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A crowd of devotees in white dhotis and shirts, many with white and yellow shawls, gathers around a central raised seat in front of a large painted backdrop of a snow-capped mountain beneath a colourful sunset sky. At the centre, a figure seated on an ornate dark throne wears an orange-saffron garment, a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial necklace; the figure appears to be a person with distinctive saffron clothing and long hair, seated on the peetha. Devotees around him, some with sacred ash on the forehead, hold papers and move through the crowd. Several people in the foreground wear identity lanyards and white attire. A video equipment rack stands at the left edge.

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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.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.2010-02-12A 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 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 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 photograph of an outdoor stage at night under a white tent canopy, with a painted backdrop of a snow-capped mountain against a blue and orange sky and a trident on the right. A central figure in an orange robe and a dark-haired figure in orange stand before a low wooden platform with offerings, while people in white and yellow-bordered saris and white dhotis line the stage in front. Marigold and orange flower garlands decorate the red-carpeted steps and the edge of the stage. Women in white with yellow shawls stand in rows on the right, and a figure in white kneels at the lower left. A standing tripod speaker and a white curtain are visible at the left. Several robed people appear to be performing a ritual offering.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.2010-02-12Crowded evening event under a white tent with a painted backdrop of a snow-capped mountain beneath a blue and orange sky. Many people in white dhotis and white kurtas, with some in yellow shawls, stand and move around a raised stage. A woman in a pink sari holds a small brass aarti or ritual lamp aloft on the right. A man in the foreground with a white tilak on his forehead presses his palms together in greeting, and a bearded older man on the right also has his hands joined. Two people on the left wear orange cloth. A sound system and cables sit at the left edge.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 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.2010-02-12A 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 photograph of a satsang gathering with a seated man on an ornate dark wooden throne with a gold-toned cushion, centred before a painted backdrop of a snowy mountain and blue sky. He wears an orange garment with a leopard-print shawl, a white and red flower garland, and a red bindi on his forehead, smiling with eyes closed. Around him, devotees in white and yellow-bordered clothes press forward with folded hands and extended arms. A man with a tilak stands behind the throne in a yellow shawl. Foreground shows a partially visible bald man looking up. Swamiji candidate appearance is probable based on long swept-back hair, orange saffron clothing, garland and distinctive leopard-print shawl, seated on a throne; attribution is appearance-based only.2010-02-12