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A photograph of a ceremony at a richly decorated hall, with a golden throne-like seat framed by an arch of yellow, orange and red marigold garlands under purple lighting. Two bare-chested young men in saffron/orange cloths stand at the left and centre, one with an ornate gold armlet and rudraksha-style beads. Two men in white dhotis with gold borders stand on the right; one in a white shirt-like garment is at left-centre. A man in white with a mala and orange shawl stands at far right with palms joined in greeting. White flowers and palm fronds decorate the foreground.

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A photograph of a ceremonial worship scene in a floral-decorated hall with purple lighting. A central seated figure wears a gold crown, multiple gold necklaces, a pink-and-white garland and a red-orange cloth over the shoulders, seated on a leopard-skin-covered gold throne beneath a marigold-and-rose arch. Two attendants in orange cloths with white body markings sit beside him. A devotee in a white dhoti and white shirt stands with palms pressed together in namaste, another in white dhoti with a gold border stands to the right, and a further attendant in white stands at the left edge. White flower arrangements and palm fronds decorate the foreground. Several people are visible, and the throne figure's appearance matches the page's a person reference only partially, so identity is uncertain.2017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09A photo of a ceremonial scene under a flower-decorated canopy (a ratha-like structure) draped in marigolds, red roses and white blossoms, with purple-lit pillars behind. A seated figure with a large golden crown-like headpiece and gold armbands sits on a leopard-skin-covered golden throne (peetha). Around him, a man in white dhoti and shirt stands with his back to the camera, a bare-chested young man in orange cloth wears a rudraksha mala and sandal markings, and a man in white with a yellow-bordered dhoti and shawl stands with palms joined in namaste beside a rudraksha mala and a marked forehead. Green palm fronds and white flower arrangements lie at the front. The figure on the throne's appearance is not clearly established, so identity is left unsure.2017-07-09A photograph of a ceremonial stage decorated with dense marigold garlands in yellow and orange across a roof canopy, with purple-lit wooden architecture behind. A gold-framed throne-like seat under a floral arch is at centre, with a red floral backdrop. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts stand near the arch, with one man in a white dhoti and bare upper body moving near the gold seat. Two men wear saffron-orange cloth draped over their shoulders, and women in cream and gold saris stand at right with hands folded in namaskar. Floral arrangements and yellow garlands line the stage edge. No figure on the throne is clearly identifiable as a person by appearance, so the seated figure is not claimed.2017-07-09A decorated stage in a temple-style setting, framed by arches of yellow marigolds and red flower garlands, with white flower arrangements and palm fronds at the base. A seated central figure on a gold-and-leopard-print throne wears a tall gold crown, red garments, gold armlets and a white flower garland, and smiles while a young man in white dhoti bends to touch his feet. Standing to the right, a man in a white kurta and dhoti presses his palms together in greeting, and two more men in white dhotis, one with a rudraksha mala, stand nearby. A young attendant in orange cloth and bare chest stands at left. Purple and pink lighting and a shrine niche decorate the background.2017-07-09A photograph of a ceremonial pada puja scene under a flower-decorated canopy with purple lighting. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, a large gold crown and a long white-and-pink flower garland sits on a tiger-print seat beneath yellow and red floral arches. A man in a white kurta bows low toward him with hands joined, while a shaved-headed attendant in orange cloth sits at the left and another woman in white stands at the right edge. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang along the pillars and ceiling. The seated figure matches the appearance cues of the page's Swamiji, though this is a probable identification from the flowing clothing, crown and garland rather than a confirmed one.2017-07-09A flower-decorated ceremonial stage in a temple-style hall with purple lighting. A seated figure on a cushioned throne under a floral arch wears a gold crown, a pink-and-white flower garland, gold armbands and a rust-red garment. Several men in white dhotis and shawls stand around, some bare-chested with orange cloths, one with hands folded in namaste and another bending to tend an offering. Marigold and rose garlands drape the pillars, and white flower arrangements fill the foreground.2017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09A stage ceremony in front of an ornate golden throne with a red cushioned seat, decorated with white and blue striped arches and yellow flower motifs. A bald man in saffron-orange robes kneels on a patterned red carpet while a man in white dhoti and orange shawl bends forward to touch his feet, washing or worshipping them with flowers scattered on the floor. Another man in saffron stands at left, and a seated figure in orange sits on the throne behind them. Women in white and orange saris and men in white kurtas sit on the right side with hands folded, and brass vessels sit on the stage. Padapuja-style foot worship at a guru's throne.2008-07-17July 09 20172017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09