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A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne under a white tent canopy, raising one hand in a blessing gesture while smiling. He wears a gold crown-like headpiece and a multi-coloured flower garland draped over his shoulders, and the throne is framed by a large arch of red, yellow, white and purple flower garlands. Gold ceremonial umbrella hangs above, with a saffron flag on a pole to the left and tall silver lamp stands with flower decorations flanking the throne. Around the dais, about twenty women and some men sit in saffron, orange, white and yellow saris and kurtas, several holding flowers and offering them, while a few children sit among them. Pink and white flowers lie in the foreground. a person — the seated figure in saffron robes, gold crown and garlands on the throne is a candidate.

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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a gilded throne with a golden canopy above, a thick garland of marigolds and roses draped across the shoulders and chest, hands pressed together in namaste. Devotees in saris kneel and sit before the throne with palms joined: a woman in white and gold, one in orange, one in red and yellow, and an older woman in orange with a silver-grey bun. Flower arrangements in red and pink flank the dais, silver oil lamps stand at each side, and a white tent ceiling and draped white fabric frame the setting.2011-07-15December 29 20102010-12-29July 15 20112011-07-15A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with lion-like carved armrests and a large heart-shaped backdrop of rainbow-coloured flower garlands in red, orange, purple, green, yellow and white. The seated figure wears a tall golden crown, an orange garment, multiple flower garlands and holds a silver trident-like staff, and is smiling. In the foreground, several devotees sit with backs partly toward the camera: a man in a white shirt, a man in a grey jacket, a woman in a red and white sari, and a person in an orange shawl. A large golden shrine-like backdrop with carved figures surrounds the throne. a person is the seated figure in the central throne, presented with a crown, orange clothing, garlands and a trident-like staff.2015-01-13A seated man in saffron-orange robes, with a rudraksha-style garland and a gold crown-like headpiece, sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with multicoloured flower garlands and a golden canopy. He raises one hand in a blessing gesture. Devotees sit on the floor in front of the dais: women in orange, yellow and red saris, and men in white dhotis and shirts. A tall silver lamp stand with red flowers and a brass kalasha-style vessel stand nearby under a white tented ceiling. A camera operator is visible at the lower left. Several devotees are visible.2011-07-15January 13 20152015-01-13January 06 20132013-01-06A seated man in orange-saffron robes, a rudraksha-style garland and a crown sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with yellow, red and white marigold and flower garlands. Behind him stand silver oil lamps and gold lamp stands, with more brass lamps mounted on a dark wall. Women in white and cream sarees with braided hair sit cross-legged in front, hands folded in namaskar, while a bald man in white and saffron sits to the left. A man in saffron clothing at right reads from a sheet of paper. Another woman in a turquoise saree and a man in white sit at the right edge, all seated in an ashram-style satsang or puja setting.2010-12-29A festive satsang on a gold-carved throne with a floral garland of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. A seated figure with a gold crown, saffron-orange shawl and garland of multicolour flowers holds a ritual object and sits attentively. Beside the throne a smaller ornate seat holds a second garlanded figure. Seated devotees in white dhotis and saffron shawls, and women in purple and gold saris, sit on the floor with their hands raised in offering. Lilac drapery hangs behind the stage. a person: a seated figure in a gold crown, saffron shawl and floral garland of multicolour blooms on a gold throne, presiding over the satsang.2015-01-13A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with a large heart-shaped arrangement of marigold garlands in red, orange, yellow, purple and white. The seated person wears a tall gold crown, a rudraksha mala, ceremonial gold necklaces and an orange-gold garment, raising one hand in blessing while holding a silver ceremonial staff. Golden carved lions and deity figures frame the throne. Several devotees sit with their backs to the camera in the foreground: men in white and beige shirts, and women in white saris with red and orange borders. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor before the dais. The appearance-based label is a person, with his role as the seated figure on the throne receiving devotees.2015-01-13Photo of a ceremonial puja on an elaborately decorated stage with a gilded throne at the centre. A person with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron shawl, a rudraksha-style mala and a gold necklace, sits on a red-cushioned gilded throne flanked by lion figures, garlanded with white and red flower strands beneath a golden canopy. Two attendants in orange robes stand or kneel at the lower left and right; one seated at the left performs a ritual action, and a woman in orange with glasses at the right holds a tray of offerings. Marigold and yellow flower decorations line the backdrop, with a table of silver vessels and fruit at the base.2008-01-01July 17 20082008-07-17