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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with red cushions and a tiger-skin covering, dressed in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban, with long braided hair, a multi-strand rudraksha mala and a white and blue floral garland, hands joined in greeting. A visible golden trident stands to the left. Two men in orange shawls, one in a striped shirt and one in a white shirt, bow with folded hands toward the figure. On the right a uniformed police officer in khaki holds a red apple and a mobile phone to photograph the scene. Baskets of apples are at the right edge, and a gold-and-pink decorative backdrop fills the background.

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A seated figure in a saffron-orange turban and orange robe, wearing a multi-strand rudraksha mala and a white, blue and red flower garland, sits on an ornate gold throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth and red cushion. A man in a light blue striped shirt and orange shawl stands at left with hands clasped. Two uniformed police officers in khaki and dark caps stand at right; one holds a smartphone photographing the seated figure while the other holds a red apple. A trident is visible at upper left and carved gold ornamentation fills the background.2016-04-30April 30 20162016-04-30Photo of a seated man in orange-saffron robes and an orange turban, wearing a long brown rudraksha mala and a multicoloured garland of white, blue and red flowers, smiling on a red-cushioned throne. Behind him is an ornate golden throne back, and at left a gold trident stands near brass lamps. A man in a white striped shirt with an orange shawl kneels at left holding a red apple, while a uniformed police officer in a khaki shirt and dark beret holds a smartphone and an apple, photographing the seated man. Apples are piled at the lower left. The seated man is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate, identified by the orange-saffron robe, orange turban, rudraksha mala and garland on the throne; he is presented as a VIP receiving darshan. Three people are visible.2016-04-30A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion and tiger-striped fabric draped over the seat. The central figure wears an orange-red turban, a rudraksha mala, an orange-red robe, and a long garland of white, blue and red flowers. A gold trident stands at left beside a gold ritual stand. A man in a white shirt with an orange shawl stands at left holding a red apple. A uniformed police officer in a beige shirt and dark beret smiles and photographs the scene on a phone while holding an apple; another uniformed officer stands at far right. Baskets of red apples are placed at the foot of the throne. Three people are visible.2016-04-30April 30 20162016-04-30A photograph of a ceremonial darshan on a red-carpeted stage. A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears an orange turban, bare upper body and orange cloth, with long swept-back hair, a multi-strand garland of white and blue flowers, and a rudraksha-style bead necklace. He raises his hands in blessing. Before him, a man in a white shirt bows deeply with folded hands, another man in a light blue shirt and orange shawl stands with palms joined, and a younger man in an orange cloth is visible. Behind them a priest in white holds a tall gold trident-topped staff, and a videographer on a camera rig is at the back. A uniformed officer stands at the left edge. Several people are visible in the scene. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate, identified by the turban, bare-chested orange ceremonial dress, long hair, garland and throne, placed in the seated role.2016-04-30A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne receives a devotee who bows with hands folded near his chest. The seated man wears a rust-orange turban, an orange-red robe, a long brown rudraksha-style mala and a multicoloured flower garland with white, blue and pink blossoms. His right hand rests on an orange cloth on the red cushion. The devotee in a white-and-cream striped shirt has an orange shawl draped over his shoulders. Behind them stand a bald man in white and orange clothing with gold beads, a woman in a pink-red sari, and a camera on a tripod. The gilded throne back has carved deity relief panels. Red drapery and a dark backdrop fill the setting. Kalpataru darshan context is noted in the page.2016-04-30April 30 20162016-04-30April 30 20162016-04-30A photograph at a stage with a red backdrop and a bright spotlight. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears an orange-red turban and saffron robe, a long multi-coloured garland of blue, pink and white flowers, and has long swept-back hair. Swamiji (probable), seated in an ornate gold throne and receiving visitors, with a turban, saffron robe and garland. Before him, several men with palms pressed together in namaste bow; one wears a white shirt, another an orange shawl over white. Two uniformed police officers stand at left, and a standing attendant in white dhoti holds a gold trident-tipped staff beside the throne. A videographer with a camera stands behind the group.2016-04-30Photo of a seated figure on a red-draped throne in front of an ornate gold deity murti with a crown. The seated man wears orange-saffron robes, a saffron turban, a flower garland with red and white blossoms, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, and gestures toward visitors. Beside him, a woman in a red sari with a red-and-gold blouse holds a red fruit or offering; a man in a khaki police uniform and cap stands smiling, and a young man in an orange polo shirt and glasses stands at right. Another woman in red holds an offering behind a trident and flower-garlanded staff. Several more people in red and white stand in the background of a tented hall with red walls.2016-04-26A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions and gold lion-head armrests, smiling with palms pressed together in namaste. The seated person wears an orange turban, a red-orange tilak mark, orange robes and a brown rudraksha mala, and the cues are distinctive; this is a probable Swamiji (probable) seated in person. A uniformed man in a dark peaked cap and khaki shirt with a brown belt bows low and touches the throne area in respect. A standing attendant in orange robes and a gold chain stands at left before a painted panel of deities. Gold ritual objects and a brass item sit in the foreground.2016-04-30