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Night photo of a Hindu ceremony. A bare-chested man with long swept-back dark hair, a white forehead mark, saffron-orange cloth and multiple beaded rudraksha-style necklaces smiles while seated on a cream upholstered throne, one arm extended toward a gilded lion-like figure in the foreground. Around him, saffron-robed men with shaved heads and white forehead markings stand or kneel. On the left, a man in a white shirt presses his palms together in añjali. Behind them, a camera on a tripod, colourful floral garlands and string lights are visible.

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Night outdoor event with a seated man on a cushioned throne-like chair, wearing an orange-red saffron robe, gold-and-orange beaded necklaces, and a white forehead band, smiling toward the right. Beside him is a gold ceremonial object and an orange hand towel, with a video camera on a tripod nearby. Around him, several men in saffron robes with gold beaded malas and white forehead markings stand, while a bald man in white kneels with his hands pressed together in prayer near the bottom left. Behind them are floral garlands in yellow, red and pink and dim string lights. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair and saffron clothing with ornate gold beads, consistent with the page's identification, though the appearance is only moderately distinctive.2013-03-10A photograph of a seated figure on a cream upholstered throne smiling, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a long orange beaded mala with gold ceremonial necklace, and a white vibhuti line on the forehead; long dark hair falls past the shoulders. A gold lion-head ornament with a red cloth sits in the foreground, and a red cloth is draped over the armrest. Beside the throne, a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes with a gold necklace and white forehead markings sits. Behind, several people in saffron robes stand near a video camera on a tripod, and a garland of marigolds and red flowers decorates the backdrop. The setting is a night event with a dark tent-like background and colored lights.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10April 29 20162016-04-29 +1 copiesA night-time ceremony at a temple-style setting. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a saffron shawl and multiple rudraksha and gold bead necklaces sits on a cream cushioned seat, a probable Swamiji by appearance, placing his hand on the head of a young girl in a white outfit who kneels and bows with her hands raised to her face, holding a rudraksha mala. Around them, several men in saffron robes with white forehead markings and women in white and red saris stand watching. Behind is a wall of marigold and red flower garlands. In the foreground, a gold-coloured ornamental object sits on the red floor.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10A man with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion heads, wearing an orange-saffron robe with a gold border, multiple strands of rudraksha beads, a silver pendant, and gold necklaces. He smiles while seated on a red velvet cushion before maroon curtains, with a small wired microphone at his ear. Appearance-based label: a person, seated in a satsang setting. Other visible detail is limited to the throne and draped cloth.2013-01-15A photograph of an outdoor stage event with a gilded, ornately carved golden throne (peetha) decorated with garlands of red, orange and white flowers. A man with long, swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe, a rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklaces, sits on the throne smiling, with a leopard-print cushion beside him. Another man with a shaved head, wearing white ritual dhoti and shawl with an orange-bordered cloth, kneels at the throne and holds the seated man's hand in greeting. A large backdrop portrait showing a smiling face in a white turban is behind them. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, based on robe, long hair and rudraksha and gold adornments, shown on the throne receiving devotion.2012-07-03September 21 20142014-09-21Photo of a festive stage event. A long-haired person in saffron-orange robes with a white-and-red floral garland sits on an ornate throne with a carved white lion-like base, smiling and gesturing with one hand, with a microphone on a stand at the right. Surrounding the throne are heavy garlands of white, yellow, orange and red flowers. In the foreground, a man in a white shirt bends forward toward the seated figure, while a man in white with a yellow shawl and other attendants in white stand behind. Dark blurred silhouettes fill the lower left foreground.2007-07-29A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a carved lion armrest and red cushions, draped in orange robes with a beaded necklace. The figure smiles and extends a hand in blessing toward a kneeling person in white clothes with palms pressed together. Floral garlands of white and orange flowers decorate the throne and surroundings, with a gold-and-red canopy and colourful striped fabric overhead. Behind them, a few men in orange and white stand or sit on the floor, and a pedestal fan sits beside the throne. The setting appears to be a devotional darshan. a person: the seated figure wears orange robes, a long beaded necklace and sits on a ceremonial throne, with long hair visible.2008-07-17March 10 20132013-03-10