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A photograph of a festive gathering under a white tent with red and yellow bunting. A figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a red-and-orange garment, red and white floral garlands, and a jewelled necklace, sits on an ornate gilded throne carved with lion heads, draped in red striped fabric. a person seated on a golden peetha with mounted lion finials. Beside him a man in an orange-and-saffron dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala stands with a hand on the throne. Devotees in white ritual clothes surround the throne; one kneels in front holding flowers, another bends forward presenting offerings in a box of fruit.

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A seated man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a red-and-orange wrap and a red and white flower garland, sits on a red throne-like seat with gold lion-head armrests in an open tent. A gold lion statue is in the foreground. Another man in an orange-and-saffron shawl with a yellow garland stands behind him. Devotees in white, one with folded hands and another bowing or touching the seated man's feet, offer fruit from a tray in front. A brass vessel with flowers sits nearby and a red-and-white canopy hangs overhead. This appears to be a devotional darshan with a seated spiritual leader receiving devotees.2016-01-03A photograph of a seated figure on a red and gold throne with golden lion-head armrests, wearing a long red and gold garment, a tall black hair crown, a large red and white flower garland, and white marks on the face. Devotees in white shirts and dhotis approach, one kneeling at his feet and presenting offerings from a yellow box, while a man in an orange-striped robe with a gold necklace and an upper-arm band stands behind the throne. A white tent and red carpet frame the outdoor evening setting, with a crowd standing behind.2016-01-03Outdoor festival scene under a white tent with red and yellow bunting. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears a black turban, a long red and white flower garland, a saffron-red shawl and a rudraksha-style bead mala, and holds his hands together in greeting. Beside him a standing man in saffron-orange robes and a gold necklace reaches toward a gold vessel. In front, a bald man in white and gold garments bows to offerings of fruit and flowers on a brass tray, while a woman in a white sari with a mala kneels nearby. Rows of devotees in orange and white clothing sit and stand behind, with a gold lion-headed chair arm in the foreground. The seated man is described as Swamiji (probable), based on the turban, flower garland, saffron-red shawl and bead mala.2016-01-03Devotees gather around a long-haired seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a golden lion-head armrest inside a red tent. The seated figure wears saffron robes, a white flower garland and a rudraksha mala, and is handing an item to a woman in white with a red-bordered shawl. Around them men and women in white dhotis and saris, one in a yellow shirt and another in orange robes, press forward in a crowded darshan line, with oil lamps on the throne's side and a stack of pamphlets on a step.2016-05-02January 03 20162016-01-03A photograph of a ceremonial gathering under a red-and-white tent. On the right, a man seated on a gold-and-red throne with a gilded lion-head armrest wears a red-orange robe, a thick red flower garland and a dark rudraksha-style necklace, with a headset microphone visible. Before him, a bald man in white ceremonial clothes with a gold-threaded white dhoti stands with a long gold plate of offerings and a gold kalasha-like vessel. Around them, a white-clad man with a bead necklace, an elderly man in orange with white beard, saffron-robed sannyasis with tripundra markings, and devotees in white stand attentively. The scene reads as a formal darshan or puja, with cameras and a crowd behind. Seated figure's appearance matches Swamiji (probable) by long swept-back hair, red garland, rudraksha mala and orange robe, seated on a throne.2016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03Outdoor evening event under a white tent with red trim. A long-haired man seated on a red-draped golden-lion throne wears a red garment, red and white flower garlands and a rudraksha-style necklace, and smiles toward devotees. A bald, bearded attendant in an orange robe and a mic headset sits nearby. In the foreground, a man in white dhoti with a brown beaded necklace and bangles offers a brass tray with a red fruit to a seated figure's hands; an orange-robed older man bends forward to receive it while a white-clad attendant steadies him. Other orange and saffron-robed sadhus, a woman in orange sari and a turbaned man stand around. Golden lion finials and a camera on a tripod are visible.2016-01-03A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded golden throne with a red cushioned seat against a red backdrop. The seated person wears a white and red-orange cloth, a white and pink flower garland, and a black beaded wristband, holding a small red fruit in the hands. Several people stand and kneel before him in white dhotis with gold borders and gold necklaces, one with hands folded and another touching his forehead, while devotees in orange and red garments watch. A ceremonial golden staff stands beside the throne and a brass plate sits on the floor. A camera on a tripod is visible at the back. The seated figure shows distinctive long swept-back hair and an orange garment with rudraksha-style beads, a person cue, though appearance is not fully clear. Photo appears to show a darshan or puja-style reception.2016-04-28A seated figure on a red-cushioned gold throne with an ornate gold backrest and a gold lion-shaped armrest receives devotees in a tented hall. The figure wears a saffron-brown garment and a long garland of red and white flowers, gesturing with raised hands toward a crowd. In front, a folding-chair row of devotees in white and orange clothing press their palms together, one woman in white with hands folded. A tray of oranges and folded papers sits at the lower left. Brass lamps and standing fans appear in the background, and a red-and-white banner hangs on the tent wall. a person: the seated figure is shown with a long garland, saffron-brown robe and throne setting, but the face and hairstyle cues are not distinctive enough to confirm.2015-05-31Photograph of a seated figure on a golden lion-headed throne with red cushions, wearing a red-orange robe, long red and white flower garlands and a dark swept-back hairstyle. Surrounding him, devotees in saffron and orange shawls and white clothes gather close; a bald man in a saffron wrap and a gold-beaded necklace holds offerings, and an older man in an orange turban and white beard stands nearby. A man in a white dhoti with a rudraksha mala reaches forward with fruit, and a woman-like devotee in saffron offers something toward the throne. Overhead a white canopy and red fabric decorate the hall, with a camera on a tripod and a crowd of white-clad people behind. The seated figure's appearance matches the page's a person claim through his distinctive garlands, throne and swept hair, so this is a probable identification.2016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03