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A photograph of a devotional darshan scene in front of a pink-toned backdrop of large banyan-like tree roots. A central figure sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, decorated with yellow and red flower garlands; he wears an orange robe, a red-orange flower garland and a red tilak on his forehead. A man in a red-and-black striped shirt and dark trousers bows low, touching his forehead to the base of the throne. A bald priest in orange robes stands at left beside a small table holding flowers, and a woman in a mustard-yellow saree stands at right with others in cream and yellow saree attire nearby. Several onlookers stand around in light clothing.

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A photograph of a padapuja-style honouring at a stage set with a pink-toned banyan-tree backdrop. A central figure in orange robes and a long marigold and red-flower garland sits on a gold ornate throne with a red cushion, with a dark-haired person wearing a green-and-white striped shirt and dark jeans bending to touch the feet. A kneeling woman in a white floral-print outfit bows nearby. Standing at left are men in saffron-orange robes and a man in a red striped shirt, while at right three women in white, red and mustard saris stand with hands together.2009-08-21A photograph of a devotional darshan in a hall with a red and orange banyan-tree backdrop. A seated man in orange robes and a red-and-white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, surrounded by a yellow and green flower arrangement. A kneeling woman in a white top and dark skirt reaches toward him, while a woman in a white sari with gold border holds a tray of flowers at right. Two young attendants in white and orange stand at left, one in white kurta and one in orange robes, with a small tray on a pedestal nearby. Gold footstool and red carpet on the floor.2009-08-21A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe on an ornate gilded golden throne with a red cushioned seat, set before a painted backdrop of a large banyan tree. A long-haired figure with a rudraksha mala draped across the body is being approached by devotees. A young boy in a grey shirt bows his head to the seated figure's lap, while adults in white shirts and dhotis stand with hands folded in namaskar. Women in orange and saffron saris, one with a long braid, stand to the right, and young men in striped shirts line the right edge. Gold-trimmed objects and a red-and-gold carpet surround the throne. Several people are visible, with about ten standing or seated.2009-12-18July 17 20092009-07-17November 19 20092009-11-19A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange robe, with long dark hair swept back. Before him, a woman in a white sari with yellow floral print kneels with palms joined, while a man in white kneels and extends his hands. Two attendants stand on the left in orange robes and a woman in white with a yellow shawl sits behind them; another woman in white with a yellow shawl stands at right. Behind the throne is a painted backdrop of large banyan-like trees and foliage. A distinctive orange robe, swept-back hair and throne cues make the central seated figure a probable Swamiji (probable) presiding in person.2009-12-17December 10 20092009-12-10A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions and a garland of marigolds and red flowers. The seated figure wears an orange robe and holds a dark rudraksha mala in both hands. A man in white clothes kneels and bows his head toward the base of the throne, which is decorated with flowers. To the right a woman in a white sari with a gold border stands beside a woman in a blue sari. To the left a monastic in orange sits near a small table with fruit and water bottles. A backdrop of red-orange draped fabric fills the background.2009-08-30August 21 20092009-08-21A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with marigold and red flower garlands, in front of a large backdrop of red-tinted banyan-like tree trunks. A devotee in a white kurta bends forward at the throne's side and touches the seated person's shoulder, while a second person in saffron dhoti and orange shawl stands at left, and a woman in a white sari with a red-and-gold border stands at right. Below the throne a gold tray holds a heap of yellow and red flower petals and marigolds. The seated figure wears an orange robe with a red inner cloth and a rudraksha-style necklace, with several people standing near the dais.2009-08-30August 21 20092009-08-21A photograph of a ceremonial moment in a decorated hall with gold and cream drapery and white jasmine garland strings overhead. A seated man in saffron-orange robes, with a long rudraksha mala draped over his chest, sits on an ornate gold and red throne with his bare feet on a gold footstool. Several devotees stand around him, some in white dhotis with yellow shawls, others in orange clothing. Two bald men in white bend forward to touch his feet or lower heads in reverence, and a woman in white with a yellow border stands to the right. A small gold-framed red seat and yellow and white flower garlands decorate the throne. The seated figure appears to be a person, given his saffron robe, rudraksha mala and throne, with the devotees offering reverence as a teacher. +2 copies