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A seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits on a golden throne with a floral backdrop of red, yellow, purple and white flowers arranged in a large arch. He wears a tall golden crown, multiple garlands and a gold necklace, and holds a ceremonial staff. Golden lion sculptures and carved gilded pillars frame the throne beneath an ornate gold canopy with divine figures. In front, a group of devotees in white and saffron garments stand with hands folded, and oil lamps are placed on the floor. The scene appears to be a darshan or celebratory gathering.

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January 13 20152015-01-13A photograph of a central figure seated on an ornate golden throne framed by a large arch of multicolored flower garlands in red, orange, yellow, white and purple. The seated person wears a golden crown, a rudraksha mala and a long garland, holds a ceremonial golden staff, and smiles. In front, a row of devotees in white shirts and dhotis, a woman in a white sari with red blouse, and a person in an orange shawl face the throne with their backs to the camera. Golden carved lions and deity reliefs decorate the shrine, and oil lamps sit at lower right. a person (crowned figure seated on the throne with rudraksha mala and ceremonial staff).2015-01-13A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne (peetha) backed by a large semicircular arrangement of flower garlands in red, orange, yellow, white, purple and green. The seated person wears a golden crown, a rudraksha-style necklace and a ceremonial gold garland, holds a ceremonial staff (trident-like sceptre), and smiles toward the audience. Several seated devotees in white, cream and saffron-orange clothes, some with hands in anjali, face the throne from the foreground, while brass oil lamps stand at the edges of the stage. Golden lion and temple-style carvings frame the dais.2015-01-13A seated figure on an ornate gold throne-shrine, framed by a large floral arch of marigolds and rose-coloured petals in red, orange, purple and white. The central figure wears a tall gold crown, a yellow garment, layered beaded necklaces and garlands, and holds a ceremonial staff with a gold finial. Golden carved lions and deity panels surround the dais. Around ten seated devotees in white and cream clothes, with one in a saffron-orange shawl, face the throne from the foreground. Two brass oil lamps stand at the lower right edge. The figure's appearance matches the page's a person reference through the crown, ornate gold and garlands, but the identification is not certain.2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13A photograph of a ceremonial stage with an ornate gold throne backdrop, flanked by golden lion carvings and deity relief panels. A seated figure in a red and gold outfit with a jeweled crown and a ceremonial mace-like staff is smiling and raising hands in greeting, framed by a large arc of multicolored flower garlands. Several people in white and saffron attire sit with their backs to the camera on a red-draped dais, with brass oil lamps in the foreground. Whether this seated figure is a person cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, so the figure is described by role as a seated presider. Overall, a devotional satsang or jayanthi setting.2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13 +1 copiesA seated figure on a golden throne is centred before an ornate golden shrine-like arch with carved lions and deity figures. The person wears an ornate crown, a red-and-gold garland, layered beaded necklaces and holds a ceremonial sceptre, smiling. Behind the throne is a large heart-shaped arrangement of marigolds and roses in red, orange, yellow, purple and white. Several devotees in white and cream garments, some in orange shawls, sit in front with hands folded, and oil lamps stand on the lower corners. a person: the central seated figure wears an ornate crown, a garland and bejewelled necklaces, consistent with a presiding teacher on a throne.2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13A seated guru sits on a gold throne (peetha) framed by a large heart-shaped arrangement of multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, purple, orange and white. He wears a crown, a rudraksha mala and layered ceremonial gold necklaces, and holds a ceremonial sceptre. Ornate gold carvings of lions, figures and a canopy surround the throne. In front, devotees sit in rows: several men in white shirts and dark jackets, women in white and red saris, and a man in an orange shawl, facing the throne. Brass oil lamps (diyas) and small floral offerings sit on a red-draped platform. The page indicates an appearance-based candidate is seated on the throne, with distinctive crown, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces present, so this is a probable Swamiji in person.2015-01-13A photograph of a devotional stage event. A central figure sits on a golden throne with a tall ornate crown, beaded necklaces and a garland, raising a hand in blessing and holding a small ceremonial object. The throne is backed by a huge floral arch of marigolds and roses in red, orange, yellow, white and purple, flanked by golden lion sculptures and carved golden pillars with figures and a deity panel. In front, several devotees sit with palms joined, including a woman in a white sari with a red border and a man in white, and a woman in a red blouse and white sari; one man wears an orange shawl. Lit oil lamps with flames stand at the lower edges of the frame.2015-01-13 +2 copiesA photo of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne (peetha) framed by a large arch of garlands in red, orange, yellow, purple and white flowers. The seated person wears a tall golden crown, a saffron-orange garment with a shawl, a long beaded garland and a rudraksha-style mala, holds a golden ceremonial staff (sceptre) and raises one hand in blessing. Golden lion-like carvings flank the throne and gilded figures stand above. In the foreground, devotees sit with their backs to the camera, several in white or orange clothing, with small brass oil lamps on the floor at the bottom edge. The seated figure has long, swept-back hair and ceremonial jewellery, consistent with the page's a person context at a satsang setting.2015-01-13