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A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne receives a devotee who bows with hands folded near his chest. The seated man wears a rust-orange turban, an orange-red robe, a long brown rudraksha-style mala and a multicoloured flower garland with white, blue and pink blossoms. His right hand rests on an orange cloth on the red cushion. The devotee in a white-and-cream striped shirt has an orange shawl draped over his shoulders. Behind them stand a bald man in white and orange clothing with gold beads, a woman in a pink-red sari, and a camera on a tripod. The gilded throne back has carved deity relief panels. Red drapery and a dark backdrop fill the setting. Kalpataru darshan context is noted in the page.

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April 30 20162016-04-30April 30 20162016-04-30A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions and a golden lion armrest. The central figure wears an orange-red turban, an orange-red robe and a white and orange flower garland, and smiles while touching the armrest. Two devotees kneel and bow with folded hands in front of the throne; one wears striped orange garments, the other a dark head covering. A bald man in red robes with a rudraksha mala and glasses stands at left, and a man in white with a mala stands behind the throne. A carved gilded backrest stands behind the throne. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne in orange-red robes and turban with a garland and rudraksha-style beads on the attendant, indicating a reception of devotees.2016-04-30April 30 20162016-04-30April 30 20162016-04-30A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, wearing a rust-orange turban, a rust-orange robe and a multi-strand rudraksha mala, with a long garland of orange marigolds and white flowers draped over the shoulders. Several men in white and light-coloured shirts bend forward and reach toward the figure's feet and hands in a gesture of reverence, while a woman in a red-and-gold sari stands at the left edge beside the throne. The figure appears to be a person, identified by the turban, robe and rudraksha cues with a throne and garland setting, and is seated in the central position of a darshan scene.2016-04-30Photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, wearing a red-orange turban, a rust-coloured robe and a white and blue flower garland. A man in a white and cream striped shirt leans in and drapes a long orange shawl over the seated figure's head and shoulders. To the left, a man in a green patterned shirt smiles, and a bald man in a rust-brown robe with glasses and gold necklaces stands nearby. A camera on a tripod is visible in the background. The throne has carved panels with a deity figure. The seated figure has a turban and rust robe but the appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2016-04-30A seated figure in a rust-red turban and dark red robes sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, a tiger-skin draped at its base, and a long multicoloured flower garland with white blooms hanging to the waist. Two white-robed attendants stand alongside the throne with ornate gold-and-red chairs behind them. Devotees in front reach forward, one in a pink sari and another in a striped shirt, receiving sweets or prasad from the seated figure's hand, while a bald attendant in a rust-orange shawl and rudraksha mala stands at right. A gold kalasha-like vessel and a trident are visible at left. The setting is a decorated darshan hall with dark maroon drapery. a person is not established by face; the seated figure's rust turban, red robes and ceremonial throne are the visible cues, so the candidate is in person but uncertain.2016-04-30A photograph of a ceremonial darshan on a red-carpeted stage. A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears an orange turban, bare upper body and orange cloth, with long swept-back hair, a multi-strand garland of white and blue flowers, and a rudraksha-style bead necklace. He raises his hands in blessing. Before him, a man in a white shirt bows deeply with folded hands, another man in a light blue shirt and orange shawl stands with palms joined, and a younger man in an orange cloth is visible. Behind them a priest in white holds a tall gold trident-topped staff, and a videographer on a camera rig is at the back. A uniformed officer stands at the left edge. Several people are visible in the scene. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate, identified by the turban, bare-chested orange ceremonial dress, long hair, garland and throne, placed in the seated role.2016-04-30A photograph of a seated figure on a golden throne receiving visitors at an event with a deep red backdrop. The seated figure wears an orange-red turban, a bare upper body with an orange-brown cloth, and a long garland of white flowers and blue beads. He reaches out a hand toward a visitor. Two men in the foreground lean forward with hands extended: one wears a white striped shirt and glasses, the other an orange shawl. Behind them, a man in orange robes and beads stands beside a golden staff, and a camera rig is visible in the background. Printed on the photo is a pedia.org.2016-04-30A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like arm rests draped in tiger-striped cloth and red cushions. The seated figure wears a rust-orange turban and rust-orange robe, with a white and pink flower garland and gold necklaces; the figure extends both hands holding small white packets. In front, a man in a white shirt and an orange-robed attendant with a shaved head bend forward with folded hands, receiving the offering. Behind the throne stand a gold trident and a decorated golden canopy, and a video camera is visible at left. Appearance-based label: a person, with orange-saffron robe, turban and garland cues.2016-05-01April 30 20162016-04-30