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A man with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, in front of a painted backdrop of large banyan trees. He wears a white dhoti and shawl with gold borders, a red and white rudraksha mala, a green and gold ceremonial necklace and gold armlets. Seated before the throne at a gold-lined offering stand are several people in white ritual clothes: shaven-headed men and a woman in a yellow-bordered sari with white sleeves, who appear to be offering flowers or fruit. A gold pedestal in the foreground holds pink lotus blossoms. a person is seated at the centre on the throne, giving a Pada Puja-style ceremony, with the seated devotees offering to his feet.

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A seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushion, in front of a painted backdrop of large banyan-like trees. He wears a white dhoti with gold borders, a gold-bordered white shawl, a rudraksha mala, a large pendant necklace and gold armbands, with hands resting in his lap. In front of the throne, a gold padapuja table holds pink flowers and offerings. Around it, shaved-headed young men in white dhotis with gold borders sit on the floor, and a woman in a yellow-bordered sari and another in white sit at right with a man in white and glasses. The scene looks like a padapuja ritual. The seated man is a probable Swamiji by appearance: long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace on a throne.2011-02-14February 14 20112011-02-14 +2 copiesA seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions sits before a painted forest backdrop of banyan-like trees. He wears a white dhoti and shawl with gold borders, a gold necklace, a rudraksha mala and gold armlets, with long swept-back hair. Around a gold-decorated offering table, several devotees in white and gold-bordered garments sit with folded hands and handle lotus flowers and small offerings. Two women in yellow and green saris and a man in white sit to the right. This appears to be a pada puja style ritual. The seated figure matches the probable Swamiji description by long hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold ornaments, seated on a throne, so Swamiji (probable) is noted here as a person presented during a seated puja.2011-02-14A seated man in a white dhoti with gold-yellow borders sits on an ornate gold and red throne in front of a painted backdrop of large banyan trees. He wears a long rudraksha-style bead mala, gold necklaces and gold armlets, with long dark hair swept back. Around the throne, several shaven-headed men in white dhotis and a few women in white and yellow-bordered saris sit on an orange floor and hold small oil lamps, while a man at the right holds a lamp aloft. A plate of flowers rests on the gold base of the throne and a microphone stands at the right. The scene appears to be a pada puja offering before the throne, with ritual lamps lit around the seated figure.2011-02-14February 14 20112011-02-14February 14 20112011-02-14 +1 copiesFebruary 14 20112011-02-14A seated man on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions sits centrally before a large painted backdrop of a banyan-like forest with aerial roots. He wears a white dhoti with gold borders, a red-brown bead mala, gold necklace, and gold armbands, hands folded in his lap, with a red bindi on his forehead. Around the throne, several shaved-headed men in white and gold-bordered cloth sit on an orange floor covering, some holding small ritual lamps or brass items. Women in white and yellow-bordered saris sit to the right near a small gold stand with a microphone, and a man in white holds a small ritual lamp at far right.2011-02-14A seated man in plain white dhoti and shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like armrests, eyes closed, hands folded in his lap. He wears a red and white beaded rudraksha-style mala, a gold pendant, a red-and-white thread and a forehead tilak, with gold armlets on his upper arms. Around him, several devotees sit or kneel on the floor: a shaved-headed man in white on the left, another in white with bare shoulders, and women in white and yellow-bordered saris, one in orange. Flower garlands in red, yellow and green hang from the top corners, orange cloth drapes frame the scene, and brass oil lamps stand at the sides with a small offering of flowers and fruit near the throne. The backdrop shows a painted temple-style mural. The seated man is an appearance-based a person, given his rudraksha mala and ornate throne setting. Shows a satsang or puja gathering.2011-02-12A seated man in a white dhoti and white shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like armrests, wearing a red and white bead necklace and a red tilak. Long dark hair falls to his shoulders and he rests his hands in his lap. Around the throne, several devotees in white and cream clothing and shaved-headed priests in white dhotis kneel and sit on the floor, some holding up small flames or lamp offerings toward him. Tall brass oil lamps stand on either side, and orange drapes with flower garlands frame a backdrop of painted temple architecture. The scene resembles a puja or satsang setting.2011-02-12February 12 20112011-02-12 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with a carved crown-topped backrest, centred against a backdrop of painted temple architecture. He wears a white dhoti-style garment with a white shawl, a red rudraksha-style necklace with beaded strands, gold armbands and bangles, and a red mark on his forehead; his hands rest in his lap. Around the throne, brass oil lamps stand on either side, and orange fabric hangs from the top corners with garlands of flowers. In the foreground, several people in white ritual clothing sit on the floor facing him: one bald man in white holds a small object, others with white garments and gold-bordered cloth are seated in a group. A flower arrangement sits at the base of the throne. The scene resembles a formal satsang or puja setting. The man on the throne is shown as a person by the appearance cues of long swept-back hair, red mala necklaces and ceremonial gold adornment, seated in a place of honour.2011-02-12