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A photograph inside a temple hall with a heart-shaped ornate throne covered in yellow and white flower garlands, backed by a red-and-white patterned frame. A bearded man with a dark turban and red and yellow garlands sits on the throne, which has a leopard-print cushion. In front, a man in an orange-pink cloth kneels and touches the feet of the seated figure. A grey-haired woman in a white sari with gold border stands on the red carpet, flanked by women in white saris with gold borders and a woman in a blue blouse and gold-trimmed sari with gold jewellery. Hanging decorations in red, green and gold and a white pillar decorate the background.

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A photograph inside a temple hall with bare concrete block walls and a red carpeted floor. A seated figure in a dark head-wrap with a red garland and a yellow marigold garland sits on a throne-like seat before an ornate, multicoloured mandapam-style backdrop trimmed with yellow flowers. Several people in white and cream dhotis or saris with gold borders attend him: a bare-chested man in a dhoti kneels and bows toward the seated figure while another man in white steadies him by the shoulder, and a woman in a cream sari with a gold border and rudraksha beads stands at the centre, holding a flower and offering. Other attendants in white and a woman in a blue sari stand at the right, with striped and patterned cloth banners hanging in the upper corners. The scene suggests a darshan or blessing ceremony, with the seated figure receiving devotees.2018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate silver throne before a large heart-shaped backdrop decorated with white, green and red stones and banked with yellow and orange marigold garlands. The seated man wears a dark turban, a deep orange-brown robe and a long red and yellow flower garland, and holds a small offering. A woman in a white sari with a gold border bends forward toward him, another woman in an orange-red top stands nearby, and a young man in a pale blue kurta stands at left on a red carpet. A woman in a white sari with a gold border stands at right. A dim concrete-block wall and a ceiling fan are visible behind. The seated figure has distinctive long swept-back hair and a turban with orange-robed attire, which matches the page's a person claim; a probable identification is noted here as a person on an enthronement-style darshan. Five physical people are visible.2018-04-14Photograph inside a large hall with a heart-shaped floral throne backdrop of yellow marigold garlands and multicoloured trim. A man in an orange-saffron robe with a black turban, a long beaded necklace and a large pendant sits on a leopard-print cushioned seat, holding oranges and smiling. Around him, a young woman in a saffron sari with a rudraksha mala kneels and extends her hand, another woman in orange stands beside him, and a barefoot devotee in black prostrates at the front of the stage. Women in white saris with gold borders and a woman in a blue blouse and sari stand to the right with red and orange cloth offerings, and a shaved-headed man in saffron-orange stands at the left edge. A pedestal fan and striped ceremonial pillars are visible.2018-04-14A photograph of a ceremonial honouring at a throne backed by a large floral arch of red, yellow, green and white garlands with a trident motif. A bearded man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and layered garlands of red and white flowers sits on a red-cushioned throne, smiling. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and gold-bordered shawls and women in orange and gold saris bow, touch and offer flowers, and a woman in gold and teal holds a basket of fruit. The scene resembles a birthday honouring with the a person seated centrally, though identity is uncertain from appearance.2016-12-23April 14 20182018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14A photograph inside a temple hall during a ritual event. A seated man on a silver throne in front of a large heart-shaped ornate backdrop covered in yellow marigold garlands wears a black turban and a red-and-white flower garland, with a dark shawl and ornate clothing. A woman in a white and gold-bordered sari kneels before him with hands together, while women in orange saris and a woman in a blue sari stand nearby. On the left, a bare-backed man in orange cloth wearing white body markings and beads stands with his back to the camera, and a man in a patterned shirt stands at the edge. A pedestal fan and red carpet are visible. Swamiji (probable): the seated man on the throne wears a black turban, a garland and a dark shawl, with ceremonial dress and a central seat, matching the page's note that he is present.2018-04-14March 10 20132013-03-10November 24 20092009-11-24A photograph of a seated long-haired figure on a red-cushioned throne draped with white and multicolour garlands, in front of a backdrop of painted devotee figures with hands folded. The seated figure wears a dark garment with a multicolour garland and is smiled at by devotees. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands with folded hands, and an elderly woman in a white sari with a red bindi stands in front of the throne. Devotees in white and orange-bordered dhotis stand nearby, and a red cloth hangs behind the throne. a person is seated centrally with long swept-back hair and a dark garment, as the seated central figure receiving devotees.2006-12-28April 14 20182018-04-14