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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a gilded throne with red tiger-striped cushions and golden lion armrests. He wears a long gold-beaded necklace and a red-and-blue bracelet, and extends his right hand to a kneeling man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a red-bordered shawl, who bows toward him. Behind is a golden canopy with draped gold and white fabric, and to the right a woman in a red sari with gold earrings stands near a metal stand. The throne and appearance suggest a person, seated in the presence of a devotee.

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A seated man in an orange-red turban and orange-red robe sits on a gilded throne with ornate golden carvings, wearing layered gold beaded necklaces and a pendant, while a man in a white shirt bows forward and places his hand on the seated man's head in blessing. Red and black tiger-striped cushions and a golden lamp stand frame the stage, with a microphone visible at right. a person, seated on a throne, receiving a devotee's bow.2015-11-11A seated man in orange-saffron robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne with carved gold backing and a golden lion-shaped armrest. He wears a long multi-strand gold necklace with a gold pendant and a red tilak mark. He reaches out to touch a young man in a white shirt kneeling before him, while a woman in an orange sari with a gold border stands at right, also holding the kneeling person's arm. A golden oil lamp stands at left against a dark red curtain. The setting is a ceremonial stage. The seated man is a person by appearance cues: the orange turban, saffron robes, and ornate gold necklace, though his appearance is not conclusive.2015-11-11September 16 20152015-09-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremony on a stage with dark red velvet drapes. A seated figure in an orange-red turban, orange robes, a long rudraksha-style mala and ornate gold necklaces sits on an elaborately carved gold throne with red tiger-striped cushions, eyes closed, hands extended palm-up. Beside him a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a red-and-gold border bends forward, offering white cloth or flowers from his hands. A tall gold oil lamp stands beside the throne. Two people are visible.2015-11-24A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a leopard-print cushioned seat and gold lion-head armrest carvings. He has a red tilak on his forehead, a brown beaded rudraksha-style necklace, and smiles while placing his hand on the head of a standing man in a white-and-lavender striped shirt and dark trousers who bends forward. Hanging tassels in red, green and yellow are visible at right and a gold figure rests in the foreground. Role-based reading: a devotee receiving blessing from a seated, robed figure on a throne; the page's Kumbh Mela Kalpataru darshan context is not visible in the frame.2016-04-30July 20 20152015-07-20July 22 20132013-07-22A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden and red throne, wearing a rust-red turban with a silver emblem, rust-red draped garment, long brown rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a gold pendant. He leans forward and extends his arms to drape an orange cloth over the head of a kneeling man in a red shirt with gold trim. Behind them a man in white with a red-and-gold scarf stands near a brass lamp and an ornate pinkish carved backdrop, and a young man in a red shirt and white headband stands at right. A golden lion-like figure and red bolster cushions are visible. Four people are visible.2016-05-01A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushion, wearing a maroon-red and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, a rudraksha mala with a long double strand around the neck, gold earrings and a red bindi. He holds a white-and-black handled ritual whisk topped with yellow marigold flowers and gestures with his other hand. Beside him, a bare-chested young man in orange cloth with a beaded armband kneels, and a person in a white dhoti and shawl stands behind. Swamiji (probable) appears in the central seated figure, whose long swept-back hair and rudraksha mala and maroon-gold clothing fit the page's account; the kneeling attendant and standing person are devotees or attendants.2016-01-02A seated figure in an orange-saffron turban and orange shawl with long swept-back dark hair and rudraksha malas hangs over the chest sits on a leopard-print cushion before an ornate gold throne with carved lion heads. A man in a white shirt stands at right with hands extended, and a person in orange lies prostrate at lower left on a gold-trimmed yellow cloth. a person is seated on the throne receiving devotion.2016-04-27A seated guru in an orange-red turban and red-and-gold shawl, wearing layered beaded rudraksha-style malas, places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white t-shirt with his palms pressed together in namaste. The guru sits on a gilded throne-like seat with ornate gold carving, beside a red curtain and a small tray holding apples. A man in white ritual clothing with a red sash walks in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated guru wears an orange-red turban, layered malas and a red-and-gold shawl while receiving a devotee's respect from a throne, which is consistent with the page's reference to a darshan event. Photo caption2015-10-25A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like arm rests draped in tiger-striped cloth and red cushions. The seated figure wears a rust-orange turban and rust-orange robe, with a white and pink flower garland and gold necklaces; the figure extends both hands holding small white packets. In front, a man in a white shirt and an orange-robed attendant with a shaved head bend forward with folded hands, receiving the offering. Behind the throne stand a gold trident and a decorated golden canopy, and a video camera is visible at left. Appearance-based label: a person, with orange-saffron robe, turban and garland cues.2016-05-01