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Photograph of a darshan line at an indoor tent event. On the left, a figure seated on a gold ornate throne wears a crescent ornament on matted dark hair, white tilak, red-and-brown dress, a multi-strand white and red flower garland, and gold armbands; he is hands-on with the devotees. Behind him, a pink canopy, a gold kalasha-like ornament and brass items sit near the throne. Devotees in white dhotis with gold borders, cream saris, and a woman in a blue sari with a sari-clad woman in pink and a man in a white dhoti with a red shawl queue closely, several holding printed booklets and papers. A uniformed security guard in khaki stands in the foreground. Overhead, colourful hanging decorations and bright lights fill the tent.

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May 22 20162016-05-22A seated figure in a large ornate gold throne with red cushioning sits at the centre, wearing a maroon-red shawl, a white and red floral garland, gold necklaces and a black hair bun with a crescent ornament. Around the throne, devotees crowd forward: women in saris and salwar in green, red and cream, a man in a white dhoti with white tilak marks, and a man with a tattoo holding papers. A tall trident stands at the upper left and a decorative silver staff at the right. The scene suggests a darshan, with people approaching the throne and holding papers and a phone.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.2016-05-22May 22 20162016-05-22Photograph of a Kalpataru Darshan session in a large tented hall with red drapes and hanging decorative streamers. A man with long swept-back dark hair, a crescent ornament on his head, white tripundra marks, a red-brown garment, a white and red flower garland and gold bangles sits on a red-cushioned seat, facing a crowd of devotees who approach with hands extended. Several devotees hold gold-bordered printed brochures showing a portrait. Women in saris and men in white and saffron stand in the crowd, with a camera on a tripod at upper right. Swamiji (probable) seated in a ritual darshan setting, presenting the cues of long hair, crescent ornament, garland and red-brown clothing.2016-05-22June 19 20162016-06-19A 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.2016-05-22May 22 20162016-05-22May 22 20162016-05-22A photograph of a Kalpataru Darshan audience inside a temple-like hall. On the left, a man seated on a golden throne with a golden lion-face armrest wears an orange-brown shawl, a long red and white flower garland, gold ornaments, and a gold armlet; a golden trident and ornate red hangings stand behind him. Opposite him, a bare-chested man in white dhoti with gold border kneels with palms joined and forehead bowed. Smiling women in white, red and orange saris and a young man in a saffron shawl with orange garland watch nearby; a gold-framed photograph is held in the foreground. Several devotees in the background wear jewellery and saris. Kalpataru darshan, wish-fulfilling blessing session, with a throne, garlands and devotees gathered.2016-05-22May 25 20162016-05-25July 26 20152015-07-26