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A photograph of a crowded devotional gathering in a hall before a painted backdrop of a snow-capped mountain under a colourful sky. Devotees in white and cream saris and dhotis stand and sit in a queue approaching the throne, some with hands folded in namaskar. A standing figure in an orange robe is visible behind, and a black monitor stands at left. Foreground heads and shoulders of onlookers fill the bottom of the frame. Visible people number roughly twenty to fifty.

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A night-time outdoor stage under a white tent, backed by a painted sky-and-mountain backdrop with a snow-capped peak in orange and blue light. A seated figure on an ornate wooden throne with a red-and-white garland is being approached and honoured by standing devotees in white and cream clothes. A man in a saffron-orange shawl stands near the throne, and a woman in a teal top stands at the right. Others in white, cream and yellow saris and yellow shawls stand or kneel around the red-carpeted steps decorated with marigolds and orange flowers. A trident is visible on the backdrop. A monitor stands at left.2010-02-12A photograph of a crowded indoor stage during a Shivaratri linga abhishekam ritual. A large painted backdrop shows a snow-white mountain peak under a blue-and-orange sky, with a trident on the right. Several people in white dhotis and shirts with yellow sashes, and women in white saris with yellow borders, stand and kneel near a central ritual area. A woman in a red shawl and a man in a white robe fold their hands in prayer. Marigold flower garlands line the stage floor. A man in an orange top stands at the upper left. On the left stands a black speaker box and a cream curtain. Roughly two dozen people are visible.2010-02-12A crowded indoor event in front of a painted backdrop of a snow-capped mountain under a colourful sunset sky. At the centre, a seated man in an orange garment and orange shawl sits on a dark ornate throne-like seat, with a light-coloured tilak on his forehead; the surrounding crowd includes devotees in white clothes with yellow and orange sashes, many with hands folded in namaskar. Women wear saris in bright colours, one holds a small child, and a few children in yellow stand nearby. Devotees in white shirts and dhotis press around the platform, with garlands and flower offerings near the seat. The seated man is an appearance-based probable candidate for a person, identified by the orange robe and shawl, the ornate seat and the honour shown by the devotees around him, though his face is too small to confirm.2010-02-12A crowded indoor event in front of a large painted backdrop of a snow-white mountain under orange and blue sunset skies. At the centre, a seated figure with long dark hair wears an orange-red garland and sits on an ornate dark throne-like seat, with attendants in white clothes and yellow shawls standing close around. Many devotees in white and cream kurtas and saris, some in orange, pink and purple, press forward, some with hands folded. A man in a white shirt and a blonde woman in white stand in the foreground. Speakers and lights are visible at left. The figure on the throne matches the page's a person reference only through role and dress; the appearance cues of long hair, orange garland and ceremonial seating are present but not conclusive.2010-02-12A photograph of a crowded indoor event in front of a painted backdrop of a snow-capped mountain under a sunset sky. A central figure in an orange robe sits on a golden throne-like seat with dark green carved frame, receiving a steady line of devotees. Many women with long braided hair, some with flowers in their hair, wear white, red, yellow and pink saris and salwars. Men in white kurtas and dhotis stand nearby, one in an orange shawl. A cameraman in a yellow shirt stands at the left. A tall pole with a colourful woven textile and blue bird emblem stands at right, and garlands of orange flowers hang along its base. Gathered crowd of roughly twenty to thirty visible people.2010-02-12A photograph of a devotional gathering in front of a painted backdrop showing a snow-capped mountain under a pastel sky. A seated figure on an ornate dark throne wears an orange garment, a white flower garland and a leopard-print cloth, with long dark hair. A woman in a blue sari with hands pressed together in namaste stands in front, while men in white shirts with orange and yellow shawls and women in white and yellow garments surround the throne. Several onlookers in the foreground are visible.2010-02-12A crowded indoor stage event with a painted backdrop of a snow-capped mountain under a colourful sky. A central figure seated on an ornate dark wooden throne wears an orange-saffron garment and a white flower garland, with another orange-clad attendant standing at the left of the stage. Around them, devotees in white dhotis and kurtas and women in white sarees with yellow borders move about, many carrying flower garlands; a man in a dark shirt stands near a monitor. Marigold flower strands lie along the stage edge, with a few older men in white shawls in the foreground. a person identity: appearance is uncertain, so the seated figure is recorded as unsure.2010-02-12A photograph of a stage event with a large painted backdrop of a snow-capped mountain under a blue and orange sky. Many people in white ritual clothing with yellow shawls crowd the stage area, several with hands folded in prayer or holding flower offerings. A woman in a red-and-white sari and another in orange saree stand near the centre. At the right edge, a figure in orange robes stands beside a trident-topped staff. Marigold petals and flower garlands are scattered on the floor. A speaker or audio monitor stands at the left, and a golden curtain hangs behind the left side of the stage.2010-02-12A crowded stage event in front of a painted backdrop of a snow-white mountain under a blue and orange sky, with a trident-like emblem at right. At centre, a seated figure in a dark cloth and ornaments sits before a white mountain-like cloth, with devotees around. Many people in white dhotis and saris, some with yellow and orange shawls, stand and cluster near a low stage covered with marigold garlands, orange and yellow flowers. A saffron-robed woman stands to the right of the group. Several people in the foreground appear to be attending the ritual in close proximity. The setting is a tent-covered stage.2010-02-12August 16 20092009-08-16A stage event with a large painted backdrop of a snow-capped mountain and blue sky. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron top, a white flower garland and a beaded necklace, sits smiling on a dark throne-like chair. Around him, several people in white shirts with yellow shawls and women in cream saris with gold borders and yellow shawls stand close, some with hands raised toward him or resting on others' shoulders. A man in front wears a white shirt and gold wristwatch and touches his face. Another man in a white shirt with yellow shawl stands at upper right. The scene appears to be a devotee gathering around a seated figure on stage.2010-02-12A crowded indoor darshan scene in front of a large painted backdrop of a snowy mountain beneath a colourful sky. A central figure seated on a dark throne-like chair wears an orange-saffron robe, a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, with long dark hair, and raises a hand in greeting. Around him devotees in white and yellow-bordered clothing press forward, some with hands folded. A woman in a white sari with gold border and green blouse stands at the front, and a woman in white holds papers. Several men in white shirts and dhotis are in the foreground. a person cues include long swept hair, saffron robe and ceremonial garland, seated as the central figure receiving devotees.2010-02-12