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A seated man in a rust-orange saffron robe sits on an ornate silver throne draped with a multicoloured flower garland of green, yellow, purple, red and white blooms. Behind him a backdrop shows red-toned temple pillars and carved shrine panels. Before him sit many devotees in saffron, orange, pink, purple, yellow and mint-green saris and clothes, with some women wearing red-and-gold blouses; several men in saffron and white sit to the left, one with a shaved head and beard, and a grey-bearded elder in an orange cloth sits behind a small ritual table holding brass vessels. A long trident stands beside the throne. The seated man has a red-and-yellow forehead mark and smiles.

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January 01 20182018-01-01A seated man in an orange-rust sannyasi robe sits on an ornate silver throne with a leopard-print cushion, backed by a large floral garland of yellow, white, green, purple and red blooms. Lion sculptures flank the throne. Around him, devotees in saffron, yellow, pink and blue saris and white dhotis sit on the red-tiled floor in front of a red temple-pillar backdrop, several with garlands and rudraksha malas. A man in orange robes kneels nearby, and a trident stands to the left with a brass vessel in front. The scene appears to be a satsang or puja setting with devotees gathered before the throne.2018-01-01A man in a saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate silver throne decorated with a garland of yellow, white, purple, red and green flowers, with silver lion figures at its base and a leopard-print cushion. A bare-chested man in white and a woman in a yellow sari sit before him with offerings; many devotees in colourful saris and white robes sit on the floor in front. Behind them, a backdrop of red-sandstone temple pillars and carved shrine niches fills the stage. The man on the throne shows an appearance-based probable identification as a person by his saffron robe and seated presence on the throne, and his ceremonial setting suggests a satsang or darshan.2018-01-01January 01 20182018-01-01January 01 20182018-01-01A photograph of a ceremony in a stage setting with a large projected backdrop of red temple columns and carved pillars. A man with long dark hair and an orange-brown robe sits on an ornate silver throne with lion-shaped armrests and a leopard-print seat cushion, the throne draped with a garland of white, yellow, purple, and red flowers. Around him, seated devotees in pink, purple, and teal saris and white or orange robes face the throne, some bare-chested priests with rudraksha malas and vibhuti sit nearby, and a silver staff stands beside the throne. A woman in a yellow garment and a man in an orange robe tend ritual items on a low table. a person seated on the throne with saffron robe, long swept-back hair and a leopard-skin throne cover, receiving honour during the puja.2018-01-01A photograph of a seated man in a rust-orange robe on a silver throne draped with a multicolour flower garland in yellow, white, red, green and purple, with a leopard-print cushion beneath him. He has long dark hair, a vertical tilak on his forehead, and sits cross-legged with one hand resting on the armrest. A silver trident stands beside the throne. Around him are devotees and attendants in saffron, orange, yellow, purple and blue saris and white dhotis, some with hair in buns and braids. A woman in a yellow-orange sari holds a ritual tray. The background shows a large red-lit temple architecture backdrop with carved pillars.2018-01-01January 01 20182018-01-01A seated man in an orange-red saffron robe sits on an ornate silver throne draped with a long garland of marigolds in yellow, purple, red and white, with a leopard-print cushion beneath him. He wears a rudraksha-style neck mala and holds a small object in one hand. Seated devotees in colourful salwar and saree, several with flowers in their hair, fill the foreground facing the throne. Behind the throne a backdrop shows a red-sandstone temple architecture with carved pillars and arches. A trident stands to the left of the throne and a white-robed elder with a mala is seated beside the stage.2018-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial puja on a temple-style stage with a large backdrop of carved orange pillars. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a rust-orange robe and a rudraksha mala, sits cross-legged on an ornate silver throne draped with a multicolour garland, smiling as he is seated among devotees. Seated in front of and around him are devotees in white, red and pink garments, some with bare upper bodies and sacred ash markings; a woman in yellow and blue holds a ritual plate, and a shaved-headed priest in red sits nearby. A silver trident stands beside the throne. Probable Swamiji, the central figure seated on the throne in orange robes with long hair and rudraksha beads, presiding over a satsang or puja. Roughly two dozen people are visible.2018-01-01A man in an orange-red saffron wrap and bare shoulder sits on an ornate silver throne draped with a garland of yellow, purple, red and green flowers, resting his hand on a silver lion armrest. He has long swept-back dark hair and a beard. Around him sits a seated crowd of devotees, mostly women in colourful saris and salwar kameez with hair in buns and braids, facing the throne. Behind is a large backdrop of red sandstone temple architecture with carved pillars and deity panels. A silver trident stands beside the throne, and a leopard-print seat cover is visible. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in saffron with long hair, ornate throne and crowd seating matches the page's satsang event, appearance cues are the saffron wrap, long hair and throne.2018-01-01A man in an orange-red saffron robe sits on an ornate silver throne with lion-head armrests and a leopard-print cushion, decorated with a large garland of red, yellow, green and purple flowers. He has long dark hair, a beard and a warm smile, and rests one hand on a lion armrest. Around him, seated devotees in saris and salwar kameez, including a woman in yellow and a woman in light blue, sit on the floor facing him. Behind, an elderly man with a tilak and orange shawl and a woman in yellow assist with ritual items, and a silver ritual stand holds offerings. Red and gold temple carvings line the walls. The setting resembles a temple hall during a satsang or puja.2018-01-01