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A seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat, wearing an orange-red cloth, a gold-edged sash and a long rudraksha-style garland, with a red bindi on his forehead, smiles while holding a tall staff. Beside him stands a silver trident. A seated devotee in front has a shaved head and wears an orange-red robe and a rudraksha mala, and holds a small object while performing a ritual. Around them, seated women wear white and orange-red saris and hold brass plates and oil lamps, and a five-tier silver lamp with lit wicks stands at right. Red velvet drapes and silver-patterned pillars with purple lighting frame the scene.

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A seated man in a saffron-orange robe and a crown-like head covering sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, smiling, with a long beaded garland. Before him, a shaven-headed priest in a deep red-brown dhoti with a gold border holds a silver ritual lamp with multiple tiers, performing an aarti. Around them, devotees in red, orange, white and gold saris and kurtas sit on the floor with their hands raised, some holding small brass vessels. The throne is framed by gilded carved panels and red curtains lit with purple light.2014-08-04A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, smiling and raising both hands in blessing. He wears a gold necklace of beads, a red tilak on his forehead, and a loose orange shawl. In front, a devotee in an orange garment and gold-bordered cloth holds a tall brass lamp stand with lit oil lamps and a trident-topped finial. Around him, several women in white and orange saris sit with lit oil lamps in their hands, arranged in a ceremonial pada puja. Gold-framed pillars, red drapes and purple lighting surround the throne.2014-08-04August 04 20142014-08-04August 04 20142014-08-04A photograph of a ceremony in a decorated hall with a golden ornate throne backdrop flanked by magenta drapes and illuminated pillars. A man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-coloured shawl and a long garland sits on the throne, smiling, with a trident and a staff beside him. In the foreground a bald person in a saffron wrap and gold-edged cloth holds a multi-tiered brass lamp with lit wicks, facing the throne. Seated devotees in white, cream and red-brown saris and kurtas sit on the floor, some with their hands raised, others holding small items, with a few Western-looking women among them. The scene suggests a pada puja offering before the seated figure.2014-08-04A photograph of a devotional darshan on a stage with a golden peacock-backed throne. A man seated on a red and gold throne wears a white garland with red flowers, a rudraksha mala, and an orange-and-red wrap; he holds a long trident-topped staff upright and appears to be a person by his saffron-toned ornate clothing, long swept hair, and garlands. In front, several seated devotees face the throne: a man in an orange robe with red sash in the lower left, a woman in a maroon top and patterned shawl, and others in white kurtas and red shawls. Brass oil lamps with lit flames, flower decorations, golden pillars and hanging white flower strands frame the scene under purple lighting.2015-07-21A photo of a ceremony in a richly decorated hall with a large gold throne against red drapes and lavender-lit pillars. A smiling man with long dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead, an orange-red shawl and a heavy beaded necklace sits on the throne, hands raised in greeting. In front, a devotee in a dark red and gold wrap raises a tall multi-tiered silver aarti lamp toward him. Seated devotees in white, gold and red saris hold small flame lamps and offerings, one in a white top holds a lit oil lamp. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne with long hair, orange-red shawl and ceremonial beaded necklace.2014-08-04October 26 20152015-10-26August 05 20142014-08-05A photograph of a seated devotee gathering in a red-walled hall, centred on a figure in an orange-red robe and orange turban seated on an ornate gold throne with carved gilt panels, a golden staff beside him and warm lamp light. He wears a layered garland and a rudraksha-style necklace and is raising a hand as if speaking. Around the throne, people sit cross-legged on the floor: several men in white dhotis with saffron shawls, a bald man in white with his back to the camera, women in saffron, red and purple saris, and a white-haired woman in a floral kurta. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge, and a camera on a tripod is visible at top left. The description matches the page's Q&A session; the throne figure's cues are an orange turban, saffron-orange robe and ornate adornments.2015-10-26A seated man on an ornate gold-and-orange throne smiles toward a seated crowd during a darshan. He wears saffron-orange robes, a white flower garland with red blossoms, layered beaded necklaces and a bracelet, and his bare feet rest on a gold footstool. A golden trident stands behind him beside a carved gold pillar. Around him, devotees in white and red-bordered shawls sit on a red carpet, some holding brass plates of offerings and lamps, while others in white and red sit at the front. Purple stage lighting fills the background. a person is seated on the throne, identified by the saffron robes, flower garland, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and throne setting.2015-07-21A seated man in orange and ochre robes sits on an ornate golden throne with a lotus-petal backrest, holding a golden staff with a trident-like finial across his lap. He wears a white flower garland, a rudraksha mala and a shawl over one shoulder. In front of him, a seated audience in white, red, saffron and green clothes faces the throne, some with their hands folded. Brass oil lamps with rooster-shaped finials stand on the stage, and strings of white flowers hang at the right. A golden carved pillar with lion figures frames the left edge, and a blue backdrop shows a shivalinga-like emblem with a red dot. The scene suggests a satsang-style teaching session on a stage.2015-07-21