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Empty ceremonial throne set on a stage before a maroon velvet drape. A red velvet seat with an ornate gold carved frame sits on a red and gold brocade-covered platform, beneath a yellow fringed parasol with red trim. Two orange and white pennants with a blue emblem flank the throne. Brass oil lamps, a green leaf and small offerings rest on a yellow and purple flower border, with potted ferns around. Behind it a man in a green striped shirt holds a camera, and a bald man in white dhoti and shawl stands near a table of metal plates.

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December 11 20112011-12-11A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushioned seat, beneath a large yellow fringed parasol. The seated person wears an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala, with a red cloth draped over a red-and-gold covered table in front. Potted green plants and marigold petals decorate the floor, with two brass oil lamps flanking the table and two ornate orange-and-gold pennant flags on poles on either side. A man in white ritual clothing stands at the left edge beside a table laden with silver vessels. Deep maroon drapes form the backdrop. The page cites a Pratyaksha Pada Puja and Inner Awakening darshan. The seated person's appearance and ornate throne and rudraksha cues match a person, so the figure is recorded as an in-person candidate.2011-12-11December 11 20112011-12-11A seated man in an orange robe and rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gilded chair with a red cushion beneath a yellow fringed canopy on a dais. He has long dark hair and gestures with his hand near his face. Before him is a red and gold draped table with a sheet of paper, two small cups, and brass oil lamps on the floor. Potted ferns and marigold and yellow flower petals line the platform, and two orange triangular banners with embroidered emblems stand on either side. Dark maroon drapes form the backdrop. Probable Swamiji (in_person): long swept-back hair, orange robe and rudraksha mala seated on a throne under a canopy.2011-12-11A photograph of a padapuja on a raised stage. A man in white ritual clothes with a shaved head kneels at the feet of a seated figure on a gold ornate throne with a gold umbrella overhead. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron garment and has a white garland draped at the neck. The throne is decorated with pink, white and orange flower garlands, and an arched display of green foliage and marigolds stands at right. A dark red curtain hangs at left and a navy blue backdrop behind. The scene shows a foot-washing or worship offering at the seat of honour.2009-12-23A seated figure sits cross-legged on an ornate silver-and-gold throne draped with yellow and red marigold garlands on a raised stage. He wears a white turban, white dhoti-style garments and a gold-coloured bead necklace, with palms pressed together in namaskar. A red and yellow canopy hangs above the throne, flanked by tall silver oil lamp stands, and the back wall is decorated with small golden lamp-shaped motifs and hanging garlands. A microphone stands in front, and photographers are visible at the bottom edge of the frame. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne as the speaker.2010-12-29August 09 20152015-08-09A seated figure in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a saffron turban and a beaded mala necklace, sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and a large garland of marigolds and flowers draped across its back. The throne is flanked by golden gilded carved panels and brass oil lamps (deepa) lit on both sides. Behind is a white draped backdrop with green, red, teal and gold fabric swags, a decorated umbrella-like canopy, and scattered flower petals. The stage floor is glossy and reflective. No other physical people are visible.2010-12-26A figure in saffron-orange robes and a red turban sits on an ornate gold throne on a stage, with a microphone stand before him. Two brass oil lamps flank the throne, potted green plants stand at its sides, a silver trident leans to the right, and a gold canopy hangs above. A brass bell hangs from the ceiling at left, and a purple cosmic backdrop fills the stage. In the foreground lower edge, two seated audience members are partly visible beside a floor fan. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has a saffron wrap and red turban, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji speaking at this satsang.2015-07-05July 17 20082008-07-17November 11 20112011-11-11A seated figure in orange-saffron robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne heaped with a multicoloured floral backdrop of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. He wears a long layered garland of orange and white flowers and rudraksha-style beads. Golden parasols with pointed finials and silver trident-topped staffs flank the throne, and a tall silver multi-tier oil lamp stands at left. A cameraman on a tripod films at left, and seated devotees in white and saffron clothing sit on the floor at lower right. The hall has yellow draped tables, white fans and green foliage overhead.2015-07-09