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A seated man in red-saffron robes sits cross-legged on a red cushioned platform in front of a gilded ornate throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth. He wears a red headpiece with a gold ornament, layered beaded necklaces, a large gold pendant and bangles, and holds a handheld microphone while gesturing with one hand, apparently speaking. The throne is framed by white flower garlands wound around golden pillars. Brass and silver ritual lamps with trident-topped stands flank the stage, and offerings of fruit, flowers and plates sit at the lower right. A second attendant in white dhoti stands to the left. A photograph of a dais.

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May 24 20162016-05-24A man seated cross-legged on an ornate golden throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth, speaking into a handheld microphone with his right hand raised in a gesture. He wears a dark red robe, a black turban with a gold ornament, multiple rudraksha malas and a large gold pendant necklace. Garlands of white flowers hang from the golden canopy poles, and brass oil lamps stand on both sides. Offerings including fruit, flowers and papers sit at the base of the throne on a red stage. A gold trident and a Swami-style decorated staff frame the scene.2016-05-24A seated man in deep red-orange robes sits with palms pressed together in a namaste gesture on an ornate golden throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth and red cushions. He wears a black-and-gold headpiece, multiple strands of white flower garlands, a gold pendant necklace, and bangles. Tall golden trishul tridents, ornate brass lamp stands with oil lamps, and garlanded gold pillars frame the throne, while scattered flower offerings and a small heap of white cloth lie at the base. Swamiji (probable) is seated in the central throne, identified by the matching ceremonial cues of orange-red ceremonial robes, a crown-like headpiece, and garlands. The photo shows one seated person in ceremonial dress with garlands and gold ornaments.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A seated man in red and gold ceremonial attire sits on an ornate golden swing decorated with white flower garlands at a festive stage. He wears a large gold and beaded garland, bangles, and a dark pleated headdress, smiling. Behind him is a gilded throne backed by a tiger-skin cushion. Golden trident-topped stands, brass oil lamps, a golden deity figure on the left, and flower offerings surround the stage, consistent with a pushpabhishekam or padapuja setting.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24 +1 copiesMay 24 20162016-05-24A seated man with a shaved head and mustache, wearing a red-maroon dhoti-style garment, sits cross-legged on a golden throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth and red cushion, palms pressed together in anjali. Long white flower garlands hang from a golden swing-like frame beside him. He wears layered gold and bead necklaces, a rudraksha-style mala, bangles, and a jeweled headband with a tilak. Golden trishula tridents, ornate brass lamp stands and kalasha-style vessels, and a red carpet surround the throne.2016-05-24A seated man in saffron-red robes sits on a gilded ornate throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth, hung with white flower garlands on a swing-like frame. He wears a dark turban-style headdress with red and gold ornaments, layered orange-red beads and a gold necklace, with red tilak on his forehead. Around the throne stand golden trishula tridents, brass oil lamps (deepas) with bird finials, a golden lion figure, and a silver-toned lamp stand. A saffron cloth bundle with a coconut and garlands sits at the right. A person in white clothing stands at the right edge. Setting is a stage or temple-style hall with red drapes.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24