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Indoor darshan scene in an ashram room with orange and maroon drapes, red and white flower garlands, and a gilded throne-like seat in the background. A bearded man in orange robes sits on a red-draped seat, wearing a heavy red and white flower garland, while a woman in a red-bordered sari offers fruit from a woven basket and a small child holds a green fruit. Other devotees in white and traditional dress stand nearby, and a bald man in orange and a rudraksha mala stands at the right. Pink petals are scattered on the floor, and a decorated silver-and-flower-adorned object sits at the lower right.

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April 02 20172017-04-02April 02 20172017-04-02A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a long dark beard and a large floral garland of red roses, white jasmine and marigolds sits on a pink-and-orange flower-decorated seat, receiving offerings. An elderly man in a white shirt and grey trousers bends forward barefoot on a pink patterned mat to touch the seated man's hand, while others gather around. A woman in a red-and-cream sari, a man in white kurta, and a man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala stand nearby. A wicker basket of green fruit and flower garlands rests in front. Behind them stands a bare-chested man in white dhoti with rudraksha malas beside orange drapery and garlands, and a gold-framed throne is visible in the background. Indoor setting with wooden flooring and framed pictures.2017-04-02April 02 20172017-04-02Indoor devotional scene in a decorated room with orange and red drapes and a gilded frame behind. A bare-chested man with long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala sits on a raised seat in an orange cloth, wearing a heavy garland of red roses and white jasmine, smiling and extending his hand toward a woman in a cream sari with a red border who is offering a fruit. Pink petals cover the floor. A wicker basket holds yellow fruit. Around them devotees stand: a man in a white shirt holding a camera, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl with a mala, an elderly woman in white, a man in a grey shirt crouching, and a child in green. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, identified by long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala, orange cloth and garland; his presence is an appearance-based candidate.2017-04-02A photograph of a crowded room with orange and red drapes and a garlanded seated figure at centre, surrounded by devotees. The seated person wears a red-orange garment, a tall white and red crown, and heavy flower garlands of white jasmine and red blooms, with pink petals scattered on the floor. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti and sacred thread stands behind, and a woman in a red-and-gold sari holds a tray. Several women in saris, one in orange and red and others in white and cream, are offering fruit and flowers, while a photographer with a camera stands in the foreground and a child in pink watches. Garlands and marigold-style decorations hang from the backdrop. The scene resembles a welcoming or abhishekam-style puja with fruit offerings. a person is not supported: the seated figure's visible cues are a crown and garlands, but the face and features are not clear enough to confirm identity.2017-04-02A seated man in a rust-red robe wears long white and red flower garlands and sits on a cloth-covered floor before an orange drape. Hands offer him yellow fruit, and a woman in a blue sari with gold dots and bangles holds a yellow fruit. A woman in a white and gold sari stands behind, a woman in a green sari reaches in from the right, and attendants in white dhotis hold a blue bowl and a basket of sweets. Baskets of yellow fruit and scattered rose petals fill the foreground. The seated man is the appearance-based candidate a person, identified only by his seated, garlanded role as ceremony recipient. Five to six people are visible.2017-04-02A photograph of a ceremonial gathering in a decorated room with an orange draped backdrop and garlands. A seated figure in saffron-orange cloth, wearing a large garland of red and white flowers, sits on a low platform strewn with rose petals while devotees offer him fruit from a woven basket. A woman in a red sari hands fruit toward him, and a man in a black shirt holds a green fruit. Standing devotees in white dhotis and white kurtas, with a rudraksha mala, look on, and a photographer in white is at left. a person is the seated figure: he has long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and a garland, and is receiving the offerings as the central honoured person.2017-04-02April 02 20172017-04-02A crowded indoor photograph of a devotional gathering in front of an orange cloth backdrop trimmed with red and pink flower garlands. A bearded man with long dark hair, wearing red-orange robes, a floral garland and a dark beaded necklace, sits on a pink-and-red floral-decorated seat, with a small brass plate of fruit and flowers nearby. A woman in a pink sari bends forward toward him, holding a green fruit, while another woman in a white sari with a gold border and a woman in orange stand close by. On the right, a bare-chested priest with a rudraksha mala and a white dhoti stands with folded hands beside a woman in maroon robes. A standing white-kurta man watches in the background, and an electric fan sits at the edge of the frame. The scene resembles a darshan with offerings of fruit and flowers.2017-04-02Indoor photo of a home visit in a small room with cream walls and an arched doorway. A seated figure in an orange-brown robe and saffron-coloured dress, with a long yellow and orange marigold garland, holds oranges in both hands, and orange fruits are arranged around. A man in white kurta and white dhoti, with a red and orange garland and an orange shawl, sits kneeling before the seated figure. Behind them, a man in white dhoti holds an orange, a shaved-headed attendant in orange robe and rudraksha mala stands near a brass trident, and several women in saris and a few children crowd the room. A small child in a red checked shirt holds an orange in the foreground. A metal trident and a pot-like vessel sit on a side table. Pale floral cloth and a curtain frame the right side.2014-06-22July 04 20142014-07-04 +2 copies