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A 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.

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December 19 20152015-12-19A 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 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.2015-12-19December 19 20152015-12-19A large indoor hall during a seated ritual session. A figure with long dark hair and a crown-like headdress sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-form armrests, wearing a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace over reddish-orange clothing. A devotee in orange kneels before the throne and another in orange sits on a cushion, while a bald man in saffron robes with a white vibhuti marking holds fabric near the cushion. A trident stands beside the throne and a white teacup sits on a small table. Around them, many people in orange shawls and lanyards sit and stand, some with hands in anjali, and a large screen glows at the top left. a person: the figure on the throne has long swept-back hair, a crown-like headdress, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, matching the page's identification cues.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 arms and a golden footstool is being attended by devotees in a large hall crowded with people. The central figure wears a black crown-like cap, a rudraksha mala with a rudraksha necklace and gold ornaments, and a reddish-maroon wrap. A woman in an orange-red top with a blue-purple sleeve kneels at the footstool and touches the feet of the seated figure with both hands, with orange-printed cloth draped on the floor. A trident stands to the left. Other devotees in saffron, orange and white clothing sit or stand around, some with hands folded. Scene suggests padapuja ritual.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 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 crowded with devotees in orange and red attire. At center, a man seated on a golden-edged brown throne wears a black turban-style cap, multiple rudraksha malas, a gold pendant and a red-maroon dhoti, with a trident-topped staff beside him. Several women in orange and white garments kneel or stand around him; a blonde woman in a pale green outfit and an orange shawl bends forward, and a woman in white with a red patterned skirt holds up an orange woven cloth. Devotees in orange shawls stand in the background and a screen glows at the top left.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.2015-12-19