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Photograph of a seated spiritual teacher on an ornate silver-framed throne on a stage, eyes closed, hands resting in his lap, wearing saffron-orange robes with a yellow-gold border, a red-orange shawl and a long rudraksha mala with gold beads. A red tilak marks his forehead. Two women in saffron saris with yellow borders sit on the floor on either side, one holding a lit oil lamp and the other lifting a lamp near a decorated kalasha of flowers. Brass vessels with flower offerings sit on a white-draped table, and a seated figure in dark clothing is in the foreground. Behind the stage is a large backdrop portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and red tilak, with chakra graphics on the right. Puja setting. Swamiji (probable): the seated central figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and gold necklace cues.

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A seated man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a long beaded rudraksha-style necklace sits eyes closed on an ornate silver-framed throne with leopard-print cushion, hands folded in his lap, bare feet on a silver tray. Two women in orange saris with yellow borders stand or kneel at either side holding a lit oil lamp and a floral arrangement, performing an aarti-style puja. A seated devotee in dark clothing faces the stage from the front, with silver bowls of offerings and flowers on the carpet. A large backdrop shows a smiling man in an orange turban and a red bindi, with colourful chakra symbols along the right edge.2014-04-29A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace sits on an ornate silver throne, hands folded, in front of a small fire with flames rising from a pit. 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