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A dark, crowded hall where a large crowd of devotees stands with raised arms, many hands reaching upward toward a central figure seated on a golden-trimmed throne. The seated figure wears a dark turban-style head covering, a red tilak on the forehead, orange-red beaded necklaces, and a bare upper body with ornate adornments, smiling broadly. Beside the throne stands a tall silver trident (trishul). Dense rows of heads and raised hands fill the frame, with a few people in white and orange clothing visible. a person seated on the throne, appearing in person, surrounded by an ecstatic gathering in darshan.

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Dark night-time photograph of a dense crowd with many raised arms and open hands reaching upward. A silver trident (trishul) stands at left among the hands. Near the centre, a man with long dark hair, a red bindi and a bare-chested torso with beaded ornaments and a golden necklace sits on a raised golden seat, smiling. Many people in the crowd wear saffron and white clothing.2015-12-23A dark, crowded event hall where a large audience raises their arms high toward a central figure seated on an ornate golden chair. A silver trident stands upright on the left side of the frame. The seated man wears a dark cloth on his head, a red-orange shawl over his shoulders, and multiple beaded rudraksha-style malas with a gold necklace, and he is smiling with his arms raised. Many people in the crowd wear dark and light clothing, with some holding up palms. A small blue-and-white logo appears in the top left corner. Visible a person appearance cues are present but the identification is not certain, so this is described by role as a seated central figure in a satsang-style gathering.2015-12-23A dark hall packed with a dense crowd of people raising their hands high in the air toward a stage. A tall silver trident stands at the left edge, catching light. Near the centre, a smiling man with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange garment, rudraksha beads and a gold necklace, standing amid the raised arms. a person (in-person candidate) by appearance cues: long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads. Many devotees in white and light clothing fill the foreground and background.2015-12-23A dark, crowded hall with many people raising their hands overhead toward a figure seated at the centre. The seated figure wears a black head covering, an orange-brown garment, and a multi-strand rudraksha-style bead necklace with a beaded ornament, and is smiling. A tall silver trident stands to the left of the crowd. The people in the foreground have raised arms, some wearing wristwatches and white or striped clothing. The setting appears to be a large indoor programme with a darkened stage area.2015-12-23December 23 20152015-12-23A dark, crowded hall where a large audience raises both arms and palms upward toward a central figure. A man with long dark hair, shirtless and wearing a red-orange rudraksha mala and ornate gold-looking necklaces, stands raised above the crowd with arms lifted. A tall silver trident stands at left against the dark background. Dozens of hands and arms fill the frame. a person: the central figure shows long swept hair, saffron-toned adornments, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces.2015-12-23Dark photo of a large crowd with many raised hands reaching upward toward a central figure seated on a raised golden seat. The figure wears a rust-orange garment, a red and gold garland, and has long dark hair; the silver trident held aloft at left is a clear Shiva symbol. Probable Swamiji (probable) appears centrally, with long swept-back hair and saffron-orange clothing, seated and gesturing to the assembled devotees in a packed hall.2015-12-23Photograph of a dark indoor event with a crowd of devotees raising their arms upward toward a seated figure. A silver trident stands at the left edge. The seated figure wears a dark turban, an orange-brown shawl, a bare upper body, rudraksha beads and ornate gold necklaces, and smiles while sitting on a gold-trimmed throne. Many people in the foreground wear bangles and light clothing, some in white and orange. The image appears to be a darshan moment, with the crowd reaching up in devotion.2015-12-23December 23 20152015-12-23December 23 20152015-12-23A dark, crowded event hall where a large audience of devotees, mostly in white and light clothing, raises both arms overhead with palms open. Near the centre, a figure in saffron-orange robes with a red bindi, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace stands above the crowd, smiling and reaching up. A tall silver trident stands at left, visible above the heads. A water bottle sits among the crowd. Dark blurred hands and heads fill most of the frame.2015-12-23A crowded evening gathering in a dark hall, with dense rows of people raising their hands and arms upward. At centre, a smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi, wearing an orange-red shawl and layered rudraksha malas with a gold necklace, is seated in front of gold-trimmed cushions. A large silver trident stands at left against the dark background. a person appears in person, seated centrally with his hands among the raised arms of devotees.2015-12-23