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A photograph of a seated figure on a gilded throne with a red cushion, dressed in orange-saffron robes and a shawl, with a red bindi on the forehead, smiling as devotees approach. A young boy in white kurta and white dhoti and a boy in orange robe stand at left, and women in white sarees with lavender-gold borders bow and offer items to the seated figure. Flower garlands in red, pink, orange and white decorate the gold backdrop behind. a person based on the ceremonial gold throne, saffron robes and reverent padapuja-style reception by devotees, though his face is not used for identification.

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A photograph of a padapuja ceremony on an ornate golden throne draped with red and orange flowers and garlands. A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a bare chest area and a tilak on his forehead sits on a red cushion. A woman in a white sari with a green blouse stands before him, bending forward and touching his arm while holding a small offering. To the right, two young men in white dhotis with yellow shawls stand attentively, and a young woman in white stands at the far left beside a table with water bottles. Red and white patterned panels and small brass lamps frame the stage.2009-08-25A man in orange saffron robes sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like armrests and a red cushion, smiling, with a red tilak on his forehead and bare feet resting on the seat. Children gather around him: a boy in white kurta and a boy in white shirt and shorts reach toward him, and a young girl in a blue skirt and orange top kneels to touch the throne's base. Behind them, women in white saris with coloured borders and a woman in an orange shawl stand near floral garlands of orange, red and white flowers. Probable Swamiji sits enthroned, with long swept-back hair and orange robes matching the depiction cues. The scene looks like a darshan on a stage backdrop of flowers and a gold-framed deity image.2009-11-17 +1 copiesA seated figure in a saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, garlanded with yellow and red flowers, against a red-and-gold backdrop. He wears a rudraksha-style bead necklace and a red tilak on his forehead, and his hair is long and swept back; these cues give an appearance-based a person candidate, presented here as being offered fruit. Two women in white saris and a young child in white clothes approach the throne, one woman and the child holding out red fruit, while a woman in a light blue sari stands at the right with hands joined in reverence. A floral arrangement sits at the left edge of the throne platform. This appears to be a pada-puja style offering scene.2009-08-26A photograph of a figure seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing orange-saffron robes and a shawl, with a smiling face and bare feet. The throne is framed by an arch of red, orange, pink and yellow flowers. Around him, children in white kurta and dhoti-style clothing and a girl in a red skirt and white top bow or press their hands together, while women in white saris with purple borders and a younger girl in lavender stand nearby, some reaching toward him. The setting appears to be a stage or ceremonial platform.2009-11-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a devotional gathering on an ornate golden throne set before a painted banyan tree backdrop. A figure with short dark hair wears saffron-orange robes, a white and orange flower garland, and sits barefoot on the throne; the appearance is consistent with a person given the saffron robes, garland and seated, honoured position, though the face is not clearly identifiable. A man in a blue-and-white striped shirt leans in and clasps the seated figure's hand while an older man in white kneels nearby. Women in cream and maroon silk saris and a woman in a blue floral top stand close, along with a figure in an orange shawl at the left edge. Ornate gold carvings decorate the throne, and a round gold emblem is set into its back.2009-11-20November 20 20092009-11-20A photograph of a seated figure in an orange robe on a gold and red throne decorated with marigold and yellow flower garlands, in front of a red-orange backdrop of tree roots. The seated man wears an orange garment with a vertical tilak on his forehead and holds a white card or paper that a young girl in a pink top and floral pants and a boy in white are reaching toward. A man in an orange robe and dhoti stands at left, a man in a white kurta stands beside him, and women in white saris and white outfits stand at right. Gold-trimmed table and red floral arrangements are at the base of the throne. The seated figure is a person on the throne, with the orange robe and tilak as the visible cues.2008-08-27 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial stage event with a seated woman in an orange sari-style garment on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, decorated with red flower garlands. A young man in an orange robe stands beside her and a small boy in white kneels, receiving or offering something from a small plate. Two women in white and red saris stand at right, and a man in white with a pendant stands at left. A white-haired woman in white sits in the foreground. A large painted mountain-like backdrop and a small fan appear behind the stage.2009-07-07A photograph of a darshan line at an outdoor satsang setting draped with translucent plastic sheeting. A central figure with long dark hair wears an orange-red saffron robe and sits on an ornate gold throne with a garland of white and red flowers above it. Devotees approach with palms pressed together in anjali; women in white and cream saris, one in a red shawl and one in teal and orange, bow or fold hands at the right. On the left, several young men in white and cream shirts stand in line, one in a light blue shirt with hands folded. A small camera sits near the throne base.2009-06-14February 07 20102010-02-07A photograph of a devotional darshan in a hall with a red and orange banyan-tree backdrop. A seated man in orange robes and a red-and-white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, surrounded by a yellow and green flower arrangement. A kneeling woman in a white top and dark skirt reaches toward him, while a woman in a white sari with gold border holds a tray of flowers at right. Two young attendants in white and orange stand at left, one in white kurta and one in orange robes, with a small tray on a pedestal nearby. Gold footstool and red carpet on the floor.2009-08-21June 13 20092009-06-13