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A photograph of a central figure seated on an ornate silver-gilt throne decorated with marigold and flower garlands in yellow, orange, and purple. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron robe, white flower garland, and beaded necklaces, and smiles while seated on an orange-draped platform. Two attendants in saffron robes and beaded necklaces stand on either side, one holding a silver tray. In the foreground, several people in white dhoti-style clothing with yellow or orange sashes stand waist-deep in water, extending their hands toward the platform as part of an abhishekam-style ritual. Lit oil lamps line the edges of the stage, and a crowd is visible in the background at night.

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A night ritual at a water tank with red-brick steps lined with empty seats. A central figure sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of marigolds, white jasmine and purple and yellow flowers, wearing an orange robe and a red-and-white garland. Two attendants in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha beads flank the throne. Around it, about a dozen devotees in white clothes with yellow and red sashes stand waist-deep in the water, holding vessels and a small offering. Someone on the steps holds a large orange-and-gold fan.2010-02-12A night photograph of a floral-decorated golden throne platform set in water, with a central seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a red-and-white garland, flanked by attendants in orange and saffron clothing. Two attendants on the left and right wear orange robes and gold necklaces; one kneels holding a metal bowl. Around the platform, about a dozen people stand waist-deep in water wearing white clothes and yellow sashes, some reaching toward the platform. Marigold and red flower garlands drape the platform backdrop, and small lights and a crowd in white stand on the steps behind. The seated central figure's appearance does not clearly match the a person cues, so the identity is uncertain.2010-02-12A photograph of a seated figure on a golden throne (peetha) at the center of a tiered stage lined with flower garlands in yellow, purple, white and orange. The seated figure wears an orange robe, a white flower garland and a rudraksha mala, with long dark hair, and is smiling. Around the throne, several men in orange robes and orange shawls stand or kneel. In front, a group of people in white ritual clothes with orange sashes stand waist-deep in water, apparently a sacred water ceremony at dusk. Strings of small lamps line the tiered seating in the background.2010-02-12A photograph of a floral-decorated golden throne on an orange-draped dais in an indoor hall with rows of empty red seats behind. A seated figure in orange robes and a white garland sits centrally on the ornate golden chair with a golden halo-like arch, flanked by two attendants in orange robes with gold necklaces, one holding a tray. Garlands of marigolds and white flowers in orange, yellow and purple hang around the throne. In the foreground, several people in white clothes and yellow sashes kneel in shallow water before the dais, some holding small vessels, and one reaches out. A standing attendant in white stands at the right beside a railing, and a round orange fan-like object appears at the right edge.2010-02-12A photograph of a lavishly decorated golden throne set in a water tank at dusk, framed by tiers of oil lamps along the stone steps. A seated figure in orange robes and a white flower garland sits on the throne, which is draped with bands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. Two attendants in orange robes stand at the sides, one holding a silver vessel. In the foreground, several people in white clothes with orange and yellow sashes stand waist-deep in the water, some with their hands joined in front of them.2010-02-12Photograph of a decorated golden throne (peetha) on a stage, framed by long vertical garlands of yellow, white, purple and red flowers and green foliage. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe, orange-brown garland and rudraksha-style beads, sits centrally with a broad smile. Beside him on the left, another orange-robed figure holds a ceremonial object, and on the right an orange-robed attendant holds a silver plate. In the foreground, several people in white dhotis and kurtas with yellow shawls sit on the stage edge, some with hands folded in namaskar. Lit lamps line the tiered seating behind. The central figure shows distinctive long hair, saffron robes and ornate beads, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) seated in darshan on the throne.2010-02-12A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne (peetha) at night, framed by a backdrop of vertical strings of marigolds and white flowers in yellow, red, purple and white, with string lights above. The central figure wears orange-saffron robes, a white and red flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala, with long dark hair, smiling. Two attendants in orange robes with gold necklaces sit on the raised stage on either side, one holding a fan-like object. Below, several people in white clothes with yellow or orange shawls sit in front of the stage. Swamiji (probable): the central figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robes, a mala and a garland, which are the qualifying cues.2010-02-12A night ceremony at an outdoor water tank with a raised platform decorated with flower garlands in yellow, red, purple and white. A central figure in an orange robe, with long dark hair and a white garland, sits on a gold ornate throne-like seat with an arched backdrop, smiling and gesturing with raised hands. A woman in orange attire with a garland sits to the right holding a tray, and a man in orange sits to the left. Around the platform, several people in white clothes with yellow and orange sashes stand waist-deep in the water, some holding small items. Spectators in white fill the seating area behind, and lit lamps line the edges of the tank.2010-02-12A seated figure in orange robes sits on a golden throne with red cushioning, decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands and green leaves, rising from shallow water at night. The seated person wears an orange garment, a white garland, and a rudraksha-style bead necklace. Around the throne, a row of devotees in white clothes with yellow and orange sashes stand waist-deep in the water, some pouring liquid from vessels, a ritual bathing scene. Two standing sannyasis in orange robes flank the throne on the right, one holding a silver vessel. Tiered stone steps with rows of small lamps and black metal fixtures rise behind the water.2010-02-12A photograph of an outdoor evening event on a raised orange stage in front of a large seated crowd. A central figure sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange robe, a white flower garland and a red-orange garland, and a long-haired appearance; the throne is framed by tall arrangements of marigolds, yellow, white and purple flowers and green foliage. Two orange-robed attendants sit on the stage beside the throne, one with long hair and a flower garland holding a cloth-wrapped object, the other holding a silver tray with garlands. Men in white clothes and orange shawls kneel and sit at the front of the stage, and audience members fill the stands behind. Whether the central figure is the subject of the page cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, so the identity is marked unsure.2010-02-12July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph of a ceremonial stage decorated with dense garlands of marigolds and white jasmine strands in yellow, orange, purple and red. A man with long dark hair sits on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange robe, a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala, smiling and holding a small object. Beside him on the right, a shaved-headed attendant in an orange robe holds a ritual plate, and another orange-robed attendant with long hair and a gold necklace stands by the throne. In the foreground, several white-clad devotees in white and yellow shawls kneel and stand, one reaching out with a garland. Lit lamps are visible along the top edge of the wall.2010-02-12