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A large crowd fills a decorated hall with white draped ceilings and red pillars. In the foreground, a figure in a rust-red turban and orange-red shawl with a white flower garland and a golden ornament stands at a gilded lion-shaped throne draped in red fabric, reaching out toward a devotee. Nearby, a man in white shirt and dhoti kneels or stands beside a woman in a dark blue sari, another woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala, and a girl in a blue dress. Many people in white and pastel clothing fill the background, and a camera operator on a tripod is visible at left. The scene resembles a darshan with devotees approaching a seated figure.

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A large crowd of devotees gathers in a hall with white draped walls and an orange carpet, many dressed in white dhotis and kurtas, some in saffron. In the right foreground, a figure in an orange turban, saffron garment and a white flower garland sits on a red cushioned seat beside an ornate gold lion-shaped armrest, extending a hand to devotees who approach to receive or offer papers. A woman in a dark orange sari stands at lower left handing over cards. Crowded rows of people fill the background near a stage with speakers. The scene resembles a darshan line, with many people visible in the background.2015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26A photograph of a large indoor tent event at night, with white draped walls, hanging lights and a crowd of many people behind a raised seating area. In the foreground, a figure in an orange turban and saffron garment with a white and orange flower garland sits on a red cushioned seat beside a golden lion-headed armrest and a brass oil lamp. Facing them, a woman in an orange sari with rudraksha beads takes a seated devotee's head in her hands, blessing them. Another person in white with a golden-bordered shawl sits nearby, with a man in white shirt and glasses at the right edge. The orange-robed figure is a possible a person by appearance, with a turban, saffron clothing and garland, while the blessing woman and seated devotee are devotees.2015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26A large outdoor tented hall with white canopy and red drapery hosts a seated ceremony. A figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, wearing a white flower garland and rudraksha-style beaded necklace, sits on a red cushioned seat and places a hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt. Behind them, a woman in orange sari with beaded necklace watches, and a dense crowd of devotees, many seated and some standing, fills the background. A golden deity murti or ornate gold object and a brass lamp stand at the left edge. Fluorescent lights and speakers hang from the tent. a person appearance is only a probable match from clothing cues.2015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26A large tented gathering where a man in a red-orange turban and saffron-orange garment, wearing a white flower garland with red and green accents and beaded bracelets, sits on a red-draped seat and reaches toward a woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala. Nearby, a man in a white shirt holds a yellow and red book with a green yantra-like diagram, and a woman in white with a gold border stands beside a golden lion-headed ornament and a tray of oranges. Oil lamps stand at left and a large crowd of devotees in white and bright saffron clothing fills the background under white draped tent fabric and fans.2015-07-26A large indoor tent event with a crowd seated on the floor watching a central dais. A figure in an orange-red turban, orange-gold robe, beaded bracelets and a white flower garland sits on a red throne-like seat with gold lion-head carvings, reaching forward to touch the head of a seated devotee in white with a dark shawl. Garlanded flower decorations hang at the left and a brass oil lamp stands near the seat. Many attendees in white and saffron clothing fill the space behind a barrier, with speakers and a fan nearby. Appearance-based label: a person seated on the throne, blessing a devotee with a hand on the head.2015-07-26A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching saffron turban, wearing a white garland and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace, extends a hand in blessing onto the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt. Behind him, a woman in a red-brown sari with a rudraksha mala and a woman in orange clothing lean in, while a gold ceremonial object is visible in the lower left. Under a white tent, a large crowd of devotees stands and sits watching; a white fan, black speakers and a red-and-white banner are visible. The seated figure matches Swamiji (probable) by saffron turban, orange robes, garlands and rudraksha cues, presiding over a darshan blessing.2015-07-26