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A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a green-yellow saffron-toned wrap, a green turban, and a long beaded mala with a red cord, hands folded in his lap. Before him sit several devotees in white dhotis and shawls with orange and gold borders; a bald priest in front wears a white cloth and a mala. A woman in white with an orange shawl sits at right, and two other women in orange and white sit beside her. Gold-framed flags, a gold kalasha-style vessel, and orange and green decorated pillars frame the stage. Flowers in vases and brass plates with offerings sit on the dais.

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February 17 20112011-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20112011-02-17A seated man in a green saffron-green dhoti and shawl, wearing a green turban, a rudraksha-style orange-and-gold bead mala and a gold ceremonial chain, sits upright with hands folded on a richly carved gold throne with a red cushioned back. Several people in white and cream ritual clothes with orange and gold borders sit cross-legged on the floor in front, some with shaven heads, facing the throne. Women in cream saris with orange and gold borders sit at right. Behind the throne are tall decorative panels in orange, green and yellow with lotus motifs, gold ceremonial staffs, a gold tray, flower arrangements in vases and brass plates with offerings on the floor. Backdrop shows a painted temple-style scene.2011-02-17 +1 copiesA seated man in a green saffron-toned robe and matching green turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands folded in his lap, a wooden bead mala and red necklace around his neck. Before him, shaved-headed priests in white dhotis with gold borders sit on the floor with their backs to the camera, and women in white sarees with orange borders and orange shawls kneel in rows. Brass and gold ritual vessels, a brass lamp stand, flower arrangements in vases, and tall decorated banners in orange, green and yellow frame the stage, with a painted temple backdrop behind.2011-02-17A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat sits centrally, wearing a green turban, green draped garment, and a rudraksha mala with a red bead strand. Hands are folded in the lap. Before the throne, several shaved-headed priests in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls sit on the floor at a gold ritual table, and women in cream saris with orange-red shawls kneel beside them, handling flowers and puja items. Gold ceremonial staffs, a flower vase with orange blooms, and large orange-and-green decorated pillars frame the scene against a backdrop of temple-style imagery.2011-02-17A seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne with eyes closed and hands folded in his lap, wearing a green turban, green wrap, and a rudraksha-style mala with a red-orange cord across his chest. Before the throne, several people sit on the floor in white dhotis and orange-bordered shawls, including bald men and women in white saris with orange shawls, several facing the throne with hands together in prayer. Behind them are tall decorated banners with yellow, green, and orange embroidery, a gold ceremonial fan and standard, flower arrangements in brass vases, and a backdrop of painted temple pillars. Fresh flowers, incense sticks, and brass ritual items are placed on the low gold stand in front.2011-02-17A seated man on a gilded throne with red velvet cushions sits centrally, wearing a yellow-green turban, a lime-green shawl draped over his shoulders and bare upper body, a red cord and a long beaded mala of pale beads. Hands are folded in his lap. Four people in white and cream dhotis and saris with orange and gold borders kneel before him at a low golden table with flowers, oil lamps and ritual items, performing puja. Tall banners with yellow, green and red geometric patterns and orange fringe frame the scene, with a painted temple backdrop behind.2011-02-17A seated man in a green turban, green robe and beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat, hands folded in his lap. In front of him, several people in white ritual clothing with gold borders and red shawls sit on the floor facing the throne, some with shaved heads. Gold ceremonial fans and flower arrangements flank the throne, with bright orange and green decorated pillars behind. A large backdrop shows temple-style carvings. Copper and brass offering plates with flowers sit on the floor in front. The scene reads as a seated satsang or ritual gathering.2011-02-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, set against a backdrop of decorated pillars with colourful patterned fabric and orange tassels. The figure wears a green turban, a green sleeveless robe with a green wrap, and a long gold bead necklace with a red cord. Flowers stand in vases beside the throne, and a golden tray with offerings sits at its base. Five people sit on the floor facing the throne: two bald men in white dhotis, one with a saffron-edged cloth, and three women in white saris with red and orange borders, one with hair in a bun. Brass ritual vessels and a golden fan-like object stand to the sides.2011-02-17A seated figure in a green saffron-toned robe and matching green turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat and carved gold frame. A gold rudraksha-style mala and a red-orange cord hang across the chest. Hands rest folded in the lap. In front, several people sit on the floor in white dhoti-style garments: two shaved-headed men in white cloth with gold borders, and women in white saris with orange-red shawls. Gold ritual vessels, a gold stand, flower arrangements and a gold lamp stand flank the throne. Tall ceremonial banners with orange, green and gold patterned fabric frame the scene against a painted temple backdrop.2011-02-17A seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back, wearing a green turban, a green robe and a long gold bead necklace with a red cord. He sits with hands folded in his lap in front of a decorated stage backdrop with orange and green pillar drapes and floral arrangements. Beside him at left, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti with gold border raises a hand holding a lamp, and two seated devotees in saffron and white sarees sit at right. Gold ritual vessels and a small brass lamp sit on golden pedestals. The Swamiji depiction is an appearance-based probable candidate given the green turban, gold bead necklace and throne, presented as a seated discourse speaker.2011-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 18 20112011-02-18 +1 copies