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July 21 2015

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A seated man on a gilded throne with red cushions holds a silver ceremonial staff with his right hand and smiles. He wears an orange-saffron wrap, an orange turban and a floral garland of white and orange blooms. Around him, many devotees in white or cream clothes and saffron-red shawls sit on the floor holding small lit oil lamps and offering flowers from brass plates, in a pada puja setting. Red drapes and potted plants fill the background, and a camera-lit room with a thick gilded frame surrounds the throne. Swamiji (probable): the man on the throne wears an orange turban, saffron wrap and floral garland, with ceremonial staff and throne, matching the page's Pada Puja event.2014-08-05July 21 20152015-07-21A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, long swept-back hair and a relaxed posture, while devotees gather on the floor. In the foreground, women in saffron and orange saris and a shaved-headed attendant in orange cloth with a tilak and beaded gold-toned necklace hold brass plates of flowers and offerings, and others in white with yellow shawls sit with palms pressed together. A gold-framed wooden table with a small floral arrangement sits beside the throne against a black curtain and a pale screen, with a carved stone figure at the right edge. Whether the seated figure is the a person is uncertain from appearance alone, so the a person field is set to unsure.2010-10-26 +1 copiesA photograph inside a red-draped ceremonial tent of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved golden lions and a gilded arched backrest. The seated figure wears a rust-red turban, a red-orange shawl and a long garland, and has hands held together in a gesture of respect. Around the throne, devotees kneel on the floor in white and orange-red garments, several with hands folded in anjali, some with orange tilak marks on the forehead, and a prayer tray with flowers sits at the front. A woman in a green and purple sari kneels in the foreground. Several people wear red-orange shawls and rudraksha malas. a person cues are the turban, orange shawl and garland, with the seated figure presented on the gold throne during a darshan-style gathering.2015-10-26November 15 20102010-11-15Photo of a stage event with a man in white kurta and grey waistcoat with an orange shawl speaking into a handheld microphone while standing. Seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and a tiger-skin cover is a figure in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban, and multiple flower garlands, with a microphone in front. A seated man in a cream kurta and orange shawl and cap listens, and a woman in a pink-lavender sari sits at left. A saffron-robed attendant stands near a rear gold-carved throne with a bead necklace, a uniformed guard stands at left, and a black ceremonial bowl sits on the red-carpeted stage beneath a carved stone deity relief. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, with the cues of an orange turban, saffron robes and garlands.2016-04-26A photograph inside an ornate hall with blue carpeting and a golden throne. A man seated on a gilded red throne wears an orange-and-red turban with a flower ornament, a long pink and white flower garland, a leopard-print cloth around his waist and an orange wrap, and raises a silver trident with one hand. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's long hair-free turban, layered saffron-orange clothing, garland and ceremonial trident match a distinctive ritual presentation, though the face is not used for identification. Before him, a group sits on the floor: a man in white with an orange shawl and a rudraksha mala palms together, a woman in white with an orange shawl holds a brass plate, a man in white with an orange scarf sits with hands joined, a woman in a white and yellow sari holds a small brass lamp, and a woman in a purple top sits in the foreground. A flower-petal offering tray sits near the throne. An empty golden throne and a standing elderly man in orange appear in the background, with a large banner behind the throne.2014-05-11A seated man on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushioned seat and a gold trident beside him wears a red-and-saffron robe, a white flower garland, and red flower and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. He gestures with his right hand toward a seated devotee in the foreground who is partly visible with a red shawl. Behind him a gilded carved pillar and brass lamps stand against a purple backdrop. To the right, seated people wear white clothes with red shawls; a young man holds a silver tray of offerings, and women in red and maroon saris sit nearby. A pada-puja seems to be taking place at the foot of the throne, with a bald devotee bending before it.2015-07-21November 05 20102010-11-05A seated man on an ornate gold-and-orange throne smiles toward a seated crowd during a darshan. He wears saffron-orange robes, a white flower garland with red blossoms, layered beaded necklaces and a bracelet, and his bare feet rest on a gold footstool. A golden trident stands behind him beside a carved gold pillar. Around him, devotees in white and red-bordered shawls sit on a red carpet, some holding brass plates of offerings and lamps, while others in white and red sit at the front. Purple stage lighting fills the background. a person is seated on the throne, identified by the saffron robes, flower garland, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and throne setting.2015-07-21November 10 20102010-11-10August 05 20142014-08-05