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Devotees in a temple-style hall gather around a raised shrine decorated with a large floral garland in red, yellow, purple and orange, with a golden crown-like arch above. A bare-chested priest in saffron dhoti and shawl with a gold trim stands at the shrine, and another saffron-robed man in the background holds a trident-like staff. Men in white dhotis and women in white saris and saffron-bordered garments stand close, some holding offerings or handbags. A woman in a red-orange outfit stands at right near a golden lectern. The walls show blue-toned stone panels. This appears to be a ritual darshan or puja setting.

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A photograph of a temple-style ritual in a decorated hall. A large deity murti or sacred image is adorned with a bold garland of marigolds and flowers in red, purple, yellow and green, and a golden crown-like canopy hangs above. A trident stands at the centre. Several priests in saffron-orange dhotis, some bare-chested with gold-bordered wraps, attend the altar, while others in white dhotis with gold borders and white shirts stand nearby. Devotees in white and saffron clothing, including women in saffron saris, stand in a semicircle with hands folded. A video camera is visible at left. Attendants perform the abhishekam or puja at the altar.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10A photograph of a ceremonial satsang on a red-carpeted stage in front of a floral garland backdrop of red, yellow and purple flowers. A figure with long dark hair, a white forehead mark, orange clothing and beaded necklaces stands on a gold-and-cream throne, arms folded. Around him, devotees in saffron and orange robes with gold borders and white-clad devotees stand in a line, some with hands folded in namaskar. A man in an orange dhoti and shawl holds a trident-topped staff near the throne, a devotee in white kneels before the throne, and a camera is mounted at the upper right. Swamiji (probable): the figure on the throne has long swept-back hair, orange clothing and beaded necklaces, with his arms folded.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10Devotees in a temple-like hall queue toward a raised red-carpeted platform where a figure seated on a throne-like seat is adorned with a large garland of colourful flowers. The seated figure wears saffron/orange robes, a rudraksha-style necklace and has a decorated forehead, with a trident-topped staff standing beside. Several men in white shirts and dhotis and women in saris and salwar kameez stand with folded hands or pay respects, while monastics in orange-brown robes stand near the platform. Blue wall panels with a large painted figure frame the scene. The image is a photograph of a darshan-style gathering.2013-03-10Photograph of a temple-style satsang or darshan on a red-carpeted stage before a gold-framed throne backed by a large garland of marigolds and red flowers. A figure seated on the throne wears orange-saffron robes and a gold necklace. Several devotees in orange-and-gold-bordered robes and white saris with gold borders stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, while one man in orange robes and a gold necklace stands at left with his hands raised. Two women in white also stand near a gold-carved pedestal and a small trident. a person appears as the seated figure on the throne, with the orange robes, gold necklace and flower garland as cues.2013-03-10A photograph of a ceremonial hall during a satsang. A seated figure in the centre wears an orange-saffron robe with a gold-bordered shawl, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, and sits on a gold throne (peetha) before a large floral backdrop of marigolds and rose petals. A shaved-headed man in orange robes and a white forehead marking stands in the foreground, while other orange-clad sannyasis stand nearby. Several men in white dhotis and shirts and girls in pink, light blue and white salwar kameez stand in line on a red carpet, some with their hands folded. The seated figure matches the appearance cues of a person (long dark hair, saffron robe, rudraksha mala, gold necklace), so this is a probable in-person candidate; the standing sannyasis and devotees are identified by role only.2013-03-10Indoor temple-style hall with a red carpet where devotees queue in front of a raised golden throne-like seat draped with large garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. A figure with long dark hair, wearing orange-saffron robes, a rudraksha-style mala and gold necklace, stands before the flower-decorated backdrop. Several people in orange robes with gold borders stand to the sides, a bald man in orange cloth is at left, and white-clad devotees in white kurtas and sarees, including a woman in white and a woman in green, line up to receive blessings or offerings. Blue stylised lion and elephant-like carvings flank the walls. Photo of a ritual satsang or darshan event.2013-03-10A photograph of a stage event with devotees in saffron and orange-brown robes with gold borders gathered on a red-carpeted platform. A central figure seated on a gold-and-orange throne with a floral garland backdrop wears an orange robe, long hair, a white forehead band and a gold-beaded mala; the figure matches the candidate cues of long hair and ornate saffron clothing, so this is Swamiji (probable). Nearby, a man in a white shirt and light trousers and several women in saffron saris with gold borders, some with rudraksha malas, stand near the throne. Several other attendees in white and blue saris stand at right.2013-03-10