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A seated figure on an ornate gold and red throne wears a rust-orange turban decorated with a peacock feather and a red feather, plus a rust-orange robe with gold borders and a gold-beaded garland. He holds a terracotta pot topped with white material and extends his other arm toward a gold-rimmed tray of white offerings held by a man in white clothing standing at right. Behind is a blue fabric backdrop with a peacock-feather pattern. The scene suggests a ritual offering at a puja. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has a turban with peacock and red feathers, gold ornaments and a rust-orange robe, and sits on the throne as the presiding figure receiving the offering.

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August 17 20142014-08-17A seated figure in a rust-orange turban with a peacock feather and red plume, wearing an orange-brown robe with gold border, a multi-strand flower garland, gold bangles and gold ear studs, sits on a red tiger-striped throne with gold carved armrests and a golden lion-head finial. The figure holds a clay pot with white rice or grain in the left hand and extends the right hand over a tray held by a woman in dark clothing at right, apparently receiving offerings. A blue patterned curtain and a golden decorative backrest are behind. This is a ritual scene; the seated figure appears to be Swamiji (probable) based on the saffron-orange robe, turban and ornate gold adornments, shown here in an in-person ceremonial setting.2014-08-17August 17 20142014-08-17A photo of a seated figure in a rust-red turban with a peacock feather and red plume, wearing layered gold and pearl necklaces, gold bangles and an orange-saffron cloth. He reaches into a tray of food with his hand while holding a terracotta pot filled with white substance, seated before an ornate gold throne with a red patterned cushion. A hand from the edge of frame offers a metal plate of sweets. Swamiji (probable): the turban, peacock feather, layered gold necklaces and saffron cloth are distinctive ceremonial cues.2014-08-17August 17 20142014-08-17August 17 20142014-08-17A photograph of a man seated on a red zebra-striped cushioned seat in front of a gold-embossed backdrop, wearing a saffron-orange turban with a peacock feather and red plume, a red-orange robe with gold waist sash, layered gold necklaces, gold bangles and a ring. He holds a terracotta pot filled with white food and raises his hand to his mouth. A woman in a white sari with green border stands at right holding a silver tray heaped with grains. A gold lion-form pedestal and blue patterned cloth are behind. Swamiji (probable) appearance cues: saffron robes, peacock-feather turban and gold ornaments on a ceremonial seat, with the figure receiving offerings during the pada puja satsang.2014-08-17A seated figure on a gilded throne with red tiger-striped cushions and a golden lion-head armrest, wearing a rust-orange turban with peacock feathers, a red feather and gold-and-jewel ornaments, plus a rust-orange dhoti-style garment with gold border. He wears layered gold and bead necklaces, gold armbands and bangles, and a red tilak, smiling while holding a terracotta pot with white contents. Fruit sits on a tray at lower left. A blue backdrop with peacock-feather pattern stands behind him. a person: long hair knotted at the back, distinctive peacock-feather turban and gold ornaments, seated in a ceremonial role.2014-08-17A seated figure in a rust-red turban decorated with peacock feathers, a red feather and gold-and-jewelled ornaments sits before an ornate gold throne. He wears an orange-red shawl, a gold waist sash, a heavy gold and beaded necklace, gold bangles and a gold ring. He holds a terracotta pot filled with white substance in one arm and extends his other hand toward a silver tray of grains or grated food, with a bindi on his forehead. Behind him are blue cross-shaped panels.2014-08-17August 17 20142014-08-17A smiling man seated on a red zebra-striped cushioned throne in front of a gilded throne backrest, wearing a rust-orange turban decorated with peacock feathers, a red feather and gold ornaments, with a rust-orange dhoti and shawl bordered in gold, multiple gold and bead necklaces, gold armbands and bangles. He holds a terracotta pot with a white topping, apparently mid-offering, with fruit and a water bottle at his side and a blue peacock-feather patterned backdrop behind him. The page indicates a pada puja event; the seated figure with a turban, peacock feathers and gold ornaments matches the a person appearance cues.2014-08-17A seated figure on a gilded throne wears a rust-orange turban decorated with peacock feathers, a red feather and a jeweled brooch, plus a red bindi, gold multi-strand necklaces, beaded bracelets and an orange-saffron shawl. He holds a clay pot with a white cloth-covered top in one hand while gesturing with the other, and a metal tray of grains or offerings sits beside him. Behind him is an ornate gold-leaf backdrop with blue cross-shaped panels. Pada puja setting. Swamiji (probable) on the throne is shown with saffron/orange clothing, a crowned turban with peacock feathers, ceremonial gold necklaces and rudraksha-style beads, consistent with the page's Swamiji reference.2014-08-17 +1 copies