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A photograph in a gilded temple-style interior with a red backdrop. A seated man in saffron-orange robes, a purple and white flower garland, gold beaded necklaces and a leafy hair ornament extends his arm to receive an offering. Beside him a gold-finished peetha/throne is carved with ornate scrollwork. Standing to the left, a bearded man in white kurta and white cap accepts an offering from a priest in white dhoti and red shawl. Behind them, men in white robes with gold borders, red shawls and rudraksha malas stand near a camera on a tripod. A visible cameraman and attendants fill the background.

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A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair, wearing a multi-coloured floral garland and white flowers in the hair, receiving visitors on a red and gold throne. Several men in white kurtas and white embroidered skullcaps crowd close; one bearded man in the foreground bends forward to offer his hands, while others smile and watch. Behind them, men with red-and-gold shawls stand near a golden lion-like figure and brass lamps, and photographers with cameras stand at the back. The red-walled room is decorated with gold ornamentation. The seated figure shows distinctive long hair, saffron robes and garland cues, and the page does not mention a person's presence, so identity is uncertain.2016-05-02 +2 copiesA photograph inside a temple hall with a gilded ornate throne backdrop. A seated man in saffron-orange robes, long dark hair and multiple purple and green flower garlands extends his arm toward an elderly bearded man in a white kurta and white cap, who holds a folded white paper. A white-clad priest in a gold-bordered dhoti and red shawl stands beside the throne, next to a gilded lion-shaped throne armrest with a tiger-striped cloth. Other men in white and gold-bordered dhotis, one with a rudraksha-style necklace, stand nearby, with a trident visible at the top left. A camera rig is at the far left and a partially visible person is in the lower right corner.2016-05-03May 02 20162016-05-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a devotional darshan scene in a red-walled tent. A figure seated on a golden throne with a gold tiger-head armrest wears saffron-orange robes and a long garland of pink and white flowers, with long dark hair. Several men in white kurtas and white embroidered caps crowd forward, several holding folded paper or envelopes and reaching toward the seated figure, while others in the background look on. A man in the foreground at left wears a white kurta and dark-rimmed glasses. A brass oil lamp stands near the throne.2016-05-02A photograph inside a temple hall with an ornate gold-and-carved wooden backdrop. A seated man in a rust-orange robe wears a large purple and white garland and a rudraksha-style neck mala; his long dark hair is swept back, and he extends his arm to an elderly bearded man in a white kurta and white prayer cap who holds out a folded cloth or paper. Beside the seated figure is a golden tiger-form seat with a red cushion. Behind them stand men in white dhotis with gold borders, one with a sandalwood or vibhuti tilak and a saffron shawl, and a standing figure in a white shirt. A video camera on a stand is visible at the upper left. The scene shows a devotee being greeted or blessed at the throne area.2016-05-03 +1 copiesMay 03 20162016-05-03A seated man in a saffron-orange robe wears long purple and white garland flowers and sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat. He holds a white cloth and a small object while speaking with devotees. Standing nearby, a man in a bright pink-and-orange turban and orange robe with a beaded necklace holds a small bottle, and a man in a white turban and white clothes stands beside him. A large gold lion-headed sculpture sits near the throne, and a camera on a tripod stands in the background among other attendees in white and orange clothing. The setting is a red-lit hall with gold carved panels. The seated man has long swept-back hair and a shawl-like saffron robe, with appearance-based cues consistent with the a person candidate, though the page does not confirm his presence.2016-05-03May 03 20162016-05-03A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark braided hair, a garland of white and pink flowers, and a red-cushioned golden throne behind them. The figure smiles while extending a hand to a man in white kurta and embroidered cream cap who bows low and offers a folded paper or envelope with both hands. Around them, several men in white kurtas and cream prayer caps stand or kneel, one in a red shawl, and a bearded man at left holds a phone. A golden lion-head armrest and small brass lamps are visible, with a red wall in the background.2016-05-02May 02 20162016-05-02A photograph of a darshan scene inside a red-draped tent with a gold throne at right. A person with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe, a white flower garland and a rudraksha mala, sits on a red cushioned seat and extends a hand to a devotee. Several men in white kurtas and white embroidered skullcaps crowd in, one bending low with hands folded and another offering a cloth or envelope. Other onlookers stand behind, including a man in a red-and-white shawl and a man in a dark printed shirt; a camera on a tripod and a phone are visible. A brass lamp stands near the throne.2016-05-02July 31 20152015-07-31