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August 11 2011

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A photograph of a ceremonial golden throne (peetha) set before a temple-carved stone backdrop of sculpted figures and pillars. On the throne's red cushioned seat stands a framed portrait of a long-haired man in saffron robes with a white beaded mala, seated with raised hand in front of a tree; red and yellow flower garlands drape the frame. A small red basket and brass oil lamps (lamps with rooster-shaped finials) flank the throne, with red flower arrangements on the floor. At left, two priests sit: the foremost wears an ornate jeweled crown, saffron robes and a gold necklace, and sits before a microphone, while a second priest in white sits behind him. The portrait is a depiction, not a physical person present on the throne.2011-08-11August 10 20112011-08-10A priest seated cross-legged on a low wooden seat at the left, wearing a cream-white dhoti, a cream shawl over the shoulders, a gold-tone beaded necklace and a cream headwrap, with white and yellow markings on his forehead and arms, speaks into a microphone. Before him a large golden throne with red cushions holds a framed portrait of a man with long dark hair in orange robes and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, raising one hand. The portrait is garlanded with orange, yellow and purple flowers, and red flowers sit on the throne base and small side tables. Brass oil lamps stand beside the throne. The backdrop is a large printed image of carved red sandstone temple architecture with stone lion figures. A small red-and-gold offering basket sits on the right table.2011-08-14 +1 copiesJanuary 05 20132013-01-05January 05 20132013-01-05August 14 20112011-08-14August 09 20152015-08-09 +1 copiesA gilded throne (peetha) with red velvet seat stands centrally before a stone-carved temple wall backdrop showing sculpted lion-like guardian figures. Above the seat hangs a framed photograph of a seated man in orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace, hand raised in blessing, with red and yellow flower garlands framing the frame; this is a depiction on a print, not a physical presence. A pair of brass oil lamps (lamps with rooster-finial tops) flank the throne, with red flowers in vases at its base and a small red basket on a side table. On the left, two priests in orange and white sit cross-legged, one wearing an ornate patterned cap and a flower garland, with a microphone stand before them.2011-08-11 +2 copiesJanuary 17 20162016-01-17May 07 20122012-05-07A seated man in an orange-red turban and saffron robe, with a rudraksha-style mala and gold necklace, sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions and carved lion-head armrests. A garland of red, orange, yellow and white flowers arches over the throne back. He smiles and speaks into a microphone on a stand at left. Behind him a painted backdrop shows a tall gold-clad deity murti with a crown. Ornate gold lamp stands flank the stage, which is covered in a red cloth.2015-07-26A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a gold-edged dhoti sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate red velvet throne-like seat before a golden backdrop with a trident and a ceremonial sword. He wears a long rudraksha mala and a large gold pendant, with white vibhuti tilak on his forehead, and bare feet. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side, with red and yellow flower arrangements on red-draped platforms. To the left a young male devotee in orange robe with a shaved head and white tilak sits with hands folded in prayer. Painted temple pillars and trees form the background. Swamiji (probable) is the seated central figure, identified by his long swept-back hair, saffron robe, rudraksha mala and gold pendant.2012-10-07