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Photograph of a devotional gathering on a stage before an ornate golden throne-style backdrop. A central figure wears a rust-orange turban, orange robe and a long beaded mala with blue, white and red garland flowers, and stands among the group. To the left, a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with gold trim watches. A man in a blue-and-green checked shirt and jeans holds a small stick or wand, while a woman in red and a woman in a green-and-red sari with a cream blouse lean in; one raises a phone or camera on a stand. A man in a pink shirt stands at right beside a woman in a red sari. Several people are visible, all standing close together.

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April 30 20162016-04-30A photograph of a crowded devotee moment before an ornate gold-and-cream throne. A central figure in a red-orange turban, long swept-back hair, a rust-orange wrap and a long multi-coloured flower garland raises one hand in blessing; the garland, turban and dress suggest a Swamiji (probable) presentation, though the face is not used for identification. Around him, a man in a green-and-navy checked shirt and jeans holds a selfie stick with a woman in a green-and-red striped sari who smiles and leans in; a woman in a dark red blouse and maroon handbag stands at left; a man in a pink shirt with a lanyard stands at right; another woman in red stands at far right. A man in white dhoti-style clothing and a gold necklace stands at far left with raised palms. Mother-of-pearl-style gold carved throne panels frame the scene.2016-04-30A group of devotees and visitors gathers close together for a selfie beside a central figure seated in front of an ornate gilded golden backdrop. The central figure wears a red-orange turban, an orange-saffron shawl and a garland of white, red and blue flowers, and gives a hand gesture. A man in a checked green-and-blue shirt and jeans holds a selfie stick with a phone, while a woman in a green-and-orange sari smiles beside him. Other people include a woman in a maroon-and-gold sari with a maroon bag, a man in a pink shirt, and a figure in white dhoti with gold shoulder ornaments at left. Ornate gold-patterned thrones and a red-draped stage frame the scene.2016-04-30Group photo at a Kalpataru darshan event in front of an ornate gold throne with curved gilt carvings and a red seat. A figure seated on the throne wears an orange-red turban, an orange robe and a long rudraksha mala with white and red flower garlands, and is smiling. A bearded man in white kurta-pyjama stands at the front, while others crowd around: a man in a grey shirt at left, a man in a white shirt wearing a red lanyard, a woman in a multicoloured sari, a man in a yellow shirt at right and a smiling young woman at far right. All appear to be in close contact with the seated figure. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has a turban, orange robes and a rudraksha mala with garlands, matching the page description of Kalpataru darshan at the Kumbh Mela. Visible text on the image is limited to a copyright notice.2016-04-30 +1 copiesA seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange-saffron turban, orange robe and long rudraksha mala, holds a mobile phone while surrounded by a crowd. Standing devotees in white shirts and dhotis reach toward him, and women in saris offer apples. A gilded lion-head armrest and carved floral side panels frame the throne in a temple-like hall, and a small brass lamp appears at right.2016-04-30A seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved gilded panels, garlanded with long rudraksha malas over the shoulders. A dense crowd presses around the throne; a bald man at left wears a rudraksha mala and gold earring, a man in white holds up a phone to photograph the throne, and a woman in red and gold jewelry stands at right near a second carved throne. Behind them hang dark red drapes, and a video camera on a tripod appears at upper left. The scene reads as a darshan with devotees crowding close to the seated figure.2016-04-30A photograph of a selfie moment at an event stage. In the centre, a man in a rust-orange turban, orange robe and layered gold and bead necklaces stands in front of a golden canopy and a carved relief of a deity. A man in a dark navy polo on the left extends his arm to take a selfie with a phone, while a man in a red shirt beside him reaches toward the group holding a phone. Other men in saffron and orange garments with gold chains and white forehead markings stand around, and a red backdrop surrounds the scene. The centre figure has distinctive long-cue appearance but the page identity is not visibly confirmed by a distinctive set of cues beyond a turban and ornate robes, so the candidate is labelled as a person with uncertainty.2016-04-23April 30 20162016-04-30A photo taken at a golden throne with an ornate carved back and a gilded lion-head armrest. A smiling man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban sits on a red cushion, wearing a white and blue flower garland, rudraksha mala and beads. Beside him a priest with a shaved head, white tilak and orange shawl holds a food offering near the gilded lion. A woman in red and green sari holds out a hand with a sweet and raises a phone to photograph him. Another woman in a red sari stands behind the throne, a cameraman with a tripod stands at left, and people in yellow and red clothing are in the foreground. Several devotees are visible.2016-04-30Photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange turban, saffron robe and long rudraksha mala, sitting on a red cushioned seat before an ornate gold-embossed throne back. A man in a pale pinstriped shirt in the foreground holds a phone up for a selfie and carries orange-red plastic-wrapped offerings. Behind them a second man in glasses and a shaved-headed man are partly visible, and a camera rig sits at the upper left. The seated figure has a red tilak on the forehead and gestures with an open hand.2016-04-30April 23 20162016-04-23A photograph of a crowded darshan at a gilded ornate throne. A central seated figure wears an orange-red turban, an orange-red shawl over the body and a long rudraksha-style beaded mala with long strands falling down; the figure is seated on a red cushion and a tiger-skin-like cloth on a gold throne with carved lion-head arms. Devotees press close from the front, some in orange and saffron robes, others in white and pink saris and green or red tops, many with hands raised and phones out. A video camera on a tripod stands at the left edge and a gold-ornamented throne frames the scene. a person seated centrally in orange-red with a long mala and turban.2016-04-30