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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and a gold lion armrest, draped in garlands of white and orange flowers. The seated person wears orange robes, a long gold-beaded necklace and rudraksha-style beads, with long dark hair swept back, and is extending a hand toward a kneeling man in a white kurta who bends forward to offer something. Two other men in orange robes stand behind the throne, one a shaven-headed attendant. A silver pedestal stands at the front, and fruit and flowers sit at the lower right. A decorated elephant-patterned panel and red drapes frame the hall. The seated figure's appearance matches the a person cues of swept hair, orange clothing and beads, placed in the role of receiving a gift from a devotee.

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A photograph of a ceremonial puja on a gilded throne decorated with white and orange flower garlands. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a beaded necklace sits on the throne with a lion-carved armrest, smiling and extending a hand. In front of him a kneeling devotee in white clothes with an orange shawl bows and touches a silver pedestal. Around them stand other men in orange and white garments, and flowers, fruit and marigold garlands are scattered on the red carpet. A red and gold cloth banner hangs on the left wall. Text on the lower right reads . Setting appears to be an ashram hall2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A devotee in white clothes kneels on a floor carpet before a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a carved golden lion at its base. The seated figure wears orange robes, a long gold-beaded necklace, and has long dark hair, and touches the forehead of the kneeling devotee with his hand. A saffron-robed attendant holds a silver tray, and another saffron-robed attendant stands behind. The throne is draped in red and orange cloth, surrounded by white and orange flower garlands, and a silver bowl sits on the floor with fruit at the lower right. A patterned textile hangs behind with an elephant motif, and a dark curtain is at the left.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved lion armrest, red cushions, and garlands of white flowers and orange marigolds. a person is shown in orange saffron clothing with ceremonial gold-toned necklaces, raising one hand in a blessing gesture. In front, a woman in white clothes kneels with her hands together, facing the throne. Behind them, a shaved-headed young man in orange robes sits near a steel bowl, and another woman in white with a red shawl sits in the background. Rose petals and flowers cover the floor, and a tall tapestry with colourful patterns hangs at the back.2008-07-17A photograph of a gilded ornate throne with a golden lion-shaped armrest and red cushions, where a long-haired figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala is seated and extending a hand over a silver bowl placed on a flower-strewn floor. A man in white kneels at the base of the throne, bowing toward the seated figure's feet. Two other men stand behind, one bald and in orange robes, another in orange with a shawl, holding a plate. Garlands of white flowers hang near the throne, and a colourful decorated pillar and maroon drapes are visible in the background. The seated figure has distinctive long swept-back hair and ceremonial gold necklaces, consistent with the page's Swamiji reference.2008-07-17A devotee in white clothes kneels barefoot on a red and cream rug at the feet of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a carved lion-shaped armrest and red velvet cushions. The seated figure wears a saffron-orange robe, a long rudraksha-style bead mala and a light-coloured garland, with long dark hair swept back. The devotee's hands are pressed together in namaste. Behind them, a second man in white with an orange shawl sits on the floor. The throne is decorated with white and yellow flower garlands, and a red-and-orange patterned cloth hangs in the background with a standing fan nearby. The seated figure appears to match a person, shown receiving reverence in a darshan setting.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A devotee in white kneels on a carpeted floor and performs padapuja, washing the feet of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne carved with lion heads. The seated figure wears saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha-style mala and a gold necklace, with long dark hair swept back, and raises one hand in greeting. Behind them a second person in orange stands near a silver pedestal bowl, and two people in white and orange sit at the left wall. Red cushions, white garlands, fruit and flower petals surround the throne, and a decorative orange and yellow textile hangs in the background.2008-07-17