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A photograph of an ornate golden throne (peetha) set against a stage backdrop decorated with white and yellow floral and grain-art patterns and red trim. The throne has lion figures at its base, a gold canopy above, and is heaped with red and white flowers and garlands. A framed portrait of a man with long dark hair, wearing a gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads, is placed at the centre of the throne. Below, a patterned carpet, marigold garlands, a brass vessel, oil lamps and a small bowl of offerings sit on the floor. No people are physically visible in the scene.

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July 17 20082008-07-17A seated figure on an ornate gold throne (peetha) decorated with a crown-like top and surrounded by heaped rose and flower petals on the dais. The seated person wears orange-saffron robes, a crown-shaped headpiece, a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, holding a ceremonial staff. Two orange-robed attendants stand at the sides, one at left and one kneeling at right beside brass vessels and a microphone stand. Flower-decorated arches in white, blue and orange frame the stage. Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne with long swept-back hair and saffron clothing; attendants in orange robes. Gurupoornima-style felicitation setting with floral decoration.2008-07-17A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with red cushions and garlands, with a golden crown-like canopy above. The figure holds hands together in a greeting gesture (namaskar) and wears a white flower garland with a red bead ornament. Behind the throne is a large decorated backdrop of white and red pattern work, arched panels and yellow floral motifs. Two attendants stand at either side: one in white shirt and orange shawl at left, one in orange clothing at right, tending to the throne. The scene suggests a devotee reception or puja setting. Visible physical people: three. Swamiji (probable) appearance cues: orange turban and robes, garland, seated on a throne in a ceremonial setting.2008-07-17July 11 20062006-07-11A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a red-orange turban-like head covering sits on an ornate golden throne, palms pressed together in greeting, with a red-and-white garland draped over the shoulders. Four attendants in orange robes surround a low altar decorated with fruit, bananas, brass vessels, flower garlands and a tall brass lamp stand. The throne is backed by a large gold-and-white floral and arched decorative structure. A tall figure seated at left and two women in orange at right assist beside the altar.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne (peetha) at the centre of a decorated stage. The figure wears an orange-saffron robe and a long garland of white and yellow flowers, with long dark hair, and holds hands together in the lap. The throne is flanked by brass lamps and a silver vessel, and a large arch of white and maroon flower decoration frames the stage with a red deity murti visible at the lower right. Only one physical person is present.2006-07-11July 11 20062006-07-11A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions and garlands of white and orange flowers. The throne is framed by a decorated stage backdrop with a fan-like, scalloped white and orange design and a yellow flower motif. A standing devotee in a light blue shirt and maroon shawl faces the throne from the right edge of the frame. In front of the throne sit trays of fruit including bananas, apples, oranges and mangoes, plus brass vessels and a small brass lamp on the altar. The seated figure has rudraksha-style beads around the neck and a garland, with hands joined in greeting, and the setting is a stage or hall with dark curtains behind.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a decorated stage at a meditation hall, with a figure seated on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion. The figure wears orange-saffron robes and a garland of marigolds and white flowers. The throne sits on a tiered red and yellow-banded platform covered in flower petals and marigold strands. Brass lamps, a silver vessel and a small shrine with a deity murti stand on the side platforms. Behind, a large arch of white, maroon and dark triangular patterns frames the seat against a blue wall. The seated figure is a statue or portrait-like presentation rather than a clearly live person, and no printed name is visible in the scene. No physical audience is visible.2006-07-11