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A photograph at a red-lit stage event. A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a red padded seat wears an orange-red turban, an orange-red shawl, and layered gold-toned necklaces; he leans forward smiling and extends his hands toward a man in a white kurta and dark jacket who bends down with his palms pressed together in greeting. A bald man in orange-red garments and a beaded red-brown mala stands at left, and a woman in a red sari with a long gold necklace stands behind the throne. Several other people, cameras and a gold-framed backdrop surround the scene.

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A photograph of a ceremonial reception in a red-walled hall with an ornate gold-framed throne. A seated figure wearing an orange-saffron turban, long dark hair, rudraksha-style beaded malas and a gold ceremonial necklace sits on a red-cushioned seat, raising one hand in blessing. An older bald man in white kurta with a shawl bows forward toward the seated figure's feet. Nearby, a man with glasses in a red shawl and gold beaded garland stands with hands folded, and a woman in a red sari with a gold necklace watches. A man holding a camera and other standing attendees surround the scene, with a wall painting visible at upper right.2016-04-23April 23 20162016-04-23April 23 20162016-04-23A photograph of a ceremonial gathering on a red-carpeted stage. In the centre, a figure seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears a saffron-orange turban, a saffron robe, and layered gold-bead necklaces over a bare shoulder, and is smiling while reaching out. Before them, a balding man in white kurta with a sash bends forward and reaches toward the seated figure's hand, appearing to pay respects. Behind them, a man with a grey beard in white kurta and an orange lanyard stands, and a person in a red-brown robe with gold malas stands at the back. A man with a camera and others in the background observe, with a microphone at the left edge. The seated figure's cues of turban, ornate gold necklaces and saffron attire make this a probable appearance of Swamiji, seated in person on the throne.2016-04-23A photograph inside a room with white walls and a wall-mounted air conditioner. A figure in an orange-saffron turban and orange robe, with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and ornate gold-toned adornments, sits on an ornate gold-carved throne with red velvet cushions, palms pressed together in greeting and smiling. Probable Swamiji (appearance cues: orange turban, saffron robe, long hair, rudraksha mala, seated on a throne). In front, a man in a lavender vest with a red lanyard bends forward, and an older man in white robes bows with his head near the throne's gold base. Behind them, a bare-chested man with a long braid and a saffron-and-white cloth stands beside a younger man in orange with a white shawl and beads, and a shaved-headed man in orange with beads. A framed painted panel depicting a deity murti hangs on the wall behind.2016-04-26A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like arm rests draped in tiger-striped cloth and red cushions. The seated figure wears a rust-orange turban and rust-orange robe, with a white and pink flower garland and gold necklaces; the figure extends both hands holding small white packets. In front, a man in a white shirt and an orange-robed attendant with a shaved head bend forward with folded hands, receiving the offering. Behind the throne stand a gold trident and a decorated golden canopy, and a video camera is visible at left. Appearance-based label: a person, with orange-saffron robe, turban and garland cues.2016-05-01A photograph of a ceremonial welcome in a red-draped tent at the Kumbh Mela in Ujjain. Seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne, a figure in saffron-orange robes wears a saffron turban, a long pink-and-white flower garland, and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, with long dark hair falling down the back. A man in a grey waistcoat over white kurta bends forward to touch the seated figure's hands, with a brass vessel holding red fruit in the foreground. Behind them, a woman in a pink patterned sari and several men in white shirts, grey and orange scarves stand watching, and a microphone stand is visible at left. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron ornate robes, a turban and a garland, seated in a throne-like chair receiving the honour.2016-04-26A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne receives a devotee who bows with hands folded near his chest. The seated man wears a rust-orange turban, an orange-red robe, a long brown rudraksha-style mala and a multicoloured flower garland with white, blue and pink blossoms. His right hand rests on an orange cloth on the red cushion. The devotee in a white-and-cream striped shirt has an orange shawl draped over his shoulders. Behind them stand a bald man in white and orange clothing with gold beads, a woman in a pink-red sari, and a camera on a tripod. The gilded throne back has carved deity relief panels. Red drapery and a dark backdrop fill the setting. Kalpataru darshan context is noted in the page.2016-04-30A photograph of a ceremonial gathering at a Kumbh Mela camp. A central figure sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, wearing an orange-saffron turban, orange robes, a white and red flower garland and a long rudraksha-style necklace, with a long dark braid over one shoulder, and a microphone stand in front. Around him, seated guests in orange shawls and saffron scarves, including a man in white with a grey vest and a woman in a pale headscarf, watch while a bald attendant in orange kneels and tends to a brass staff. Standing behind are uniformed officials and a man in a white shirt. On the right, a man in a patterned orange shirt stands with folded arms. Gilded carvings and a painted backdrop surround the throne.2016-04-26A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions and a golden lion armrest. The central figure wears an orange-red turban, an orange-red robe and a white and orange flower garland, and smiles while touching the armrest. Two devotees kneel and bow with folded hands in front of the throne; one wears striped orange garments, the other a dark head covering. A bald man in red robes with a rudraksha mala and glasses stands at left, and a man in white with a mala stands behind the throne. A carved gilded backrest stands behind the throne. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne in orange-red robes and turban with a garland and rudraksha-style beads on the attendant, indicating a reception of devotees.2016-04-30Indoor satsang scene. A seated figure on an ornate golden throne wears a rust-orange turban, rudraksha and gold-bead necklaces, a sweeping long-haired shawl, and red and white flower garlands, raising one hand in blessing toward a man in a dark grey suit with a gold tie who bows his head and holds a framed portrait. Behind them, a shaved-headed priest in orange garments and beaded necklace with a tilak looks on, and a seated younger man in white dhoti with rudraksha mala assists with a brass oil lamp and offerings. Several onlookers in white and dark shirts stand behind, a camera on a tripod stands among them, and dark red drapery and a star-lit backdrop complete the setting. Swamiji (probable) is the seated throned figure, identified by his orange turban, gold and rudraksha adornments and throne, with the blessing gesture.2016-07-07A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, wearing a rust-orange turban, a rust-orange robe and a multi-strand rudraksha mala, with a long garland of orange marigolds and white flowers draped over the shoulders. Several men in white and light-coloured shirts bend forward and reach toward the figure's feet and hands in a gesture of reverence, while a woman in a red-and-gold sari stands at the left edge beside the throne. The figure appears to be a person, identified by the turban, robe and rudraksha cues with a throne and garland setting, and is seated in the central position of a darshan scene.2016-04-30