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A seated figure in gold and ornate attire sits on a gold throne at the top of red-carpeted stone steps beside a still water tank, with a parasol-like canopy above. Rows of people in orange robes sit on both sides of the steps, facing the throne, while others in white stand at the upper edges and on the left. Banana-leaf decorations and string lights line the railing behind. The figure on the throne shows no clearly distinctive a person cues (no visible long hair, crown or rudraksha mala), so identity is uncertain; the seated figure is a person in gold robes. Reflections of the orange-robed crowd ripple across the water in the foreground.

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July 22 20132013-07-22A large outdoor photo of a seated gathering of saffron-robed sannyasis and nuns on red stone steps beside still water. At the centre, a figure in a rust-coloured robe with a gold necklace and mala sits on an ornate gold throne, raising a hand in blessing. Surrounding them, rows of orange-clad devotees sit with hands raised, some holding up palms, in front of a tall trident and ceremonial staffs, with a shaded tent and white-clad attendants at the top of the steps. A man in white stands at the upper right of the steps.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22Large group of saffron-robed sannyasis and devotees seated on red stone steps beside water, many with hands raised in greeting. A seated figure in orange at top center, with a trident and staff nearby, is a probable Swamiji (probable) with long dark hair, rudraksha mala and orange robes, seated above the crowd. To the right, a decorated shrine holds deity murti adorned with flower garlands and a yellow-draped platform, with a kalasha-style offering tray in front. Many participants wear orange robes and rudraksha malas, and the reflection shows in the water below.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10Large photograph of a crowd of saffron-robed sannyasis and female devotees seated in tiers on red stone ghat steps beside water, with many hands raised in anjali. In the centre upper step, a figure in orange robes with rudraksha mala and a long braid sits beneath a large orange ceremonial umbrella with fringe, holding a staff or trident; his appearance is uncertain and the scene is not clearly identifiable as a person. To the right, an ornate shrine or decorated deity murti with garlands stands on a yellow-draped platform. Reflections of the robed crowd ripple in the water below.2013-03-10October 04 20142014-10-04A large group of saffron-robed sannyasis and female devotees sits in tiered rows on red stone steps beside water, many raising their hands in greeting. A seated central figure with long dark hair, rudraksha beads and an orange cloth sits beneath a golden-fringed umbrella on a white-draped seat; a person candidate. A golden ornate canopy on the right frames a deity murti decorated with garlands in red and orange. Trishula staffs stand among the seated group, and a blue-and-red umbrella shades the right side.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10A photograph of a large crowd of monastics in saffron-orange robes seated on red stone steps beside a still water tank, their reflections visible in the water. A central figure sits on an ornate golden throne under a decorative parasol, dressed in white with an orange garment, on a raised platform. Palm trees and white-clad attendants stand along the upper edge, and white bunting hangs overhead. Dozens of seated people are visible in the orange-robed group, with more at the sides.2013-07-22A large outdoor gathering of saffron-robed sannyasis and devotees sits on red-brick terraced steps beside a water channel, under a row of red flags. At the centre, a man with long dark hair and an orange robe sits on a raised seat under a pink and yellow parasol, beside a drum and a platform draped with a red cloth and offerings. Another man in a red garment sits at the top of the steps near a second pink parasol. Rows of orange-clad monastics and white-clad people fill the terraces, with a few white-clad people standing along the upper railing. The scene appears to be a ceremonial sitting before a dais.2016-10-11A large group of devotees in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas sits in tiered rows on red stone steps beside still water, many with palms raised in greeting or prayer. A central figure in orange sits on a raised seat under a large ornate umbrella with a gold fringe, while a second decorated umbrella with blue and gold trim stands at right beside a painted deity murti framed by colourful garlands. Attendants in white stand at the top of the steps. The water reflects the orange-clad rows. Several people at the front left wear white-robed attire and red-brown garments.2013-03-10