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A photograph of a golden ceremonial throne with red velvet cushions where a seated figure in orange saffron robes, with long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala, rests a hand on the head of a young boy in a striped blue-and-white polo shirt and white shorts with a face mask. The boy kneels and holds the seated figure's bare foot in a padapuja-style honour. Two adult men stand at left, one in a blue striped shirt and one in a white shirt with hands folded in prayer. Behind, a priest in white dhoti with a ceremonial gold necklace stands near a golden trident and a silver tray of offerings. Other saffron-clad attendants stand at the back, a red-and-orange carpet covers the floor, and a microphone stand is at right.

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Indoor stage event with a golden ornate throne upholstered in red velvet. A man in orange robes with long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits on the throne, touching the head of a young boy in a striped shirt and white shorts with a gold rod-like implement while a masked boy stands in front. Two standing men in blue shirts and light shirts watch with hands folded; two shaven-headed attendants in orange and white robes stand behind with malas. Trays of offerings and a brass plate sit on the floor. Large decorated backdrop with deity imagery and garlands at right. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure on the throne, identified by the long swept-back hair, orange clothing and rudraksha mala cues.2010-10-21A photograph of a golden ornate throne with red cushions where a man in orange sleeveless robes and a rudraksha mala sits, placing his hand on the head of a boy kneeling before him. The boy wears a striped blue-and-white shirt and a face mask. Standing behind are two shaven-headed men in orange and white robes with gold necklaces, one holding a golden ceremonial staff. Two men in shirts stand at left with hands folded in prayer. A grey-and-gold backdrop of carved deity figures is visible at top right. a person: the seated man wears orange robes, rudraksha mala and sits on a throne, but visible long hair is the only distinctive cue; treated as an uncertain candidate.2010-10-21A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back dark hair, seated on an ornate gold and red-cushioned throne with a microphone stand beside him. He rests one hand on the head of a young boy in a blue-and-white striped shirt and a face mask, while the boy's feet are being washed or touched at a gold tray holding small steel bowls and a flower offering. Standing behind them are a man in a light blue striped shirt, a man in a white shirt with his palms pressed together in greeting, and a shaved-headed monk in an orange cloth. A woman in a red sari stands in the background near a curtain, and an orange cloth covers the floor.2010-10-21A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe on an ornate gilded throne with red velvet cushions, a microphone stand in front. He rests one hand on the head of a young boy in a striped shirt and white face mask, while holding a gold staff with his other hand. Two adult men in shirts stand beside the boy, one with hands pressed together in greeting. A gilded tray with brass vessels and flowers sits in front of the throne, and a figure in white stands behind. Dark curtains and a temple-style backdrop frame the stage.2010-10-21A photograph of a formal ritual in a hall with a gold-and-red ornate throne. A figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange saffron garment and a rudraksha mala, seated on the throne, places one hand on the head of a young boy in a striped polo shirt and white shorts with a face mask, who stands bowing before him. Beside the throne, a shaved-headed man in orange and a priest in white with a gold necklace stand near an offering table. To the left, two men in shirts and trousers stand with hands joined in reverence. A microphone stand is visible at the right edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure shows long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, and is seated on a throne.2010-10-21Photograph of a seated guru in orange saffron robes with long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial necklace, on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a microphone stand beside him. He holds a gold ceremonial staff and a plate of offerings, while a small boy in a blue-and-white striped shirt and face mask folds his hands and receives blessings. Two standing men in a light blue shirt and white shirt watch closely. Behind them a priest in white ritual clothes stands with a tray, and a few people in white stand in the background. Red carpet covers the floor, and a gold thali with oil lamps and flowers sits in the foreground. The scene appears to be a darshan or blessing moment in a satsang hall.2010-10-21October 21 20102010-10-21A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, placing his right hand on the head of a young boy in a striped blue-and-white polo shirt and a face mask, while holding a golden trident-tipped staff in his other hand. The boy stands with hands folded in front of a low wooden table bearing a plate of flowers and offerings. Two men in collared shirts stand behind the boy, one in a light blue striped shirt and one in white with a name badge, and a shaven-headed man in white stands near the throne. A microphone stand is at right and a red-and-orange carpeted stage floor lies below.2010-10-21A photo of a padapuja-style ritual on an ornate gold-and-red throne. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a beaded rudraksha mala sits on the throne, holding a sheet of paper and extending a bare foot. A bald man in white kneels before the foot, washing or honouring it over a gold tray. Nearby, a boy in a blue-and-white striped shirt and a face mask holds his hands together in prayer, while a woman in a pink salwar kameez and two standing men in shirts look on. Gold plates hold flowers, lamps and fruit, and a microphone stand stands beside the throne.2010-10-21August 09 20092009-08-09A photograph of a darshan moment on a stage. A seated man in orange saffron robes with a red bindi sits on an ornate gold and red throne, holding a folded white paper while his raised right hand rests on the head of a young boy in a dark green sweater and jeans. A man in a green checked shirt stands beside the boy, leaning in. Behind them a woman in a yellow top sits holding an orange cloth. A large red and orange backdrop with a pink panel fills the background. The seated man is a person candidate: long swept-back hair, orange saffron robes and a golden ornate throne, though his appearance is only partly clear.2010-02-20A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne is being received by devotees on a stage backed by a large red-toned temple pillar backdrop. The seated figure wears a bright orange robe, a red sleeveless blouse underneath, and a long pink-and-white flower garland, and has an upraised hand raised over a man in a white shirt who bows with hands joined. Behind the throne stand a man in orange robes and an attendant in an orange-and-white sash, with yellow and pink flowers on the throne. Two women in purple and white stand at the right edge, and a man in a striped polo shirt with a pendant stands at the left. A gold footstool with a red cushion sits in front of the throne.2009-08-21