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A seated figure in white garments with a long white and multicolour garland of marigolds and flowers, sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate golden throne. The throne has a gilded crown-like canopy draped with yellow and white flower garlands, and the backdrop is decorated with floral patterns in yellow, purple and white. Two saffron-robed men kneel on the stage, one bald and bowing toward a brass offering tray. A woman in orange and a red-bordered sari kneels at the right. Gold staffs with trident-like tops frame the stage, and a red and yellow floral skirting edges the platform. The person on the throne has long hair and wears a gold crown, which is a plausible cue for a person but is only a probable match.

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A seated figure in white ceremonial dress sits on a gilded throne at the centre of a richly decorated stage, hands pressed together in namaste with eyes closed. A large garland of white jasmine and yellow and red flowers hangs over his shoulders and around the seat, and a golden crown sits on his head, with a golden necklace visible at his chest. In the foreground, a shaven-headed man in saffron robes bends forward to tend items on a golden tray, while a woman in an orange sari and another person in saffron attend nearby. Gold lion-shaped armrests, floral panels and a flower-covered backdrop frame the scene.2010-01-01A seated figure in a golden throne sits with palms pressed together in namaskar, eyes closed, wearing a golden crown and a gold necklace, draped in white and gold cloth. Heavy garlands of white, yellow, red and purple flowers drape the throne and figure, with a flower-decorated backdrop of yellow blooms and ornate gold-and-white floral panels. A bald priest in orange robes kneels at lower left, and a woman in an orange sari with long hair stands at lower right. A golden staff stands at the right edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a golden crown and a gold necklace, and is seated on a ceremonial throne.2010-01-01A flower-decorated stage with a golden throne at the centre, framed by a yellow marigold backdrop and a red-and-white border. A seated figure in white garments with a gold-coloured headpiece and a garland of yellow, orange and white flowers rests hands in namaskar. Before the throne, several people in orange and saffron robes kneel and sit on the red stage edge; a bald man in orange reaches forward toward a brass vessel, while women in orange saris attend nearby. A golden trident and silver lamp stands flank the throne, and a silver kalasha-style stand sits to the right. a person is seated on the throne wearing white with a gold headpiece and garland, shown in a sitting pose with hands folded in greeting.2010-01-01A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a gold crown, draped in a long white garland of flowers and a white shawl with gold border, sits with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind him a large arch of yellow and marigold flowers and gold-framed panels decorate the dais. In front, a bald man in saffron robes kneels with palms joined toward the throne, and two women in saffron sit at the stage edge, one with a long braid and one with a light saffron sari, holding offerings near a golden platter. Gold lion figures flank the throne, and a tall gold staff stands at right. The stage has a red and gold draped front with marigold garlands and white flower strings. Dress colours: saffron for the attendants, white and gold for the seated figure. Ritual setting with flowers, offerings and a throne, consistent with a public satsang or celebration.2010-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial dais decorated with gold metallic panels, garlands of marigold and white flowers, and a red velvet throne flanked by carved lion figures. Seated on the throne is a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with hands pressed together in namaskar. A devotee in white and orange kneels at the lower left, offering on a silver tray bearing flowers and fruit. An ornate orange canopy with a fringed umbrella tops the dais, with striped and patterned festival cloth overhead. a person is the seated figure, identified by long swept hair, saffron robes and the ceremonial throne setting. Another person in white stands at the far left edge.2005-07-21A seated figure in a gilded golden throne (peetha) framed by a rainbow arch of red, yellow, green, purple and white flower garlands, with a golden umbrella above. The central figure sits with palms pressed together in namaste, wearing a long red flower garland, white cloth, a peacock-feather crown and a gold necklace. Around the throne, several people in orange and saffron robes sit with hands folded in prayer, including a woman in orange with glasses at right. Fruits, marigold garlands, brass oil lamps (aarti lamps) and a metal offering vessel sit in front of the dais, and a kalasha-style brass lamp burns near the base. The arch behind is covered in white and yellow flowers. Possibly a jayanti puja at an outdoor ashram stage.2009-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial stage decorated with yellow marigold garlands and a gold-and-silver backdrop. A man seated on a gold throne with a large multicoloured flower garland draped over his shoulders and a gold crown-like headpiece sits with palms pressed together in namaskar. Two men and a woman in saffron-orange robes stand or kneel in front, one holding a silver aarti lamp with a flame toward the seated figure, while another holds a silver trident and a silver ritual vessel stands nearby. A woman in orange sari kneels at the lower right, and a cropped figure appears at the lower left edge. The scene resembles a puja or aarti offering on a festival dais.2010-01-01A photograph of a seated man in white clothes with hands pressed together in namaste, eyes closed, on a gold throne decorated with a dense garland of yellow, red, orange and purple flowers draped over the seat back and a white-and-blue flower garland around his neck. He wears a gold crown. In front, a bald man in saffron-orange robes bends over a silver ritual vessel, while a woman in orange robes and a second woman in orange at the lower right hold small lamps. A silver trident stands at the left beside a silver kalasha-style vessel and fruit offerings, and the backdrop is covered in yellow marigolds with decorative blue, purple and red panels.2010-01-01A seated man with folded hands sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) under a golden arched canopy, framed by bands of red, orange, yellow and purple flower garlands and yellow marigold walls. He wears a red flower garland, a gold necklace and a white dhoti-style cloth, with a gold crown on his head. In front of the throne, a row of saffron-robed attendants sit with hands folded in prayer beside a table draped in white and marigold garlands, laden with fruits, offerings, brass lamps and an oil lamp. Two women in orange saris and one man in saffron clothing kneel at the right, also praying. A visible lamp burns in the foreground. Overall scene shows a formal ceremonial gathering with about six visible people.2009-01-01A seated figure in the centre of an elaborate golden throne (peetha) decorated with red, pink, green and white flower garlands in rainbow arcs, with a gold crown and peacock feather ornament, palms joined in namaskar, wearing a white dhoti with gold waist ornament and long red and white flower garlands draped over the shoulders. Before him, a brass lamp (aarti/oil lamp) burns on a red-cushioned platform above fruit, marigold garlands and brass vessels. Foreground devotees in saffron-orange robes sit in prayer, one with hands extended in offering and another with palms joined, while a woman in orange at right folds her hands. The scene reads as a ceremonial puja or celebration at a golden throne.2009-01-01A stage ceremony at a festival. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a gold crown and halo, wearing a white garment and long white-and-yellow garland, sits with hands pressed together in namaste. Behind the throne is a floral backdrop of yellow marigolds and tiered garlands, with a gold trident and a gold ceremonial staff on the left and right. In front, at the base of the dais, several people in saffron-orange robes sit in devotion: a shaved-headed man in saffron kneels with palms joined, and two women in saffron with red borders sit beside him. Red and white draped cloth with marigold garlands fronts the stage.2010-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01