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Indoor evening darshan on a decorated stage backed by a large painted cloth showing multiple deities including Shiva, Ganesha, Lakshmi, Saraswati and Vishnu-like figures with a bull and mountain backdrop. A central figure in white clothing and a white head wrap sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, hands raised in greeting. Around him stand roughly a dozen men in black shirts with circular emblems, some clapping and one kneeling in front of the throne. A younger person in white with an orange shawl stands at left, and a woman in white with an orange shawl kneels at lower right with palms pressed together. Ornate umbrellas and a fan frame the scene, and a white cloth covered with flower petals lies in front of the throne.

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A photograph of an indoor stage event with a large backdrop of Hindu deities and mountain scenery, including Shiva, Lakshmi, Saraswati and other forms. A person in a white robe and white head-wrap sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, arms raised and smiling. Several men in black shirts and dark trousers stand around him, some with hands raised or clasped in greeting. A kneeling man in black leans toward the seated figure, and a bed-like platform in front is covered with a white cloth and scattered flower petals. Two young people in white with orange shawls kneel at the edge of the frame, and decorative umbrellas and fans are visible at the sides. Due to the appearance-based cues of white robe and head-wrap, the seated figure is a probable candidate for a person, though this is not certain.2006-12-23A standing man in a white kurta, white dhoti and white turban stands on a white-draped platform before an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a gold canopy umbrella. He is clapping with his palms joined and smiling. Behind him a large backdrop shows multiple deity murtis: Shiva with trident and Nandi, a goddess seated on a lotus, a deity with a Vina, and others. Around him stand young men and a girl in black shirts and black trousers, clapping and dancing, one in an orange shawl.2006-12-23A photograph of a stage event in front of a large backdrop painting of Hindu deities, including Shiva with a trident and bull, goddesses on lotus flowers and Saraswati with a veena, set against a snowy mountain sky. A central figure in an all-white outfit with a white turban and a white sash stands with arms outspread on a gold and red throne, with a white-draped platform in front and petals scattered on it. Around him, men in black shirts with round badges dance and clap, while devotees in white with orange shawls kneel at the lower left and right. Two decorative umbrellas with fringed edges stand on either side of the stage.2006-12-23A photograph of a stage event in front of a large backdrop painting of Hindu deities, including a seated figure with a trident, a goddess on a lotus, a deity with a veena, and a standing figure with a conch. A man in a white embroidered kurta, white dhoti and a white turban stands on a gold throne with red cushioning under a small decorative canopy, arms outstretched, with petals scattered on a white cloth-covered platform before him. Around him, men in black shirts and black trousers, some wearing orange shawls, stand and clap or gesture, while people in white clothes with orange shawls sit on the floor at the sides, several with hands folded in greeting. Ornate parasols and decorative hangings frame the scene.2006-12-23December 23 20062006-12-23A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a carved frame and a small canopy above, wearing a white turban, white ceremonial garments and a white shawl, arms open in a welcoming gesture. Two devotees in white with orange shawls bow low at his feet, one prostrating on the floor. Standing around are attendants in black shirts and white-clad people with orange shawls. Behind the throne hangs a large backdrop of deities including Shiva with a trident, Ganesha, Lakshmi, Saraswati, Krishna, and a cow against snowy mountains, with a decorated umbrella and a brass lamp stand at the side. Probable Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne, identified by the white turban and white robes with orange-shawled devotees prostrating before him.2006-12-23A seated figure in a white dhoti and white garment with a white head-wrap sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne on a low white-draped platform in a dim tent. Behind him is a large backdrop of Hindu deity murtis painted against a blue sky and snowy peaks, including Shiva with a trident and a bull, Lakshmi on a lotus, Ganesha, and Saraswati with a veena. Two gold-and-red ceremonial umbrellas stand on either side of the throne. Men in white dhotis and orange shawls stand at left and right, and men in black shirts with white badges stand in a row behind the platform. A pedestal in front of the throne is scattered with flower petals. Some figures press their palms together in greeting.2006-12-23December 23 20062006-12-23Indoor ceremony in front of a large painted backdrop of Hindu deities and a snowy Himalayan scene, with Shiva, Ganesha, Lakshmi, Saraswati and a cow pictured. A figure with long hair, a white turban and white robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne beneath a gold canopy. A woman in a white sari kneels before him, and a seated devotee in white dhoti and shirt bows low. Several young women and girls in white clothes with orange shawls kneel on the platform, and a standing man in white on the left has his hands raised in greeting. A decorative red-and-gold parasol stands at right, and flower petals lie on the floor. Visible cues for the seated figure include the long swept-back hair, turban and saffron-orange shawls worn by attendants, so the seated figure is a probable Swamiji seated in person.2006-12-23A photograph of an indoor ceremonial stage with a large backdrop painting of multiple Hindu deities in a blue sky setting, including Shiva with trident, a figure with an elephant head, Lakshmi on a lotus, and Saraswati with a veena. A central figure in an all-white ensemble with a white turban and a white sash stands on an ornate gold-and-red throne, with flower petals scattered on a white-draped table in front. Around him, people in black shirts and people in white clothes with orange shawls clap, raise hands and gesture; a red-and-gold ceremonial umbrella is visible at the right edge. The setting is dim and the figure's appearance is uncertain.2006-12-23A photograph of an indoor event stage. A figure in white ceremonial clothing with a white turban and white sash stands on a white-draped platform scattered with flower petals, hands pressed together in greeting. Behind him is an ornate gold and red throne with a small gold canopy. Around him are about six men in black shirts and trousers, several with hands folded or raised in namaste, some smiling. Two tall decorative umbrellas with gold poles and red-patterned canopies stand at the sides. The backdrop is a large painted panel of Hindu deities, including a seated goddess with a veena and a blue-skinned deity holding a conch, above a snowy mountain scene. Oil lamps stand at the right edge. a person candidate: a figure in white turban and white robes, with a probable appearance cue of long hair, but it is not clear enough to confirm identity.2006-12-23December 23 20062006-12-23