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A seated man with long dark hair wears a flower garland of yellow, red and white blooms, an orange saffron-coloured robe and a rudraksha-style necklace, sitting on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion beside a golden trident-topped staff and a brass pot. Several devotees in saffron, red and pink saris and kurtas bend forward offering bananas or fruit to him, while a man in a striped shirt and a man in a checked shirt assist from the right. A golden canopy frames the throne against a red backdrop, and a video camera on a tripod and onlookers in the background document the scene.

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A photograph inside a red-tented ashram hall during a darshan line. A seated figure on the left wears long dark dreadlocked hair, a large garland of pink, red and yellow flowers and an orange-saffron cloth draped over the shoulders; the figure appears to be a person by these cues, seated before a gilded throne-like seat with a golden trident and an ornate brass pot. Nearby, a woman in a red sari and a woman in a red-and-white outfit are seated or kneeling, and a devotee in a red blouse hands offerings. Several devotees queue around them: a woman in grey, a woman in a striped shawl, a man in a white shirt and grey trousers, a grey-haired older man in a white kurta, and a child in white. A younger man in orange robes with shaved head stands at the upper right. A camera on a tripod stands at the back. The scene shows people approaching for blessings with fruit or flower offerings.2016-04-27A photograph of a darshan line at an outdoor tent with red fabric walls. A seated figure with long dreadlocked hair wears a multicoloured flower garland and an orange-saffron garment, sitting on a golden throne beside a gold trident and a brass pot. Devotees in saffron, red and white saris and kurtas queue to approach; a young girl in a grey top extends an offering, and a shaven-headed man in orange kneels at the front right, reaching out with a yellow offering. Orange towels are stacked on the throne platform, and a television camera operator stands at the upper left.2016-04-27April 27 20162016-04-27A photograph of a seated figure on a red-cushioned golden throne, wearing an orange turban, orange robe and a white and pink flower garland over a rudraksha mala; the figure smiles while holding a yellow fruit or banana that a man in a checked shirt bows to receive. A woman in a red blouse and red garment and another woman in an orange-and-gold sari stand nearby, and a golden ornamental stand is in the foreground. Appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate present with orange turban, rudraksha mala and garland cues; the page indicates a Kalpataru darshan visit.2016-04-29A photograph of a Kalpataru darshan event under a red tent. In the foreground, a figure in a saffron-orange turban and an orange-brown wrap, with long dreadlocked hair and a white and green flower garland, extends a hand to receive an offering from a kneeling man in a pink shirt who holds bananas. Behind them, devotees in orange and red saris and a man in an orange robe with a gold-coloured necklace stand close together. A young boy in red and a woman in a white outfit with a red shawl are nearby. A cameraman films at the upper left. The gold-coloured item at centre appears to be a ritual object. Several people in the crowd are visible.2016-04-29A photograph inside a red-draped tent at an event, with a large ornate gold throne in the left foreground. A man with long dark hair and a dreadlock-like style sits on a red cushioned seat wearing a multicolored floral garland and an orange wrap; several orange folded cloths lie on the throne's base beside a brass vessel and water bottle. He appears to be the probable Swamiji in the appearance-based sense, with long hair, orange clothing and garlands as cues, and he receives people in front of him. A woman in an orange-red sari with a bindi and red-and-gold attire stands beside him, holding a small item. Two women in purple and pink salwar kameez and a man in a red checked shirt with glasses stand close, extending their hands with offerings, while a man in a teal shirt looks on at the right. Behind them, other devotees and a camera operator on a tripod stand in the background.2016-04-27A photograph of a darshan line inside a red-draped tent at a Kumbh Mela camp. A seated figure with long matted hair and a multicolour flower garland, wearing an orange cloth, sits behind a golden trident and a stack of folded orange cloths; a person appearance cue is long hair, flower garland and orange clothing, though the face and identity are uncertain. Devotees in saffron, red, grey and striped saris and a man in a white shirt approach, some offering bananas or fruit. A woman in a red sari with a red bindi stands beside the seated figure. A cameraman with a tripod films at left, and a small boy in a white shirt reaches toward the offerings at right.2016-04-27April 27 20162016-04-27April 29 20162016-04-29April 27 20162016-04-27April 30 20162016-04-30A long-haired man with a flower garland and rudraksha mala sits on an ornate red and gold throne, wearing a saffron-orange cloth draped over his shoulder, extending his hand toward devotees. Around him, a crowd of men and women in white, red and saffron clothing reaches toward the throne and offers fruit; red apples sit on a metal tray in front, and a gold lion-like carving stands beside the throne. A red tent interior with a cameraman and a fan in the background. The man on the throne shows cues of a person, but identity is uncertain from appearance.2016-05-02