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A photograph of a stage event with a seated figure on an ornate gold throne draped in red and white floral garlands and a red cushion. The seated person wears a saffron-orange robe with a gold-patterned shawl, a long white and red garland around the neck, and long dark hair, with hands resting in the lap. Swamiji (probable): the throne-seated figure has long swept-back hair and saffron/ornate clothing with garlands. On the left, a hand in a white sleeve holds a brass oil lamp (aarti) at the stage edge. In front of the throne are silver bowls, fruit, a flower arrangement and a decorated kalasha-like vessel on a patterned cloth. Behind stand red and gold drapes and a banner with a bird motif. Several people's heads are visible in the bottom foreground, seated audience members facing the stage.

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A seated figure with long dark hair, eyes closed and hands folded, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions in front of a red and gold backdrop. He wears an orange robe, a white and red flower garland, and a gold necklace. Before the throne, a metal oil lamp with flames is held by a person in white sleeves at the left edge, with silver bowls, fruit and a flower bouquet on a patterned cloth. At the lower right, a person's head with dark hair is visible, holding a phone camera. Swamiji (probable) is shown in person, seated on the throne with orange robe, long hair and garland cues.2007-01-01January 01 20072007-01-01A photograph of a ritual on a stage draped with red and gold textiles. A figure in orange clothing, with long dark hair, a red shawl and a white flower garland, sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions. Appearance-based cues are consistent with a person, though this is uncertain. In the foreground, a man with curly dark hair in a white kurta and orange shawl holds a silver puja bell and a ritual implement toward the seated figure. A brass table in front holds fruit, metal bowls, a silver lamp and flower offerings, with a decorated floral cloth on the table.2007-01-01January 01 20072007-01-01January 01 20072007-01-01A photograph of a ceremony in a hall with draped red, maroon and gold fabric and gold tinsel garlands across the top. On a raised stage, a seated person in orange robes and a red-and-gold decorated garment sits on an ornate gold throne with a patterned cushion, flanked by a silver and brass offering set with fruit. At left, a man in a white kurta with an orange shawl holds up a lit oil lamp toward the throne. Seated rows of women in white and red clothing, with some in orange, face the stage in the foreground. A banner-like hanging with coloured patterns is visible at left.2007-01-01A photograph of a seated figure on a golden throne (peetha) before an ornately decorated pink and gold draped backdrop. The figure wears an orange and gold robe, a long red and white flower garland, and a red tilak mark, with long dark hair, hands pressed together in namaste with eyes closed. Red velvet cushions with rosettes flank the throne. A table in front holds fruit, brass vessels, a kalasha-style urn, flowers and small lamps. A partially visible person and camera appear at the left edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure presents long swept-back hair, orange ornate robes and a garland, consistent with the page subject, and is shown being honoured on a throne.2007-01-01A photograph of a seated man on a gilded throne at a ceremony. He wears a gold crown, an orange saffron garment with gold trim, a gold necklace, and a long red and white flower garland, with eyes closed and hands folded at his chest. Two men in white ritual clothes stand at left, one holding a lit oil lamp toward him and the other with hands in namaste. A woman in a teal sari with an orange shawl sits at right holding a silver vessel. Silver bowls with fruit, a silver kalasha and offering vessels sit on a patterned cloth in front. Behind the throne are a red and gold draped backdrop and a floral arch of white and red flowers with sequins. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long dark swept-back hair, a gold crown, saffron clothing and a gold necklace, with the throne and offerings.2007-01-01January 01 20072007-01-01 +2 copiesA photograph of a puja at a temple-like stage. In the foreground, a man in white ritual clothes with a saffron cloth over his shoulder, seen from behind, raises a multi-flame brass aarti lamp toward a seated figure. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron garment, a red and white floral garland, and a long white-and-gold necklace, and sits on an ornate gold throne with a halo-like backdrop. Silver bowls, fruit, a silver urn and a flower arrangement sit on a patterned cloth before the throne, with a ringing bell in the lower left. Maroon draped fabric with gold trim forms the backdrop. The seated figure matches the a person cues of long hair, saffron clothing and ornate necklace, so this is a probable in-person presence.2007-01-01January 01 20072007-01-01A seated man with long dark hair wears a gold crown with a feather, an orange shawl over orange-gold robes, a gold necklace, and a red and white flower garland, eyes closed and hands folded in front of him. He sits on a gold ornate throne with red cushions, backed by a flower-studded arch and a patterned maroon and gold drape. Two men in white with orange shawls kneel at his feet performing a puja, one pouring from a vessel. A woman in a teal sari and orange shawl sits at right with hands in prayer. Silver bowls, a kalasha-style vessel, lamps, and fruit rest on a patterned rug in front.2007-01-01