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A photograph inside a temple hall during a darshan. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears a dark-red shawl and a red and white flower garland; he has long dark hair. Around him, a priest in white dhoti with a yellow border and a gold-bordered shawl stands at left with hand on a devotee's back, while a saffron-robed sannyasi with rudraksha mala and white tilak kneels near the front. Several women in saris, one in yellow and orange, another in peach, crowd the foreground. Silver oil lamps with bird finials, a brass kalasha-style stand, and a golden leaf-shaped banner frame the throne against a gold-and-dark backdrop.

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Devotees 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 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.2016-05-22May 22 20162016-05-22May 03 20162016-05-03May 22 20162016-05-22May 22 20162016-05-22April 30 20162016-04-30A 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.2016-05-03May 03 20162016-05-03April 30 20162016-04-30A man with long dark hair sits on an ornate gilded throne with a red seat cushion, wearing an orange-saffron wrap, a rudraksha mala, and a garland of white and pink flowers. Devotees in orange, red and blue saris and garments sit before the throne, some with hair tied in buns. Behind the throne is a carved relief panel showing a deity murti with raised hand, and carved golden lion-shaped side supports and a trident stand at the sides.2016-05-01Elevated view of a ceremonial hall with red drapes and a red carpet. A seated figure in saffron-orange clothing with red and orange garlands sits on an ornate gilded golden throne with a golden parasol canopy and carved relief panels behind. Around the throne, devotees in white dhotis and saffron or red shawls, several women in red and white saris, and men in white kurtas bend forward or stand in a dense line, some offering flowers or pressing hands forward in darshan. A white wall fan and tall stage lights are visible at the right edge.2016-05-02