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A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange turban and long braided hair, wearing a white floral garland and a rudraksha-style mala, seated on a gold-carved throne-like seat with a red cloth. Several devotees surround the seat, leaning in to offer items; a woman in a green-and-cream sari with a red border holds out a cloth with a red fruit or offering, and a young man in a red dhoti and gold necklace stands nearby. A gold staff or ceremonial object stands at the right, and a film camera on a tripod is at the upper left. The scene appears to be a darshan or offering moment in a temple-style setting with red drapes.

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April 29 20162016-04-29A photograph of a darshan line at a temple-like setting with a gold-coloured pillar on the left. In the foreground, a person with long dark hair, bare-backed and wearing an orange-brown turban and a floral garland of white, red and pink flowers, bends forward toward an elderly woman in a red headscarf and red sari who has her hands cupped and is receiving a red fruit and a beaded mala. Beside them, a young man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-and-bead necklace stands holding a golden trident-like staff. Behind them, several women in red, orange, pink and multicolour saris and headscarves stand in the crowd, some with palms pressed together. The scene conveys devotees receiving blessings during darshan.2016-04-29A seated figure on a red and gold throne wears an orange turban, saffron robe, long swept-back dark hair, a white and pink flower garland and a brown rudraksha mala. A gilded throne armrest with carved golden ornament is in the foreground. Behind him, several devotees in saris and salwar kameez, one in red and one in gold-bordered sari, bend forward and reach toward the seated figure, some holding offerings. A woman in a dark blue sari and red border stands with a phone, and a camera on a tripod is visible in the background.2016-04-29A photograph of a darshan scene. On the left, a seated figure in saffron-orange clothing and a saffron turban, with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate red throne with gold carvings, wearing a white and pink flower garland. A woman in a pink sari with green embroidery and a gold bangle offers a fruit to his hands, while another woman in a gold-bordered sari and orange blouse stands beside him. A videographer with a tripod is visible in the background, and a person in white stands at the right edge. The saffron-clad figure shows the distinctive long swept-back hair, saffron turban, saffron clothing and rudraksha cues associated with Swamiji (probable), seated as the recipient of darshan.2016-04-29April 29 20162016-04-29A photo of a bare-chested man in saffron cloth seated on a red and gold throne, wearing a long garland of white and pink flowers, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant. He holds a currency note and a small envelope toward a kneeling woman in orange sari who holds an apple. Nearby, a man in a striped shirt holds an apple and a banknote, and a bowl at the front holds paper money. A woman in green sari, a woman in blue sari with orange shawl and other devotees stand around, one with a phone raised. Brass oil lamps and a white cooling fan are in the background, with a gold-carved throne backrest behind. The seated man has long dark hair, a distinctive cue for a person, so the figure is described as a person receiving offerings in a devotional setting.2016-04-28April 29 20162016-04-29A photograph of a ceremony in which a figure seated on a red-draped platform wears a rust-orange turban, a white and red flower garland, a rudraksha mala, and an orange-red sleeveless garment. Long dark hair falls over the shoulder. Behind, several devotees in saffron, orange, pink and green saris and kurtas bend forward with hands extended toward the seated figure, some marked with tilak and kumkum. A tall golden ceremonial staff with a figurative top stands in the foreground beside a red cloth. A video camera on a tripod is visible at the upper left. Appearance-based label: a person, seated and receiving devotees during a darshan-style gathering.2016-04-29A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded golden throne with a red cushioned seat against a red backdrop. The seated person wears a white and red-orange cloth, a white and pink flower garland, and a black beaded wristband, holding a small red fruit in the hands. Several people stand and kneel before him in white dhotis with gold borders and gold necklaces, one with hands folded and another touching his forehead, while devotees in orange and red garments watch. A ceremonial golden staff stands beside the throne and a brass plate sits on the floor. A camera on a tripod is visible at the back. The seated figure shows distinctive long swept-back hair and an orange garment with rudraksha-style beads, a person cue, though appearance is not fully clear. Photo appears to show a darshan or puja-style reception.2016-04-28April 29 20162016-04-29A seated figure in an orange turban and bare-shouldered orange cloth, with long dark hair and a flower garland of white, pink and yellow blooms, receives visitors at a red-draped table. A woman in a green patterned sari with a red bindi bows forward, hands together, while other women in saris and salwar kameez stand behind her with palms pressed in greeting. A young man in orange robes wears a gold bead necklace and stands at right beside a gold ceremonial staff topped with a bird-shaped finial. A gold-coloured altar edge appears at left. The setting is a devotional darshan with a visiting group offering respect.2016-04-29A photograph of a darshan scene under a red canopy. A long-haired man in orange-saffron clothing with a floral garland of yellow and red flowers sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne-like seat and reaches to place his hand on the head of an elderly woman in a red headscarf and orange sari, who bows with hands folded. A bald man in a rudraksha-beaded garment sits in the foreground, and a man in a pink shirt leans in beside the elderly woman. Behind them, several women in saffron and red saris and salwar kameez stand watching, and a camera operator on a tripod films the moment. A gold ornamental pillar stands at left and a brass vessel rests near the seated figure. Approximately 15 people are visible.2016-04-27