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A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a matching turban and a multi-strand rudraksha-style bead necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a tiger-striped cloth draped over its base, before a magenta backdrop of carved temple figures. A bald priest in an orange dhoti with a gold border, a beaded bracelet and a bead mala stands at left, raising a silver multi-branched lamp in an aarti gesture. Brass oil lamps and a trident stand on either side of the throne, and a red valance hangs across the top. Probable Swamiji (saffron robe, turban and ceremonial gold-bead necklace on the throne) being honoured with lamp aarti during a satsang setting.

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A photograph of a ceremonial aarti in a hall. In the foreground, a bare-chested priest with a shaved head, wearing a red-and-gold dhoti-style cloth and a beaded rudraksha-type mala, raises a silver multi-flame lamp high with his right arm. Seated on an ornate gold throne with a tiger-skin cushion is a figure in saffron robes with a saffron turban, a rudraksha mala and a gold-coloured necklace, with a tiger-skin cover on the footstool. The backdrop is a purple cloth printed with large deity figures, flanked by tall brass lamps and a brass trident, with a red valance above. Appearance cues for the seated figure are visible but the image is small, so identity is uncertain; the seated figure is described by role only.October 11 20152015-10-11A photograph of a ritual aarti in a decorated temple-style hall. In the foreground, a shaved-headed attendant in saffron/orange robes raises a large multi-tiered brass lamp with many lit flames toward a seated figure on a red velvet throne with a red backrest and a leopard-print cloth. The seated figure wears orange garments and a rudraksha mala. Behind the throne, a painted backdrop shows stone temple pillars and trees, with a framed image of a standing figure in orange robes with a garland. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a red and green garland hangs near the backdrop, with marigold strands visible.2012-09-24October 11 20152015-10-11February 10 20132013-02-10A seated figure in orange-saffron robes and an orange head wrap sits on an ornate gilded throne with carved floral and scroll patterns, against a red backdrop and gold drapery. A priest with a shaved head, wearing a red-orange dhoti and shawl and sacred thread marks on his arm, faces him and holds a lit multi-flame aarti lamp with flames rising. A silver trident stands in front of the throne, and a tiger-striped cloth covers the seat. The scene suggests an aarti being offered to the seated figure during a ritual. The seated figure has long hair, a beaded necklace and rudraksha-style beads, which fits Swamiji (probable) as a seated honoured guest or teacher being offered aarti by the priest.2013-02-11October 16 20152015-10-16September 24 20122012-09-24January 24 20132013-01-24 +1 copiesFebruary 11 20132013-02-11A photograph of an aarti being offered on a raised red-and-gold throne platform. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes, rudraksha-style necklaces and gold armbands sits on a red throne with a gold crown-like backrest and lion-shaped armrests, smiling with raised hands. In the foreground a bald, shaved-headed priest in orange robes holds a lit lamp (aarti) toward him. Gold oil lamps with rooster-topped finials flank the throne against a painted cosmic backdrop of red and orange clouds and stars. A small offering tray and cushioned platform sit at the front. The seated man's identity is uncertain from appearance alone; the page lists a person at this event, so he is a probable match with the distinctive long hair, saffron robes and ornate necklaces on a throne, but the face is not the basis for this label.2012-09-29A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved crown and lion-armrest figures, draped with a striped tiger-skin cloth. He wears a white vertical forehead mark, rudraksha-style beads, a gold necklace and gold armlets, and his hands rest in his lap. A standing priest in orange cloth and bare shoulders, with a shaved head, holds up a lit flame or aarti lamp toward him. Gold hanging lamps and bright blue, yellow and green painted walls frame the scene, with a few people's heads visible at the bottom edge. Appearance-based: the seated figure has long dark hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold adornments, so this is a Swamiji (probable) in person during an aarti.2013-02-26 +1 copies