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A photograph of a seated figure on a throne draped with a rainbow arrangement of marigold and rose garlands, flanked by silver ceremonial staffs and a gold-and-red ornate parasol. The central figure wears an orange turban, saffron robes, a long flower garland in pink and orange, gold necklaces and bangles, and holds an offering. Swamiji (probable): the central figure has a turban and saffron robes with a flower garland and gold ornaments, consistent with a seated spiritual leader. To the left, a shaved-headed priest in orange-gold cloth with white forehead markings holds a brass tray and cloth. On the right, a woman in a white top with an orange shawl and bindi kneels and receives or offers a cloth-wrapped item. Red-and-gold cushions surround the throne.

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A seated figure in an orange-saffron turban, orange robe and layered beaded necklaces, wearing a multi-strand garland of orange and pink flowers, sits on a red velvet throne with a golden base. A priest in orange dhoti with white tripundra marks on his forehead and arms, wearing rudraksha beads, holds a silver plate and offering items. An older woman with grey hair in white clothes and an orange shawl bows forward with her hands together. Behind the throne a backdrop of red, yellow, purple and white flowers, with silver ceremonial staffs and a gold parasol at the sides.2015-07-09A seated figure in an orange-red turban, orange-brown robes, a long multi-strand gold chain, and a garland of pink and white flowers sits on a throne backed by a flower-covered panel of red, yellow, purple and white blooms. Beside him, a bald priest in saffron-orange robes with white markings on his forehead and arms holds a silver tray. A woman in a white top kneels and accepts a folded cloth or paper from the seated figure. A silver trident and a gold-fringed silver parasol stand at the sides, and a banquet table with gold cloth is behind. Appearance-based label: a person, the seated figure in orange turban and garland, presenting an item to a kneeling devotee on a throne.2015-07-09A photograph of a ceremony on a gold-and-red throne (peetha) decorated with marigold and yellow flower garlands and a tiger-skin cushion beneath. A seated figure in a rust-red turban, saffron-orange robe and layered orange and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces receives a tray of offerings from a man in a white shirt and white trousers with a red cloth draped over his shoulder. Beside the throne, a bald attendant in an orange-gold dhoti and matching shawl kneels holding a small tray. Gold-topped ceremonial staffs with a trident and a gilded umbrella with a bird finial frame the scene, and white drapery stands behind. Two people are visible at the throne, with another figure partly seen behind.2015-10-19January 13 20152015-01-13November 10 20152015-11-10A seated man on a gold-and-red throne (peetha) with a heavily embroidered backrest in red, yellow, purple and white floral tiers, a golden lion-form armrest, and a golden canopy above. He wears saffron-orange robes, a long white-and-pink garland, a multi-strand rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, and smiles while a standing attendant in a saffron turban and saffron-orange dhoti holds up a green leaf sprig above him. Silver trident staffs and gold parasols flank the throne, with a green-lit tree canopy behind. a person is seated in the central role, shown with rudraksha mala, saffron robes and garland cues.2015-07-09 +1 copiesNovember 10 20152015-11-10A seated man on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-armrests, smiling, wearing a red-orange turban with a green leaf ornament, a red-orange garment, a long red-and-white garland of beads with green leaves, and gold bangles. Two women in white sarees with gold borders stand at the front, one holding a brass plate of sweets and snacks. Gold lamp stands and red cushions surround the throne, with a microphone on a stand at right. a person is shown in the red-orange turban and garlands seated on the golden throne, receiving offerings from devotees.2015-11-10November 11 20132013-11-11July 17 20152015-07-17A seated saffron-robed figure sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) framed by a rainbow arch of marigolds, roses and orchids in red, yellow, purple and white, with a golden kalasha-like crest above. He wears a long rudraksha-style mala, a gold ceremonial necklace, a pink garland, and a vibhuti/kumkum mark on his forehead, holding a silver staff. Two white-clad priests kneel on the stage at left, one pouring from a vessel and the other seated at right in white with an orange shawl, with silver trays and oil lamps before them. Gold pillars and a small deity murti in an alcove at right complete the temple-like setting. The figure's appearance matches the presentation cues of a person, seated as the honoured central figure of a padapuja ceremony.2013-04-21July 31 20152015-07-31