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A seated man in a red-maroon robe and matching turban sits on an ornate red and gold throne with lion-headed armrests, a rudraksha mala draped over his chest, and bare feet resting on a tiger-striped cloth. Before him, devotees in white and red clothing sit on the floor beside brass plates of offerings, including a bowl of orange-red powder and small brass cups. A golden lion statue stands beside the throne, and a projection screen and a landscape painting frame the scene. The seated figure is the appearance-based Swamiji (probable), with a turban, crown-like ornament, rudraksha mala and saffron-toned robe, described as the person on the throne.

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A seated figure in a red-brown robe with a rust-orange shawl and a rudraksha-style beaded mala sits on an ornate red and gold throne with a gilded lion statue beside it. The figure wears a gold crown and an armband. Seated devotees on the floor in front, several in white, face the throne, with plates of flowers and fruit set on a striped cloth. A video camera on a tripod and a large portrait of a smiling figure on a green background appear behind. Swamiji (probable): the throned figure has long swept-back hair, a crown, saffron-orange clothing and a rudraksha mala, cues consistent with the page's identification.2013-12-13December 21 20132013-12-21December 08 20132013-12-08December 08 20132013-12-08Indoor ritual scene in a hall with a gilded golden lion throne and a golden lion figure. A man seated on a red-brown cushioned throne wears a dark maroon turban with a white feather, a maroon-brown robe, arm bands and a long multicoloured garland of red, green and white flowers. A woman in white kurta with a red shawl sits with eyes closed, hands folded. Several people in white and red-trimmed clothes sit around a low table with brass plates of flowers, fruit and offerings. A small framed portrait of a saffron-turbaned figure sits on a shelf beside a golden lion. A large screen and a tropical landscape photo hang on the walls. The man on the throne shows an appearance consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji, with a turban, a long garland and distinctive maroon robes, so this is a probable candidate.2013-12-17Indoor ceremony in a carpeted hall where a padapuja is being performed. A seated figure on a red and gold throne with a golden lion statue beside it wears a maroon-and-gold turban with white feathers, a red and blue beaded garland, gold necklaces and bangles, and holds a small wand. Devotees sit on the floor in orange and red saffron clothing with rudraksha malas; one older man in white dhoti and shawl with a white forehead mark and red-and-white beads kneels with hands in anjali. Brass thalis hold flowers, rice and oil lamps, and a tall brass kalasha stands at the left. A projector screen and tripod are visible in the background.2013-12-17December 08 20132013-12-08A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching saffron head wrap sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, holding a silver trident and wearing a long white-and-orange flower garland. Before him, a seated devotee in white garments with red shawl and red-and-white beaded necklace is pouring or offering from a silver plate of petals, while a man in white with a red shawl kneels and cups his hands in prayer. Women in white and red shawls sit on the carpeted floor with hands folded, and silver bowls, flowers and offering trays lie nearby. Ornate silver columns and red drapery frame the scene. Appearance-based candidate for the figure on the throne: Swamiji (probable), identified by saffron robes, swept hair, a crown-style head wrap, ceremonial garland and trident; the page's Pada Puja context matches the foot-worship offering shown.2014-08-05Photograph of a satsang in a richly decorated golden temple-style hall. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head arms wears a red-orange turban with a white floral ornament, an orange-red robe with gold border, and a marigold garland; he holds a small object and sits with bare feet. Before him, a group of about a dozen devotees sit on the floor in white clothing, several with hands folded in anjali, around a gold tray set with silver plates of offerings, red flower petals and lamps. Brass bells and hanging oil lamps are suspended above, and a camera on a tripod stands at left. Given the group visible, this is a pada puja setting.2014-09-07December 13 20122012-12-13 +1 copiesA seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a golden lion on each side is receiving padapuja. He wears a rust-red turban with a white plume, a rust-red robe, and layered garlands of multicolored beads and a red-and-white flower garland, with a rudraksha mala. Bare feet rest on a tiger-print cloth while a kneeling priest in white dhoti and shawl, with bare shoulders and shaved head, holds his hands in namaskar. Devotees in orange, red and rust saris and shawls sit on the floor around silver plates of flowers and oil lamps. A large screen and a printed landscape banner appear behind the throne. The figure's appearance is consistent with the page's a person reference, but the identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2013-12-17A photograph of a padapuja during a satsang event. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange shawl with a rudraksha-style beaded garland, sits on an ornate red and gold throne flanked by gilded lion sculptures, holding a white fly-whisk-style staff and a small hand drum. Several devotees sit on the floor before him: a woman in a white sari with a pink blouse holds a silver thali of flowers and lamps, a woman in white with a rudraksha mala sits nearby, and an older man in white with glasses has his hands folded. Brass plates with offerings and flower petals lie on the floor, and girls in white sit in the foreground. Behind them are a large screen and a green plant.2013-12-11