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A seated figure with long dark locks and a silver crescent moon ornament on the head wears a red-maroon cloth and a garland of yellow and red flowers, with gold armbands. A large gold trident stands beside him on a red throne. Devotees in red, orange and white clothes crowd around, and a man in white with rudraksha beads and a red shawl kneels close, holding a small silver vessel near the trident in what appears to be a pratyaksha padapuja. A pink cloth hangs from the stage ceiling behind the crowd. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, a crescent crown and ornate red-and-gold dress, consistent with the page's description of Swamiji (probable), with a visible crowd behind.

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Photograph of a pratyaksha padapuja at an indoor hall. A long-haired figure with a crescent moon ornament on the head, red-and-orange robes, layered gold necklace, red, yellow and white garland and gold bangles stands on the left, holding a tall golden trident, with a dark-haired hand resting near its shaft. Probable Swamiji (long hair, crescent crown, saffron-red robes, ornate gold necklaces and rudraksha-style adornment) is the central figure receiving the devotee. A man in white kurta with red shawl kneels at the bottom, a second man in white with red shawl stands at right, and a woman in a red sari and white shawl with folded hands stands center. Behind them a large crowd of women in saffron, red, orange and white saris and shawls holds brass plates and lamps, under hanging orange decorations and a pink draped structure.2016-05-20A photograph of a darshan and pratyaksha padapuja at a large indoor hall. A figure on the left wears a crescent moon ornament in long dark matted hair, a white and yellow marigold garland with red flowers, gold necklaces, a red garment and gold armband, and holds a tall golden trident. Several people kneel and bow before the figure with brass pots and offerings. Around them a crowd of devotees in red and orange shawls and saris watches, with a pink canopy and stage lights overhead.2016-05-20May 20 20162016-05-20A long-haired man with a flowing red-orange garment and a large garland of white and pink flowers sits on a red and gold throne, smiling as devotees approach. Behind him, a red-cushioned seat and gilded carved backrest frame the scene. Several women in saris and salwar, one in a green-patterned sari and gold jewelry, lean in with fruits or offerings in their hands, while a young child in white stands close. A man in red-orange clothing holds a large gilded trident-like staff at right. A camera on a tripod and stage lights are visible in the background. Swamiji (probable) appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron-orange garment and flower garland seated on the throne. Devotees offer fruit and receive blessing.2016-04-28May 20 20162016-05-20A photograph from a Kumbh Mela camp event showing a man with long dark hair and a long rudraksha mala, wearing a multicolour floral garland and an orange-red cloth, smiling and seated near a large copper-coloured trident. Around him, many devotees crowd close: women in bright saris and salwar in pink, yellow, green and orange, a young woman in a red top, and a shaved-headed monk in orange robes and rudraksha beads at lower right. A white-haired man with a raised hand greets the group at right, and a cameraman with a tripod-mounted camera stands at left. Red fabric draping forms the backdrop. The man in the garland shows the a person appearance cues of long hair, rudraksha mala and orange garb, seated as a central honoured figure at the event.2016-04-27April 26 20162016-04-26A photograph from a darshan event under a draped ceremonial canopy. In the foreground a large ornate gold throne-back and a tall gold trident-like staff stand beside a red-cushioned seat. A person with long dark hair, a crescent ornament, a white flower garland and brown clothing sits on the red seat receiving visitors. To the right, a man in white dhoti with a shaved head and white vibhuti marks faces the seated figure. Behind them, women in saris and several devotees gather near a pink cloth and a kalasha-like gold object, under bright overhead lights and tassels. Appearance is consistent with the page's a person reference but identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2016-05-22A seated figure in an orange-red robe and a white and pink flower garland sits on a red-draped dais, extending one hand toward a line of devotees. Before him a woman in a pink and gold saree and a woman in a red sari with a ribbed shawl present offerings, one holding a yellow packet and another a fruit. Standing devotees around them include a bearded man in white, a man in a light grey kurta with an orange shawl, and a bald man with a rudraksha mala in an orange-and-cream dhoti. A golden trident and a golden kalasha-style object sit on the red carpet in the foreground, with a seated man in white holding a mala. Tent lights and a video camera on a tripod frame the scene.2016-04-28Photograph of a pratyaksha padapuja at a large hall. A man with long, swept-back black hair, a crescent moon ornament on his head, a red-brown garment, gold bangles and a multi-coloured marigold and rose garland sits on a red throne with a gold trident beside him. A man in white kneels at his feet, bowing his head to the ground, while a devotee in a white top with a red shawl gestures near the throne. Behind them a crowd of women and men in red, pink and white saris and shawls stands and watches. A pink curtain and a decorated framed panel are visible at the back of the stage.2016-05-20April 27 20162016-04-27Outdoor festival scene at a crowded camp: a seated figure with long dark matted hair wearing a multicolour garland of orange, pink and white flowers over an orange-red cloth, his arm extended to a crowd of devotees. Beside him a golden trident (trishul) stands upright on a gold-trimmed platform. Devotees press forward: women in purple, red and orange saris, a woman in a red sari with rudraksha beads and a tilak, and men in white shirts with folded hands. A bald young man in orange cloth with rudraksha beads smiles in the foreground. Camera operators with equipment are visible at the left edge.2016-04-27