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A seated figure in a rust-red turban and saffron-orange robe with rudraksha malas and gold armlets sits on a throne-like chair at right, extending a red apple toward a man in a dark navy suit with a blue shirt who bows with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them, a woman in white and red sits holding an apple, and a bald man in an orange-gold garment stands near a golden deity murti or ornate seat. A gilded carved backdrop, potted palms and wooden paneling frame the scene, while a crowd in red and striped shirts stands at left. The apples in a basket at lower right suggest an offering during darshan.

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A photograph of a formal darshan in a wooden-panelled hall. A man in a lavender collared shirt and dark trousers stands with palms pressed together in greeting before a seated figure. The seated figure wears a maroon-red turban with a small jewelled ornament, a red-brown shawl, a rudraksha mala and gold armbands and bangles, and is smiling and holding out fruit from a golden offering tray. Nearby, a woman in a white sari with a red-brown shawl stands beside the throne, and a man in a white dhoti with a sacred thread and beaded mala stands at the left. Behind them, a red-and-orange patterned throne chair, golden ornamental canopy, and a palm plant form the backdrop. A silver staff and ornate metal fittings are visible at the right, and a few attendees in white stand in the background.2014-12-16A seated figure in a maroon-and-gold turban with a crescent emblem, wearing a maroon and gold garment, layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and beaded armlets, sits on an ornate gold throne with a large gold backrest. A man in a dark navy suit and glasses leans forward, bending over to offer or touch the seated figure's hands, which hold a small red-and-gold item. A woman in a white-and-gold garment is partly visible at the lower right. Behind them a statue of a deity in red and gold draped garments with a garland stands beside a palm plant and tall reed-like decorations, with a bamboo-panelled wall and a decorated gold canopy at the top.2014-12-16A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne in a wood-panelled room with bamboo-like rods and potted plants behind. The seated man wears a red-orange turban, a red-orange robe and a white flower garland with a rudraksha mala, and reaches out to accept a red apple. A man in a purple jacket and white shirt bends forward offering an apple on a palm, while a shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange robes with a tilak stands behind, a woman in glasses stands at the left edge, and a tray of apples sits on a red cloth by the throne. Appearance cues are consistent with a person seated on the throne, receiving fruit offerings.2014-12-24December 16 20142014-12-16December 16 20142014-12-16A seated man in a deep red turban with a crescent emblem and a dark red garment is receiving devotion on an ornate golden throne. He wears a beaded rudraksha-style mala, a heavy necklace and multiple bangles on his arms. A man in a dark suit and glasses bows low, touching the seated man's hands, while a woman in white with a forehead mark stands behind the throne and smiles. A golden-framed seat and palm fronds frame the scene, and a figure in a red and gold garment with a large gold necklace sits in the background. Part of another person's head is visible in the lower right corner.2014-12-16December 16 20142014-12-16December 16 20142014-12-16December 16 20142014-12-16A photograph in a wood-panelled hall with a gilded ornate throne. A seated figure in a maroon-red turban with a crescent emblem, a rudraksha-bead garland and bangles raises one hand in blessing while smiling. Standing before him, a man in a white-and-blue striped shirt and dark trousers bows with folded hands and offers something, while two men in light shirts stand to the left. A woman's hair is visible at lower right beside a tray of red apples. Golden chandelier above, potted palm and tall dried reeds behind. a person appearance cues: turban, rudraksha mala and saffron-red clothing, seated on a throne receiving devotee's offering.2014-12-16A seated figure in a deep red turban with a small silver crescent emblem, bare-shouldered in a red-brown dhoti-style garment with a brown beaded mala and ornate gold armbands, holds apples and offers one to a standing man with folded hands. The man wears a striped yellow-gold shirt and dark trousers and bows. Beside them stands a woman in a white and red-bordered sari with a red-and-white striped shawl, a rudraksha mala, and a white forehead mark. The seat is an ornate golden throne against a wooden wall with tall reed-like plants and a gold canopy above. A platter of apples sits in front. Three people are visible, and the figure on the throne presents as a person (a person) based on the turban, bare-chested adornments and mala. Identity cues are appearance-based only.2014-12-16January 03 20142014-01-03