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A photograph inside a hall before a large backdrop of painted deities, including Shiva with a trident and bull, Ganesha, goddesses seated on lotuses and a deity murti in a blue-and-white setting. A central figure in white clothes and a white head wrap sits on a gold-framed throne, one hand raised in blessing. Around him, devotees in white and saffron-orange shawls and malas stand and kneel; a woman in a white-and-blue sari with a mala kneels on a white cloth scattered with flower petals and offers her hands. Ornate umbrellas stand on either side of the throne. The person on the throne is labelled only by role here, as an appearance-based Swamiji candidate is not clearly established.

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A seated figure in an ornate gold-and-red throne is dressed in white with a white turban, centred before a large backdrop of deity murtis including Shiva, Ganesha, Lakshmi, Saraswati and others on lotuses against a snowy mountain sky. Several devotees in white clothes and orange shawls kneel and stand around the throne; some reach toward the seated figure with hands raised and offerings. Ornate umbrella-like canopies with fringes frame both sides. The setting looks like a darshan or satsang hall.2006-12-23Indoor ritual photograph in front of a large blue backdrop of Hindu deities including Shiva with trident, Lakshmi on a lotus, Saraswati with veena, and other murtis against a snowy mountain sky. A seated figure in a gold-framed throne with red cushion wears a white turban and white garments, with a white-clad devotee kneeling at his feet and another bending forward. Standing attendants in white dress with orange saffron shawls surround them, and a boy in a yellow shirt stands at left. Golden parasols with fringed canopies are placed around the throne, and marigold petals are scattered on the platform in front. A seated figure in white turban and white clothes sits on the throne; his identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so no identification is made.2006-12-23A photograph of a padapuja-style honouring in a temple hall. A seated person in white ceremonial clothing and a white turban sits on a gold-framed throne with a red cushion beneath a gold canopy. A man in white kneels before the throne with hands folded, and a woman in a white sari with gold border kneels beside him. Devotees in white with orange shawls stand and kneel around the throne, and a person in an orange patterned shawl stands at right. A large backdrop shows deities including Shiva with trident and Nandi bull, Ganesha, a goddess on a lotus, and Vishnu with conch, against a snowy Himalayan landscape. Rose petals are scattered on a white cloth. A standing fan and an ornate umbrella are visible.2006-12-23A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat, wearing a white turban and white ceremonial clothing with a white shawl. Devotees in white garments with orange shawls stand and kneel around him; one kneeling devotee holds hands folded in namaskar, and another person prostrates on the floor in front of the throne. Behind the throne hangs a large backdrop of Hindu deities including Shiva with trident, Parvati, Ganesha, Lakshmi, Saraswati with veena, Vishnu, and Nandi the bull, set against snowy mountains. A gold umbrella hangs above the throne.2006-12-23A photograph of a devotional darshan scene in front of a large backdrop painted with Hindu deities, including Shiva with trident, Ganesha, Lakshmi on a lotus, Saraswati with a veena, Hanuman-like and other gods, and a cow. A man in a white shirt and dhoti kneels on a white cloth-covered platform in front of a gold ornate throne-like chair. A figure seated on the chair wears a white turban and white clothes, and a woman in an orange-bordered sari bends toward him. Women in white saris with orange shawls stand nearby, and men in dark clothing stand in the background. Marigold petals are scattered on the platform, and a white pedestal fan stands at left beside a decorative umbrella.2006-12-23A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, dressed in white with a white turban topped by a white plume and a white shawl draped over the shoulder. Behind the throne is a painted backdrop of deities including Shiva with trident, Ganesha, a cow, and goddesses in lotus settings, with a large ornate brass umbrella-shaped lamp hanging above. Around the throne, several devotees in white and orange shawls reach toward the seated figure; a woman in a white sari with gold bangles bows close, and an older woman wears a rudraksha-style mala and a red bindi. A man in a white shirt leans in to touch the throne's arm, and a man in an orange shawl with a mala sits at the lower left. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the candidate described on the page, but the identification is not certain from appearance alone.2006-12-23December 23 20062006-12-23Indoor ceremony in front of a large painted backdrop of Hindu deities and a snowy Himalayan scene, with Shiva, Ganesha, Lakshmi, Saraswati and a cow pictured. A figure with long hair, a white turban and white robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne beneath a gold canopy. A woman in a white sari kneels before him, and a seated devotee in white dhoti and shirt bows low. Several young women and girls in white clothes with orange shawls kneel on the platform, and a standing man in white on the left has his hands raised in greeting. A decorative red-and-gold parasol stands at right, and flower petals lie on the floor. Visible cues for the seated figure include the long swept-back hair, turban and saffron-orange shawls worn by attendants, so the seated figure is a probable Swamiji seated in person.2006-12-23A photograph of a crowded evening gathering in front of a large painted backdrop showing multiple Hindu deities on lotuses and in mountain settings, including a figure with a trident and a figure with a veena. In the centre, a man in a white outfit and white turban with a tassel sits on an ornate gold-framed throne-like seat beneath a gold canopy with hanging tassels, and several people in white and orange-saffron shawls reach toward him with folded hands. Women in cream and orange saris stand at right, and a few men in dark clothing stand behind, one holding a camera. The seated man appears to be the central figure being honoured by the devotees.2006-12-23December 23 20062006-12-23December 23 20062006-12-23A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a carved frame and a small canopy above, wearing a white turban, white ceremonial garments and a white shawl, arms open in a welcoming gesture. Two devotees in white with orange shawls bow low at his feet, one prostrating on the floor. Standing around are attendants in black shirts and white-clad people with orange shawls. Behind the throne hangs a large backdrop of deities including Shiva with a trident, Ganesha, Lakshmi, Saraswati, Krishna, and a cow against snowy mountains, with a decorated umbrella and a brass lamp stand at the side. Probable Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne, identified by the white turban and white robes with orange-shawled devotees prostrating before him.2006-12-23