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A seated man on an ornate gold-and-orange throne smiles toward a seated crowd during a darshan. He wears saffron-orange robes, a white flower garland with red blossoms, layered beaded necklaces and a bracelet, and his bare feet rest on a gold footstool. A golden trident stands behind him beside a carved gold pillar. Around him, devotees in white and red-bordered shawls sit on a red carpet, some holding brass plates of offerings and lamps, while others in white and red sit at the front. Purple stage lighting fills the background. a person is seated on the throne, identified by the saffron robes, flower garland, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and throne setting.

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July 21 20152015-07-21July 21 20152015-07-21July 21 20152015-07-21July 21 20152015-07-21A photograph of a devotional darshan on a stage with a golden peacock-backed throne. A man seated on a red and gold throne wears a white garland with red flowers, a rudraksha mala, and an orange-and-red wrap; he holds a long trident-topped staff upright and appears to be a person by his saffron-toned ornate clothing, long swept hair, and garlands. In front, several seated devotees face the throne: a man in an orange robe with red sash in the lower left, a woman in a maroon top and patterned shawl, and others in white kurtas and red shawls. Brass oil lamps with lit flames, flower decorations, golden pillars and hanging white flower strands frame the scene under purple lighting.2015-07-21July 21 20152015-07-21May 09 20142014-05-09July 21 20152015-07-21Indoor ritual scene in a purple-lit hall with ornate gold carved panels. A figure seated on an ornate gold and red throne, wearing a white floral garland, red-and-orange robes and a beaded bracelet, raises a tall golden staff with the other hand. Seated before the throne on a red carpet, many devotees hold brass plates and small oil lamps with lit flames, some in white kurtas with red-orange shawls, others in red saris and orange-red shawls. The figure on the throne has long dark hair and distinctive ceremonial clothing, but the appearance is not clear enough to confirm identity, so the seated figure is described by role only.2015-07-21July 21 20152015-07-21A seated man in orange and ochre robes sits on an ornate golden throne with a lotus-petal backrest, holding a golden staff with a trident-like finial across his lap. He wears a white flower garland, a rudraksha mala and a shawl over one shoulder. In front of him, a seated audience in white, red, saffron and green clothes faces the throne, some with their hands folded. Brass oil lamps with rooster-shaped finials stand on the stage, and strings of white flowers hang at the right. A golden carved pillar with lion figures frames the left edge, and a blue backdrop shows a shivalinga-like emblem with a red dot. The scene suggests a satsang-style teaching session on a stage.2015-07-21May 09 20142014-05-09