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A figure in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on an ornate wooden throne with a golden arched backrest and a tiger-striped cloth draped over the seat, on a raised wooden stage. A long garland of pink and white flowers hangs around his neck, and a golden lion statue and potted white lilies stand beside the throne. Stage lighting, speakers and a black softbox light surround the platform. Two women in red and maroon saris sit in the foreground audience, with other heads visible at the bottom edge. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, with long dark hair, orange clothing and a flower garland as cues.

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A 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.2012-12-16December 20 20122012-12-20A photograph of a seated man in orange-saffron robes on a dark wooden throne with a golden arched backrest and gold lion figures on either side. He sits with palms pressed together in namaste, wearing a long multicolour-flower garland, and appears to be smiling. Trays of offerings with flowers and small lamps sit on a rug before him, and a vase of pink flowers is at right. Foreground shows the back of a dark-haired person and a woman with a red bindi peering up at the stage, plus a lit oil lamp in the corner. a person is seated on the throne, with saffron clothing, a garland and a central forehead mark as cues.2012-12-04 +1 copiesDecember 17 20122012-12-17A photograph of an indoor stage with a wooden floor and a leopard-print rug. A seated man in orange-saffron robes sits on an ornate dark wooden throne flanked by golden lion statues, with his palms pressed together in namaskar and a small wooden footstool before him. A microphone is at his face. Vases of pink flowers sit on the stage, a black speaker stands at right, and a framed painting and a garlanded picture are at the upper left. Partially visible people are at the left edge and bottom edge. a person: the seated man has long swept-back hair and orange-saffron robes with a gold necklace, consistent with a throne-seated pontiff giving darshan.2012-12-13December 22 20122012-12-22December 21 20122012-12-21A man in orange robes and layered beaded necklaces sits on an ornate brown wooden throne with gold-trimmed backrest and red cushion, a footstool before him on a leopard-print mat on a wooden stage. Golden lion sculptures flank the throne, and flower arrangements with purple and orange blooms sit at either side. In the foreground at right, a woman in a red garment with hair pulled back is seen from behind beside a black speaker. Green foliage and grey drapes form the backdrop.2012-12-19December 10 20122012-12-10 +1 copiesDecember 15 20122012-12-15December 16 20122012-12-16A photograph of a padapuja ceremony on a raised wooden stage in a hall. A seated figure on a carved wooden throne with a gold-edged back and golden lion-like guardian statues wears an orange cloth, a red and white flower garland, and a rudraksha mala. Trays of offerings and lit oil lamps and incense sticks sit on the floor before the throne. In the right foreground a shaved-headed priest in orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds a tall golden multi-tiered lamp with lit flames. Tall potted plants and a silver curtain frame the scene, with studio lights and a speaker at the edges.2012-12-25