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A photograph on a stage with dark red drapes behind. A figure seated on an ornate red and orange cushioned throne, wearing an orange turban and orange-saffron robes, with a rudraksha mala and a garland of marigolds and yellow flowers draped over the shoulders, hands raised in greeting. Two young men in white dhotis kneel on red mats on either side with palms pressed together in namaskar. Brass oil lamps flank the throne, a small tray of offerings sits before it, and a white tower fan stands to the left. The figure's identity is uncertain from appearance; roles described are the seated teacher and two kneeling devotees.

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October 27 20122012-10-27A seated figure in orange-saffron robes with a matching orange head wrap sits cross-legged on a red velvet throne with a leopard-print cushion, decorated with pink and green garlands. Strands of rudraksha beads hang across the chest. Two devotees in white dhoti-style clothing kneel on red mats on either side, palms pressed together in anjali. Brass oil lamps (deepas) burn at both sides, a vase of pink flowers stands beside the throne, and a gold box with flower offerings sits in front. Maroon velvet drapes form the backdrop. The figure appears to be a live person on the throne, though the appearance is uncertain.2012-10-25October 27 20122012-10-27A photograph of a seated figure on a red cushioned throne-like couch against a dark red drape. The central figure wears an orange turban, orange robes, a long ornate gold-and-beaded necklace, and wears a rudraksha mala, with a large garland of yellow and red flowers draped over the shoulders, and holds one hand raised in blessing. Two men in white dhoti-style clothing with saffron borders sit on the floor before him: one young man seated cross-legged on the left with hands folded, and a shaved-headed man on the right with palms pressed together in namaskar. A small red-draped table holds a floral-rimmed deity murti. A brass oil lamp burns at the right, and a white cooler stands at the left. Swamiji (probable) is the central seated figure, identified by his orange turban, rudraksha mala and ornate saffron attire.2012-10-27October 25 20122012-10-25October 27 20122012-10-27A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate red throne with gold-and-orange cushions and a leopard-print panel, hands in anjali mudra. The central figure wears an orange turban, orange robes, layered rudraksha malas, a ceremonial gold necklace, and a garland of marigolds and red flowers. Two devotees in white dhoti-style cloth kneel on the red carpet at either side with palms pressed together in prayer; the man on the right is shaven-headed and wears spectacles. A small offering tray with garlands sits before the throne, and a flame-patterned cloth and a white stand are at the left edge. Draped red curtains form the backdrop.2012-10-27A seated figure on a red-draped throne with a tall red backrest receives a devotee in a session setting. The seated person wears an orange-saffron robe with an ornate gold-trimmed collar, an orange turban, a bright yellow and red marigold garland, and gold bangles, and raises one hand in blessing. Several orange-gold kalasha-style pots are arranged on red cloth around the throne. In the foreground a man in white kurta bends forward offering a kalasha pot toward a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl seated on the floor, next to a red-covered table with a floral arrangement and a brass oil lamp on the right. A cooler and a white curtain frame the background, and a watermarked corner logo appears at upper left. Swamiji (probable): the throned figure wears saffron clothing, a turban and a flower garland, cues consistent with the page's description.2012-10-27October 27 20122012-10-27A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban sits in lotus posture on a red leopard-print cushion atop a red throne with a circular backdrop. The figure wears a rudraksha mala with ornate gold-toned beads and raises one hand in blessing. Pink and green flower garlands hang from the throne. In front sits a gold-and-red offering box decorated with flowers. Two devotees in white dhotis kneel with palms joined in prayer on either side, one with a bare chest and a beaded necklace, the other bald and wearing rimmed glasses. A vase of pink and purple flowers stands on the left and red draped curtains fill the background. Given the page's Swamiji flag and the distinctive saffron robes, turban, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold beads, this seated figure is an appearance-based Swamiji (probable) receiving darshan.2012-10-25A photograph of a seated figure on a red-cushioned throne draped with a leopard-print cloth, set before dark red curtains. The central figure wears an orange saffron robe, an orange turban, a multi-strand rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, and raises one hand in blessing. Two attendants in white dhotis sit on the stage floor on either side, and a devotee in white prostrates in front of the throne. Brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops flank the throne, and pink flowers and a red-and-green garland rest on the dais. A fresh bloom of a ritual reverence scene; the figure's identity is not established from appearance alone.2012-10-25A photograph of a seated figure on a red cushioned throne before a dark red draped backdrop, with lit brass oil lamps on both sides. The central seated figure wears a saffron-orange robe and an orange head wrap, with a red garland draped over the throne, and holds one hand raised in blessing. In front, a man in white kurta and dhoti kneels with his back to the camera on a red mat, and two other men in white dhotis sit on the floor, one on each side of the throne. The scene suggests a padapuja. a person candidate present by appearance cues of saffron robe, orange head wrap and garland, but identity uncertain.2012-10-25