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A photograph of a ceremonial stage in front of a painted backdrop of a snow-capped mountain under a blue and orange sky. A seated figure on a gold-framed throne wears an orange robe, a leopard-print shawl and a white flower garland, with a red-and-white bead mala around the neck. Around the throne, people in white dhotis and sarees, some with yellow or pink shawls, stand in attendance. In the foreground a man in an orange robe bows low, touching the floor before the throne, and a man in white with a yellow shawl stands at left. Marigold and flower petal decorations line the stage base. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person candidate, identified by the orange robe, garland and mala, shown on a throne receiving devotees.

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A photograph of a ceremony in front of a painted backdrop of a snow-capped mountain under a colourful sky. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a long, swept-back hairstyle and a white and orange flower garland sits on an ornate golden throne with dark carved armrests. The figure wears a leopard-print shawl over the orange cloth and holds flowers. Several people in white ritual clothes and pale pink or orange shawls stand around the throne, and a man in white bends low before it. Saffron-robed attendants stand on the left, one wearing a rudraksha-style mala. Flower petals and garlands decorate the raised platform. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, a flower garland and a leopard-print shawl, cues consistent with the page's Swamiji reference.2010-02-12A stage set with a painted snow-capped mountain and sunset sky behind a gold, dark-carved throne. A seated figure in saffron-orange robe with a leopard-print shawl and a white flower garland sits centrally with hands folded, and a person in an ornate, devotional presentation. Around the throne stand devotees in white kurtas and dhotis, saffron shawls, and orange robes; a woman in a black and white shawl and another in a yellow-green sari stand at right. Flower petals and garlands decorate the stage floor, and a small blue bird logo appears in the upper left.2010-02-12A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate dark-framed throne with gold cushioning, in front of a painted backdrop of a white snow-capped mountain against a blue sky. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron garment, a white jasmine garland, a leopard-print shawl, and a red tilak on the forehead, with long dark hair. Around the throne, a crowd of devotees stands and bows; many wear white garments with yellow or orange borders and orange sashes, and one man at lower left has white vibhuti marks on his forehead. Devotees lean in toward the throne. The seated figure appears to be the a person candidate, with compatible cues of long hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha-style garland and a leopard shawl, though the appearance is not fully certain. The scene suggests darshan.2010-02-12A crowd of devotees gathers around a central seated figure in front of a large painted backdrop of a snow-white Kailash-style mountain against orange and blue sky. The central figure, seated on a dark ornate throne with an orange cloth, is surrounded by people in white kurtas and white dhotis with yellow shawls, some with folded hands in namaskar. A person in a red vest and white dhoti stands at right beside a white altar table with flowers and offerings. Women in white saris with yellow borders and women in orange and blue saris stand among the group. The scene appears to be a puja or darshan setting. Several people in the foreground are partly visible.2010-02-12A devotional stage scene under a white tent with a painted backdrop of a snow-capped mountain beneath a blue and orange sky. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a garland sits on a golden-brown throne with a crown-like ornament, and devotees stand in a semicircle around him, many with hands folded in namaste. Men in white dhotis and kurtas and women in white and cream saris, some with yellow shawls, line the stage, and yellow and orange marigold garlands border the red carpeted steps. A loudspeaker stands at left. The setting suggests a darshan or satsang.2010-02-12A photograph of a satsang-style gathering on a golden throne before a painted backdrop of a snow-capped mountain under a blue sky. Seated on the throne is a smiling person with long dark hair and a red tilak, wearing an orange saffron robe with a leopard-print wrap and a garland of white flowers with red blooms. An older man in a white dhoti with an orange shawl bends forward with palms joined, holding a garland. Other devotees stand nearby: a man in white with folded hands at left, and women in white and pink saris with folded hands at right. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears orange robes, long swept-back hair, a tilak and a floral garland on the ceremonial throne, the cues associated with the page's Swamiji reference. Ritual setting consistent with a darshan welcome.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 seated figure on an ornate orange throne with black carved armrests, in front of a painted backdrop of a snow-capped mountain under a colourful sky. The central figure has long dark hair, a red-and-white flower garland and a leopard-print wrap over orange robes, with a red tilak on the forehead, and is smiling. A man in a white shirt leans in and touches the forehead of the seated figure. Other people stand around: a woman in orange on the left, a man in orange near the throne, two women in white with coloured borders at right, and a figure in white and cream sari bending forward in front of the throne. Marigold petals and flowers lie on the floor below.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 seated man on an ornate golden throne with dark carved armrests wears an orange robe under a leopard-print shawl, a white jasmine garland with red flowers around his neck, and a red bindi on his forehead; he smiles while a devotee in white kneels and offers a flower to him. Standing around are a young man in white, another in an orange robe, and two women, one in a pink shawl and one in yellow. Behind them a painted backdrop shows a snow-capped mountain against blue sky.2010-02-12A crowd of devotees gathers around a central ritual space in front of a painted backdrop of a snow-capped mountain under a blue and orange sky. Several men in white kurtas wear yellow shawls, and a man in a pale patterned shirt stands near the center. A figure in an orange robe and a woman with a garland stand behind the group. A woman in a blue sari and a woman in a dark outfit with a yellow shawl are visible at right, and marigold petals are scattered on the floor. A man in a white kurta bends forward, appearing to offer something at the ritual site.2010-02-12A 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.2010-02-12