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A ritual scene on a stage. A man with short hair in an orange saffron robe with a gold-bordered shawl and a multi-strand orange-beaded mala sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back, eyes lowered, hands resting in his lap. Gold oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side, and a red-and-gold backdrop hangs behind. In front, three people sit on an orange cloth: a man in white dhoti and shawl, a young man in white with bare upper body and a red thread on his wrist, and a woman in a white sari with a yellow border. They are handling a gold vessel and offering items, consistent with a puja. A framed portrait of a saffron-clad figure with garlands appears at the upper right. a person is the throned figure in orange, seated in a position of honour.

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February 25 20112011-02-25A seated man on a gold throne with a red cushioned back wears an orange-saffron robe with gold borders and a long gold-and-flower garland, hands resting in his lap. Before the throne, on an orange floor cloth, kneels a priest bare-chested in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala, who pours from a small vessel into a golden bowl, while a young man in white dhoti beside him assists. Two women in white saris sit at the bowl, one in a yellow-bordered sari and one in a blue blouse holding a small vessel. Tall brass oil lamps with lit flames flank the throne, and a painted backdrop of gods and a red-robed figure with garlands stands behind.2011-02-25 +1 copiesA seated man in orange-saffron robes, with a gold chain necklace and mala, sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushioning, eyes lowered. Before him on the floor, three people in white ritual dhotis and saris sit in front of a golden tray of offerings; one man in white dhoti hands an item to a young man bare-chested with a sacred thread, and a woman in a white sari with a blue blouse sits nearby. Tall brass oil lamps with lit flames stand to the left against a dark blue curtain, and a red and gold painted backdrop with garlands decorates the stage. The scene appears to be a puja or satsang ritual on a stage. a person: the seated figure has a long, swept-back hairstyle, saffron robes, a gold necklace, and a throne, consistent with the presiding teacher in the ritual.2011-02-25 +1 copiesFebruary 25 20112011-02-25 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved lion armrests, eyes closed, hands resting in his lap. Two people in white dhotis and a woman in a white sari and another in a blue blouse sit cross-legged on the floor before a gold tray of offerings and flowers; a man in white leans forward to pour from a vessel. Tall brass oil lamps stand on the left against a dark blue curtain, and a large devotional portrait with garlands appears at the upper right. a person cues: saffron robes, rudraksha mala and gold pendant on the throne. Five physical people are visible.2011-02-25 +1 copiesA photograph of a padapuja-style ceremony on a raised stage. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a gold necklace sits eyes closed on an ornate golden throne with a red cushioned back, flanked by gold oil lamps on tall stands. Before him, a man in white dhoti and a woman in white and green sari kneel beside a gold footstool, one man reaching toward it with an offering. A second kneeling woman in a white sari with blue border and a man in white clothes sit nearby, and a bare-chested man is partly visible at left. Behind the throne, a large printed backdrop shows a temple pillar and figures in red and white with garlands. Visible people are on stage; partially visible heads of audience members appear at the bottom edge. The seated figure matches appearance cues of the page's subject with orange robes, gold ornaments and a throne, which supports a probable identification.2011-02-25 +1 copiesPhoto of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet back, wearing an orange saffron robe and a long gold necklace with a bead mala, hands folded in his lap, with a gold parasol above. Two gold lamp stands with flames flank the throne. Below the dais, four people in white dhotis and saris sit on an orange cloth performing a ritual, one man in white dhoti and glasses and a woman in a yellow-bordered sari with a blue blouse, plus a man in a white shirt among them. A backdrop shows a painted temple scene with a red-clad deity figure garlanded with yellow flowers. A small monitor sits at the left edge. The seated man's appearance matches the orange robe and gold necklace cues of the page's a person, so he is described as a person seated on the throne.2011-02-25 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in orange saffron robes on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, hands resting in his lap. Before the throne, on a red-and-orange carpet, sit three devotees: a shirtless man with a sacred thread, a man in white dhoti seated facing the throne, and a woman in a cream sari with yellow border, plus another woman in a blue top. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with pink flower offerings on the throne platform and a red-and-gold backdrop of temple architecture behind. A seated figure appears on a small red stand at left, and the setting resembles a satsang or darshan.2011-02-25 +1 copiesA stage photograph of a ceremonial padapuja-style ritual. A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe and a long beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushioning and gold lion-like armrests. Swami-style appearance cues are present: a saffron robe, a rudraksha-style mala and a gold necklace. Before him, a man in white dhoti and a shirtless man in white garments kneel at a gold-trimmed vessel, and two women in white saris with coloured borders sit at his feet with their heads bowed. Tall gold lamp stands with oil lamps flank the stage, and a large deity mural with garlands and a gold canopy forms the backdrop.2011-02-25 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands folded in his lap, in a temple-like hall with gold oil lamps on both sides. Before the throne, a low gold platform holds pink flower offerings. Four people sit on the floor in front: a man in white dhoti with bare chest, a man with his head bowed in white, and two women in saris, one in cream with a green border and one in blue blouse. Behind the throne are painted temple pillars and a red-draped deity murti. The seated man shows distinctive saffron robes and beaded necklace in the manner of a person, presiding as the central teacher during satsang.2011-02-25 +1 copiesFebruary 25 20112011-02-25 +1 copiesA photo of a ceremonial puja in a hall with dark drapes. Around him, priests in white dhotis with sandalwood and vibhuti marks chant and perform the puja, one holding a flame. Brass thalis of flowers, fruit and offerings lie on the floor. Women in white saris and orange-bordered clothes sit to the side, one with a long braid. Marigold and multicolour garlands hang on a deity murti at right, and a trident and a gold palanquin-style seat are beside the throne.2010-11-14