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A seated man sits on an ornate gilded throne with carved floral and figural relief, its back panel bearing circular medallions. He wears a red, orange and pink turban, a pink sleeveless upper garment with a pink dhoti-style lower wrap, layered rudraksha and bead necklaces, and beaded armbands. His hands rest folded in his lap. Behind him hang brass oil lamps on chains and a wall of many small flickering oil lamps in the dark, and a brass lamp with a lit flame sits near the throne. Rose petals and offerings lie on the golden base at his feet.

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A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gilded throne in front of a dark backdrop lit by many small oil lamps. He wears a red and orange turban, pink dhoti and pink upper cloth, with layered rudraksha-style beaded malas across his chest and a beaded armlet. His hands rest clasped in his lap and he smiles toward the side. Brass hanging lamps and a lit lamp stand near the throne, and garlands of white and red flowers lie on the floor below. The throne has gold repousse carving and cushions with orange and beige fabric.2011-12-27A seated man in a red and orange turban and pink saffron-toned robe with a sheer pink shawl draped over one shoulder, wearing a dark rudraksha-style mala and white beaded necklace and armband, sits on an ornate gold throne with raised palms in greeting and a smile. The gilded throne with carved floral relief stands before a dark backdrop lit by many small oil lamps, with hanging brass lamps overhead and a brass lamp burning near the lower left. Swamiji (probable): the turban, saffron-pink robe, rudraksha mala and throne setting identify this as a probable Swamiji seated in the honoured position.2011-12-27December 27 20112011-12-27December 27 20112011-12-27A seated man in a saffron-and-white striped turban and pink dhoti-style wrap sits on an ornate gilded throne carved with lion-like finials, a golden lion figure at its base. He wears a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial necklace and smiles while sitting on the throne's cushioned seat. In front, a gold tray holds flowers and offerings. Lit oil lamps hang in tiers along a dark wall, and brass lamps stand on either side. The setting is a ceremonial hall with lamps and a golden throne, consistent with a temple or satsang space.2011-12-27A man seated on an ornate gilded throne with carved floral and lion-headed armrests, raising his right hand in a blessing gesture while smiling. He wears an orange and magenta turban, a pink dhoti-style garment with an orange shawl, a multi-strand white and brown rudraksha-style mala, and white beaded armbands. Lit oil lamps (dipa) hang and stand beside the throne against a dark backdrop with many small flickering lamps behind.2011-12-27A seated man wearing an orange saffron-coloured robe and matching orange turban with a red tilak mark sits on an ornate gold throne carved with floral and mythical motifs, flanked by a golden lion-like carving. He wears a long multi-strand white beaded necklace and white beaded bracelets on his arms, with a saffron shawl draped over his shoulder. Around him hang brass oil lamps on chains and rows of small lit lamps line the dark background, with lit oil lamps and small offering plates at the foreground. The man has a calm, eyes-lowered expression. Orange, gold and white dominate the scene, with a single person present in a temple-like setting.2011-12-25A man seated on an ornate gilded throne with lion-head armrests and a carved backrest, raising one hand in a greeting or blessing. He wears a peach-coloured turban, a matching peach silk wrap and dhoti, gold bangles on his wrists and armlet, and layered gold-coloured beaded necklaces with a red bindi. His bare feet rest on a large brass tray filled with flower petals and metal offering bowls. Behind him a wall of small oil lamps glows, and brass hanging lamps and bells hang from chains overhead. The setting appears to be a temple or ritual hall for an honouring or padapuja-style ceremony.2011-12-30December 27 20112011-12-27December 27 20112011-12-27December 27 20112011-12-27December 28 20112011-12-28