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A photograph of a ceremony before an ornate golden throne (peetha) draped with garlands of marigolds, roses and multicoloured beads, with a red and orange cloth on the seat and a golden canopy behind. A bald man in white dhoti and shawl kneels at the base of the throne, offering flowers at its foot, while a woman in a white sari with gold border reaches out beside him. To the left, a man in a saffron-orange robe stands with palms pressed in namaskar. An older woman in white with glasses stands at right, hands folded. Pink lilies and red flowers decorate the platform, and brass oil lamps stand on the sides.

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A gilded ceremonial throne draped with multicolored flower garlands of yellow, red, white and purple blooms and green leaves, with a golden canopy above and an empty cushioned seat. Two people in white ritual clothes with bare heads and orange-edged garments kneel at the base, touching the golden base with their hands, and a standing man in an orange dhoti and bare-chested with a gold crown-like headpiece and a garland holds a ritual vessel to the right. Other people in white dhotis and shirts stand around the tent, and a white draped canopy hangs overhead with a flower garland and a small orange flag on a pole.2011-07-15November 12 20102010-11-12A photograph of a stage ceremony with a gilded, ornately carved throne draped in a large garland of marigolds and multicoloured flowers. On the left, a seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a garland and a white-marked forehead sits with palms pressed together in prayer, his feet bare. On the right, a figure wearing a red-and-gold turban, red garland and gold jewelry sits on a golden throne with hands folded. In the foreground, two men in white dhotis and bare upper bodies with sandalwood and ash markings sit in namaskar on a cloth, and a silver puja tray and brass vessels are placed at the bottom. A ceremonial staff stands at the right edge and a white fan is visible on the left. Dark red curtains form the backdrop.2015-04-28A photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a long dark rudraksha mala draped over the chest, hands folded in a meditative or devotional pose on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. Behind and beside him, a large deity murti decorated with yellow and red flower garlands and a silver-gold face stands on a mandap, with additional attendants in white dhotis and yellow shawls seated at the front. A golden peetha with lion-motif armrests and a gold chariot-style canopy frame the scene. The photo appears rotated sideways. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure in saffron with rudraksha mala and long hair, based on distinctive ceremonial cues.2010-11-14A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne decorated with white and red flower garlands and a red cushion. The central figure wears saffron-orange robes, a white flower garland and long dark hair. Around the throne, a man in saffron robes with a shawl and a man in saffron kneel and bow, and an older man in a white dhoti with a gold border touches the rose petals scattered on the throne steps, while another attendant in saffron holds a brass vessel. Scattered rose petals cover the base.2008-07-17A photograph of a padapuja on a raised stage. A man in white ritual clothes with a shaved head kneels at the feet of a seated figure on a gold ornate throne with a gold umbrella overhead. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron garment and has a white garland draped at the neck. The throne is decorated with pink, white and orange flower garlands, and an arched display of green foliage and marigolds stands at right. A dark red curtain hangs at left and a navy blue backdrop behind. The scene shows a foot-washing or worship offering at the seat of honour.2009-12-23A figure with long dark hair wearing an orange saffron dhoti and a long beaded rudraksha-style garland of green and orange beads, with gold bangles, sits on a gilded throne draped in colourful marigold and rose garlands. Devotees in white dhotis with gold borders and orange-clad attendants surround the throne, one white-clad man bowing with a red shawl and offering a bouquet while another devotee holds a small bird-shaped gift. A woman in a blue sari holds a child on the right, and marigold petals cover the floor at the base of the throne. Cues for the throne figure are long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ornate beads, so this is a probable Swamiji candidate in person.2012-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A photograph of a figure seated on a gilded throne with a tall golden back and crown-like top, decorated with white and multicolored garlands and a floral backdrop of white, blue-striped panels and a large yellow flower motif. The central figure wears an orange saffron garment, a white flower garland and a beaded necklace, with long swept-back hair, and gestures with one hand. Before the throne, a man in white clothes kneels and pours or scatters petals and flowers onto the floor, while a woman in a white sari bends forward to offer. A seated man in orange kneels to the right and another attendant in orange stands at the far right. This resembles a devotee honouring a seated teacher with petal offerings. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a floral garland, and is on the throne, so the identity is an appearance-based candidate.2008-07-17December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph of a ceremony before a golden-framed shrine of deity murti draped in marigold and jasmine garlands. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a long white and red garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands extended over a devotee. Two kneeling devotees in white, one in a cream sari with a yellow garland and one in a white shirt and dhoti, bow with hands near the seated figure's feet. To the left, an attendant in orange robes and rudraksha beads holds a silver plate of yellow flowers, and another orange-clad attendant stands at left. Brass lamps and flower arrangements decorate the altar, and a wall of marigold and white jasmine garlands frames the scene.2009-12-26A photograph of a ceremonial stage decorated with fresh flowers: marigolds, red gerberas, pink and white blooms, and a leafy garland border along the platform edge. Behind it rises an ornate golden architectural canopy with carved pillars and a gilded roofline. Two men in white dhotis sit cross-legged at the left and right edges, one wearing a white upper cloth. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with long hair, rudraksha beads and a ceremonial crown-like headdress, sits on a raised throne covered with multicoloured flower garlands. A golden lion-form seat and a golden animal figure sit beside him. Another saffron-robed person kneels before the platform, and a shirtless attendant in a white cloth sits at the right. A deity murti draped in garlands is visible in the background.2013-04-20