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Inside a temple-style shrine, a man in a gold-embroidered garment and a heavy gold necklace stands before a golden throne decorated with multicolour flower garlands, cutting a brown cake on a silver tray placed on a green-covered table. A second cake sits on a small tray at the right. An orange-robed sannyasi with a rudraksha mala leans forward to hold the tray steady. A silver trident stands to the right and a brass lamp to the left. The man has long swept-back hair and appears to be the a person in the cake-cutting ceremony, though the identification is uncertain.

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January 01 20132013-01-01January 01 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesA smiling man with swept-back dark hair and a red tilak sits on a gold-carved throne decorated with a rainbow-coloured floral garland of red, yellow, purple and green flowers. He wears a leopard-print sleeveless top, a dense gold and rudraksha-style necklace, a white bead garland, and an orange-brown dhoti. A bronze oil lamp stands at left and a silver staff leans at right, beside a green-draped altar table with a bowl. Painted deity figures with a trident frame the scene. +1 copiesPhotograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a gold crown, saffron-orange robe and red and pink floral garlands, smiling with a red tilak on the forehead and gold necklaces. In front, a man in an orange-peach kurta with an orange shawl bends forward offering a silver tray with flowers and offerings. Background of orange and red draped fabric with purple curtain at top. Probable Swamiji (probable) seated on throne with crown, saffron robe, rudraksha-style garlands and gold necklaces, receiving the tray from a devotee.2013-02-12November 11 20172017-11-11May 08 20132013-05-08February 12 20132013-02-12A seated figure on a richly decorated golden throne with a flower-covered backdrop of yellow, orange, red and white marigold garlands. The seated person wears an orange-saffron robe and turban, a red and white flower garland, a heavy gold necklace and gold bangles, and sits with hands resting on the armrests. Beside the throne, a golden lion figure and a tall silver-and-gold trident stand near a standing attendant. The attendant is bare-chested with a yellow shawl over the shoulder, a yellow dhoti, rudraksha malas and a small oil lamp in his hand. Maroon drapes form the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure bears a saffron robe, turban, gold ornaments and garland on a throne, presented as the honoured central figure.2015-07-13A photograph of a satsang on an ornate gold throne set against orange and red draped fabric. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair, a gold crown and a red beaded mala is extending a hand to offer prasad or blessing to a shaved-headed devotee in orange who kneels before him. A third person in orange robes and a gold chain stands at right holding a silver tray of sweets garnished with pink flowers. Tiger-striped cloth and a gold lion-headed armrest appear at left. The seated figure shows distinctive ceremonial cues, so this is a probable appearance match for a person in the role of the teacher giving satsang and blessing a devotee, though the identification is based on appearance only.2013-02-12A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a multicoloured floral backdrop of garlands in red, yellow, green and purple receives puja. The seated figure wears an orange-brown dhoti, a gold necklace and a red-and-white flower garland, with hands pressed in namaskar and a gold crown-like headpiece. To the right, a priest in orange dhoti and bare chest holds a lit camphor aarti lamp, while an attendant in white dhoti with gold border stands beside him. At left, an elderly sannyasi in saffron robes with a white garland sits on a gold chair with hands joined. Offerings of bananas, fruits, a kalasha and a flame-lit oil lamp sit on the floor in front. The scene is a ritual with aarti and ceremonial offerings.2015-04-28A seated man in a saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, in front of orange draped fabric. He wears a gold crown, a red-and-white flower garland, gold necklaces, bangles and a ring, and has a red tilak on his forehead; he gestures with one hand. Beside him a shaven-headed attendant in orange cloth and gold chains holds a tray of white flowers and red roses.2013-02-12A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a tiger-striped cloth draped over its seat, framed by a garland arrangement of red, purple, yellow and white flowers. The seated man wears a rust-orange dhoti-style garment, a pink and white flower garland, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces, with orange armbands and a tilak on his forehead. Behind the throne hang several brass oil lamps from chains against a dark backdrop, and a golden deity-like crest tops the seat. At the lower left, a shaved-headed priest in an orange-brown cloth kneels beside a lit oil lamp, offering attention to the seated figure. Walls on either side are painted in blue, pink, green and yellow temple-style patterns. The kneeling priest is a priest and one additional person is visible.2013-03-10