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A photograph of a ceremonial dais set in water at a stepped tank, with a figure seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) framed by a golden arched backrest. The seated man wears saffron/orange robes, a long white flower garland and a dark rudraksha mala, with a red cushion beneath him. The dais is decorated with yellow and orange marigolds, pink and purple flowers, green palm fronds and a golden trident staff at the left. A man in orange robes stands at the left edge gesturing toward the trident, and a bearded man in orange robes kneels at the right beside floral decorations. Devotees stand and sit in the water and along tiered red steps, many in white clothing, with spectators seated on the steps and others standing at the top in white and blue saris.

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January 02 20102010-01-02Outdoor photo of a floral-decorated golden throne platform set at the edge of a stone-stepped water tank, with a fountain spray at left. A man in long dark hair and orange robes sits on a red-cushioned golden throne wrapped in garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers, with a white-and-red beaded garland at his neck. Beside the throne, a second man in orange robes sits on an orange-draped platform, and a trident stands upright at the front. A large crowd of devotees in white and yellow clothes, some with yellow shawls, fills the water and steps; many onlookers sit on the tiered red steps behind them, with a watermarked credit at lower right.2010-01-02 +1 copiesCrowded outdoor holy dip at a stepped stone tank. A man in an ornate gold-framed throne seat with red cushions sits centrally, wearing an orange garment and a red and white flower garland, flanked by two attendants in orange robes standing at the throne's sides. The throne is decorated with marigold and yellow flower garlands and green foliage. Dozens of devotees wade waist-deep in the water, some in white and some in saffron and yellow clothing, raising hands and holding brass pots and trays. Spectators in white and colourful saris line the red steps above, and a trident-shaped staff stands near the platform. This appears to be a holy dip in the sacred waters of Vaidya Sarovar. The man on the throne is a probable Swamiji, identified by the long hair, saffron garment and ornamental throne setting, though the appearance is uncertain.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesOctober 17 20102010-10-17A photograph of a ceremonial scene at a stepped stone tank with water. A man with long dark hair sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, draped in a white and orange garment, wearing a garland of white and orange flowers. The throne is decorated with marigolds and flower arrangements. Two attendants in orange robes stand beside him, one holding a long golden staff and a trident. Behind, many people stand in the water and crowd the tank steps, with more seated on the terraced steps in white clothing, some with hands raised in prayer. A water spray arcs at left. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long hair and a flower garland over orange-trimmed white clothing and sits on a throne, the usual presentation cues for a sannyasi seated in honour.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne with a red cushioned seat, draped with white and orange garlands and surrounded by marigold and multicoloured floral decorations on red stone steps. A rudraksha mala hangs at his chest and he wears a white and orange flower garland. Beside him stands a saffron-clad attendant holding a golden trident, and a golden staff is visible on the right. Behind the throne, a man in a blue shirt stands on the steps with rows of stone lamp stands and a few seated onlookers in white are nearby. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long dark hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas, presented as the honoured figure on the throne.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesOctober 17 20102010-10-17A photograph of a flower-decorated boat or ratha-like float on water at an outdoor tank with red-tiered steps behind it. Seated on a throne-like platform under a yellow and orange canopy is a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes wearing a white and orange flower garland, holding a ceremonial staff raised toward the water. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a flower garland fit the candidate. Attendants in white and in orange stand nearby, and white-clad men wade in the water at left, one holding a yellow garland. Lavish garlands of marigolds, orange and pink gladiolus, purple orchids and white flowers cover the float, with a yellow umbrella overhead.2010-07-26October 17 20102010-10-17