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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with white jasmine garlands and a golden canopy, with carved lion figures at the base. The seated person wears a saffron-orange robe, a gold crown and a white flower garland, with a gold necklace, and sits with eyes closed and hands folded. Behind the throne hangs a large red-toned banner showing an enlarged close-up of a smiling face, with a purple curtain on the left. Several women in orange and saffron saris stand or kneel around the throne, one holding a white feathered fan (chamara) and another holding a yellow-and-orange umbrella-like standard. Flowered garlands hang along the left edge. The setting appears to be a stage or ceremonial platform during a gathering.

December 27 2006

December 27 2006

December 27 2006

A man seated with eyes closed on an ornate gilded throne (peetha) with a gold crown, decorated with bands of marigold and white jasmine garlands in yellow, red and green. He wears saffron/orange robes, a long white and orange garland, and a gold ceremonial necklace, hands folded in his lap. Seated devotees in white and colourful saris sit in the foreground, and gold oil lamps stand in wall niches behind. Probable Swamiji (crown, saffron robes, gold necklace and garlands on a throne), shown in a public setting with devotees.

A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne (peetha) draped with white and yellow jasmine garlands and a red heart-shaped cushion, wearing an orange robe and a white garland, holding a small object in one hand. Seated on the floor before the throne are rows of devotees in white kurtas with orange shawls, and young women in orange and green clothing in the foreground. A standing attendant in an orange shawl stands behind the throne. Behind is a large backdrop of a red-toned portrait and a field of daisies, with purple curtains, a decorated pillar and a pedestal fan at left.

A seated figure in orange-saffron robes and a gold necklace sits on an ornate golden throne decorated with a multicoloured garland of marigolds, white flowers and red and purple blossoms, beneath a decorative canopy with red, yellow, green and blue tassels. Around him, devotees sit on an orange floor covering: women in white and gold-bordered saris, one in a red blouse with hands joined in anjali, and others in orange robes. A small silver plate with offerings and fruit sits in front, and a dark blue curtain forms the backdrop.

A photograph of a ceremonial padapuja in progress. A long-haired man in an orange saffron garment with a white flower garland sits smiling on an ornate gold throne with a gold lion-shaped armrest, beneath a white jasmine-garland canopy and a red heart-shaped backdrop. Another person in a gold-bordered orange-and-red sari kneels at his feet, washing them over a brass plate. Seated devotees in white clothes with orange shawls and saffron-striped garments line the left side, and a standing electric fan and a brass offering vessel with yellow flowers sit in the foreground. A painted decorated pillar and garlands frame the scene.

A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet seat and a gold canopy with hanging leaf ornaments. He wears an orange saffron shawl over his shoulders, a rudraksha mala necklace, and a red-and-white vertical mark on his forehead, with hands resting in his lap. A matching orange-draped figure is a presiding Swamiji (probable) on the peetha: the long hair, ornate saffron clothing and rudraksha mala are visible cues. Golden oil lamps with lit flames and orange and red flower arrangements flank the throne. In front, a golden base holds flower offerings and pink lotus blooms, with incense sticks and a silver plate of offerings. Around the platform, several women in white saris with yellow shawls and a shaven-headed man in white ritual dress sit facing the throne, seen from behind. A backdrop depicts a temple gopuram-style archway with deity imagery.

A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and carved lion-form arm supports, under a pink canopy with a gold and white-garlanded finial. The central figure wears an orange shawl over orange garments, a white flower garland, and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, with long dark hair swept back. Seated devotees on a white floor surround the throne: a man in cream kurta with orange scarf at left, a young man in white kurta with orange scarf at right, and a woman in orange sari with red border at right foreground. A yellow and red marigold garland encircles the base, with a kalasha-like object and flower offerings before the throne, and a long gold staff rests against the right side. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, orange ceremonial clothing, garlands and bead necklace, seated on a throne in a festive ritual setting. Printed copyright text runs down the right edge.

A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers and green leaves. He wears a gold crown, an orange saffron robe with a gold-colored border, and a long gold necklace with a white and red flower garland draped over his shoulders. His eyes are closed and his hands rest folded in his lap. Small brass oil lamps stand on the wall niches behind him, and a lit oil lamp and a hand offering flowers are visible at the bottom edge with several people seated in the foreground. Probable Swamiji is seated in the centre, identified by the saffron robe, gold crown and jeweled necklace.

A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne decorated with white jasmine garlands and a gold canopy with a kalasha finial. He wears an orange saffron robe with a gold-bordered shawl, a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, and has long dark hair with a red tilak on his forehead. A large red-toned portrait printed on a banner behind him shows a smiling face with white hair and beard. Marigold-like flowers and orange drapery frame the throne.