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A photograph of a seated man in an orange shawl over a red sleeveless top, with long dark hair swept back and a red tilak on his forehead, placing his right hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt and grey trousers who bows with his palms raised. The seated figure sits on a gold-carved throne upholstered in red tiger-striped fabric, with a pink floral garland at the top of the frame. a person appears to be the seated figure, given the long swept-back hair, orange shawl and ornate gold throne; this is a blessing or darshan moment. Another person in orange robes and a rudraksha mala is partly visible at the left edge.

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A photograph of a seated figure in an orange sleeveless top and orange wrap with long dark hair tied back, placing both hands on the crown of a shaved-headed devotee in white kurta and pants who kneels with palms joined in namaskar. Behind the seated figure is an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions and red-and-white striped bolsters, and an attendant in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands at left beside flower arrangements. The setting is a decorated hall with woven mats, orange draping and garlands, consistent with a blessing or darshan moment.2008-10-11Photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red robe and long swept-back dark hair with a red bindi, placing both hands on the head of a kneeling devotee in a white kurta with a textured zigzag pattern. The seated figure sits on an ornate gold throne with red tiger-stripe cushions and a golden back decorated with a central medallion, framed by garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. Dark backdrop behind. Swamiji (probable) based on long hair, orange-red robe and throne with garlands; this is a darshan blessing of a devotee at a Kalpataru convention. Two people visible.2008-10-04A seated man in a saffron-orange robe with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold throne upholstered in red zebra-striped fabric, with a gold and floral backdrop behind him. He holds both palms open and raised toward the forehead of a kneeling young boy in a white shirt and white trousers, who wears a rudraksha mala and leans forward with eyes closed. A gold ornamental edge and orange cloth sit beside the throne, and pink and yellow flowers hang on the backdrop. Another person in orange is partly visible at the left edge.2008-10-11A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair, a red bindi and an orange-red saffron garment draped over his shoulders, sitting before an ornate gold throne with repoussé floral carvings and red flowers. A younger man in a white kurta stands behind him, both palms raised near the seated man's head in a blessing gesture. The seated man holds a small folded white paper in one hand and red cushions are visible at his side. The seated man's appearance, with long hair, saffron clothing, and an ornate golden throne, is a probable match for Swamiji, though the image is consistent with a blessing at a satsang setting.2008-10-04May 14 20132013-05-14July 07 20092009-07-07December 12 20092009-12-12August 26 20122012-08-26A photograph of a ceremonial blessing on a gilded throne-like seat with red cushions and floral garlands at the base. A seated figure in long flowing saffron-orange robes and a red sleeveless top has a hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and grey trousers, who leans in with hands pressed together. A second figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha-style mala stands behind to the left, observing. Ornate gold carvings and a framed gold deity murti appear in the background, with a red and gold textile backdrop. The scene reads as a darshan or blessing moment. a person is not established from appearance cues here, so the seated figure is described by role only.2008-10-12A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a red undergarment, long dark hair swept back, and a red bindi on the forehead, sitting on an ornate gold throne with red zebra-striped cushions. The figure points a finger toward the robe of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a rudraksha-style mala, who sits with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them hang a pink floral garland and a golden deity murti relief on the throne back, with a red and orange draped backdrop. The figure matches appearance cues of a person, seated on the throne and receiving a devotee.2008-10-11September 10 20122012-09-10A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange shawl over a red sleeveless top, sitting on a red patterned throne-like seat. A man in a white striped shirt and grey trousers kneels before him, bowing with his head lowered and hands extended toward the seated figure's lap. A saffron-robed attendant stands at the left holding a mala and a fan. Behind them are floral arrangements with red and yellow flowers, green leaves, and a gold relief backdrop. The seated figure has distinctive long hair and orange shawl, so this is a probable Swamiji in_person presence receiving devotee obeisance during a darshan.2008-10-12