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December 12 20122012-12-12A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a zebra-print cushion wears saffron-orange robes, a saffron shawl and a long rudraksha-style mala with gold ornaments, and has a white forehead mark. Kneeling attendants in saffron and white clothes, one with a white vibhuti-marked forehead and a rudraksha mala, tend to a silver tray of puja items: small bowls, red flower petals, yellow and orange offerings. A woman in a light patterned blouse reaches toward the tray at lower right. The setting is a studio-like room with a studio light and camera tripod in the background. a person is seated on the throne, with the appearance cues of saffron ornate clothing, a mala and gold adornments.2013-02-24A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklaces sits on a gilded throne with red velvet cushions, a sacred white marking on his forehead. Before him on the floor, several devotees sit in a row: a man in a striped shirt with a lanyard, a man in cream kurta, and women in pink and maroon salwar, some with hands folded in prayer. Brass plates hold small oil lamps, red flower petals, and offering bowls. A lit brass oil lamp stands beside the throne against a dark wall. a person with the throne and saffron robes and rudraksha mala. Seated devotees in ceremonial puja setting.2013-02-01 +1 copiesMay 22 20162016-05-22A seated man with long dark hair, wearing an orange and maroon sash, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, sits on an ornate gold and red velvet throne with a gold lion-shaped armrest, speaking to a small seated audience. Swamiji (probable) is shown in an appearance-based label as a teacher on the throne, with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads. Around him, women in white, cream and green saris sit on the floor, and shaved-headed devotees sit in the foreground. Brass plates with lotus flowers, a kalasha-style gold vessel and a microphone stand are arranged in front of the throne, with an orange and gold ceremonial banner behind.2011-02-11A seated figure in a gilded brown throne with carved golden lion armrests, wearing a black turban, orange-red robes, a long rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, is extending a hand over a large golden bowl. Two men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas kneel beside the throne, one holding a small dish, while a man in a pink shirt and a man in a white shirt assist. Devotees in orange and a woman in a pink top stand behind a crowd, and a cameraman films at right. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair under a black turban, orange-red robes, rudraksha malas and gold necklace while seated on a throne. The scene appears to be an ornate ritual setting with a golden vessel and a crowd of onlookers.2015-12-15 +1 copiesA seated man in an ornate gilded throne with red cushions wears orange robes with a maroon-and-gold shawl, rudraksha mala beads, a gold necklace and gold armbands, and sits with his hands resting in his lap. Beside him on a gold stand are flower petals and a small lamp. Several devotees sit on the floor before him: a woman in a white sari with a gold border, a woman in a cream sari with a green-clad younger woman behind her, and bald-headed people in the foreground with hands folded in prayer. A gold-framed flag with a blue and red emblem hangs behind the throne, and microphones sit on the right.2011-02-11February 02 20132013-02-02A photograph of a pada puja in a hall. A man in an orange robe with a long dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with eyes closed and hands resting on his lap. Surrounding devotees in white ritual clothes sit on the floor with palms pressed together in prayer, including a bald priest in white with a gold necklace and a woman in a red sari. Silver trays hold pink flowers, red fruit and offering bowls at the foot of the throne. A shaved-headed man in front and a woman in red at the right are seated in devotion, and a microphone stands at the left. The scene is a pada puja, a devotional foot-worship ceremony.2010-09-16A ceremonial initiation scene on a stage in front of a gold-ornate throne backdrop. A seated man in a white dhoti and shawl with a gold-bordered cloth, wearing layered rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, has white ash markings and holds his hands out toward two seated devotees in white. Behind him, two young men in saffron-orange turbans and orange robes sit on a gold throne with red cushions, also wearing rudraksha malas and gold necklaces. On the left, a shaved-headed young man with white forehead markings sits in orange, and two people in white are seen from behind in the foreground, one a woman with hair in a bun. A red bolster and ornate gold chair frame the group.2017-08-26September 01 20152015-09-01November 18 20102010-11-18 +1 copies