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A gilded throne (peetha) with red velvet seat stands centrally before a stone-carved temple wall backdrop showing sculpted lion-like guardian figures. Above the seat hangs a framed photograph of a seated man in orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace, hand raised in blessing, with red and yellow flower garlands framing the frame; this is a depiction on a print, not a physical presence. A pair of brass oil lamps (lamps with rooster-finial tops) flank the throne, with red flowers in vases at its base and a small red basket on a side table. On the left, two priests in orange and white sit cross-legged, one wearing an ornate patterned cap and a flower garland, with a microphone stand before them.

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August 11 20112011-08-11A photograph of a ceremonial golden throne (peetha) set before a temple-carved stone backdrop of sculpted figures and pillars. On the throne's red cushioned seat stands a framed portrait of a long-haired man in saffron robes with a white beaded mala, seated with raised hand in front of a tree; red and yellow flower garlands drape the frame. A small red basket and brass oil lamps (lamps with rooster-shaped finials) flank the throne, with red flower arrangements on the floor. At left, two priests sit: the foremost wears an ornate jeweled crown, saffron robes and a gold necklace, and sits before a microphone, while a second priest in white sits behind him. The portrait is a depiction, not a physical person present on the throne.2011-08-11 +1 copiesAn empty ornate golden throne (peetha) stands centred on a red-carpeted dais in front of a temple-carved backdrop with two large stone lion guardians. Above the throne hangs a framed photograph, garlanded with red and yellow flowers, of a smiling man with long dark hair in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala, seated in meditation under a banyan tree with one hand raised. Brass oil lamps (deepa) flank the platform, with red flowers in vases, a small basket of fruit on a side table, and a red cushioned footstool in front of the throne. The throne is unoccupied, so no physical person is present. The framed portrait is a depiction on a wall, not a physical person.2011-08-10A gilded ornate throne with red velvet cushions stands on a red rug before a temple-architecture backdrop of carved sandstone with large stone lion statues. Above the throne a framed portrait shows a figure in orange robes and a white bead garland, seated before a tree, decorated with red and yellow flower garlands. To the left a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti with white markings on his body sits cross-legged and chants into a microphone beside brass oil lamps. A small red basket of fruit sits on the right. No physical person is seated on the throne.2011-08-10A priest seated cross-legged on a low wooden seat at the left, wearing a cream-white dhoti, a cream shawl over the shoulders, a gold-tone beaded necklace and a cream headwrap, with white and yellow markings on his forehead and arms, speaks into a microphone. Before him a large golden throne with red cushions holds a framed portrait of a man with long dark hair in orange robes and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, raising one hand. The portrait is garlanded with orange, yellow and purple flowers, and red flowers sit on the throne base and small side tables. Brass oil lamps stand beside the throne. The backdrop is a large printed image of carved red sandstone temple architecture with stone lion figures. A small red-and-gold offering basket sits on the right table.2011-08-14 +1 copiesAugust 14 20112011-08-14A golden ornate throne with red cushions and bolsters stands empty in a temple setting, with a framed portrait placed on its backrest. The portrait shows a smiling man in saffron-orange robes and a long white bead garland, seated cross-legged with one hand raised in blessing, against a backdrop of tree roots. A caption on the portrait is partly visible, and a bowl with yellow flowers and an oil lamp sits on a tray in front of the throne. Behind it, a deity figure is draped in a yellow cloth and marigold garlands, with brass lamps and a stone carved niche nearby. Orange ritual cloths cover the floor. No physical people are present in the scene.2011-08-10A seated man in white ritual dress with a cream-coloured head wrap and a yellow-and-white garland sits at the left, speaking into a microphone on a stand. Centre stage is an ornate gilded golden throne with red cushions, decorated with yellow and red flower garlands and white roses, and a framed painted portrait above it showing a long-haired figure in orange robes with a white bead necklace seated in meditation, labelled as a portrait of the teacher. Flanking the throne are gilded pedestals, tall brass lamps and red flower arrangements. Behind is a large printed backdrop of carved reddish temple stone with lion sculptures. A small red-cushioned footstool sits in front of the throne.2011-08-13A golden ornate throne with lion-shaped armrests sits centrally, flanked by flower garlands of orange, red, yellow and white blooms. On the seat is a framed portrait of a young man in saffron-orange robes with a white bead necklace, seated in lotus pose with one hand raised, in front of a tree trunk. A white brick-like altar with marigold petals and a brass vessel lies below the throne. At left, a seated priest in saffron robes and an orange headwrap, holding a microphone and gesturing, sits beside the throne. The portrait is a depiction, not a physical person. a person cues on the portrait include long swept hair, saffron robes and a rudraksha-style bead necklace; the seated speaker is a priest in saffron.2009-12-24A photograph of a ritual setting with a golden ornate throne-like seat and a framed portrait of a saffron-robed seated figure with a white bead necklace, decorated with red and yellow marigold garlands and flanked by golden lion-shaped supports. A man seated cross-legged at left in white ritual clothing, with a white head wrap and gold-trimmed cloth, sits before a microphone with a small bell and an ornate brass oil lamp nearby. Red and orange flowers adorn the platform, a red basket of fruit sits on top, and a starry blue cosmic backdrop with a golden lotus design fills the background.2011-08-08A photograph of a satsang in an indoor hall. A man seated on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions wears orange robes, a beaded necklace and gold armlets, with hands resting on his lap. Behind him hangs a large painted backdrop of a figure in a tall crowned headdress and gold earrings. At the right, a shaved-headed devotee in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an orange mat with his hand to his mouth, listening. Gold-rimmed offering bowls with yellow flowers sit before the throne, and a dark blue curtain hangs on the right.2011-11-16A framed photograph on a gilded altar stand, flanked by brass lamp stands and golden lion-shaped supports. The framed portrait shows a seated figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a white beaded mala, with one hand raised in blessing. Behind the altar is a large printed backdrop of stone temple pillars among trees. A red cloth sits on the altar, with a garland draped at the frame's top and a small standing figure in orange printed on the backdrop at left. Because the framed portrait shows a long-haired figure in saffron robes and a mala, a Swamiji (probable) depiction is shown here. No people are physically present.2012-01-08