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A photograph inside a decorated tent at a darshan event. A man seated on an ornate golden throne with a carved gold back panel and a red cushion wears a saffron-brown robe, a long pink and white flower garland, a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala; he is shown in the central position with a devotee's hand resting on the throne arm. Around him, a man in white dhoti with a white forehead mark holds a tall silver trident, another man in a white shirt holds a paper and a framed photo, and women in saffron and red saris, some wearing glasses, lean in with papers. Physical people visible: roughly a dozen, including partially visible figures in the foreground.

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A photograph of a darshan session in progress. A man with short dark hair, wearing a rudraksha mala, ceremonial gold necklaces, a dark red-brown saffron-toned robe and a matching shawl, sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and carved lion-head armrests, with a microphone in front of him. A devotee in a white and gold sari holds a book and reaches toward him, while a woman in a dark red sari with a long braid stands at right beside a trident-topped stand. At left, a bald man in glasses wears a rudraksha mala and red-brown robe, and a man with a red tilak and trident-topped headpiece stands behind. Several devotees in the foreground, including a woman in a purple and pink sari, look on. The throne backdrop is a textured gold and grey panel.2016-05-22May 22 20162016-05-22A seated figure with long dark hair, a red shawl over a red garment, rudraksha-style beads and a floral garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved crown-like top and a raised hand motif behind it. Devotees in white dhotis and saffron and red robes surround the throne, some with green lanyards and vibhuti or sandal marks, and some pressing forward with folded hands. A gold trident stands at the left edge and a silver ceremonial staff at the right. The a person cues are the long swept hair, ornate gold necklaces and shawl on the throne. The scene suggests a darshan gathering with about 21 to 100 people visible.2016-05-22A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with lion-shaped armrests and a tiger-striped cloth, under a gold canopy inside a tent. The central figure wears a red robe, a long multicolour flower garland and gold necklaces, with a red tilak on the forehead and hair swept back. Two crossed silver tridents flank the throne. Standing and kneeling around are devotees: a man in white with clasped hands at left, a man in an orange dhoti and rudraksha mala beside the throne, a woman in a white sari with a red-and-white shawl at right, and a woman in red beside her. Rose petals lie on a red cushioned platform at the foot of the throne, where a priest in white with a red shawl kneels at left. The scene reads as a pratyaksha padapuja on a throne, with the seated figure described only by role.2016-05-20Photograph inside a temple-style hall at an audience event. A seated man in a maroon-brown robe with a pink and white flower garland and a gold necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with carved backrest. He wears a dark rudraksha-style mala and sits with hands resting on the armrests, smiling. Around him, a bald man in a white shirt leans in, holding a rolled white cloth or paper. Behind, a bare-chested man with white tilak marks and a white cloth, another man in orange cloth, and a white-clad attendant stand near a golden trident.2016-05-22April 30 20162016-04-30A photograph of a devotional darshan on a stage with a golden peacock-backed throne. A man seated on a red and gold throne wears a white garland with red flowers, a rudraksha mala, and an orange-and-red wrap; he holds a long trident-topped staff upright and appears to be a person by his saffron-toned ornate clothing, long swept hair, and garlands. In front, several seated devotees face the throne: a man in an orange robe with red sash in the lower left, a woman in a maroon top and patterned shawl, and others in white kurtas and red shawls. Brass oil lamps with lit flames, flower decorations, golden pillars and hanging white flower strands frame the scene under purple lighting.2015-07-21May 22 20162016-05-22A seated man on a large gold throne with a rounded fan-like backrest sits centrally before a red floral backdrop with scattered red rose petals. He wears a rust-orange turban, an orange-red robe, a white flower garland with red beads, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, and holds a silver trident-topped staff. A gold ornate canopy hangs above him. Around him, seated devotees in white, cream and orange clothing, including a woman in a green blouse and women with glasses, sit closely together during what appears to be a gathering. The appearance of the seated man matches several cues: orange-saffron robe, turban, garland, rudraksha and gold ornaments, so he is described as Swamiji (probable) on the throne, receiving devotees.2015-05-27A man with long dark hair sits on an ornate gilded throne with a red seat cushion, wearing an orange-saffron wrap, a rudraksha mala, and a garland of white and pink flowers. Devotees in orange, red and blue saris and garments sit before the throne, some with hair tied in buns. Behind the throne is a carved relief panel showing a deity murti with raised hand, and carved golden lion-shaped side supports and a trident stand at the sides.2016-05-01May 20 20162016-05-20May 02 20162016-05-02