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A seated figure on an ornate gold-trimmed brown throne with golden lion-head armrests, wearing a black cap, rudraksha mala necklaces, a gold pendant and a red-and-maroon garment. A woman in orange robes kneels beside the throne, arranging a long orange cloth over the seat. Behind them, a standing crowd of devotees in white, orange and colourful clothes watches, and a trident stands at the left edge. A white cup sits on a small table beside the throne.

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December 19 20152015-12-19December 19 20152015-12-19A large indoor hall with wood-panelled walls holds a crowd of devotees. At centre, a seated figure on a brown leather throne with gold-painted lion-head arms wears a black turban, multiple rudraksha mala necklaces, a gold pendant, and a rust-red dhoti, smiling while receiving devotees. A silver trident stands beside the throne. Around him, women in orange and saffron saris, a bald monk in orange with rudraksha malas, and others kneel or stand with hands folded in namaskar. A white-clad person kneels at the front, and a screen on the wall shows people. Roughly thirty to forty people are visible.2015-12-19A large hall packed with devotees in orange, red and white clothing wearing lanyards, gathered around a golden throne-like seat with gold lion-form armrests. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a black head covering and layered rudraksha malas and a gold necklace receives devotees. Kneeling attendants in orange and a woman in cream dress hold cloth and offerings near a gold-edged tray. A trident stands at left and a screen shows an image above. Standing spectators in colourful saris and white shirts fill the background.2015-12-19A large hall crowded with participants in orange lanyards and mixed casual and traditional clothing. At centre, a seated figure on an ornate gold-trimmed brown leather throne wears a black crown-like headpiece, a red and orange cloth, a rudraksha mala with gold necklaces and bare arms, with eyes closed and hands extended over a table bearing a cup and offerings. Beside the throne stand golden lion-headed figures and a silver trident. In the foreground, a woman in a cream top and a woman in a blue wrap present items at the table while others in orange and purple garments watch. The page does not state he is present, so the identification remains uncertain.2015-12-19A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-brown throne with carved lion-head arms receives devotees in a large hall. The figure wears a black crown-like headpiece, a rudraksha mala with a long rust-red beaded necklace, a gold chain, and rust-red robes. A woman in an orange top and purple-blue skirt kneels before the throne with hands folded, while a child in orange and gold sits at lower left. Surrounding attendees wear orange and rust lanyards and saffron-toned clothing, and a silver trishul stands at the left edge. A devotee's padapuja-style gesture of reverence is evident as hands touch the figure's feet resting on a gold footstool. The crowd fills the hall behind them.2015-12-19Photo of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with carved lion armrests in a crowded hall. The central figure wears a black turban-style headwrap, a long rudraksha mala with a ceremonial gold necklace, and a rust-red robe with gold trim, and smiles while leaning forward. A woman with grey hair in a white t-shirt and orange lanyard kneels at right, handling orange and red cloth. A man in white kneels at lower left with dark hair facing away. A tall silver trident stands at left. Many people in white, orange and red clothing stand and sit behind, some wearing orange lanyards. A small table holds a cup on a saucer and a water bottle.2015-12-19December 19 20152015-12-19Crowded indoor event hall where a long-haired figure in a black-and-gold ornate chair with golden lion armrests sits wearing a red-orange garment, a black cap-like crown, and a thick rudraksha mala with a gold necklace. A trident stands beside the throne. Around the chair, devotees in orange, saffron and white clothing and lanyards kneel and sit on floor cushions, while a man in a grey shirt bends to hand over an orange cloth and a bald man in orange holds offerings near a white-haired person in white. A small table holds a cup, a water bottle and a pot. a person cues on the seated figure: long swept-back hair, crown-like headwear, saffron-toned clothing and rudraksha mala with gold necklace, seated on a throne in an atmalinga mandala process setting.2015-12-19A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden-and-brown throne with carved lion heads, in a modern conference hall with wood-slatted walls. The central figure has long dark hair swept up under a crown-like head covering, wears layered rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, and a saffron-red cloth draped over the body, smiling with hands resting on the armrest. A cup and saucer sit near the throne. Around him, devotees in white, orange and blue clothing stand with palms pressed together, and seated attendants in orange and yellow fold and lift saffron-orange cloths. A trident-topped staff stands at left. a person is identified by the crown, rudraksha malas and saffron clothing.2015-12-19December 19 20152015-12-19December 19 20152015-12-19