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A photograph of a golden ceremonial throne under a gilded parasol in a temple hall. A man in orange-red robes and a long beaded garland sits on the throne, with a red tilak on his forehead, holding an object in his hands. In front of him, a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala leans over a silver tray heaped with yellow grains, and a woman in a white sari and hairnet offers a small item at right. Brass oil lamps with red flowers flank the throne, and copper vessels sit on a table at right.

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A photograph of a ritual in a richly decorated hall. A man seated on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushion wears a saffron-orange garment, a long beaded gold-toned necklace and a red-and-gold patterned cloth, and smiles while holding a cloth or leaf-like item. Lit oil lamps with red flowers stand on either side. A kneeling attendant in a white shirt leans in at the foot of the throne, and an older priest in white dhoti with red-and-gold shawl, bare-headed, holds a small bottle near a silver bowl on a tray. Pale ritual items and a white dish sit on a table. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam-style ceremony.2015-07-15November 11 20162016-11-11October 23 20152015-10-23A seated man in a golden ornate throne with arched carved backrest sits in a maroon-red robe with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, a red tilak and white markings on his forehead, smiling as he holds a handful of yellow flower petals or offering above a silver ornate bowl. A woman in white head covering and white clothing with an orange-red shawl, wearing earrings, extends her hand to receive or hold a small object. A white silver-engraved bowl sits in front of the throne on a red-brown cloth. Bamboo screens are in the background. Setting suggests a puja offering.2016-03-30July 09 20152015-07-09A seated man in a rust-red turban and orange-brown robes sits on a gold lion-armed throne before a gilded backdrop, wearing red and white flower garlands, a green leaf garland, gold armbands and bangles. He smiles and holds sweets in his hand toward a woman in a yellow polka-dot sari who bends forward. Beside him a man in white dhoti with a saffron shawl holds a tray of orange sweets, and a microphone stands at right with gold lamps in the background.2015-11-10November 10 20152015-11-10A seated man with a white and red forehead marking and rudraksha mala beads and gold necklaces sits on an ornate gold throne, wearing a pink-maroon garment with a rust-coloured shawl draped over his lap. Two young attendants in red-orange robes stand before him; one holds a silver bowl filled with yellow flower petals or turmeric-coloured offerings on a green cloth, and the other tends the offering beside him. A boy in an orange top sits at left and another attendant in red stands at right. The setting is an indoor hall with bamboo-style screens behind the throne.2016-03-30A seated figure in an orange-red turban and orange-red robes sits on a gold lion-armrest throne with a golden arched back, wearing red and white beaded garlands, green leaf garland, gold necklaces and armlets. A kneeling woman in an orange-red sari with gold border and rudraksha beads offers her hand, while a bare-shouldered attendant in white dhoti with gold border holds a silver plate of rice or sweets. Golden ornate decor, red velvet cushions and a microphone stand surround the scene. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne wearing an orange-red turban, garlands and gold jewellery.2015-11-10A seated man on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing an orange-saffron robe, a cream turban and multiple beaded necklaces, smiles while extending his arm. A man in a white kurta holds a woven basket, and a woman in a green blouse and pale green sari stands at right beside a bystander in white with a camera. Red flowers lie on the gold dais in front, and a brass oil lamp stands at left. Behind them a painted backdrop shows red autumn trees and a yellow sky.2011-09-11A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions in a red-draped hall, wearing an orange-red turban with a white feather, orange-red robes, a gold-and-beaded necklace and a gold pendant, and gold bangles. He holds a small object in his hands over a silver bowl on the floor. Two attendants in white caps and white garments kneel at the right, and a few blurred heads of audience members are in the foreground. Silver oil lamps stand beside the throne, and decorative fans with floral designs hang above. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a turban, saffron-orange robes and ornate gold necklaces on a throne, matching the page's subject.2015-10-23A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders and a bindi-like mark on his forehead sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne under a red and gold canopy, holding a microphone and gesturing as he speaks. Behind him, a yellow drape hangs from the canopy, with golden trident staffs and ceremonial fans on either side. Four standing attendants in white dhotis, two with rudraksha malas, one wearing a white shirt and a shawl, watch from the left and centre. A small brass lamp and a metal offering tray with leaves sit beside the throne, with a potted plant nearby. In the foreground, a woman in a saffron-coloured sari and other devotees are seen from behind, facing the dais in a discourse setting. The seated figure shows distinctive long swept-back hair and saffron robes, so this is a probable appearance-based candidate for Swamiji, seated in discourse.2016-07-12