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A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a long swept-back hairstyle and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with yellow and white flower garlands. A trident stands to the left and a golden lion figure sits at the right of the throne. In front, devotees in white dhotis and yellow or saffron garments sit on the floor before brass trays of fruit and offerings, during a pada puja ritual. Several people sit in the foreground and a colourful umbrella hangs above the stage. Swamiji (probable): the seated saffron-clad figure on the throne shows long swept-back hair, saffron robes, ceremonial beads and gold ornaments.

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October 18 20102010-10-18October 18 20102010-10-18 +2 copiesA golden ornate throne with a carved lion-head backrest stands in a hall with dark blue drapes. A man in orange robes, wearing a rudraksha-style orange shawl and a long garland of yellow and orange marigolds, sits cross-legged on the gilded seat with hands folded, speaking into a microphone while smiling. A second, smaller gold throne behind him is decorated with flower garlands. On the floor, seated devotees in white and orange clothes, palms pressed together, surround brass trays holding fruit, flowers and red offerings. A man in orange robes with a white vibhuti mark sits to the left, holding a microphone. Gold and white floral garlands hang on a tall trident-topped stand at the right.2010-10-18 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands resting on his knees, during a padapuja gathering. Devotees in white and red saris and white kurtas sit on the floor before him, some with palms pressed together and others holding small brass plates of flowers and offerings. Behind the throne stand gold and red chairs draped with marigold garlands, and a gold-and-red palanquin frame and a wooden podium are at right. A candidate with distinctive saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and a throne is present; appearance-based label: a person, seated in the central role.2010-11-18 +1 copiesIndoor temple-style puja in a hall with a dark blue backdrop. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a white-and-gold garland, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with trident finials, appearing to receive offerings. Probable Swamiji (in-person candidate by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial garland). Seated devotees in white dhotis and saris, some with gold necklaces, sit on the floor before brass plates of flowers and sweets. Behind, a gold palanquin-style frame, garlanded decorations and a palm-leaf arrangement surround a small shrine with a deity murti.2010-11-12A photo of a seated teacher on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, wearing an orange saffron robe and a beaded necklace, with long swept-back hair and a golden trident-topped staff beside him. Several people sit on the floor before him in white ritual dress: women in white saris with gold borders and men in white dhotis with gold necklaces, holding brass plates of offerings and flowers. A devotee in orange robes sits nearby. Behind the throne are a deity murti, an orange-draped altar, a kalasha, and a garland-draped golden seat. The setting suggests a satsang gathering with puja offerings. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by his saffron robe, rudraksha-style beaded necklace and long hair.2010-11-12A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha-style bead necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy umbrella, garlanded with yellow and orange flower chains. Around the throne, devotees sit on an orange cloth in a hall: men in white dhotis and shirts, women in white or green saris and an orange sari, and one woman with light hair in a green and orange sari. Some hold small offering plates with flowers. Gold staffs with decorative finials, a trident-shaped ornament, a garlanded deity murti with a multicoloured umbrella, and white and red flowers on the floor complete the scene in a plain room with dark curtains.2010-10-18 +2 copiesA seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with carved lion heads and a wide garland of white, yellow, purple and red flowers, with a rudraksha mala around his neck and hands joined in greeting. A trident leans beside the throne. Around him, devotees sit on the floor in orange and white clothing with hands folded, several holding brass trays of flowers and offerings. A portrait of a deity is visible at the upper left. a person: the seated figure wears saffron robes, an orange turban, rudraksha mala and sits on a gold throne, matching the page's ritual context.2010-11-05November 12 20102010-11-12November 15 20102010-11-15September 17 20102010-09-17October 18 20102010-10-18 +1 copies