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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, wearing a saffron turban, a rudraksha mala and a long ceremonial garland of pink and white flowers, sits on an ornate gilded throne cushioned in red, with a lion-shaped armrest and a backdrop of colourful flower arrangements in rainbow bands. Two standing attendants in reddish-brown dhotis with gold borders and ritual sacred ash markings on their bodies stand to the left, one with a bare shaved head, facing the seated figure. Gold parasols with trident finials and silver tridents frame the throne, and a silver lamp stand with tiered oil lamps stands in front. Golden draping covers the platform and a bright green leafy canopy overhead. Two young people are partly visible at the right edge. The seated figure is described as Swamiji (probable) on the basis of the saffron robes, turban, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garland, though appearance alone is not conclusive.

A seated figure sits on an ornate gold throne (peetha) with a gold-carved back and lion-shaped armrests, draped in red velvet cushions. The figure wears a saffron-orange garment, a rudraksha mala, a ceremonial gold necklace and a long flower garland in red and white. Gold ceremonial umbrellas with fringed canopies and silver trident staffs (tridents) stand around the throne, with a green-lit tree backdrop, white draped walls and empty white-covered chairs behind. A video camera sits at the lower left edge. a person is seated on the throne; the figure has a shaved or short dark head and wears saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas and gold ornaments, though the appearance cues are moderate.

January 03 2016

A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with gold borders sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a garland of white and gold beads, rudraksha-style bead bracelets on the arms and a red bindi. Before him, a kneeling man in a white shirt and beaded mala holds his hands in anjali, and a woman in a pink-lilac top and a second woman sit at the front. A brass kalasha-topped oil lamp stands beside the throne, a silver puja tray with flowers, rose petals and fruit lies on the floor, and a black-walled room with a cooling unit forms the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears saffron robes, a garland, bead ornaments and a crowned, long-haired appearance on a throne, with a kneeling devotee offering anjali.

A seated figure in a golden ornate throne (peetha) with a gilded arched canopy, carved lion-form armrests, and a small orange umbrella above. Behind the figure is a large floral backdrop of red, yellow, purple and white garlands arranged in a fan shape. The person wears a deep red-orange turban, orange-saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, with a garland draped over the lap. Both hands are raised in a gesture of discourse. Gilded pillars flank the stage beneath a white tent canopy. a person by appearance, seated in a ceremonial setting.

February 20 2016

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A photograph of a ceremony on a gold-and-red throne (peetha) decorated with marigold and yellow flower garlands and a tiger-skin cushion beneath. A seated figure in a rust-red turban, saffron-orange robe and layered orange and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces receives a tray of offerings from a man in a white shirt and white trousers with a red cloth draped over his shoulder. Beside the throne, a bald attendant in an orange-gold dhoti and matching shawl kneels holding a small tray. Gold-topped ceremonial staffs with a trident and a gilded umbrella with a bird finial frame the scene, and white drapery stands behind. Two people are visible at the throne, with another figure partly seen behind.

A seated figure in orange-saffron robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) backed by a large flower-decorated arch of red, yellow, white and purple blossoms. He wears a pink and white garland, a rudraksha-style mala and gold arm bands. Gold parasols with fringed canopies stand on either side, flanked by silver tridents (trishula) and a silver oil lamp (deepa) in the foreground. A green leafy canopy hangs above. Two women in pale clothing sit at the lower right edge in front of the stage. Swamiji (probable) appears to be the seated figure, based on the saffron robes, turban, ornate garlands and rudraksha cues, presented on the throne as a ceremonial seat.

A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved back, draped with a zebra-striped cloth. He wears a long beaded mala and a gold necklace, with a red-orange shawl over his shoulders, and a forehead marking. A shaved-headed priest in an orange cloth kneels at the left, holding a lit flame over a vessel as part of a ritual. Brass bells hang at the top and gold-painted pillars frame the scene. The seated figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), based on saffron clothing, turban, shawl, beaded mala and gold necklace, seated in a place of honour.

May 28 2013

A seated man in orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne under a golden umbrella, framed by a multicoloured floral garland arc of red, yellow, purple and green blooms. He wears layered beaded necklaces and a long floral garland over his shoulders, with hands raised in front of him as if speaking. Gold carved columns, lion-shaped armrest supports and carved deity figures decorate the throne structure beneath a white and pink tented canopy.

January 13 2015