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A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on a red-cushioned throne on a raised stage, holding a silver trident upright beside a red and green fringed parasol. He wears a red and yellow flower garland and a beaded necklace, and smiles while gesturing with his right hand. Around him, devotees in white and orange shawls sit with hands folded in namaste, including a woman in a pink and white sari at right and another woman at left. A shaved-headed man in orange kneels near the throne. Golden lion-form seats, purple orchids, white lilies and a leopard-print rug surround the platform, with a green-lit backdrop behind. This appears to be a pada-puja or darshan moment.

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December 17 20122012-12-17A photograph of a seated figure on a red and gold throne on a stage, flanked by two gilded lion sculptures and a zebra-striped dais covered with a yellow cloth. The seated person wears an orange and dark patterned garment, a pink-and-white flower garland, and a red forehead mark, with bare arms resting on the armrests. Above hangs a colourful multicoloured canopy umbrella with tassels. Potted plants, white lilies and a silver curtain frame the stage. In the foreground a woman in a pink sari sits at left, a man in white ritual clothing with an orange cloth is bent over at centre, and a brass deity murti with a small figure stands on a brass table at right. A speaker and a monitor are at the edges.2012-12-16A photograph of an indoor stage event where a seated figure sits on a red-cushioned throne flanked by two golden lion-shaped armrests, on a zebra-striped platform draped with a white cloth and a yellow floral-covered ledge. The seated person wears an orange and gold patterned garment, a white and red flower garland, a bindi, and has long dark hair; the figure is smiling with arms outstretched along the armrests. Above hangs a multicoloured ceremonial umbrella with tassels. Potted green plants, white lilies and flower arrangements surround the stage, a silver shimmering backdrop hangs behind, and a small golden deity murti sits on a table in the foreground beside a seated audience member in pink. Swamiji (probable) is indicated by the throne, flower garland and ceremonial setting with several cues including long hair, saffron-toned clothing and garlands.2012-12-16December 11 20112011-12-11December 12 20122012-12-12A seated figure on a raised red-and-gold throne beneath a multicolored ceremonial parasol with a fringed border, on a wooden stage with potted plants and white lilies. The seated person wears a saffron-orange robe and a pink-and-white flower garland, with hands resting on the golden lion-headed armrests. A woman in a pink sari sits at the left edge, and a man in white ritual dress with a saffron cloth stands at the lower right beside a brass pooja tray with an oil lamp and a small deity murti. A golden offering platform and a tiger-striped drape sit below the throne, and speakers and studio lights frame the stage.2012-12-16A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved lion arms and a tiger-striped cushion, wearing a red-orange robe, a long flower garland, gold necklaces and bangles, with a black crown-like head covering and a marked forehead. A silver trident stands at the left side of the throne and a silver staff at the right. Below, feet rest on a red cushion strewn with pink and white flowers. Attendants in orange and white kneel and stand nearby, and a row of devotees in red and orange saris and white clothing, some with folded hands, stand behind in a hall with red drapes. The scene shows a pratyaksha padapuja, with the seated figure receiving the ceremonial foot-worship.2016-05-20Photo of a ceremony under a white tent with a green mat floor. A central figure sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy and a large garland of marigolds and red flowers arched behind him. He wears an orange turban, orange robes and a rudraksha mala, and his hands rest on his lap. A man in orange robes with a garland stands at left holding a plate or tray, and a man in white dhoti and shawl with a gold chain stands at left edge. At right, a man in orange robes with a mala stands near a fire pit with bright flames. Trays of red and orange offerings sit on the floor in front of the throne, with flower vases beside it. a person in the central seated figure given his orange turban, orange robes and rudraksha mala on the throne.2011-07-15A photograph inside a temple-like room with black walls and a large ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests. A man seated on the throne wears a red-orange garment, a rudraksha mala with a ceremonial gold necklace, bangles, and a white tilak on his forehead; he has long hair and sits with hands folded. Hanging brass bells and oil lamps surround the throne. In front, a devotee in a green sari with an orange shawl kneels with hands in anjali, and women in white and red clothing kneel by a gold tray holding brass plates of fruit, flowers and offerings, with a plate of apples nearby. Two men at the right edge sit in the frame. Ritual padapuja-style worship is evident.2015-02-01December 17 20122012-12-17September 02 20132013-09-02 +1 copiesA seated man on an ornate silver throne with lion-head arms and leopard-print cushions, wearing a red dhoti, multiple garlands of white and purple flowers, gold necklaces and a rudraksha mala, is smiling while a golden umbrella hangs above him. Two saffron-clad attendants stand at left, one holding a silver staff, and a woman in an orange sari with a black head covering stands at lower right, offering a gesture before the seated man. Behind them is a stage backdrop with a glowing temple tower and a golden deity statue at right. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in the throne wears a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, with long hair visible under a crown-like headdress. Puja at a temple pattabhishekam setting.2018-04-25 +1 copies