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A crowded darshan scene in a decorated hall. A figure with long dark hair, red and gold clothing and a red-and-white garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, with a gold lion-shaped armrest and a trident on the left. Around the throne, men in white dhotis with gold borders and orange or saffron cloths press forward, one in an orange garment with a gold necklace, others with rudraksha-style beaded garlands. Women in saris and salwar kameez stand behind, some holding papers. A video camera operator is in the left foreground. A pink ceremonial cloth hangs at the top right and a red canopy overhead. The seated figure matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues of long hair, ornate clothing and a throne, placing him in the centre of a kalpataru darshan.

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May 22 20162016-05-22A crowded indoor darshan scene in front of an ornate gold throne with red cushions. A man seated on the throne at upper left wears a red garland with white flowers and a red-and-white garment, with a small gold ornament on his arm and a red vermilion mark on his forehead. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and saris, some with gold-bordered cloth, lean in with papers and offerings. A man in an orange saffron cloth with a gold necklace stands near the front. Behind them a red curtain, a pink cloth, a golden kalasha-like ornament and a table fan stand in the hall.2016-05-22A crowded darshan scene at a golden throne with a gilded ornamental backrest on the left. A man with swept-back dark hair, a pink-red and white garland, a red-and-gold shawl and a rudraksha-style red and green bead necklace sits near the throne, with a golden trident-like staff and a golden kalasha-style finial in front. Devotees in white dhotis, saffron-bordered shawls and white saris crowd around him, some holding up photo booklets and a framed picture. A woman in white sari and rudraksha mala stands at centre; a man in a blue shirt and devotees with red and white turbans or shawls fill the foreground. Red draped curtains and a pink canopy form the backdrop.2016-05-22Devotees gather around a gilded ornate throne at a canopied ceremonial stage during a darshan. A seated man on the throne wears a red shawl, a white garland, and a rudraksha-style necklace, and holds a framed photograph of a bearded figure. Behind him stands a gold-painted backdrop and a trident. Around him, several men in white dhotis and saffron or orange shawls, some bare-chested, stand close, and a woman in an orange sari kneels in the foreground. A camera operator and a red-cased equipment stand at left.2016-05-22May 22 20162016-05-22May 22 20162016-05-22A crowded indoor darshan hall with red drapes and a large ornate gold throne on the left. A person seated on the gilded red-cushioned throne wears a red garment and a floral garland, smiling, with bangles on the arm. Standing devotees wearing white dhoti and red shawls with green lanyards press in close, one in a white dhoti with a red sash leans forward, and a monk-like figure in saffron robes stands in front with a gold garland. Several women in saffron and white saris stand behind, and a gold-framed object and a paper are held by attendants. A white fan and a pink-and-gold canopy appear in the background. The scene appears to be a kalpataru-style darshan with devotees gathering to receive blessings. a person candidate appearance is uncertain given the seated figure's distance and presentation.2016-05-22Overhead view of a Kalpataru darshan in a red-draped hall with an ornate gold throne at left. A man seated on the gold-and-red throne wears a green and pink garland and gold necklaces, reaching out toward devotees; a person candidate, with long hair and garlands, in a seated role. Around him, white-clad priests in white dhotis and saffron-orange cloths stand and kneel, one holding papers. Women in saris, many in red, yellow and white, line up and reach forward, while a man in white with a red-and-gold shawl waits at right. A trident stands near the throne and a bronze deity relief is on the left wall.2016-05-22May 22 20162016-05-22May 22 20162016-05-22A photo of a crowded tented ritual gathering with red fabric walls and a gilded throne-like seat at left. A seated figure in orange clothing and a pink-and-white garland, with long dark hair, sits on a red cushioned throne with golden lion-shaped armrests, receiving devotees who bow and touch his feet. Around him, many women in saffron, red and multicoloured saris and white-clad men in dhotis with gold borders and beaded necklaces stand close together. A camera on a tripod and a white cooling unit are visible at upper left, and several bald devotees with folded hands stand in the foreground.2016-05-01A crowded indoor darshan scene in a decorated hall with red and gold drapery. Around the throne, devotees press forward: a woman in a white sari with a lanyard, a child with folded hands, a man in orange with a gold-bead necklace, a bare-backed priest with a red-and-gold shawl, and an older man with white hair, glasses and a tilak wearing a white dhoti and red-and-gold shawl. A golden tray and a kalasha-like vessel sit near the throne, and a rotating cooler stands behind. The scene is a Kalpataru darshan with devotees receiving blessings.2016-05-22