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A photograph of a ceremony in which a figure seated on a red-draped platform wears a rust-orange turban, a white and red flower garland, a rudraksha mala, and an orange-red sleeveless garment. Long dark hair falls over the shoulder. Behind, several devotees in saffron, orange, pink and green saris and kurtas bend forward with hands extended toward the seated figure, some marked with tilak and kumkum. A tall golden ceremonial staff with a figurative top stands in the foreground beside a red cloth. A video camera on a tripod is visible at the upper left. Appearance-based label: a person, seated and receiving devotees during a darshan-style gathering.

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April 29 20162016-04-29A seated figure in an orange turban and bare-shouldered orange cloth, with long dark hair and a flower garland of white, pink and yellow blooms, receives visitors at a red-draped table. A woman in a green patterned sari with a red bindi bows forward, hands together, while other women in saris and salwar kameez stand behind her with palms pressed in greeting. A young man in orange robes wears a gold bead necklace and stands at right beside a gold ceremonial staff topped with a bird-shaped finial. A gold-coloured altar edge appears at left. The setting is a devotional darshan with a visiting group offering respect.2016-04-29A seated figure in an orange-brown turban and saffron-orange robe, wearing a white and pink flower garland and a rudraksha-style brown beaded necklace, sits on a gold-and-red throne beside a gold trident-shaped ceremonial staff. a person by his orange turban, flower garland and beaded necklace, receiving darshan. Devotees in saris, including a woman in orange and gold, a woman in green and purple, and a man in a purple shirt, reach forward to offer red apples or fruit. A camera on a tripod is visible behind the crowd.2016-04-29A photograph of a darshan event with a seated figure in an orange-brown turban and a bare upper body wearing a white and multicolored flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, with long dark hair swept back. He extends his hands toward a crowd of devotees. A tall golden ceremonial staff with a carved finial stands at right, and a brass vessel is in the foreground. Women in orange and yellow saris and men in white and saffron clothing press forward; a video camera on a tripod and a red draped backdrop frame the scene. The figure matches the swami described on the page, which states he is present; the appearance cues of turban, long hair, garland and bare chest make this a probable identification, so the a person label applies to the seated figure receiving devotees.2016-04-30April 29 20162016-04-29A photograph of a darshan scene. On the left, a seated figure in saffron-orange clothing and a saffron turban, with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate red throne with gold carvings, wearing a white and pink flower garland. A woman in a pink sari with green embroidery and a gold bangle offers a fruit to his hands, while another woman in a gold-bordered sari and orange blouse stands beside him. A videographer with a tripod is visible in the background, and a person in white stands at the right edge. The saffron-clad figure shows the distinctive long swept-back hair, saffron turban, saffron clothing and rudraksha cues associated with Swamiji (probable), seated as the recipient of darshan.2016-04-29A seated figure on a red and gold throne wears an orange turban, saffron robe, long swept-back dark hair, a white and pink flower garland and a brown rudraksha mala. A gilded throne armrest with carved golden ornament is in the foreground. Behind him, several devotees in saris and salwar kameez, one in red and one in gold-bordered sari, bend forward and reach toward the seated figure, some holding offerings. A woman in a dark blue sari and red border stands with a phone, and a camera on a tripod is visible in the background.2016-04-29April 29 20162016-04-29A photograph of a ceremonial darshan scene. In the foreground at left, a person with long dark hair wears a rust-orange turban and orange robe, with a multicolour garland of white, pink, green and blue flowers and a brown rudraksha mala. Beside them, a woman in an orange sari with a black bead mala and red bindi holds a gold kalasha-like vessel, while another woman in orange stands nearby. At right, a gold ceremonial staff topped with a carved crest rises beside a devotee in red cloth. A gold vessel sits in the lower foreground. Behind them a crowd of devotees in red and orange clothing presses close, and a video camera on a tripod is visible at the back. This appears to be a kalpataru darshan, with the central figure presenting a ceremonial gesture.2016-04-30April 29 20162016-04-29April 26 20162016-04-26A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-brown shawl and a rust-orange turban, wearing a white and red flower garland and a brown rudraksha-style mala, with long dark plaited hair falling over the shoulder. The figure extends a hand toward a bald devotee in orange robes and a gold-coloured ritual staff stands nearby. Behind them, several people in saffron, orange and red saris and kurtas press forward, one in a green turban and green shirt kneels with palms pressed together, and a young boy in orange stands at the back. A red-draped table sits in the foreground.2016-04-29