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A ceremonial scene on a decorated stage with a gold, ornately carved throne backed by a white and gold canopy, edged with red flower garlands and red and green striped panels. Seated on the throne is a man in white with a cream turban, a white-and-gold-bordered garment, and a white garland. Two devotees in white kneel before him: a bald man in a white shirt and white trousers, and a woman in a white top and dark skirt. A red-cushioned gold platform sits in front with a fan and flower vases at the sides. Two seated figures in saffron and white are partly visible at the edges.

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A photograph of a seated man in a cream turban and white garment smiling from a gilded golden throne with ornate carved backrest and lion-like armrests, decorated with red and orange flower garlands and a white floral backdrop with green and red striped panels. Two devotees in white kneel on a red-cushioned golden dais before him: a man in white kurta on the left and a woman in a white sari with gold border and long braid on the right, both with their heads bowed toward the seated figure's feet. Brass and water bottles sit on a side table. The seated figure wears a rudraksha-style necklace and is presented as a throne-seated figure, appearance uncertain.2009-06-22A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion is receiving honour during a Guru Purnima celebration. The seated person wears an orange-saffron garment and a white-and-red flower garland, with dark swept-back hair and a sincere, composed expression. Two devotees in white kneel on a bed of rose and marigold petals, one leaning in to offer the garland, while a monk in orange robes stands behind the throne and another monk in orange sits at the right edge. The throne is decorated with gold filigree, and the backdrop features a yellow flower motif on a white beaded panel. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure, identified by saffron clothing, swept-back hair and a garland of flowers.2008-07-17Photograph of a darshan on a stage before an ornate golden throne (peetha) covered in red cushions and framed by white and red flower garlands. A seated figure in white robes and a white turban-style cap receives a devotee kneeling on the red-carpeted dais, who is dressed in a dark grey top and white trousers and is being given a garland or blessing. A monk in saffron/orange robes kneels nearby. To the right, a woman in white sari kneels beside a tray, and a white pedestal fan stands at the edge. Strings of marigolds hang on the left backdrop. A woman in white, seen from behind, kneels at the front of the stage.2009-06-22June 22 20092009-06-22June 22 20092009-06-22November 05 20102010-11-05June 22 20092009-06-22A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne (peetha) in a temple-style hall, with gold trident staffs on either side. The seated man wears an orange saffron robe, an orange turban, a red and white flower garland and a gold-coloured necklace, and holds his hands in a blessing gesture. A man in white ritual dhoti with bare upper body kneels before the throne, hands raised in devotion, while a woman in an orange sari sits to the right with hands joined. Two more men in white dhotis stand at the left and right edges. Floral garlands in red, yellow, blue and white drape the throne. The backdrop shows carved temple pillars and deity murti.2010-11-05December 17 20062006-12-17A photograph of a ceremonial scene on a raised golden stage with a red velvet-covered step. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears a white turban and white robe with a gold-bordered shawl, adorned with a garland and beads, and holds his hands while a man in a light blue shirt and white dhoti kneels before him, bowing close with hands together. Behind the throne are white and red floral garlands and a vase of flowers. To the left, a young man in white kneels beside a saffron-robed figure, and a figure in white robes and a woman in white sit at right on the step. The gilded throne is decorated with red and white flower garlands and a gold kalasha-like ornament.2009-06-22July 07 20092009-07-07 +1 copiesA photograph of a devotional gathering in front of a flower-garlanded throne with a golden arch and carved golden deity panel. A smiling man seated at the centre wears a gold-and-saffron turban, long dark hair, a gold-trimmed yellow garment and a gold necklace. Two devotees in white stand before him: a man in white kurta with his palms pressed together in greeting, and a woman in a white sari with a green-and-white border who is leaning in toward him. At right, a woman in white with a dark beaded necklace watches. A large floral backdrop with a red-and-white image frames the scene, and an oil lamp sits at the lower right. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the a person presentation, though it is not certain, so the appearance-based label is probable.2006-12-26