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December 29 20142014-12-29A seated man in a rust-red dhoti and matching shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushion, a silver trident standing beside him, with a gold-and-white garland around his neck and rudraksha beads. Seated devotees in red, orange and white shawls and saffron-marked clothing surround him on the floor, some holding flower offerings. Behind, a gold-garlanded deity murti rests on a red-draped seat among palms, with a sunset backdrop painted on the wall. The man has long swept-back hair, a crown-like cue absent, and distinctive ceremonial garlands and beads; this matches the a person appearance cues for the seated throne figure, with the page noting his presence at a paduka puja event.2014-12-29December 29 20142014-12-29A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold-covered throne with a red cushioned seat and a tiger-motif panel at its base. The person wears a red bindi on the forehead, layered beaded necklaces, a rudraksha-style mala and bangles, with palms pressed together in greeting. Brass oil lamps with lit flames flank the throne on both sides, and a hand in white garments reaches toward a lamp at lower left. The background is a decorated hall with painted yellow, green and pink panels.2013-02-04A seated man in a long-haired, flowing-haired appearance wears a rust-red and saffron dhoti-style cloth, a rudraksha-style mala and a gold ceremonial necklace while sitting on an ornate gold-and-red throne. Swamiji (probable) is shown in this seated role, with long swept-back hair, saffron-toned clothing and ceremonial adornments. He holds a silver trident-staff upright beside the throne. Behind him, a golden canopy frames a deity murti with gold garlands. Around him, a group of devotees in white and rust-red shawls sit on the floor with hands folded and offerings in brass bowls, some seated near a fruit-laden tray. Greenery and bamboo panels fill the background. The setting suggests a paduka puja or padapuja satsang.2014-12-29A photograph of a padapuja-style ceremony in a richly decorated hall with carved wood walls and a painted backdrop. A woman with long dark hair, wearing a rust-red robe with a gold border and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in greeting and smiling. Around her, devotees in white and red clothing sit on the floor holding brass puja plates, oil lamps and flower offerings, with lit lamps placed near the throne. A golden deity murti with a crown and garlands stands in the background, and a silver trident leans beside the throne. Roughly a dozen people are visible.2014-12-29December 29 20142014-12-29A seated man in saffron-orange robes raises his right hand in blessing on an elaborate gold throne with red cushions. He wears a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, with a red mark on his forehead. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side, and hanging brass lamps are suspended above. A woman in a yellow sari sits at lower left, and a figure in white with hands folded sits at lower right beside painted deity sculptures with tridents and a painted temple backdrop.2013-02-01A seated man with long dark hair, wearing a maroon-red garment with a saffron shawl and a gold-and-beaded necklace, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, rudraksha-style necklaces and saffron-red robes match the page's reference. Around him, devotees in white and red shawls sit on the floor with hands folded, while a woman in a red sari stands near a deity display. Behind them an altar shows gold-framed deity murtis draped in garlands, flanked by potted palms, and a trident stands upright at the front. The setting looks like a puja or darshan inside a hall.2014-12-29A photograph of a golden ornate throne backed by a large gilded arch. A man seated on the throne wears a rust-orange robe, gold necklaces, a white and blue flower garland, and gold bangles, and gestures with both hands near his chest. He sits on a leopard-print cushion over a tiger-striped cloth. Two large painted deity statues flank the throne, one with orange dhoti and green sash, the other with a crown and gold jewellery. Two women in orange and cream saris sit below the throne with their backs to the camera, one holding a microphone, and oil lamps burn in the foreground. a person: a seated man in rust-orange robe, gold necklaces and flower garland on a golden throne, presiding over the gathering.2017-05-30Photograph of a seated man in a dark red-brown robe and rudraksha mala, wearing an ornate gold crown and gold earrings, raising both palms in blessing on a large maroon throne with a gold arched backrest. Foreground shows lit oil lamps held by people in white clothing, and a devotee with dark hair in white at right. Backdrop is a banner showing green landscape with temple structures.2013-12-13September 20 20152015-09-20