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A photograph of a festive ceremony at a white-tented pavilion. A long-haired man in saffron-orange clothing and a white and red flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved backrest and a gold crown-like top. A trident stands beside the throne and a brass vessel sits in front. Devotees crowd close, including a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha-style mala at left, women in white and green saris, and men in white and dark clothing, some offering red fruit or flowers. Behind the throne hangs a painted backdrop with figures in orange robes. A flower-garlanded white hall with hanging jasmine strands frames the scene. a person appears on the throne with distinctive long swept hair, saffron clothing and a ceremonial gold necklace, so the figure is an appearance-based a person in person. Roughly twenty to thirty people are visible.

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A photograph of a Gurupurnima celebration at a stage with a large ornate gold-and-silver throne backdrop decorated with floral garlands in red, orange and purple. A smiling young man with long dark hair sits centred in saffron-orange robes, wearing a flower garland, a gold chain and a red tilak on his forehead, while a man in saffron clothing stands at left with hands joined and a devotee in white bends forward to touch the seated man's feet. A cameraman with a video camera is at right, and a dense crowd of devotees fills the foreground. a person: the seated saffron-robed figure with long swept hair, garlands and gold chain is a candidate for the page's subject, shown receiving reverence on a decorated throne.2008-07-17A photograph of a devotional event under a canopy with hanging white and yellow flower garlands. A long-haired person in saffron/orange clothing with a red tilak sits on an ornate gold throne with red and white floral decoration and a golden crown-like top. Two silver-and-gold tridents and a golden staff stand beside the throne. A man in white with an orange shawl leans forward holding a brass plate, and a dense crowd of devotees surrounds the throne, several with folded hands. A forest-style backdrop with trees and a small deity figure sits behind. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne in saffron clothing, with long hair and a garland, being honoured as a devotee of the crowd.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph of a crowded outdoor ceremony under a white canopy with a large gilded throne-like seat (peetha) decorated with a golden arch and garlands of white and red flowers. A figure with long dark hair wears a red and gold garment and sits on the throne, with devotees pressing close around him. In the foreground an older bearded man in saffron robes with rudraksha beads stands beside a man in white holding folded hands, and a devotee in white and orange shawl holds up a trident (trishul) at left. Several men in white shirts with orange shawls and a young boy in orange cloth surround the scene, with trees painted on the backdrop.2009-07-07A photograph of a festive devotional gathering under a white tent. At the centre, a man with long dark hair and a flower garland of white blossoms wears an orange-saffron robe and gold-bead necklaces and smiles as he stands before an ornate gold-and-red throne. Behind him a golden throne with a carved backrest and a seated deity-style emblem is decorated with red flowers. A man on the left in an orange robe and ceremonial beads holds a silver vessel and a small silver implement, while a bearded man with long hair and an orange robe stands nearby. Around them, devotees in white shirts, a woman in a teal top and a woman in a white sari with a red border press forward, some holding hands together in greeting or reaching toward the central figure. A bearded older man in white stands at right, and a standing fan and a vase of flowers sit near the throne.2009-07-07A seated figure with long dark hair, a red shawl over a red garment, rudraksha-style beads and a floral garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved crown-like top and a raised hand motif behind it. Devotees in white dhotis and saffron and red robes surround the throne, some with green lanyards and vibhuti or sandal marks, and some pressing forward with folded hands. A gold trident stands at the left edge and a silver ceremonial staff at the right. The a person cues are the long swept hair, ornate gold necklaces and shawl on the throne. The scene suggests a darshan gathering with about 21 to 100 people visible.2016-05-22A photograph inside a decorated tent at a darshan event. A man seated on an ornate golden throne with a carved gold back panel and a red cushion wears a saffron-brown robe, a long pink and white flower garland, a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala; he is shown in the central position with a devotee's hand resting on the throne arm. Around him, a man in white dhoti with a white forehead mark holds a tall silver trident, another man in a white shirt holds a paper and a framed photo, and women in saffron and red saris, some wearing glasses, lean in with papers. Physical people visible: roughly a dozen, including partially visible figures in the foreground.2016-05-22A photograph of a padapuja-style devotional ceremony at a temple event under a white canopy. A seated figure in orange and red robes with long dark hair and a white garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a trident placed beside it. Devotees surround the throne: a man in white with a lanyard and papers at left, a man in an orange dhoti with a gold necklace, a woman in a white sari with gold border bowing, another woman in a white sari, and a woman in a pink sari at right. Flowers and a garland are laid at the base of the throne. Behind is a painted backdrop of forest and seated saints in orange robes.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph inside an ornately carved golden temple hall. A person seated on a gilded throne with a red cushion wears a saffron robe, a long-sleeved orange garment and a large garland of purple and white flowers. Devotees crowd around: a bare-chested man in a white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl stands in front, a man in a grey shirt holds a phone up, a bald priest in orange wears a gold necklace, and women in saris and salwar kameez with flowers in their hair stand nearby. A white portable cooler sits beside the throne and gold-framed lattice panels fill the background.2016-05-03A photograph of an outdoor tented event with pink-white canopy and red drapes. A man with swept-back dark hair, white dhoti and golden shawl, with a gold-beaded necklace, sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of yellow and red flowers. He extends his hand toward a devotee. A young attendant in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands behind him holding a silver tray of fruit. Other people in orange and white, a woman in a grey embroidered outfit, and a girl in a yellow top are nearby. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, with the appearance cues of swept-back hair, golden shawl and ornate gold necklace.2010-01-01