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A photograph of a stage event with a seated man on an ornate silver throne (peetha) framed by a large arch of flower garlands in yellow, white, purple, red and green stripes, with peacock-feather decorations at the top corners. The seated figure wears a golden crown, a long red-and-white flower garland, and a gold-and-red ceremonial garment, with a rudraksha-style necklace visible, and holds a small object in one hand. In front, a crowd of devotees sits on the floor, mostly in white clothing, with several women's hair in buns and braids; one woman in a pale top leans forward with a hand extended. Two women in teal and red saris sit at the right edge, and a backdrop shows warm orange bokeh lights. Ritual satsang with the peetha setting suggests a public discourse.

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January 09 20182018-01-09January 09 20182018-01-09A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate silver throne framed by an arch of red, white, yellow and purple flower garlands, with a glowing amber backdrop. The seated man wears a saffron-gold crown, a dark red-brown wrap, a long red-and-white garland and a gold ceremonial necklace, with a rudraksha-style mala. Several rows of seated devotees in white and pastel saris and dhotis, some with braided hair and one in a purple top, face the throne in the foreground. a person is seated on the throne as the honoured figure, with an oil lamp-style offering tray and flowers before the dais.2018-01-09December 06 20162016-12-06January 09 20182018-01-09A photograph of a seated figure on a red-cushioned throne framed by a large arch of marigold and rose garlands in red, yellow, white, green and purple. The central man wears a gold crown, a red tilak, a rudraksha-style gold necklace and a pink and white shawl over orange clothing, and sits smiling. A gold trident stands beside the throne. In the foreground, several devotees with their backs to the camera, including women with braided hair and flowers, sit facing him. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has a long beard, gold crown and orange clothing consistent with the page.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23January 13 20152015-01-13 +1 copiesEvening photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne beneath a canopy draped with yellow and multicolored fringe and garlands of marigolds. The central man has long dark hair and a full beard, wears a red-orange shawl, a rudraksha-style mala and a gold necklace, and sits in a relaxed posture with hands resting on his lap. Around him a large crowd of devotees sits on mats; several women wear saffron, green, magenta and white saris, and a few men are bare-chested with saffron or white dhotis. Two bare-chested attendants in orange-yellow dhotis stand at the sides holding brass ceremonial items, and brass lamps and a trident-topped staff are visible. Rows of oil lamps are lit in the background, with colored string lights above. a person is the seated central figure, identified by appearance cues.2016-12-06Photo of a festival procession scene with a central figure seated on an ornate gold throne under a canopy decorated with long strands of marigold and white flower garlands in yellow, purple, white and green. The seated man has long dark hair, a full beard, an orange-red shawl over his shoulders, a gold necklace and a flower garland draped over his chest. Golden trident-topped finials and red banners flank the throne. In the foreground, several devotees stand with their backs to the camera, wearing saris and kurtas in pink, teal, white and orange, some holding bags. a person is seated on the throne as the honoured figure of the procession.2016-12-06A seated man on a gold ornate throne sits centrally before a canopy of colourful flower garlands in yellow, orange, white and purple. He wears a saffron-orange robe, a red-and-pink floral garland, a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala, with a bearded face and long dark hair; this appearance matches the Swamiji (probable) candidate, presented as the honoured central figure at a sacred gathering. Trident-tipped ceremonial staffs stand on either side of the throne. Seated in front on colourful striped mats are many devotees in saris, kurtas and traditional dress, including women in pink, green and purple, while two bare-chested attendants in orange dhotis stand at the sides, one with a garland-decorated staff. This appears to be a ritual gathering or darshan.2016-12-06Night photo of a seated audience facing a central figure on an ornate golden throne (peetha) beneath a canopy hung with yellow and white marigold garlands and striped multicoloured fabric. The seated figure wears red and orange cloth, a red shawl and a beaded garland. Devotees sit in rows on red mats in saffron, white, green, pink and purple clothing, with brass plates of offerings and oil lamps in front. Trishul staffs and standing figures flank the stage, and strings of lights and red flags decorate the background. a person seated on the throne, wearing red-orange cloth and a red shawl with mala beads.2016-12-06