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A photograph of a seated man on a gilded throne with leopard-print cushions and a gold lion armrest, wearing a gold turban, rust-red robe and a pink-and-white flower garland, with bare shoulders and a bracelet, his hands raised in a teaching gesture. In front of him a long wooden table holds silver bowls of flowers, petals and offerings, and seated devotees in white saris and orange or saffron clothing, several with tilak, pay attention. Hanging brass oil lamps and bells hang above, and an air conditioner is on the wall. Swamiji (probable): the seated speaker wears a gold turban, saffron-red robe and flower garland on a throne, a distinctive ceremonial presentation.

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A photograph of a ritual scene in a dark-walled hall with hanging brass oil lamps and bells. A man with a gold crown and a red-orange wrap, wearing a white and pink flower garland and a red armband, sits on a gold-and-leopard-print throne beside a golden lion, hands raised in greeting with a smile. In front of him, several women in white saris and forehead markings sit at a low table holding brass plates, flowers and small lamps, possibly for a pada puja. Other women in orange and red clothing sit at the right edge, and a silver staff stands upright near the throne. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person by his crown, garland and ornate throne, seated in person.2017-07-07A seated man in a golden crown with long hair and a red-maroon garment, wearing a white-and-pink flower garland, sits on a golden throne carved with a lion and upholstered in leopard-print cushions, palms pressed together in greeting. Beside him on a wooden table, silver trays hold flowers, offerings and lit lamps. Several people in white and ochre clothes sit on the floor, some holding brass lamps or puja implements, while a woman in a white sari and a man in white dhoti sit behind the table. A brass bell and oil lamps hang from the ceiling and a silver staff stands by the throne. a person seated on the throne in a puja setting.2017-07-07July 07 20172017-07-07July 07 20172017-07-07July 07 20172017-07-07July 07 20172017-07-07A golden throne with a leopard-print cushion and a gold lion figure at left holds a bearded man in a red-brown robe, a gold crown, and a pink-and-white flower garland, holding a silver staff. Before him a low wooden table is laid with silver thalis of flower petals and offerings. Women in white saris with saffron and kumkum markings sit cross-legged, one holding an incense or lamp. Brass bells and hanging oil lamps are above. The mood is ritual puja and satsang. Watermarked archive image.2017-07-07July 07 20172017-07-07July 07 20172017-07-07July 07 20172017-07-07July 07 20172017-07-07July 07 20172017-07-07