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Devotees sit in rows on a gold-covered dais before a golden wall of carved relief figures and a large golden deity murti. In the centre, a bare-chested man with long swept-back dark hair wears a crown-like headdress, a red-and-white garland, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklaces, seated on a red cushioned throne framed by a large arch of yellow, white and red floral garlands. Around him women in saris (white, red, teal and orange) and men in white dhotis sit in devotion, some holding lamps. A golden canopy and a trident stand flank the throne, with small oil lamps lit along the edges.

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A 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 20162016-07-19July 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.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19Devotees in white, cream and colourful saris and salwar kameez sit in a row with their backs to the camera, facing a raised red-cushioned seat at the centre. A man seated there wears a saffron-orange garment, a long red-and-white flower garland, a gold necklace and a dark hair bun, and smiles while a devotee's hand rests near him. Yellow, red and white flower garlands decorate the seat and back frame, which sits in front of a golden relief wall with carved figures, a golden umbrella-shaped canopy above, and gold trident staffs on either side. Several women wear white dresses with braided hair; an older man stands at the left.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.2016-07-19A seated figure in a red-cushioned golden throne under a gold canopy, with a garland-framed backdrop of yellow and red flowers, is in a gold-decorated shrine. The figure has long dark hair, wears layered gold necklaces and a red sash, and raises hands in a blessing gesture with eyes closed. Around the throne, about a dozen women and a few men sit on a gold-draped dais wearing white and coloured saris and kurtas, some with long braids decorated with white flowers. Gold relief sculptures of seated deities and a trishul stand at the sides. Swamiji appearance-based candidate present, probable identification from throne, cues of long hair, gold necklaces and ornate clothing.2016-07-19July 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.2016-07-19