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A photograph of a devotional gathering in a gold-walled hall. A figure seated on a red-cushioned throne with a multicoloured flower garland, wearing a rust-coloured garment and red-beaded mala, is attended by devotees seated on the floor. In the foreground a row of worshippers with flowers in their hair sit before brass plates holding offerings and lit oil lamps, one woman in a white-and-red outfit holding a lamp. Golden relief figures of seated sages decorate the wall, and a deity murti stands in a shrine at left beneath a decorated canopy.

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A seated man with long dark hair and a red-orange garment sits on an ornate red and gold throne, wearing a long red-and-white flower garland, a gold necklace and a red mala, smiling as he receives the attention of a gathered congregation. Before him a crowd of devotees in white, cream and light-blue saris and kurtas sit cross-legged on a floor covered with a yellow cloth, many holding small oil lamps and lit candles. A gilded deity murti in an arched gold frame stands at left with a boy attendant in orange near it, and yellow and red ceremonial parasols rise beside the throne. The background is gold drapery.2016-07-19A seated figure on a gilded throne-like seat at the center of a golden temple-style hall, flanked by a large golden relief wall with carved deity and sage figures and a golden umbrella-shaped canopy above. The seated figure wears a black crown-like head covering, a ceremonial gold necklace, and a multi-strand garland of white, red and pink flowers, with a red cushion behind. In front, a row of women and a few men in white, red, teal and orange saris and kurtas sit facing him with their backs to the camera, some with long braids decorated with flowers. Floral garlands in yellow, white and red frame the throne, and a trident stands at each side along with brass lamps and a small pennant. Swamiji appearance cues are present: long hair under a crown, ceremonial gold necklace and garland, so the central seated figure is described as a probable Swamiji.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19Photograph of a ceremony in an indoor hall with maroon curtains. A man seated on a gold-and-red throne, with a crescent ornament on his head, long dark hair, a red-and-white rudraksha mala, gold armlets and a saffron-red cloth, receives offerings. Seated devotees in white and cream saris and dhotis, some with folded hands, face him at low tables holding brass plates and lamps. Large garlands of yellow and red flowers hang on the right, along with a gold ornament and a small saffron-and-red flag. A gold lion-shaped base sits at the throne's foot. Readable caption text appears in the lower right corner.2016-07-19Photograph of a seated figure on a red-cushioned throne backed by a floral arch of yellow, white, red and green garlands, with a golden kalasha-like canopy above and gold relief carvings of deities and seated figures on the walls. The central figure wears a dark turban-like head covering, a red-and-gold cloth, a pink flower garland, a heavy gold necklace and bangles, and a red-stained forehead mark. Around the throne, a dozen or so devotees sit on a raised golden platform: women in red, orange, teal and white saris, one with flowers in her braid, and a man in white at the rear. A woman in an orange sari stands at left beside a golden trident, holding a ritual item. Cues for the central figure are a turban, ornate gold jewellery and a garland; appearance is consistent with a probable Swamiji (probable) in a seated darshan setting, so the figure is marked as in_person.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A photograph inside a temple hall with a gold-embossed backdrop. A man seated on a raised throne-like platform under a gold umbrella canopy is framed by a large arc of marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. He wears a red shawl, a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, with long dark hair. Around the platform, about a dozen seated women and girls in white, red, blue and green saris face him with hands folded. Brass trishula staffs stand at the edges, and a golden kalasha-like finial tops the canopy. A seated golden figure flanked by a red-and-blue decorated pedestal appears to the left.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A seated man on a gold-and-ornate golden throne (peetha) under a golden canopy, framed by a large arc of yellow, white and red marigold garlands. He wears a dark turban-style head covering, a gold necklace, a long white-and-red bead garland, a red shawl over his shoulders and wrist bands. A row of about ten devotees sits on a gold dais in front of him, women in saris and white and red clothing, one with a long braid and flowers in her hair. Golden relief carvings of figures decorate the background wall; a trident and a brass pot stand at the sides, and a flag with a painted emblem hangs at left. Possible ritual gathering, a person in person; the figure's appearance is consistent with the page description but is not certain.2016-07-19