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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne framed by a large arch of yellow, red, white and green flower garlands, with golden lion figures on either side. The seated figure wears a saffron-orange garment, a red-and-gold ceremonial garland and a bindi, and smiles. In the foreground, a man in a white kurta with an orange-beaded mala kneels and bows toward the throne, touching the seated figure's hands, while a woman in a white sari with red-and-orange beads and a man in white and gold kneel and attend. A woman in white with a red-and-orange mala holds the hand of the seated figure.

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July 31 20152015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne, wearing a rust-orange dhoti and shawl with gold beaded necklaces and rudraksha beads, smiling and extending a hand to a young woman in a white dress who offers a small silver vessel. Behind the throne are garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses and a golden deity murti. Smiling women in white saris and orange-bordered shawls stand nearby, and young men in white shirts with rudraksha malas watch with hands folded. Partial heads of onlookers appear in the foreground. This is a Swamiji (probable) candidate appearing in person, identified by the saffron-orange clothing, long swept-back hair and ceremonial gold necklaces.2015-07-31Photograph of a ceremonial satsang seated on a gold-cushioned throne backed by yellow, orange and red marigold garlands. A central seated man with short dark hair wears a saffron-orange cloth, a thick green-and-white flower garland, and red and orange beaded malas, smiling as he reaches down to a devotee. A bare-chested man in front wears orange-brown rudraksha malas and white markings on his upper body. A woman in a white sari with dark beaded malas leans in, a girl in a gold-trimmed white dress sits beside her, and a woman in maroon behind the throne smiles. A golden lion-like figure and a small golden deity murti stand nearby, with a microphone on a stand at the left edge. Several other devotees sit in the foreground.2015-07-31A photograph inside a decorated hall where a seated guru on a golden throne receives devotees during a Guru Purnima satsang. The seated figure wears a red-orange turban, a red-orange shawl and a layered garland of white, red and yellow flowers, with a gold ornament at the neck, and holds a small offering in one hand. Beside him stands a bald priest with a rudraksha mala and orange-gold cloth, and a man with a white vertical tilak and white dhoti with a gold border. Two women in front, one in a white garment and one with dark hair and a brown shawl, face the throne. A large floral backdrop of yellow, red and green flowers and golden lion carvings surround the throne, and a kalasha sits at lower left.2015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31A photograph inside a decorated temple hall during a puja. A seated figure on a golden throne wears a rust-red turban and a red-and-white garland of flowers, with a large gold lion-headed chair arm beside them. Behind the throne, a tall arrangement of yellow, orange, red and green flower garlands rises. A man in saffron and orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands at the left of the throne. A second man in white and gold-bordered dhoti with white tilak stands beside him, reaching toward the seated figure. A woman in a red sari holds a silver vessel of red roses. Two women in white and a girl with hair tied back are seated in the foreground, bowing toward the throne. A golden lion sculpture and a gold ritual lamp stand nearby.2015-07-31A seated figure on a richly decorated throne, backed by a large arch of yellow, red, white and purple flower garlands, smiles and extends a hand over a white cloth. The seated person has long dark hair, wears a saffron-orange shawl, a gold necklace and gold bangles, and holds a white flower garland. In front, a bald priest in orange and rust-coloured garments with a rudraksha mala bends forward. Two devotees in white, one with arm extended toward the throne, and a woman in orange with a mala kneel nearby. Gold ritual objects and a golden peetha are visible at the base of the throne.2013-07-22