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Outdoor ritual scene on a flower-strewn ground beside an ornate gold throne-back with a gold-and-white fringed umbrella. A man in a grey waistcoat over a red top and orange lower cloth holds a tray with a red offering, while a shaved-headed man in an orange-saffron robe and a younger man in maroon robes with a rudraksha mala stand near it. A central figure in maroon robes and a garland of beads and flowers stands with hands held together. A man in saffron-peach robes and an orange turban stands at left, with a child in a red top and white dhoti at right. Marigold and rose petals cover the foreground.

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Outdoor photograph of a floral offering ceremony. In the foreground a large bed of pink, red and yellow marigold and rose petals is spread on the ground. Behind it a man in a dark-red top and grey vest holds a metal tray, and beside him a bare-chested man in saffron cloth offers flowers. A central figure in a maroon-red robe and rudraksha-style beaded mala stands with hands joined near a large ornate golden throne-like seat (peetha) topped with white decorative parasols. Several onlookers in saffron, peach and cream clothing stand nearby, and a young boy in a blue jacket and white dhoti stands at right, with a gate and marigold garlands on the wall behind.2014-01-20A stage event with rose petals scattered across the floor and a red-and-gold patterned backdrop. A seated figure in a red-orange turban and matching saffron-red robes with gold trim sits on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushion, smiling and extending hands toward a visitor. A bald attendant in saffron-orange robes with gold borders stands at left, holding a shoulder bag. At right, a man in white kurta and dhoti with a black bag bends forward with palms pressed together, while an older man in cream kurta stands with hands folded. Two young women in white and red-orange dupattas stand at the right edge, one holding a small black bag. Pink roses in vases flank the throne.2015-05-27May 27 20152015-05-27A photograph of a stage event with a large red rose backdrop and scattered rose petals. A seated figure in a saffron-orange turban and orange-brown robes, wearing a white and orange floral garland, sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy, with a trident beside it; by the probable appearance cues of the ornate golden throne setting, a turban and garland, this is the figure the page associates with Swamiji (probable). Five other seated men sit on a cream sofa to the left in saffron and orange robes, one in yellow headwear, one in white, with a standing attendant in orange behind them. Floral arrangements in vases and a patterned red carpet frame the stage.2015-05-27January 13 20152015-01-13October 25 20152015-10-25September 15 20152015-09-15A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a large gold throne-like chair, a decorated seat draped with a leopard-print cloth, and a red velvet cushion on a red platform. A seated figure wearing an orange-red turban, orange-red robes with gold borders, a rudraksha mala and bangles sits on the throne, holding hands out to a visitor. A bald monk in orange-gold robes with a shoulder bag stands beside the throne. Several people in white and cream clothing bow with folded hands or lean in, including an older man in a cream kurta with folded hands. A golden trident stands in the background, with a backdrop of pink and red rose petals and roses in vases.2015-05-27A photograph on a stage with rose-patterned backdrop and scattered red petals. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a red head covering sits on an ornate gold throne with a leopard-print cushion. A bald monk in orange robes and gold-trimmed dhoti leans in and extends his arm to touch the seated figure's hand. Two men in white/cream kurta attire bow forward with hands raised in reverence, one holding a black bag. A young woman in a cream and orange sari with an orange shawl stands at right, with a small black purse. Red roses and a brass lamp shade sit above the throne, and a red-and-gold carpet covers the platform.2015-05-27A photograph inside a tent with orange and red draped fabric and a gold-carved throne at left. A man with long swept-back dark hair, a white forehead mark, a yellow-orange marigold garland, a brown wrap and a gold armband stretches his arm forward to a cloth. Several attendants in orange and white clothing stand around, one in a white dhoti with a rudraksha mala, and a bearded man in orange at lower right with a tilak smiles. A leopard-print cloth lies on the throne seat. The man in the centre has distinctive long hair, ornate gold armband and garland cues, consistent with a person being honoured or offering cloth beside his throne.2013-02-09May 27 20152015-05-27December 24 20092009-12-24 +1 copies