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A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red tiger-striped cushion is being garlanded by a standing man. The seated person wears an orange-red garment with a saffron-yellow band, multiple rudraksha malas and a heavy gold necklace, and has long swept-back hair; the standing man is bare-chested with white sacred marks on his shoulder, wears a purple and gold dhoti and a gold-bordered white shawl, and holds a garland and a small brass vessel. Red and white flower garlands are being placed around the seated person's neck. A dark red velvet backdrop, a microphone and gold lion-shaped furniture complete the stage setting. Ritual garlanding during a satsang setting is visible. a person is the seated figure, distinguished by the orange robe, long hair and rudraksha malas, shown being garlanded on the throne.

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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes receiving a garland from a bare-chested priest in a purple and gold silk dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl over his shoulder. The seated man wears a rudraksha mala, a gold ceremonial necklace, white and red flower garlands, and a red-and-orange wrap, sitting on a red cushioned seat before an ornate gold throne with a gold-embossed backdrop. The priest holds a garland and a small vessel. A microphone stands at the right edge, and a deep red curtain hangs behind.2015-11-22November 22 20152015-11-22Seated on a red-and-cream cushioned throne in front of an ornate gold backdrop, a smiling man in saffron-orange robes and a dark rudraksha mala with a gold necklace receives a white and red flower garland. A shirtless man in a purple and gold dhoti with a white shawl stands at left, holding the garland up and offering it. Red velvet curtains hang behind, with a microphone at right. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated and being garlanded as the honoured speaker.2015-11-22A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red robe with a dense gold and rudraksha-style bead necklace and white and red flower garlands, being attended by a bare-chested priest in a purple and gold silk dhoti with a white shawl. The priest, shown from behind, holds a small vessel and pours from it while his right hand is raised toward the seated figure's head. The seated figure has a tilak mark on the forehead and is seated on a red velvet throne-style chair before an ornate gold-leaf backdrop with a crowned arch, with a microphone stand at the right edge and a golden vessel on a low table in the foreground. The scene suggests an abhishekam or blessing ritual. The priest's shoulders carry white paste markings. A round purple logo appears at the top left. Two physical people are visible.2015-11-22November 24 20152015-11-24Photograph inside a temple with ornate gold-leaf thrones and red cushions. On the left, a man with swept-back hair, a white forehead band, a beaded headband, gold chains and an orange-saffron garment sits with his arms wrapped in white bandages. On the right, a shaved-headed priest in orange robes with a gold-trimmed shawl holds up a garland of white flowers, green leaves and red roses. A plate of fruit sits on the red cushion between them. The walls are carved stone.2012-06-03 +1 copiesCeremonial photo on a stage in front of a gold-embossed throne backdrop and red velvet curtain. A seated man in an orange-red turban, rudraksha-style gold beaded necklace and white flower garland holds up a bundle of green leaves, scattering water or grains, and smiles. Beside him a standing man in a purple-and-gold turban, bare-chested with a maroon shawl and white dhoti, holds out a striped pink and gold kalasha pot. A small keyboard stand sits in front.2015-09-05May 13 20122012-05-13November 22 20152015-11-22A photograph of a ceremonial puja in a temple-style hall with red drapes and a gold throne. A seated man wears a rust-brown turban and brown robe with an ornate gold necklace and a rudraksha-style gold pendant; he holds green leaves in one raised hand. Standing beside him, a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a lavender shawl pours liquid from a clay vessel, and an attendant holds a tray. Behind the throne stands a gold deity murti with a crown and a trident, with yellow kalasha-style decorations, potted plants and oil lamps nearby. A probable Swamiji appearance with rust-brown turban, brown robe and ornate gold necklace is seated on the throne during abhishekam-style offering.2017-02-22A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala with a red bindi, smiling as a devotee in a white kurta with his back to the camera places his hands on the seated man's head in blessing. Behind them stands a gold ornate throne draped with garlands of yellow, orange, purple and green flowers, set against a colourful painted backdrop. The seated man shows probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, while the scene matches the page's Paduka Puja or darshan context. The devotee is receiving blessing from him.2011-11-21A photograph of a seated man on a gold-carved throne receiving ritual attention from a shirtless kneeling priest in a white dhoti with orange border. The seated man wears a maroon turban with a crescent ornament and a gold jewel, maroon robes, a gold chain, multiple rudraksha-style beads and long pink-and-white flower garlands, and smiles while holding a small object. The priest, his hands cupped, offers something to him. Behind them rises a golden throne with a trident standing to the left, and red and striped cushions lie at the base. The seated man is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues: a distinctive maroon turban, garlands and ornate ceremonial clothing, seated in an honoured position.2017-06-19