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A crowded darshan scene at a golden throne with a gilded ornamental backrest on the left. A man with swept-back dark hair, a pink-red and white garland, a red-and-gold shawl and a rudraksha-style red and green bead necklace sits near the throne, with a golden trident-like staff and a golden kalasha-style finial in front. Devotees in white dhotis, saffron-bordered shawls and white saris crowd around him, some holding up photo booklets and a framed picture. A woman in white sari and rudraksha mala stands at centre; a man in a blue shirt and devotees with red and white turbans or shawls fill the foreground. Red draped curtains and a pink canopy form the backdrop.

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May 22 20162016-05-22A photograph of a crowded darshan session at a tent-like venue with red drapes and a golden throne at left. A man with long dark hair, red and white garlands, a rudraksha-style red and orange shawl and gold necklaces sits on the golden throne, smiling toward devotees. Devotees in white dhotis and orange-bordered shawls, and women in saffron and white saris, press forward to offer a framed portrait and receive blessings. A golden trident stands at left, and a small cooler fan sits behind. A kalasha-like golden vessel rests near the throne.2016-05-22May 22 20162016-05-22A crowded darshan scene in a decorated hall. A figure with long dark hair, red and gold clothing and a red-and-white garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, with a gold lion-shaped armrest and a trident on the left. Around the throne, men in white dhotis with gold borders and orange or saffron cloths press forward, one in an orange garment with a gold necklace, others with rudraksha-style beaded garlands. Women in saris and salwar kameez stand behind, some holding papers. A video camera operator is in the left foreground. A pink ceremonial cloth hangs at the top right and a red canopy overhead. The seated figure matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues of long hair, ornate clothing and a throne, placing him in the centre of a kalpataru darshan.2016-05-22A photograph of a darshan event at a golden throne. A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-red garment, a white flower garland and a red-and-white rudraksha-style mala, smiles and reaches toward a gathered devotee. A golden trident stands at the left of the throne. In front, devotees in white dhotis with saffron-bordered shawls press forward, one holding a gold-framed photograph of a bearded man in a red turban. Behind them, women in saris and men in white and saffron stand in a crowded hall with red drapes and a fan on a stand. a person seated on the throne, receiving devotees for Kalpataru darshan.2016-05-22A crowded darshan scene in a draped red-curtained hall. On the left, a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears a dark wig-like hairstyle, a red-and-gold garment, and multiple beaded necklaces, smiling as devotees approach. A devotee in a white dhoti with a bare upper body stands in the foreground holding a framed photograph. Nearby a woman in a white sari with a gold border holds a rolled white scroll. A man in an orange cloth and gold necklace stands at the front, and devotees in white and colourful saris surround the throne. A golden trident and a decorative umbrella stand behind, with a pink draped cloth and a standing deity murti in the background.2016-05-22Photograph of a crowded darshan hall with a large ornate gold throne on the left and red draped curtains behind. A central figure with long dark hair, wearing a maroon-red shawl, a white flower garland and gold armlets, reaches toward a devotee's head, seated near the golden throne. Devotees in white and orange-yellow saris and white dhotis press around, some holding a framed portrait. The framed portrait shows a bearded figure in a red headwrap and is labelled with printed text. A pink cloth canopy and a pedestal fan are visible. Probable Swamiji (probable) appears as the figure giving blessing, showing long swept-back hair, a maroon-red shawl and gold armlets, while devotees receive darshan around him.2016-05-22A crowded indoor darshan hall with red drapes and a large ornate gold throne on the left. A person seated on the gilded red-cushioned throne wears a red garment and a floral garland, smiling, with bangles on the arm. Standing devotees wearing white dhoti and red shawls with green lanyards press in close, one in a white dhoti with a red sash leans forward, and a monk-like figure in saffron robes stands in front with a gold garland. Several women in saffron and white saris stand behind, and a gold-framed object and a paper are held by attendants. A white fan and a pink-and-gold canopy appear in the background. The scene appears to be a kalpataru-style darshan with devotees gathering to receive blessings. a person candidate appearance is uncertain given the seated figure's distance and presentation.2016-05-22May 22 20162016-05-22May 22 20162016-05-22Devotees gather around a gilded ornate throne at a canopied ceremonial stage during a darshan. A seated man on the throne wears a red shawl, a white garland, and a rudraksha-style necklace, and holds a framed photograph of a bearded figure. Behind him stands a gold-painted backdrop and a trident. Around him, several men in white dhotis and saffron or orange shawls, some bare-chested, stand close, and a woman in an orange sari kneels in the foreground. A camera operator and a red-cased equipment stand at left.2016-05-22A crowded indoor darshan scene in front of an ornate gold throne with red cushions. A man seated on the throne at upper left wears a red garland with white flowers and a red-and-white garment, with a small gold ornament on his arm and a red vermilion mark on his forehead. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and saris, some with gold-bordered cloth, lean in with papers and offerings. A man in an orange saffron cloth with a gold necklace stands near the front. Behind them a red curtain, a pink cloth, a golden kalasha-like ornament and a table fan stand in the hall.2016-05-22