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A photograph at an indoor event with bright stage lights and hanging decorative lamps. A figure in a peach-orange turban, long dark swept-back hair, a brown rudraksha-style necklace and a white and green flower garland stands at left, leaning toward a man in a pink polo shirt at right who reaches toward a large golden ceremonial object in the foreground. Several women in saris, including one in a red-brown sari, watch from behind. The figure wears an orange-toned wrap and has distinctive long hair and turban cues, supporting a probable identification as a person, though the appearance is not fully certain. Red draping lines the stage edge.

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April 30 20162016-04-30April 30 20162016-04-30April 30 20162016-04-30April 30 20162016-04-30April 30 20162016-04-30A photograph of a darshan event with a seated figure in an orange-brown turban and a bare upper body wearing a white and multicolored flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, with long dark hair swept back. He extends his hands toward a crowd of devotees. A tall golden ceremonial staff with a carved finial stands at right, and a brass vessel is in the foreground. Women in orange and yellow saris and men in white and saffron clothing press forward; a video camera on a tripod and a red draped backdrop frame the scene. The figure matches the swami described on the page, which states he is present; the appearance cues of turban, long hair, garland and bare chest make this a probable identification, so the a person label applies to the seated figure receiving devotees.2016-04-30April 30 20162016-04-30A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-brown shawl and a rust-orange turban, wearing a white and red flower garland and a brown rudraksha-style mala, with long dark plaited hair falling over the shoulder. The figure extends a hand toward a bald devotee in orange robes and a gold-coloured ritual staff stands nearby. Behind them, several people in saffron, orange and red saris and kurtas press forward, one in a green turban and green shirt kneels with palms pressed together, and a young boy in orange stands at the back. A red-draped table sits in the foreground.2016-04-29A photo of a red-and-white event tent with bright overhead lights. In the foreground, a man in an orange wrap with long swept-back hair and a garland of pink, white and green flowers over gold ceremonial necklaces leans forward smiling and reaches toward a golden gift bundle. Appearance cues include long hair, orange clothing, garland and gold necklaces, which suggest a person. Beside him, a woman in a red sari with a rudraksha mala greets a bearded man in a grey-brown kurta. On the right, a shaved-headed man with a tilak on his forehead and glasses watches. Other devotees stand behind, and a camera on a tripod is visible in the background.2016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01April 30 20162016-04-30April 30 20162016-04-30