland sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, bare feet resting on a red cushion, beneath a floral arrangement of red roses and greenery. Around him, devotees in white shirts and dhotis, one in an orange sari, and several others stand close; a man in white bows and another in orange gently touches the seated figure's shoulder. Gold-curtained yellow backdrop and red carpeted stage. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and an orange robe with a ceremonial garland, a distinctive presentation cue, so this is Swamiji (probable), seated in person receiving devotees. Visible people number about ten.2009-07-16A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, draped in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair, garlanded with orange and red flowers. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti bends forward, placing his hands on the seated figure's head in blessing. Behind them a younger man in an orange robe stands, and other attendants in white and orange surround the stage, which is hung with marigold garlands and tassels. A person in white on the right holds an object. The seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a gold throne, cues consistent with the page's a person claim, though the face is not used for identification, so this is an appearance-based probable candidate. The scene resembles a darshan blessing on a stage.2009-02-14A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing an orange saffron robe, a long gold ceremonial necklace and long dark hair, with one hand raised to the forehead of a standing man in a white shirt and white dhoti who holds a rudraksha-style mala and a small object in his hands. Around them stand devotees: a bald older man in a white shirt at left, a girl in a white embroidered dress and gold-bordered skirt, a woman in white with an orange shawl, and others in white clothes behind. A dark curtain backs the stage. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan moment. Swamiji candidate appearance: long swept-back hair, saffron robe and gold necklace seated on a throne, with the page noting his presence; identity is probable from these cues.2010-01-02 +1 copiesAugust 31 20092009-08-31August 02 20092009-08-02