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A seated man in saffron-orange robes with gold-bordered yellow edging sits on an ornate silver-framed throne with leopard-print cushions, eyes closed and hands folded, wearing a red bindi, a rudraksha mala and a heavy gold bead necklace. Two women in matching saffron saris with gold borders kneel on a white-draped platform beside him: the one at left holds a silver plate and the one at right arranges flowers and items on a silver tray. Silver bowls with red petals and offerings sit on the platform, a tall flower arrangement stands at right, and a large orange-turbaned portrait of a smiling man is printed on the red backdrop at left. This is a ritual puja-style setting with devotees attending the seated figure.

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April 29 20142014-04-29 +1 copiesApril 29 20142014-04-29 +5 copiesApril 29 20142014-04-29 +3 copiesA seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a gold-and-rudraksha style necklace and a red tilak sits on a silver-backed throne on a stage. Two women in orange saris with gold borders kneel before him, one washing or touching his bare feet over a silver bowl while the other reaches toward a metal tray with flowers and offerings. Behind them a large backdrop shows a smiling man in an orange turban with a red tilak, and silver bowls and a bell lie on the carpeted floor. The scene reads as a padapuja-style honouring of a seated guru. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair and a sizeable gold-bead mala, and the backdrop portrait shows a turbaned man, but the seated person's face is partly obscured by the mala and head angle, so identity is uncertain.2014-04-29April 29 20142014-04-29A photograph of a ritual on a stage with a red-orange backdrop. A man with long dark hair, a red bindi, rudraksha and gold bead necklaces, and a saffron shawl sits eyes closed on an ornate silver throne with leopard-print cushions. Three devotees in saffron and gold-bordered sarees attend him: the one at left holds a lit flame, the one at right raises a lamp beside a vase of orange and red flowers, and a seated figure in dark clothing sits in the foreground near a brass bowl of offerings. A large portrait of a smiling man in orange turban and tilak appears at left. Platters, silver bowls and flowers rest on a white-draped table.2014-04-29A photograph of a seated man with closed eyes on an ornate silver throne at a stage ceremony. He wears long swept-back dark hair, an orange-saffron garment with yellow borders, a rudraksha mala of large beads and a gold ceremonial necklace, and a red bindi. Two women in matching saffron saris with yellow borders kneel at the sides: the one on the left holds a small lit lamp, the one on the right holds a lamp in a silver stand. A fire burns in a bowl in front of the throne, with a man in dark clothing seen from behind. Behind them are a large portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and a red-orange backdrop with chakra symbols. Swamiji (probable) is shown seated on the throne, identified by his long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and gold necklace; the portrait behind him is a depiction. Brass bowls, a flower arrangement and a yellow-draped table complete the puja setting.2014-04-29A seated man in saffron-orange robes with gold borders sits on an ornate silver throne with a leopard-print cushion, eyes closed in meditation, with a red tilak on his forehead and a long rudraksha mala with a large gold-tone pendant around his neck. Two women in matching orange saris with gold borders kneel on either side: the left one holds a lit lamp aloft, the right one holds a lit lamp and a vase of orange and red flowers. In the foreground a figure in dark clothing sits with his back to the camera before a brass oil lamp with flame, silver bowls and offering plates on a white-draped platform. Behind them a large red backdrop shows a portrait labelled with a printed name, and chakra symbols appear on the right.2014-04-29A photograph of a seated figure in the centre of a stage, eyes closed, on an ornate silver-backed throne draped with a leopard-print cushion. He wears an orange-saffron wrap with yellow borders, a red-orange mala of beads and a gold necklace, with a red tilak on his forehead. Two women in matching orange saris with yellow borders sit on either side: the one on the left holds a lit flame, the one on the right holds a bundle of flowers and a lit lamp. A third person in dark robes sits in the foreground near a brass plate holding a flame, with silver bowls of offerings and flowers on the floor. Behind them a large backdrop shows a smiling portrait of a figure in an orange turban with a red forehead mark, plus red chakra symbols on the right. This appears to be a puja or aarti offering.2014-04-29A seated man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a long beaded rudraksha-style necklace sits eyes closed on an ornate silver-framed throne with leopard-print cushion, hands folded in his lap, bare feet on a silver tray. Two women in orange saris with yellow borders stand or kneel at either side holding a lit oil lamp and a floral arrangement, performing an aarti-style puja. A seated devotee in dark clothing faces the stage from the front, with silver bowls of offerings and flowers on the carpet. A large backdrop shows a smiling man in an orange turban and a red bindi, with colourful chakra symbols along the right edge.2014-04-29A seated man with closed eyes sits on an ornate silver-and-cushioned throne at the centre of a stage with a red-orange backdrop. He wears an orange robe with a yellow border, a long rudraksha mala with gold beads, a red tilak and gold earrings. Two women in orange saris with yellow borders stand at either side offering lit lamps; one holds a flower-decorated kalasha with orange marigolds and red blooms. In the foreground a man with his back to the camera sits before silver offering plates and incense sticks. Behind them a large portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and red tilak appears on the backdrop, alongside chakra symbols. The scene reads as a puja or aarti ceremony. a person: the central seated figure has a rudraksha mala, orange robe and throne cues, though the face and appearance are not fully certain.2014-04-29A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-and-coral bead necklace sits on an ornate silver throne with a leopard-print cushion, eyes closed in meditation, a red bindi on his forehead. Two women in matching saffron saris with gold borders kneel on either side on a white draped platform, one holding a lit oil lamp and the other raising a bouquet of orange and red flowers. Silver trays of flower petals and a silver bowl sit before the throne. Behind is a red backdrop with a large portrait of a turbaned figure and red chakra symbols running down the right side. Photo of a worship-style ceremony with aarti.2014-04-29