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A seated figure in a maroon-red robe and a beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with a zebra-striped cushion, hands raised in greeting or blessing. In front, a shaved-headed priest in an orange garment raises a multi-tiered silver aarti lamp with many lit flames toward the throne. Other devotees in red and maroon clothing stand or kneel nearby, and a decorated golden peetha platform and brass lamps frame the pastel shrine walls.2013-04-06A photograph of a ceremonial aarti in a hall. In the foreground, a bare-chested priest with a shaved head, wearing a red-and-gold dhoti-style cloth and a beaded rudraksha-type mala, raises a silver multi-flame lamp high with his right arm. Seated on an ornate gold throne with a tiger-skin cushion is a figure in saffron robes with a saffron turban, a rudraksha mala and a gold-coloured necklace, with a tiger-skin cover on the footstool. The backdrop is a purple cloth printed with large deity figures, flanked by tall brass lamps and a brass trident, with a red valance above. Appearance cues for the seated figure are visible but the image is small, so identity is uncertain; the seated figure is described by role only.A seated man in a saffron-orange robe and a crown-like head covering sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, smiling, with a long beaded garland. Before him, a shaven-headed priest in a deep red-brown dhoti with a gold border holds a silver ritual lamp with multiple tiers, performing an aarti. Around them, devotees in red, orange, white and gold saris and kurtas sit on the floor with their hands raised, some holding small brass vessels. The throne is framed by gilded carved panels and red curtains lit with purple light.2014-08-04A photograph of a ritual aarti in a decorated temple-style hall. In the foreground, a shaved-headed attendant in saffron/orange robes raises a large multi-tiered brass lamp with many lit flames toward a seated figure on a red velvet throne with a red backrest and a leopard-print cloth. The seated figure wears orange garments and a rudraksha mala. Behind the throne, a painted backdrop shows stone temple pillars and trees, with a framed image of a standing figure in orange robes with a garland. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a red and green garland hangs near the backdrop, with marigold strands visible.2012-09-24A photo of a ceremony in a richly decorated hall with a large gold throne against red drapes and lavender-lit pillars. A smiling man with long dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead, an orange-red shawl and a heavy beaded necklace sits on the throne, hands raised in greeting. In front, a devotee in a dark red and gold wrap raises a tall multi-tiered silver aarti lamp toward him. Seated devotees in white, gold and red saris hold small flame lamps and offerings, one in a white top holds a lit oil lamp. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne with long hair, orange-red shawl and ceremonial beaded necklace.2014-08-04April 22 20132013-04-22A photo of a ceremony in a decorated hall with a painted floral backdrop and a red rose motif. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, a saffron turban, a white garland and a rudraksha-style mala sits on a large golden throne beneath a golden canopy, with rose petals scattered around. A priest in orange with a bare shaved head raises a tiered brass lamp toward him, while devotees in white and red shawls sit in rows; a woman in a green sari and a woman in a yellow shawl are among them. A trident stands beside the throne.2015-05-27September 24 20122012-09-24March 21 20132013-03-21A bare-chested man with long dark hair and a red and gold striped wrap performs aarti, raising a silver multi-wick oil lamp with three burning flames overhead with both arms. Behind him, a figure in an orange turban and red garland sits on a throne-like seat draped in yellow and red marigold and flower garlands, beside a gold ornate umbrella and a silver trident standing on the right. The setting is an indoor hall with cream walls and a golden canopy with fringe.2015-07-06A photograph of a ceremonial satsang or initiation session in a room decorated with painted floral motifs and scattered red rose petals. A seated figure on a large gold throne wears a rust-red turban, a white flower garland and beaded necklaces, smiling with one hand raised. Beside the throne stands a silver trident. In the foreground, devotees in white and saffron-red clothing hold lit oil lamps on tiered brass stands, and a woman in a green and gold sari sits among them. The scene suggests a Shodasi initiation, with lamps and devotees gathered close to the throne.2015-05-27July 24 20142014-07-24