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A photograph of a man seated on a tall red and black zebra-striped throne in an ornate temple-style setting with a painted tree backdrop and carved stone pillars. He wears an orange-saffron robe, a gold ceremonial necklace, gold armbands, and a red bindi, and sits with hands folded, feet resting on a green cushion with a yellow cloth. Facing him, a bare-torso devotee in white dhoti and shirt with a pale sash stands bending forward toward the throne. A pattern of zebra-striped red and black upholstery and a tiger-striped cloth draped on the seat are visible. Two people are visible.

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July 25 20122012-07-25September 13 20122012-09-13A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a gold-trimmed yellow edge sits on a red throne upholstered in red tiger-stripe fabric with a leopard-print cushion, smiling broadly. He wears a long rudraksha mala, gold ornaments on his chest and a white-and-red vibhuti tripundra on his forehead; a probable Swamiji by appearance cues including swept-back hair, ornate gold necklaces and saffron clothing. A man in white clothing kneels and bows with his head touching the footstool in front of the throne, as in padapuja. To the left, a second man in peach-orange robes and a rudraksha mala gestures expressively. Behind them are a brass oil lamp stand, a blue vase of pink flowers and a painted forest backdrop with a banyan tree, and a deity mural at the right edge.2012-09-13 +1 copiesA seated man on a large red velvet throne with tiger-stripe upholstery, wearing an orange-saffron cloth, rudraksha mala beads and a gold pendant, with white vibhuti/tilak marks on his forehead, smiling as a devotee in white clothes kneels before him to offer padapuja. A second man in orange-saffron robes with a yellow border leans in from the left, smiling and resting a hand on the kneeling devotee. Behind the throne are a carved stone temple-style backdrop, a garland of colourful flowers, and a vase of pink flowers on a side table, with a brass oil lamp at the left edge. a person is seated on the throne as the person receiving padapuja.2012-09-13July 25 20122012-07-25A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions and a tiger-striped throne cover, with a golden lion-shaped armrest beside him. The seated man wears a rust-red robe with a gold-bordered drape, a red-brown rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders, a gold necklace, and white sacred ash markings on his forehead, and he smiles as he gestures with one hand. Facing him from the left, a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a gold border and red waist cloth kneels or bends forward with ash markings and a rudraksha mala, in an apparent respectful gesture. A silver staff and a microphone stand are visible, with red curtains behind.2016-05-21A photograph of a satsang-style ceremony indoors. A man in an orange-saffron dhoti and orange shawl with gold necklaces and armbands sits on a red and black zebra-patterned throne-like seat, smiling, while a devotee in white kneels before him and touches his feet. To the left, a shaved-headed priest in orange robes sits with palms pressed together. Behind them is a large backdrop of a banyan tree beside a temple arch with painted figures. A small brass offering tray with fruit sits on the floor at right, and a cooling unit stands at left.2012-07-25A photograph inside a room with a white wall and a red-upholstered dais. On the right, a long-haired man in orange cloth with a white forehead mark and layered rudraksha and gold necklaces sits on a red throne-like seat, his bare feet resting on a silver plate of offerings. Seated on the floor in white clothes, a bald man with a grey moustache holds his hands together in front of him. Behind them, a second figure in an orange turban and orange robe with a flower garland sits with hands folded on a gold-and-red throne. At the lower edge, partly visible heads of women or girls and a brass lamp with a plate of food appear near the floor. The appearance-based label is a probable match for the presence of Swamiji, given the long hair, rudraksha malas and gold necklace on the seated figure.2012-10-20April 06 20122012-04-06A seated man in a red-maroon robe and brown shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved lion-headed armrest and red cushions, smiling as he holds a red cord or thread in his hands. A man in a white dhoti with a gold border and a rudraksha mala kneels or sits before him, shown from behind, with white ash markings on his arms. Behind them hang dark red curtains and a gold deity relief decorates the throne back. A ceremonial staff stands beside the lion.2016-05-21May 19 20132013-05-19A photograph of a man seated cross-legged on a raised red velvet platform with a zebra-striped cloth draped over its front edge, in front of a tall red velvet arched backrest. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, multiple long gold beaded necklaces with round medallions, gold armlets and bangles, gold hoop earrings, and a white tilak with a red bindi on the forehead. He sits barefoot and speaks with his hands resting near his knees. Blue and green vases of pink and white flowers stand on either side of the platform. Behind him a large painted backdrop shows a golden deity form, a standing figure in orange robes with a red headdress, and carved temple-style pillars. The setting suggests a satsang discourse. A person in the scene matches the presentation cues of a person, including orange clothing, ornate gold necklaces and a tilak, so he is described as a person.2012-09-12