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A seated figure in orange-saffron robes and a rust-red turban sits on an ornate brown throne with a golden arched back and two golden lion sculptures at its sides. He wears a long red and white flower garland and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace, holds a tall silver trident-like staff, and smiles. Five women and one man in white sit cross-legged on a red mat before the throne; several have their hands folded in namaste, and one holds a small brass tray. Trays of offerings and an incense setup sit on the floor. A large backdrop shows a smiling portrait and a photo of a temple scene with lush trees.

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A seated man on a golden-trimmed throne with carved golden lion figures on either side holds a trident and a small hand drum, wearing an orange-red turban, a saffron-brown robe, and a long red and white flower garland with a gold beaded necklace. The backdrop shows a large portrait of a smiling man in orange and a temple-pond scene. Around him, devotees sit on a red carpet: a woman in orange clothes and a woman in a green sari on the left, a man in white with his back to the camera, a woman in a golden-brown sari in the foreground, a girl in orange with a forehead mark, and a woman in white with hands in namaste on the right. Brass offering plates sit at the bottom right. The seated figure in the robe is a person candidate by appearance, presented on the throne with a trident and garland.2013-12-08A seated figure on an ornate golden-and-red throne raises one hand in blessing while holding a silver trident-topped staff. The figure wears a saffron-orange turban, an orange robe and a long red-and-white flower garland. Flanking the throne are golden lion statues. In front, a seated group in white, orange, gold and brown saris and kurtas faces the throne on a red stage; one attendant in orange and saffron holds a tall lit multi-tier lamp and another appears to be offering a kalasha. A large portrait of a smiling man in orange, labelled as a backdrop, hangs behind, beside a photograph of a temple. Stage ritual scene, padapuja and satsang setting.2013-12-08A seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne receives padapuja, with devotees kneeling on a red carpet before him. He wears an orange-red turban, an orange-red shawl over bare shoulders, and a white flower garland with a rudraksha mala. A devotee in white with an orange shawl and gold bangles holds her hands joined and washes his feet from a tray of water and petals. Other devotees in white and orange sit nearby, and brass plates with offerings sit on the floor. A tall silver staff stands beside the throne against red draped curtains and a potted plant.2014-08-05A seated devotee-led puja scene indoors on a red-and-gold carpet. A figure on a red and gold throne with golden lion armrests wears a maroon turban with a white feather, a maroon-and-gold robe, and a long rudraksha-style garland, and holds out a hand toward offerings. Around him, several people sit cross-legged: white-clad men wearing red and white beaded garlands, and women in maroon-and-orange saris with rudraksha malas. Brass and steel thalis of offerings, with kumkum, flower petals and fruit, rest on the floor in front. A golden lion sits on a pedestal behind, and a black speaker and tripod camera appear at the edges. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne, with a maroon turban with a feather, long garland and robed clothing as cues.2013-12-21December 08 20132013-12-08A seated man in a rust-brown robe and rust-red turban with a gold ornament sits on a large ornate gold-and-brown throne with raised palms in greeting. He wears a multicoloured red, white and blue garland and a long beaded rudraksha-style necklace. In front of him, several people sit or kneel with their backs to the camera, with oil lamps lit on the floor and a large painted backdrop of a temple and water behind the throne. Gold lion-like carvings flank the seat. Several more figures sit at the lower edge of the frame.2013-12-22A smiling man in saffron-orange garments sits cross-legged on a red velvet throne with zebra-stripe upholstery, flanked by gold lion-headed armrests. He wears a white and red tilak on his forehead, a red bindi, a white flower garland and layered rudraksha malas with a gold pendant. A tall brass oil lamp stands beside the throne, and a gold peacock finial rises behind it.2013-01-04December 08 20132013-12-08A smiling man seated cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a gilded arched back and golden lion-head armrests, covered with red tiger-striped cushions and a leopard-print cloth. He wears a red-orange turban with a jewelled ornament, a red-orange robe with a leopard-patterned waist wrap, multiple rudraksha and beaded necklaces, and ornate bangles on his arms. A Hindu deity murti stands partly visible at the left edge with a raised hand.2014-04-24May 03 20122012-05-03A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a golden lion on each side is receiving padapuja. He wears a rust-red turban with a white plume, a rust-red robe, and layered garlands of multicolored beads and a red-and-white flower garland, with a rudraksha mala. Bare feet rest on a tiger-print cloth while a kneeling priest in white dhoti and shawl, with bare shoulders and shaved head, holds his hands in namaskar. Devotees in orange, red and rust saris and shawls sit on the floor around silver plates of flowers and oil lamps. A large screen and a printed landscape banner appear behind the throne. The figure's appearance is consistent with the page's a person reference, but the identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2013-12-17A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching saffron head wrap sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, holding a silver trident and wearing a long white-and-orange flower garland. Before him, a seated devotee in white garments with red shawl and red-and-white beaded necklace is pouring or offering from a silver plate of petals, while a man in white with a red shawl kneels and cups his hands in prayer. Women in white and red shawls sit on the carpeted floor with hands folded, and silver bowls, flowers and offering trays lie nearby. Ornate silver columns and red drapery frame the scene. Appearance-based candidate for the figure on the throne: Swamiji (probable), identified by saffron robes, swept hair, a crown-style head wrap, ceremonial garland and trident; the page's Pada Puja context matches the foot-worship offering shown.2014-08-05