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A photograph of a seated man in white ritual dress on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace with a bare upper body draped in white cloth, his hands folded in his lap. In front of the throne, a gold-embossed pedestal holds offerings and a flower arrangement sits on a side table. Several people kneel in white and cream clothing, one in a red top and another in a maroon blouse, a bald priest in a white cloth and yellow dhoti facing the throne, holding incense sticks that send up smoke. Blue drapes hang behind the stage.

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A photograph of a padapuja ceremony on a stage. A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears a white dhoti, a bare chest, a long rudraksha mala and a vertical tilak on his forehead, with his hands folded in his lap. In front of the throne a gold-rimmed offering platform holds fruit and flowers. Three women and a shaven-headed man in white sit on the floor at the left and right, and a woman in a white sari with coloured embroidery offers incense or a lamp. Gold ornate carvings, a blue curtain and a floral arrangement fill the background. Incense smoke rises at the right.2011-03-05A seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a carved golden backrest receives puja, with incense smoke rising in the foreground. He wears a white dhoti-style garment, a bare upper body, a gold necklace and a long rudraksha mala, with a hand held in a calm pose. A golden bowl and offerings sit before the throne. A bald priest in white cloth holds incense sticks, and women in white and red saris, including one in a red blouse, sit on the mat with incense and offerings. A vase of flowers and a microphone stand on a golden side table behind a blue curtain. The throne figure's appearance is consistent with the page's a person, so he is described as a person by his rudraksha mala, gold necklace and bare-chested ceremonial dress, though the appearance is not fully certain.2011-03-05A photograph of a ceremony in a hall with blue draped curtains. A man seated on an ornate gold and red throne wears white clothing, a red sash, a red bindi and a beaded rudraksha mala, with a flower arrangement to his right. In the foreground a bald priest in white dhoti and shawl bows over a gold-rimmed offering table. A woman in a maroon top kneels at left. At right, a woman in a cream sari with a colourful border and a girl in a yellow sari press their palms together near the table, while a boy in a red shirt reaches toward the offerings of fruit and flowers.2011-03-05A photograph of a long-haired man in white dhoti and shawl seated on an ornate gold throne with lion-footed armrests and carved backrest. He wears a red and bead rudraksha mala, a gold pendant, and armbands, hands folded in his lap. Orange fringed hangings frame the throne. Below, shaved-headed priests in white and women in white and yellow sit on the gold dais near flower offerings, a small brass plate with incense sticks, and a lamp. A temple backdrop with pillars and deity murti decorates the wall.2011-02-12 +1 copiesA seated man in a white dhoti and shawl sits on an ornate gilded throne with lion-headed armrests and a golden crown-shaped canopy. He wears a red bindi, a red-and-beige rudraksha mala and a gold-toned necklace, with gold armlets on his upper arms. Before the throne, several people in white ritual clothes sit on the floor: a shaved-headed man in a white dhoti with a sacred thread, a woman in a white sari with gold border, and other women holding small items. Orange drapes hang behind, with garlands of marigolds and colourful flowers, and brass oil lamps stand at each side. Some framed temple-style background artwork is visible.2011-02-12A photograph of a padapuja-style ceremony in a hall with blue draped curtains. A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears white dhoti and shawl, a saffron-orange rudraksha mala and a gold necklace; the throne-seated figure has long swept-back hair and distinctive ornate garb, a person candidate. Before him, a shaven-headed priest in white with a yellow dhoti sits cross-legged, and a young boy in a red shirt reaches toward a golden tray with offerings and incense sticks. Two women in white and cream saris kneel with folded hands, one wearing a gold necklace, and a woman in a white sari with a multicoloured border sits at right. A golden table holds flowers and fruit, and a flower vase stands on a gold cabinet beside the throne.2011-03-05A man with long dark hair, a red bindi and a red-and-white rudraksha mala with a gold pendant sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-shaped armrests. He wears a white dhoti and white top with gold armbands and rests his hands in his lap. Golden lamps stand at both sides, and an orange fabric hangs at the top corners beside floral garlands in purple, yellow and red. Around the dais, several people in white ritual clothes sit or kneel, some with shaved heads and white sacred marks on their arms, one holding a small object. The backdrop shows painted temple columns and a deity murti in a shrine.2011-02-12A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved backrest and lion-headed armrests, draped in white dhoti and shawl with orange-red trim, wearing a rudraksha mala and gold arm bands. Behind him hang orange fabric panels and a floral garland of red, yellow and white blooms. Two shaven-headed priests in white dhotis sit at the left with hands folded in prayer, and several women in white and yellow saris sit at the right beside a brass puja table holding flowers and offerings. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the throne, and a large temple-art backdrop fills the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and a gold throne, so he is a candidate for Swamiji.2011-02-12A 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.2011-02-12A man with long dark hair, wearing a white dhoti and white shawl, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-head armrests, hands raised in a gesture of teaching. Seated at the foot of the throne are five people in white ritual clothing: a shaved-headed priest holding a small lamp or offering, and women in white saris with gold borders and one in a red shawl. Orange draped fabric hangs above, with flower garlands at the top corners. Behind the throne is a painted backdrop of temple architecture, and brass oil lamps stand on either side.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.2011-02-12A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with a carved crown-like back, dressed in white with a red dot on his forehead, rudraksha beads and a gold necklace, long hair swept back, hands folded in his lap. Flanking the throne, brass lamps and a flower garland hang on a backdrop of temple pillars and orange drapes. Four or five devotees in white and orange sit on the floor before him, some holding flower petals or offerings near the throne, and a small tray of flowers rests on the stone platform. The scene suggests a satsang in progress, with the seated figure as the focal point and the devotees in attendance. The man on the throne has distinctive swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, consistent with the appearance of Swamiji (probable) seated in a ceremonial role.2011-02-12