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A seated man on an ornate gold throne with a heart-shaped multicoloured floral and jewelled backdrop sits centrally, wearing an orange shawl, a red-and-white flower garland, a rudraksha-style necklace and a gold pendant. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and orange or saffron cloth approach the throne to offer respects, while women in white saris with gold borders and red-and-orange attire stand nearby. A man in orange with a saffron turban and a man in white with a grey beard are among those close to the dais. A cameraman with a tripod films at left, and a fan and carved stone pillars with flower garlands frame the hall.

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Photograph of a ceremonial stage at a Dinotsava satsang: a man seated on an ornate golden throne with lion-head armrests and a heart-shaped mosaic backdrop, wearing red robes, a gold necklace and a garland, as devotees approach. Around him, saffron-robed sadhus with orange shawls stand with folded hands, while white-clad devotees in cream and gold-bordered saris and dhotis bow or press palms together. A videographer with a camera on a tripod films from the left, and marigold garlands decorate the pillars. Visible physical people: roughly two dozen.2016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a large golden throne backed by a heart-shaped, jewel-studded halo of multicolored gems and a golden umbrella above. A seated man with long swept-back dark hair wears a red and saffron shawl, rudraksha-style beaded garlands and gold necklaces, appearing to be a probable Swamiji (appearance-based candidate). Around the throne, a standing man in a saffron dhoti with a rudraksha mala and bare upper body stands at right. Devotees in white dhotis and saris, some in orange, crowd the foreground, with a cameraman on a tripod at left. Red drapes, carved stone pillars and marigold garlands frame the dais.2016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03A photograph of a festive ceremony at a temple-style stage. A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a heart-shaped mandala backdrop wears a crown, multicoloured garlands and a rudraksha-style mala, and smiles while devotees approach. Around the throne, a bare-chested man in saffron-orange cloth and a woman in red-orange sari stand near offering trays. Men in white dhotis and women in white saris with flower patterns hold brass plates of offerings, and a cameraman with a tripod films the scene. Golden lion and bird carvings and a deity relief decorate the stage, and flower garlands hang on the pillars.2016-01-03A photograph of a ceremonial hall where a figure seated on an ornate golden throne with a heart-shaped arch of coloured floral and bead decoration is receiving visitors. The seated figure wears a red garment, a long multi-strand garland and a dark upswept hairstyle. Around the throne, a crowd of devotees in white dhotis, white and cream saris, and orange-and-gold bordered saris approaches to pay respects, with a man in a white shirt guiding a young woman in white with gold border. On the right, a priest in an orange-gold dhoti and shawl stands near the throne. A camera on a tripod is at the left edge, and carved stone pillars with marigold garlands frame the background. a person is the seated figure, identified by the throne setting and the distinctive long swept hair and red-and-orange clothing with garlands, presented as the one being honoured in the darshan.2016-01-03A photograph inside an ornate temple-style hall during a Dinotsava event. A man with shoulder-length dark hair and a white-marked forehead sits on a large gold throne carved with lion heads and birds, wearing a red garment, a multicoloured flower garland, a gold pendant and a ceremonial necklace. Around him, devotees in white and saffron clothing crowd close, including a bearded elder in orange robes wearing an event badge, women in white saris with orange borders, and a woman in rust-coloured garments. Golden lamp stands and a colourful floral and mirror-work backdrop frame the scene. a person: the seated man in red and gold has distinctive ornate adornments and garlands, matching the page's event context.2016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03A photograph of a ceremonial event in a richly decorated hall with a large heart-shaped floral and jewelled backdrop. A central figure sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-head armrests, wearing a golden crown with a violet gem, a red garment, multi-coloured flower garlands and a rudraksha-style necklace. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and shawls and attendants in saffron-orange and gold cloth pay homage, one man in a white dhoti touching the throne. Several attendants in orange-and-gold robes with sandalwood or ash markings stand nearby, and a woman in a saffron sari holds a ceremonial item. Garlands of marigold and jasmine hang along the pillars.2016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03