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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and a red tiger-striped cushion, holding a silver trident upright. The figure wears a rust-brown robe, gold chain necklaces, gold bangles and armlets, and has a white vibhuti marking with a red kumkum dot, smiling. A man in a white shirt faces him with palms joined in namaste while touching the figure's forehead in blessing. Behind them are white draped curtains, pink-lit white pillars, and arrangements of orange, red, and purple flowers. a person: the seated figure on the throne, holding a trident, wearing a rust-brown robe, gold necklaces and bangles, with vibhuti and kumkum, receiving the blessing. Two people are visible.

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A smiling man with a short dark beard and forehead markings sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a tiger-striped cloth draped over the seat. He wears a rust-brown robe, gold armbands and bangles, and a garland of orange and pink flowers. A brass trident stands beside the throne and a brass pot sits at the lower left. The backdrop shows a dramatic red and dark rock-like design.2017-04-08A seated man in rust-orange robes, with a white-and-pink flower garland, a gold necklace and a red tilak on his forehead, smiles as he extends his hand toward a silver tray. Behind him stands an ornate silver throne with carved swans and floral motifs against a red backdrop. In front, a bald man in white dhoti and shawl with a yellow border kneels and bows, wearing a rudraksha mala. To the left, an attendant in a yellow-trimmed garment and beaded mala holds a tray of offerings. The scene suggests a ceremonial initiation at the throne.2017-11-17A seated person sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with a large arch of marigolds, roses and garlands in red, orange, yellow, purple and white. The person wears an orange-red turban, an orange-red robe with a gold border, a gold necklace with rudraksha-style beads, a red-and-pink flower garland, and gold bangles, and gestures with one hand while speaking, apparently addressing an audience. Gold oil lamps stand on either side of the throne, with gold peacock-shaped finials, and a painted colourful backdrop frames the stage.September 02 20132013-09-02A figure seated on a gold ornate throne with red cushions and a tiger-skin-patterned seat, hands pressed together in namaskar with eyes closed. The figure has long dark swept-back hair, wears a rust-brown robe, layered gold ceremonial necklaces, a red and white flower garland, and gold armbands. A gold trident stands to the left and a microphone stands to the right. The throne is framed by a large arch of yellow, red and white flowers and green leaves against a gold relief backdrop with sculpted deities. Swamiji (probable) appears in this scene, identified by the long swept-back hair, rudraksha-style ceremonial adornments and saffron-brown clothing while seated on the throne. Behind the throne, a red curtain and gold reliefs of seated figures frame the setting.2016-07-19A photograph in a gold-ornamented hall of a man standing at left, waving with his right hand and holding a silver staff, wearing a saffron-and-cream turban with orange tassel, a gold necklace of many layers, a rudraksha-style bead mala and a long pink and white flower garland, with a dark maroon dhoti and shawl. Beside him, a richly adorned deity murti seated on a golden throne (peetha) with yellow and orange garlands, jewelled ornaments and a crown, holding a sceptre and bow. Behind them are golden carved pillars, a golden lion sculpture and a trident (trishul) at right.2017-05-05September 28 20132013-09-28A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a carved back against red and magenta drapery. He wears a rust-red dhoti-style garment, a gold necklace, gold armbands and a long multicolour garland of white, yellow, green and red flowers. He has a white horizontal tilak with a red dot on his forehead, and his right hand raises a silver trident (trishul). His left hand rests open, mid-discourse, and a small table with a white book and green plants sits at the lower left.2017-06-20A photograph of a seated figure on a throne heaped with pink rose petals and a large arrangement of yellow, purple and red marigold garlands. The central figure wears a pink and gold turban, a red rose garland, a heavy gold-and-bead necklace and a white shawl, and smiles broadly. Two people attend: a woman in a white sari with a red-banded headscarf-free look and gold bangles reaches out to touch the seated figure's hands, while a man in a white shirt and brown knitted cap leans in beside her. A golden throne back with a carved deity motif stands at left, and a backdrop shows a painted tree. Swamiji (probable) is seated centrally, identified by the turban, garlands and ornate gold necklace and shawl.2013-01-06May 04 20142014-05-04A seated figure with a shaved head? No: a figure with long dark hair wearing a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, a gold bangle and a maroon-and-gold draped garment places one raised hand on the forehead of a man in a white kurta with an orange-red shawl. The recipient stands with palms together at his waist while the officiant holds a folded paper in the other hand. Behind them stand women in white and orange clothing and gold-embroidered draperies, with a golden ornamental panel at left. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan ritual inside a temple setting.2015-10-24January 03 20132013-01-03