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Photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with lion-head armrests, wearing a black turban, long rudraksha mala necklaces and a red-orange garment, extending a hand toward devotees. A tall silver trident stands at left. Around the throne, devotees in white and orange garments kneel and bow, one woman in white prostrating with her forehead near the golden base, and attendees in orange scarves and lanyards sit on the floor in a large hall, consistent with a satsang or darshan session. Teacup and a water bottle sit on a small table near the throne.

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A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-brown throne at the centre of a large hall, with a silver trident standing beside the chair. The figure wears a rust-coloured garment, a dark shawl draped over the shoulders, and multiple rudraksha mala necklaces, with long dark hair swept back under a headpiece. Around the throne, devotees sit on the floor in orange, saffron and red saris and shawls, one in a deep pink sari with a braid, and a bald man in white and orange garments kneels on the right. Standing spectators in orange and white clothing fill the background, and a large screen glows at the top. A white cup sits on a small table near the throne. Consistent with a person presence, based on the saffron-toned attire, rudraksha malas and swept-back hair, though the face is not used for identification.2015-12-19A large indoor hall with wood-panelled walls holds a crowd of devotees. At centre, a seated figure on a brown leather throne with gold-painted lion-head arms wears a black turban, multiple rudraksha mala necklaces, a gold pendant, and a rust-red dhoti, smiling while receiving devotees. A silver trident stands beside the throne. Around him, women in orange and saffron saris, a bald monk in orange with rudraksha malas, and others kneel or stand with hands folded in namaskar. A white-clad person kneels at the front, and a screen on the wall shows people. Roughly thirty to forty people are visible.2015-12-19A seated figure on a gilded throne with a lion-head armrest and a black cap, wearing a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, smiles as people in white and orange clothing kneel and hold orange cloths toward him. A standing man in saffron robes with rudraksha beads stands at upper right; a man in white with an orange lanyard sits on the right. A silver trident stands at left and a small gold footstool holds offerings near the foreground. Participants wear orange and white garments and lanyards in a crowded hall, with a large screen above.2015-12-19A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-brown throne with carved lion-head arms receives devotees in a large hall. The figure wears a black crown-like headpiece, a rudraksha mala with a long rust-red beaded necklace, a gold chain, and rust-red robes. A woman in an orange top and purple-blue skirt kneels before the throne with hands folded, while a child in orange and gold sits at lower left. Surrounding attendees wear orange and rust lanyards and saffron-toned clothing, and a silver trishul stands at the left edge. A devotee's padapuja-style gesture of reverence is evident as hands touch the figure's feet resting on a gold footstool. The crowd fills the hall behind them.2015-12-19December 19 20152015-12-19Crowded indoor event hall where a long-haired figure in a black-and-gold ornate chair with golden lion armrests sits wearing a red-orange garment, a black cap-like crown, and a thick rudraksha mala with a gold necklace. A trident stands beside the throne. Around the chair, devotees in orange, saffron and white clothing and lanyards kneel and sit on floor cushions, while a man in a grey shirt bends to hand over an orange cloth and a bald man in orange holds offerings near a white-haired person in white. A small table holds a cup, a water bottle and a pot. a person cues on the seated figure: long swept-back hair, crown-like headwear, saffron-toned clothing and rudraksha mala with gold necklace, seated on a throne in an atmalinga mandala process setting.2015-12-19A seated figure on an ornate gold-trimmed brown throne with golden lion-head armrests, wearing a black cap, rudraksha mala necklaces, a gold pendant and a red-and-maroon garment. A woman in orange robes kneels beside the throne, arranging a long orange cloth over the seat. Behind them, a standing crowd of devotees in white, orange and colourful clothes watches, and a trident stands at the left edge. A white cup sits on a small table beside the throne.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 golden throne with lion-head armrests, wearing a black cap, a rudraksha mala with a brown-orange shawl, gold necklace and red-orange lower garment, with bangles on the wrists. A trident stands at left against the throne. Devotees in white and orange-red clothing and lanyards kneel and bow before him, one woman with her forehead lowered toward his feet, while others sit or stand around a red-orange cloth. The setting is a large hall with many people in orange and white clothes behind. The figure's appearance matches the appearance cues of the page's subject, but the page does not name him for this event and the face is not used to identify him.2015-12-19A seated figure in a brown leather throne with gold lion-head armrests and a gold-trimmed frame sits centre-frame, wearing a black turban, a red-orange wrap, multiple rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, with hands resting on the armrests. A silver trident stands to the left of the throne. Around him, a crowd of attendees in saffron, orange and white clothing, many with orange lanyards, stand and kneel closely, a woman in a red patterned blouse in the foreground with her back to the camera. The setting is an indoor hall with dark wood-slat walls and a large screen in the background. Count of visible people is well over twenty.2015-12-19A large hall packed with devotees in orange, red and white clothing wearing lanyards, gathered around a golden throne-like seat with gold lion-form armrests. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a black head covering and layered rudraksha malas and a gold necklace receives devotees. Kneeling attendants in orange and a woman in cream dress hold cloth and offerings near a gold-edged tray. A trident stands at left and a screen shows an image above. Standing spectators in colourful saris and white shirts fill the background.2015-12-19A large hall crowded with participants in orange lanyards and mixed casual and traditional clothing. At centre, a seated figure on an ornate gold-trimmed brown leather throne wears a black crown-like headpiece, a red and orange cloth, a rudraksha mala with gold necklaces and bare arms, with eyes closed and hands extended over a table bearing a cup and offerings. Beside the throne stand golden lion-headed figures and a silver trident. In the foreground, a woman in a cream top and a woman in a blue wrap present items at the table while others in orange and purple garments watch. The page does not state he is present, so the identification remains uncertain.2015-12-19