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A photograph of a tented ceremonial hall decorated with hanging paper lanterns and umbrella-shaped ornaments in red, orange, purple and white. A bearded man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange garment, a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, sits on an ornate golden lion-faced throne holding a golden staff. A young woman in a red and purple sari with a rudraksha mala stands before him, while a man in a white kurta and a woman in white with red beads stand nearby holding small items, and a woman with a microphone speaks behind the throne. Several other people in white and coloured clothing stand in the background. The appearance-based label a person applies to the seated man, who is shown receiving devotees on a throne.

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December 06 20162016-12-06December 06 20162016-12-06December 06 20162016-12-06A festive hall with a white fabric ceiling and hanging colourful paper lanterns. A seated man with long dark hair, a full beard, bare chest, rudraksha mala necklaces and an orange-saffron wrap sits on a gold lion-armed throne with a red cushion. Around him a man in a checked shirt bends low offering a small box or tray, while a young woman in a purple sari with a red shawl holds a ceremonial staff and a small offering. A woman in orange-red attire with rudraksha beads also stands nearby with a tray. Several attendees in colourful saris and salwar stand behind, and a woman in a pink-and-green blouse is in the foreground. The scene appears to be a satsang or darshan reception with offerings.2016-12-06A large tented hall with hanging paper lanterns in pink, orange and yellow, and screens on the walls showing a close-up of a man. A seated man on a golden-armed brown leather throne, bearded, in saffron-orange robe with a leopard-print under-wrap, a long rudraksha mala and gold chain, receives small wooden boxes with gold-colored deity images from devotees. Two gold lion statues flank the throne. Around him women in saris and devotees in white and bright clothes stand and sit, many holding offerings. A woman in a white sari with a teal border stands in front, a woman in a rust saree walks behind, and a crowd fills the seating area.2016-12-12December 06 20162016-12-06December 06 20162016-12-06 +2 copiesDecember 06 20162016-12-06Photo of a ceremonial gathering in a decorated hall with red pillars, white drapes and hanging orange and multicolour tassel banners. A man with long swept-back dark hair, a saffron-orange shawl and a bead necklace sits on an ornate gold-and-brown throne holding a golden trident-topped staff, and receives a small offering tray from an older man in a patterned cream and orange kurta with glasses. Beside him stands a young woman in a purple-and-blue sari. Seated devotees in white and orange fill the floor, a standing fan is at left, and a large screen shows a crowd. The seated man is a person matching the presentation cues of long swept hair, saffron shawl and bead necklace, presiding in his throne role.2016-12-06A large hall with a red carpet and many hanging paper lanterns and decorative lamps overhead. A seated man with long dark hair and a full beard wears an orange-brown robe over a leopard-print cloth and sits on an ornate gold-and-brown throne. A bare-chested figure with a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial gold necklace is visible, and he is handing a small silver tray with an oil lamp to a woman in pink and black. Behind them, a woman in a gold sari holds a tray, a young girl in a pink top leans forward, and two men in white dhoti with orange-patterned cloth and beaded necklaces stand near the seated figure. Many seated devotees fill the background, and two screens show a figure with long hair.2016-12-12December 04 20162016-12-04A festive hall decorated with hanging colourful paper lamps and diyas under a white canopy. A bearded man in orange robes and a leopard-print shawl with long rudraksha malas sits on a gold-trimmed brown leather throne at right, smiling, with a golden lion-head armrest visible. Beside him a woman in a red and orange patterned sari and black shawl bends forward offering a tray with lamps and gold items, while a young girl in a white and blue sari and red beaded necklace leans in to receive it. Behind them a shaved-headed woman in an orange-brown garment with a long rudraksha mala stands, and a man in a white dhoti with a brown shawl and rudraksha mala looks on. At left, women in gold and green saris and a woman in pink stand with hands folded, and a large video screen shows figures in the background.2016-12-12