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A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe and matching turban with a red-and-white jewel sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, eyes closed, wearing layered rudraksha-style beaded malas and a gold ceremonial necklace. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and shawls with green-and-gold borders bend and touch his feet or place hands on his shoulder; a woman in an orange sari with gold border stands at right, and a man in white with a white headband bows at left. Deep red velvet drapes and gold lamp stands frame the scene. Appearance-based cues of a saffron robe, turban and ornate necklace on the throned figure are consistent with a person, though the appearance is not certain. The image is a photograph of a devotional darshan with devotees bowing at his feet.

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A seated man in an orange-red saffron robe and matching turban sits on a red cushioned throne in front of an ornate gold throne backrest with a red curtain behind. He wears a long rudraksha mala and a gold beaded necklace, and extends one arm forward toward a devotee. To the left, a man in white dhoti with gold-bordered shawl holds a shaved-headed devotee in white shirt and white headband from behind. On the right, women in white salwar and saffron-bordered shawls stand near the throne, one holding a phone. A brass kalasha-style lamp stand is visible at the right edge.2015-11-22A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a red-orange turban, red-orange robe, and layered rudraksha and gold necklaces raises one hand in blessing while a woman in a red-orange sari with gold border bends forward to offer something from a tray. To the left, a man in white dhoti and shirt with a white head band bows with hands together, while another man in white with a purple forehead mark and orange-yellow sash stands behind him. A striped tiger-print cloth covers the seat, and a golden lamp stands at the right edge.2015-11-22A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe and matching orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne with a tall gilded back before dark red drapes. He wears a long layered rudraksha-style mala and a gold ceremonial necklace, and one hand is extended. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and saris with gold borders bow and attend: a man in white with a gold-bordered dhoti rests a hand on the head of a bowing person in white, and a woman in a white sari holds up a small paper, while others in orange garments stand nearby. A brass lamp stands at the left and a gold-edged dais sits below the throne. The appearance matches the a person cues of saffron clothing, turban and mala on the throne, so the seated figure is a person in person.2015-11-22December 31 20152015-12-31A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, wearing a matching orange turban with a red mark, a long gold-and-white flower garland and red cushions, sits on an ornate gilded throne with lion-head armrests under a golden canopy against maroon drapes. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and yellow-bordered white saris lean in and reach toward him, while a man in a white dhoti with a red mala beside him gestures with his hands. A camera and tripod are visible at the left edge, and a gold ritual vessel stands at the right.2015-11-22A seated man in an orange-red robe and an orange turban, wearing a large beaded rudraksha-style mala with a marigold garland, sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions against a red curtain. Several devotees in white dhotis and saris with gold borders stand around him; a man in white with a white cloth tied over his eyes is being embraced by an attendant on the left, a woman with a white blindfold has her hands folded in prayer, and a girl in white stands beside her. A man with a video camera is visible at the far left. The devotees wear white cloth over their eyes, and a woman on the right has a red mark on her forehead. The scene is on a stage with a red carpet.2015-11-22November 22 20152015-11-22A seated man in a rust-red turban and matching red-orange garment sits on a red cushioned throne before an ornate gold carved backdrop. He wears a long red-berry mala with green leaf garlands and gold beads, gold armbands and bangles, and a red bindi. He smiles and rests his hand on the head of a person bowing in white ritual clothing with gold borders, while a woman in a white sari with gold border holds a yellow flower garland at the left. A gold lion sculpture stands beside the throne. Appearance-based candidate present: Swamiji (probable), identified by turban, red-orange clothing, mala and ceremonial gold ornaments, seated on a throne receiving devotees.2015-11-10A seated figure in a rust-orange turban, orange robe and layered garlands of marigold and white flowers sits on an ornate gilded throne with lion-headed finials and a golden lion statue at the left. He smiles and extends both arms outward, holding a yellow fruit in one hand. A white-haired woman in a white sari with a green border bends forward to offer something, and a woman in a magenta sari stands at the right edge. Two attendants in white and orange robes stand at the left, one holding a yellow fruit, and a dark red curtain forms the backdrop.2016-01-17A seated man in a rust-red saffron-toned robe with a brown rudraksha-style mala draped over his shoulders sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a golden back panel and a gold staff beside him. He has a red bindi and a smile, and his bare feet rest on the red cushion. In front of him, a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with gold border kneels with palms joined in namaskara. Behind the throne, two women in rust-red and white saris wear beaded necklaces and stand on a red carpet, one holding a microphone, with green foliage behind. The scene resembles a formal darshan or padapuja setting. Appearance-based cues on the seated man (saffron robe, rudraksha mala, ceremonial throne) are present, but the image is not clear enough to confirm identity, so the seated man is described by role.2016-05-11A photograph of a ceremonial stage in a temple-style hall. A seated person in a rust-orange robe with a multi-coloured flower garland and white beads sits on an ornate gilded throne with lion-carved armrests, draped with a tiger-striped cloth and red cushions. Behind the throne hangs a large carved panel showing a deity murti with a raised hand. On the left, a young man in an orange dhoti with a gold chain stands near a priest in white dhoti with a red shawl and a tilak, holding an object. On the right, two women in white saris with gold borders and red shawls stand, one with a bun, and a brass pot sits at the edge of the stage. Gold-carved arches frame the scene. The throne figure is a person identified by the rust-orange robe, garland and beads on the central throne, but appearance cues are limited, so the candidate is uncertain.2016-05-04February 02 20162016-02-02