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A 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.

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February 25 20112011-02-25February 25 20112011-02-25 +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 copiesFebruary 25 20112011-02-25 +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 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 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 copiesFebruary 25 20112011-02-25 +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 seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a rudraksha-style beaded necklace with a gold ceremonial pendant and a red tilak on his forehead, hands folded in his lap. A gilded throne-side table holds pink flower offerings and small lamps. Two men in white dhotis sit on the floor at the lower left, one with bare shoulders and one with a bowed head, and a woman in a white sari with a green border sits at lower right. Behind the throne, a large painted backdrop shows temple columns, lamps and a deity image. Gold oil lamps stand on both sides. Overall, a formal ceremonial puja setting. Cues are consistent with the a person candidate, but the identity remains uncertain.2011-02-25 +1 copiesFebruary 25 20112011-02-25 +1 copies