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A photograph of a seated man on a gold ornate throne with red cushions, wearing a pale green and gold embroidered kurta, a yellow dhoti-style skirt, a white and gold turban, long hair and a gold necklace. He smiles as a bald priest in white dhoti and orange shawl with a tilak holds a clay bowl of food toward him, while a young boy in a white shirt reaches toward the bowl. Several boys in red shirts and rudraksha malas stand to the left, and a sannyasi in orange robes stands at the right edge. A vase of pink and yellow flowers sits beside the throne, with water bottles nearby and a bamboo-style backdrop behind. The seated man has long swept-back hair, a turban and gold necklaces, with a green and gold outfit, fitting a person appearance, though it remains uncertain.

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A photograph of a ritual scene on a red-cushioned gilded throne. A seated man with long dark hair, a white and gold turban with a feather, a pale green embroidered kurta and yellow dhoti is smiling and holding a clay pot of white liquid, possibly milk, with a small bottle beside it. A bald priest in white dhoti and orange shawl stands on the left holding a clay pot, while a kneeling man in orange robes and rudraksha mala cups his hands to receive offerings. A child in a blue shirt watches at left, and a standing man in orange robes holds another clay pot at right. A peacock feather fan and vase of orange and pink flowers sit in the background. a person is the seated man on the throne, identified by his long hair, ornate turban and gold-adorned throne seating; he is being honoured with an abhishekam-style offering.2010-09-02A seated man with long dark hair wears a pale green embroidered kurta, gold necklace, a white and gold turban, and yellow silk dhoti, sitting on a gold-and-red throne. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and orange shawl stands beside him holding a clay pot of food. A young boy in a blue shirt receives a portion from the pot with his cupped hands while a younger child in blue stands at left with palms pressed together. A saffron-robed attendant at right holds another clay pot. Behind them are a gold peetha, flowers in a vase, and water bottles.2010-09-02A photograph of a ceremonial abhishekam-style ritual in an indoor hall with striped red, orange and cream draped backdrops. A seated man on a gold-carved throne with red cushions wears a pale green embroidered kurta, yellow dhoti, a white turban with a plume, a gold necklace and beaded garland, and long dark hair; his hand is dipped toward a small brass vessel. A bald man in a white kurta with a red-orange shawl stands at left holding a terracotta-style pot, while two men in saffron/orange robes with rudraksha malas stand behind, one with palms pressed together. A flower arrangement of orange and pink blooms and a peacock-feather plant appear at left. The seated figure shows distinctive long hair, a turban and ornate gold-and-ceremonial cues, so the appearance is a probable match to a person.2010-09-02A seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne holds a terracotta pot on a white cloth across his lap, with a small pot also on the side table. He wears a pale green embroidered kurta, a gold chain, bangles and a white and gold headwrap with a red tilak, and a yellow cloth is draped over his knees. To the right, a smiling man in saffron robes stands beside a microphone stand and gestures toward the pot. Orange and yellow flowers sit in vases on the table, and a second robed attendant stands in the background near a curtain. Behind the throne, a gold-and-red throne with brocade trim stands out against a checkered woven backdrop. a person: the seated man wears a white and gold headwrap, gold chain and ornate green kurta with the throne and ritual pots, matching a probable identification.2010-09-02A photograph of a Krishna Janmashtami style event. A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears a pale mint-green kurta with gold embroidery, yellow dhoti-style trousers, a white and gold turban with a peacock feather, and a long gold necklace; he gestures with raised hands and smiles. Standing to his left, a man in white ritual clothing with an orange shawl holds a terracotta pot with a leaf-covered offering. Behind them, two men in orange and saffron robes stand with rudraksha malas, and a vase of orange and pink flowers sits on a white-draped table. A large woven basket holds peacock feathers at left.2010-09-02A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing a pale mint-green embroidered kurta with a gold necklace, a white turban-style headpiece with a gold band and a peacock feather, and a yellow dhoti. He holds a terracotta pot with a white cloth draped over his lap and smiles. Beside him, a man in saffron-orange robes holds another terracotta pot on a white pedestal. A microphone stand, a vase of orange and yellow flowers, and a brass bowl are visible.2010-09-02A seated man in a white turban and a green sleeveless robe with a long rudraksha-style bead necklace sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, smiling as a kneeling man in white kurta offers him a gold object. A man in orange robe with a shaved head stands at left holding a tray with purple flowers and gold items, and a man in white kurta with an orange-red shawl stands behind. The setting is an indoor hall with a dark blue curtain and a backdrop of greenery. Swamiji (probable): the seated throned figure wears a white turban, rudraksha-style bead necklace and green robe, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this satsang event.2010-09-19A photograph of a seated figure on a gold ornate throne with a red cushioned seat and gilded carved armrests, set against a gold leaf tree backdrop. The central seated figure wears a sleeveless orange robe, a rudraksha mala, and has long swept-back dark hair; a person candidate, with long hair, orange clothing and rudraksha beads as cues. Around him, a young man in an orange robe and white shirt kneels and sits on the red-draped platform, and a man in white and orange shawl stands behind placing his hand on a seated boy in a striped shirt whose head is bowed. Other devotees stand behind in white and pastel clothes, and a woman in white at right holds a shawl near flowers on the platform.2009-01-03A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne receiving offerings. The seated person wears a saffron-orange robe with long dark wavy hair and an orange shawl draped over the shoulders, with a gold ceremonial necklace visible. A bald man in a white dhoti-style garment with a gold-trimmed sash and a rudraksha mala stands at left holding a tray with flowers and sweets, and a smiling young boy in white shirt and a yellow-shawled woman with a bindi stand nearby. Another monastic in saffron robes stands behind, and fruit sits on a tray at right. A backdrop shows a forest scene with a temple pillar. a person candidate is the seated figure, based on distinctive flowing hair, saffron robe and gold ornaments.2010-09-11A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing a pale mint-green embroidered kurta, a white and gold turban with a peacock feather, a gold chain, and a red tilak. He smiles and rests his hand on a terracotta pot held by a young man in white with an orange cloth over his shoulder. A vase of orange and yellow flowers and a microphone stand sit beside the throne, with a red-and-white striped backdrop behind.2010-09-02A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a long, swept-back hairstyle and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushioning, smiling and extending his hand toward two young boys who bend forward to receive his blessing. A man in white dhoti and shawl with a white forehead mark stands at left, smiling and holding a small object, while an attendant in orange robes sits at right. Behind them, a gold-trimmed throne is decorated with bright garlands of marigolds and flowers in red, yellow and magenta, and a backdrop depicts temple carvings. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure receiving devotees, shown in saffron with a rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair.2010-11-22A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a long strand of yellow-green beads with red tassels sits on an ornate gilded red throne, feeding a sweet to a young boy standing in front of him. The boy wears a white kurta, a white shawl, and a red tilak mark on his forehead, and has a rudraksha mala around his neck. Behind them, several boys and girls in white and grey kurtas stand in a row with rudraksha malas, and a red and gold patterned hanging decorates the stage backdrop. The seated man has long dark hair with a distinctive orange robe and ornate gold-and-red throne cues, consistent with a probable Swamiji presence; he is shown feeding prasad to the boy.2007-02-24