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Devotees sit on the floor of an ornate hall with purple stage lighting, facing a gilded throne on the left. A seated figure on the throne wears a white flower garland, red-and-gold clothing and a rudraksha-style neck mala, holding a tall golden staff; the figure's presentation is consistent with the a person candidate, though only partially visible. Around them, devotees in white, orange and red shawls printed with script hold small brass plates and oil lamps, and several seated people in white kurta and saffron-red stoles perform a pada-puja-style ritual. A man in a red turban and a woman in a blue-and-white sari are among the attendees. A golden lamp hangs at the upper right.

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July 21 20152015-07-21July 21 20152015-07-21Indoor ritual scene in a purple-lit hall with ornate gold carved panels. A figure seated on an ornate gold and red throne, wearing a white floral garland, red-and-orange robes and a beaded bracelet, raises a tall golden staff with the other hand. Seated before the throne on a red carpet, many devotees hold brass plates and small oil lamps with lit flames, some in white kurtas with red-orange shawls, others in red saris and orange-red shawls. The figure on the throne has long dark hair and distinctive ceremonial clothing, but the appearance is not clear enough to confirm identity, so the seated figure is described by role only.2015-07-21July 21 20152015-07-21A candlelit ritual gathering in an ornate golden hall with purple stage lighting. On the left, a man with long dark hair, a white flower garland and a red-and-gold garment sits on a red-cushioned golden throne, raising one hand in blessing while holding a tall golden staff topped with a trident-like finial. Around him, seated devotees hold lit oil lamps, one man in a red turban and white clothes at the centre, many women and men wearing orange-and-red shawls printed with script. A small brass tray holds lamps before the throne, and a hanging lantern lights the right side. Appears to be a puja with oil-lamp offerings.2015-07-21July 21 20152015-07-21July 21 20152015-07-21July 21 20152015-07-21July 21 20152015-07-21July 21 20152015-07-21A photograph of a ritual darshan in a hall lit with purple stage lights. A figure with long dark hair and a white floral garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at left, raising a tall golden staff with the left hand while the right hand is folded in greeting. The seated figure wears a red-and-gold garment. Around the throne, rows of devotees sit on the floor holding oil lamps and brass plates; several men wear white kurtas with red-and-saffron shawls, women wear saffron and red shawls, and one man in front wears a red turban. Gold carved pillars frame the stage, and a lit lamp stand stands at right. Probable Swamiji is on the throne with cues of long swept-back hair, a garland, and ornate gold and red clothing; the surrounding group performs a lamp ritual with the throne figure as the focus.2015-07-21A photograph of an indoor devotional gathering in a golden-decorated hall under purple stage lighting. A robed figure in red and orange garments and a white flower garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, raising one hand in blessing while holding a tall golden staff. Seated in front of the throne, many devotees hold lit oil lamps, and several wear red-and-maroon shawls printed with script. A man in a white turban and white clothes sits in the foreground, and a row of seated participants in white, red and orange clothes stretches across the room. A hanging crystal lantern and a golden pillar frame the scene. The image shows a puja or aarti with oil lamps, presented by a robed figure on a throne with devotees seated around him. Approximately 30 people are visible.2015-07-21