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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded golden throne, viewed from behind, wearing a rust-coloured draped garment and a long rudraksha mala around the neck, with dark hair swept up in a bun. A gold ceremonial vessel sits near the throne. Several devotees in white, pink and orange clothing, some wearing orange lanyards, sit or stand close, with hands extended toward the figure. A tall ornate silver standing lamp with a trident-like finial stands in the foreground, and a crowd fills the background.

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December 19 20152015-12-19A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with lion-head armrests inside a large hall filled with seated and standing attendees. The central figure wears a saffron-red cloth, a dark crown-like headdress, and long rudraksha mala necklaces with a gold ceremonial pendant. A woman in a white top with long dark hair kneels before him with her hands extended, while a shaved-headed man in orange robes and a woman in a white jacket with orange lanyard assist nearby. A silver trident stands at left, a glass of water and a cup sit on a small table, and attendees in orange, red and white fill the background. A projection screen glows in the upper background. Appearance-based cues (crown, rudraksha malas, saffron clothing, throne) a person seated in a throne position.2015-12-19A seated figure on a gold-framed brown leather throne is being honoured by a crowd at a large indoor event. The figure wears a dark wrap with saffron-orange and red tones, a rudraksha-style bead necklace, and a gold pendant, with a dark cap-like headpiece. Several people in white shirts and orange-and-white lanyards, plus women in saris and salwar, reach toward the throne and a blonde woman in a pink sequined top bows forward in front. A brass trident stands at the left edge, and a water bottle and cup sit near the throne. Sheer appearance-based cues are limited, so the seated figure's identity is unsure.2015-12-19December 15 20152015-12-15December 19 20152015-12-19December 19 20152015-12-19A seated figure in an ornate brown leather throne with gold trim and a gold lion-head armrest, wearing rust-orange draped cloth and long rudraksha mala strands, with long swept-back black hair, leans forward while devotees bow and touch his hands. Two women in the foreground, one in a pale yellow top and one in an orange sari, face him. Behind them a bald man in glasses and an orange-trimmed garment, and a standing man in white kurta with an orange lanyard, watch the scene in a wood-panelled hall. Appearance and role cues are consistent with a person receiving devotees on the throne; the figure's identity is based on appearance and context only.2015-12-19A seated figure on a gold-and-wood throne, shown from behind, wears a rust-brown shawl over the shoulders, a leopard-print garment, and a thick rudraksha mala with a golden ornament at the base of the throne. Around them, devotees in pink, white and striped clothing, many wearing orange lanyards, kneel and reach forward with hands extended, while a polished silver trident-like staff stands in the foreground. A woman in a pale pink sari and glasses leans in near the throne, and a woman with grey curly hair in a white top stands beside her. Behind them, a large crowd in orange and white attire fills the hall.2015-12-19A photograph of a long-haired figure in an orange-red dhoti and a dark rudraksha mala seated on an ornate brown throne with gold trim, extending a hand toward a kneeling woman in a blue-and-white patterned top. Around the throne, people in saffron and orange garments, red and orange shawls and lanyards stand and kneel. In front, a man in a grey t-shirt and white trousers bends to a tray of red-orange cloth pieces, and a golden bust sits behind the throne. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, and sits on a throne. A visible tray of red-orange cloth and devotees in saffron suggest a darshan setting.2015-12-19A seated figure on a gold-and-brown throne with lion-face armrests, wearing a dark cap, rudraksha mala, a gold necklace and a rust-red shawl, smiles while attendees in white and orange kneel before the throne. Several people in white and orange garments, some with lanyards, sit or kneel on the floor, and a person in an orange top touches the golden base. A trident stands at left and a large crowd fills the hall behind. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne with rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, receiving devotees during the session.2015-12-19A seated figure on an ornate gold-trimmed brown throne beside a silver trident is receiving devotees in a large hall crowded with seated attendees. The central figure wears a rust-orange dhoti, multiple rudraksha malas, and a long dark hairstyle with a gold-accented forehead mark, extending both hands to a seated woman in a pale yellow saree and a woman in a teal top with an orange shawl, who lean in with bowed heads. Other seated participants in white and orange shawls, a woman with white hair, and attendees in the background watch the exchange. a person: the central figure has long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas, orange-saffron clothing and a throne, so the in-person candidate is uncertain by appearance.2015-12-19December 19 20152015-12-19