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A seated figure on an ornate gold throne wears a red-orange turban, rudraksha and flower garlands, and gold bangles, receiving a devotee who stands in a white shirt and dark trousers with palms pressed together in namaste. The seated man, a person by appearance, holds a hand out over a dark wooden table bearing oranges and a brass oil lamp. Four men in saffron-orange and maroon ritual dress stand or sit behind, several with shaved heads and rudraksha malas. A silver trident stands at right beside a painted backdrop of a deity figure with a crown and a glowing sunburst.

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July 26 20152015-07-26A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-velvet throne wears a red-orange turban, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, with a saffron-and-gold striped robe and beaded bangles. A man in white shirt and trousers kneels on a red patterned carpet, bowing to touch the seated figure's feet. Behind them, a standing man in orange-striped robe and gold-beaded garland and a woman in white with a rudraksha garland watch. Brass oil lamps, a lamp with a rooster finial and a brass vessel sit on a table, with a deep red drape behind. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure, recognisable by the turban, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, receiving padapuja from a devotee.2015-10-08A photograph of a ceremonial scene in an indoor hall with a dark wood-panelled backdrop and a large painted image of a deity with a trident on the right. A seated man in an orange-red turban, ornate golden shawl-like garment, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and gold armbands sits on a gilded throne with a leopard-print cushion, while a kneeling man in white shirt and trousers bows forward and another man places a hand on his forehead in blessing. Three other men stand nearby: two priests in saffron-and-gold dhotis with bare upper bodies, shaved heads and beaded malas, and a man in a white kurta on the left. A silver trident rests beside the throne and a potted plant sits at the right edge. Appearance cues of the seated figure are distinctive but the presentation is ambiguous, so the seated man is described by role as a seated figure receiving the blessing.2015-05-10A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a silver trident beside it, wearing a red-and-saffron turban, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces, extends a hand toward a man in a navy striped polo who bends forward offering a tray of fruit. Four other men stand around in saffron and red robes with malas, one with a shaved head and white markings, while a cameraman films on a tripod and another man in a white shirt stands at left. A painted deity figure with a raised hand appears on the dark red backdrop behind. Probable Swamiji (turban, rudraksha malas and gold necklaces) receiving an offering on a gilded throne.2015-05-10A seated figure on a gold-carved throne wears a rust-orange turban with a gold ornament, a saffron-orange shawl, a layered gold garland and wrist bands, and holds a yellow fruit that a kneeling man in a white shirt and grey trousers offers with joined palms. Another shaven-headed man in orange robes stands behind the throne, and a shaven-headed priest in orange sits at the lower right near a wooden box of fruit. A silver trident stands at the right edge beside the throne, and a brass oil lamp sits on the floor at left. Standing devotees in white and patterned shirts watch from the background, and a red-curtained hall with a camera operator forms the backdrop.2015-05-13A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a deep red cushion and leopard-print seat cover receives a kneeling devotee in a white shirt and dark trousers, who presses palms together and touches an orange offered on a small table. The seated figure wears a maroon turban with a jewelled brooch, saffron-orange robes, layered rudraksha malas and gold ornaments, and bare feet. Standing behind are three men in saffron and yellow robes with orange forehead markings and rudraksha malas, one with a shaved head, along with a man in a pale shirt watching with hands clasped. A videographer with a camera on a tripod stands at the back, and brass oil lamps and green potted plants surround the dais against a red draped backdrop. a person: the seated figure's turban, saffron-orange robes, layered malas and gold ornaments fit the ceremonial presentation described on the page, but the face is not distinct enough to confirm identity.2015-05-13August 07th 20152015-08-07A photograph of a seated man in an orange-red turban and orange-red robe with a gold-striped border, wearing layered rudraksha malas and a gold pendant, smiling and extending his hand toward a kneeling man in a light green shirt who holds out an apple. Another man in a patterned green garment bends forward beside him. Behind the seated figure stand a golden throne with ornate carving, brass oil lamps, and a second seated man in orange robes with a shaved head, yellow forehead marking and spectacles, wearing a brown beaded mala. A standing person in white clothing with a beaded mala stands at the back. Apples sit on a tray in the lower left.2015-08-07A photograph of a ceremonial scene in an ornate room with dark red walls. A seated central figure on a gilded golden throne holds an orange fruit and wears an orange-red turban, layered rudraksha and beaded necklaces, bangles and a red-and-gold shawl over a saffron robe; a silver trident stands beside the throne. Around him, several shaven-headed attendants in saffron and maroon robes with rudraksha malas and white forehead markings stand and hold a tray of oranges and fruit. A kneeling man in a white shirt with a white head cloth bows with his palms together before the throne, and onlookers in casual clothes watch from the left. A cameraman films in the background. Whether the seated figure is a person is uncertain from appearance alone, so no identification is made.2015-05-10A stage event with a seated figure on an ornate gold throne draped with a leopard-print cloth. The seated person wears a red turban, a saffron-maroon robe with gold border, and layered green and white beaded garlands, and holds a mala. A man in a white kurta bends forward to offer his respects at the throne's side. To the left, a bald man in a red-orange robe with gold borders and rudraksha beads stands with hands folded, while another bald man in saffron-orange sits behind a dark wooden lectern. Brass oil lamps stand in the foreground, and a silver trident rises on the right beside a painted backdrop of a green deity figure. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated throne occupant, identified by the red turban, ornate ceremonial garlands and saffron-maroon robe, with the page noting his presence at this satsang.2015-05-12A ritual initiation on a stage before a red curtain. A seated man on an ornate gold throne with a leopard-print cushion wears a rust-red turban, a rust-red shawl, and a long gold necklace with a large pendant, with a golden hand gesture raised toward a kneeling devotee. Standing beside him, a bare-chested attendant in an orange cloth wears a gold crown, rudraksha malas, and sandalwood-paste markings on the face and arms, and holds the head of a kneeling bare-chested man in white dhoti with a white cloth tied over his eyes. A gold cobra hood rises above the throne, and a carved relief of a deity is on the right. Five people are visible, including partially visible attendants.2018-01-21A photograph of a seated figure in a red-and-orange turban, rudraksha mala and ornate gold bracelets sitting on a gilded throne with a silver trident beside it. Before him a devotee in a white head-covering and white shirt bows low, hands raised to a tray of fruit. Four to five standing men in saffron-and-gold robes and white forehead markings, plus a shirtless-looking attendant and a man in a striped shirt, watch nearby; a cameraman films from behind. Red carpet and dark wall backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a red turban, long rudraksha mala, and ceremonial gold bracelets on a golden throne.2015-05-10