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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-carved throne with a red upholstered seat. The central man has long dark hair, wears a leopard-print shawl over an orange saffron robe and an orange-and-beige beaded garland, and sits with eyes closed and hands resting in his lap. He has the appearance of Swamiji (probable), based on long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a beaded garland. Before the throne, a row of devotees sit on the floor: a man in white at left, a woman with dark hair in a bun at lower left, and a woman in white at right holding a small silver vessel near brass and silver puja trays of fruit, sweets and flowers. A woman in a blue sari with grey hair sits at lower right. Behind the throne are a dark curtain and a green backdrop.

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A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a black rudraksha mala and bare chest sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, his feet being washed by several women kneeling on the floor. Women in white and cream saris and a man in white dhoti with a sacred thread and tilak tend to the feet with pink flowers and silver-toned ritual vessels and trays. Behind the throne stand garlands of orange, yellow and green flowers, a gilded peetha and a decorated stand, with a red curtain at left. A gold-framed stool sits in the foreground at right.2010-11-19December 02 20102010-12-02A seated man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange saffron dhoti and shawl, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant necklace, sitting on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions. He appears to be the Swamiji (probable) given the long hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and gold ornaments on the throne. Devotees sit on the floor in front of him: a bald man in a light top, a woman in a silver-grey sari, and a man in a blue shirt. A man in white ritual clothes with a mala holds a brass plate of offerings, and brass bowls and orange cloths are arranged near the throne. A small table holds fruit and a bottle of water, with a blue curtain behind.2011-01-23A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in an indoor hall. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing an orange wrap over a leopard-print top and a long orange garment, sits with eyes closed and hands folded, with a rudraksha-style beaded necklace and a forehead marking; he is the central figure, with orange-and-gold trim visible. Devotees kneel on the floor in front, several with palms pressed together. A woman in a blue sari and beaded necklace, a woman in a yellow garment, a man in a white shirt holding prayer beads, and others in white and yellow saris kneel before him. Silver and gold trays of fruit, sweets and pink flowers are placed at his feet, which are being honoured. A gold-trimmed wooden stand with red compartments sits beside the throne, and a curtain and a shrine-like backdrop with decorative items appear behind.2010-09-19A seated man on a gilded throne in an orange-saffron dhoti-style garment with a leopard-print shawl over his shoulders, eyes closed in meditation with palms resting on his lap. Around him devotees sit on the floor with hands folded in prayer: a woman in a green-bordered white sari, a woman in a white sari with a rudraksha mala, a shaved-headed man in white with tripundra markings, and a young boy in a blue shirt. Before them stand silver trays of flower petals and offerings, and a long-haired person in the foreground sits with back to camera. A red-and-gold throne backdrop and a red-painted hall complete the setting, with a small wall plaque in the background.2010-11-08A seated man in a golden ornate throne with red cushions wears orange robes and a long rudraksha mala, with long swept-back hair and eyes closed. Several people in a temple hall perform aarti around him with oil lamps and silver thalis holding fruit and sweets. A woman in a red and blue sari holds a lamp at center, and women in yellow and white clothing stand beside her. Striped red and white walls, a carved stone shrine behind the throne, and an orange curtain form the background. A bald man in white sits in the foreground.2010-10-06Photo of a padapuja ritual in a gold-trimmed hall. A man in orange robes with long hair and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a red-cushioned golden throne, eyes closed, his bare feet extended toward a golden tray. Kneeling before him, devotees in white dhotis with gold necklaces and white shawls attend the feet; a man in white with a mala holds his hands clasped, and a woman in white sits nearby. Silver plates with flowers, fruit, and pink petals sit on the golden tray. Behind the throne stand a golden swan-shaped seat, a trident-topped staff, orange cloth, and a garlanded deity murti. Other people in orange and white sit at the edges, one with a microphone, and women in the foreground, including one with a braid, are partly visible. Probable Swamiji on the throne, with orange robes, long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala, and gold ornaments.2010-11-12A photograph of a pada puja in a hall. A man in an orange robe with a long dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with eyes closed and hands resting on his lap. Surrounding devotees in white ritual clothes sit on the floor with palms pressed together in prayer, including a bald priest in white with a gold necklace and a woman in a red sari. Silver trays hold pink flowers, red fruit and offering bowls at the foot of the throne. A shaved-headed man in front and a woman in red at the right are seated in devotion, and a microphone stands at the left. The scene is a pada puja, a devotional foot-worship ceremony.2010-09-16A seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears an orange robe and a long rudraksha mala, with a red bindi on his forehead and hair swept back. He sits with one foot extended toward a line of devotees. Before him, several people kneel on the floor behind brass and silver plates heaped with pink flowers, rice and offerings. A younger shaven-headed monk in orange, with tripundra markings and a gold necklace, holds a small silver vessel and performs a ritual, while women in orange, white and yellow saris and a kneeling man in white dhoti sit nearby. The setting is an indoor hall with dark curtains and a wooden side table holding fruit and garlands.2010-10-26A seated man in an orange robe with a dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, hands clasped in his lap, eyes closed. Garlands of marigolds and colourful flowers hang on the throne behind him. Around him, devotees sit on the floor in white and cream clothes; a bald man in white with a mala holds his hands together near brass plates of pink lotus flowers, fruit and offerings. A woman in white with a mala sits nearby, and a woman in a light sari and another in yellow sit at the lower edge. The setting looks like a stage or hall with dark drapes. A padapuja-style offering of flowers and fruit is laid out in front of the throne. The orange-robed man is a person by appearance, in the role of the seated central figure.2010-11-19A seated man in an orange saffron robe with dark red trim, wearing a long beaded rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved lion-form armrest and orange cushions, with a dark stage backdrop and a painted deity panel at upper right. In front of him, a group of devotees in white and yellow-gold clothing sit on the floor, some holding small silver plates with fruit, flowers and offerings, and one man in white holds a small cup. Several people behind them wear white with tripundra markings on their foreheads, and a red-topped wooden box sits at right. Ritual puja offerings are arranged on the floor.2010-11-10A seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne with his eyes closed and palms pressed together, wearing an orange saffron shawl over a leopard-print top, long dark hair swept back and a tilak on his forehead. Around him devotees kneel in prayer with folded hands: a woman in a teal blouse and cream sari, a woman in a yellow sari, a man in a white shirt with rudraksha mala, and others in white. Brass trays of flowers and fruit sit in front of the throne, and a gold-framed side table holds more offerings. The setting is a hall with a dark blue curtain and a painted temple backdrop on the right. The seated figure has distinctive long swept-back hair and saffron shawl, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) on a throne being honoured during a pada puja.2010-09-19