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Photograph of a darshan moment in a gold-decorated setting. A man seated on an ornate gold throne wears an orange-red turban, orange-red robes with gold trim, a beaded rudraksha-style mala, a large gold pendant and a gold armlet; he extends his right hand to receive a small red fruit held in cupped hands by a bearded man kneeling in front, dressed in white with a red-bordered cloth. Beside the throne a bald man with orange tilak on his forehead and glasses wears an orange robe and mala. A standing man in white with a rudraksha mala and gold chain watches at the upper right. Behind are a gold kalasha-topped lamp stand and brass oil lamps.

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October 08 20152015-10-08A seated figure on a golden throne wears a rust-red turban, an orange-red robe with gold border, and layered rudraksha and gold-bead necklaces; they smile while holding red apples offered by a bearded man in white who kneels with bent head and a tilak mark. Behind them, a standing man in orange-gold robes with gold necklace and rudraksha mala clasps his hands, a shaved-headed man in orange robes and spectacles sits beside the throne, and women in white and colourful saris and bangles stand in the background against a red drape. Appearance-based candidate for a person is the turbaned seated figure on the gold throne, with turban, orange-red robes, ornate gold necklaces and rudraksha cues; the uncertain identity is recorded in the a person field.2015-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20152015-10-22 +1 copiesA seated figure on an ornate gold throne wears a red-orange turban, a rudraksha mala and a long orange-and-gold saffron wrap, and holds out a fruit to a kneeling man in a striped blue shirt who receives it with both hands. Standing behind the throne, a bald man in orange robes and rudraksha beads, and a woman in white with an orange shawl, stand with hands folded. Red drapery and a gold pole frame the setting, with a lit candle at left.2015-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 9th 2015A seated figure in a saffron-red turban and saffron-red robe with a gold-yellow border sits on an ornate gold throne with a deep red cushion, wearing a long amber-beaded necklace and gold bangles. He holds a red apple in his lap and extends his right hand toward a kneeling man in a white dhoti and white kurta with a red thread on his wrist, who bows forward with hands joined and holds apples. Behind them a bald priest in saffron robe with gold stripes and a rudraksha mala stands, other robed figures stand with hands folded, and a woman in white and a standing devotee in a floral top watch. Red drapery and a gold staff are visible in the background.2015-10-22 +1 copiesJuly 05 20152015-07-05A seated man in a rust-red turban with a gold ornament and saffron-orange robes smiles while holding an orange in one hand. Garlands of white flowers and orange marigolds, along with rudraksha malas and gold bangles, adorn him. Behind him a shaved-headed man in orange robes with yellow tilak sits, and a standing devotee in white holds a mala. In the foreground a man in a white shirt bends forward toward the seated figure, offering or receiving oranges. Gold-painted sculptural figures and a green leafy plant decorate the background. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated man, wearing a red turban, garlands, rudraksha malas and saffron clothing, shown in a ritual offering setting.2015-05-14Indoor photo of a ritual exchange in a decorated hall. On the left, a man in a red-orange turban, orange-red robes with gold borders, and layered beaded necklaces sits on a gold-trimmed seat, with his hand raised over a brass stand holding a silver-tipped staff. Beside him, a bald man with a yellow forehead mark, glasses, and a rudraksha mala sits in orange-red robes. On the right, a man in a white shirt and dark blue cap leans forward, holding a red fruit in cupped hands near the brass stand. Red apples sit on a tray in the foreground, and a potted green plant stands behind. Another person in orange stands in the background, and a gold throne is visible at the left edge.2015-07-04A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne wearing an orange-red turban, a bare-shouldered orange and yellow robe, and multiple beaded necklaces, receiving or handing an object to a kneeling man in a white striped shirt on a red and blue patterned rug. The throne is gold-carved with red velvet cushions. Behind them, a second seated man in orange robes with a saffron forehead mark, round glasses, a gold pendant and a rudraksha mala sits beside a tall brass lamp topped with a rooster finial. A woman in a white sari with a rudraksha mala stands at the upper right. A red curtain forms the backdrop.2015-10-10A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gilded throne with red velvet upholstery, wearing an orange-red turban, saffron-orange robes and layered beaded necklaces with ornate bracelets on his arms. He points with his right hand while holding a yellow mango in his other hand. Beside him, a bald man with a yellow-and-white tilak and glasses wears an orange shawl and rudraksha mala. Behind them a standing person in white ritual clothes holds a mala, and in the foreground a seated man in a blue-and-white checked shirt bends forward to receive the mango. A brass oil lamp and green leaves stand near the throne. Swamiji (probable): the seated man on the throne with turban, saffron robes and layered beads matches the ceremonial presentation cues.2015-07-02A photo inside a red-draped ceremonial tent with gold-carved furniture. A seated man in a maroon turban and saffron-orange robes, wearing a yellow-and-white flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, holds two red fruits and sits on an ornate gold throne, with feet bare on a cushion. Behind him stands a man in orange-and-maroon clothing with a white garland, holding a long golden staff. In front, a woman in white with a brown shawl and beaded necklace stands with hands folded, while a woman in a yellow-and-red floral sari presents red fruits. A man in white kneels at a low offering tray. Several onlookers in shirts and a white shawl stand in the background. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable candidate for a person, with a turban, saffron robes, garland and gold ornamentation; this is a probable identification from visible cues.2015-10-25