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Outdoor photo of a figure seated on a gold-carved throne draped with bright marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red, purple and white. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron robe, a gold crown, gold necklaces and armbands, and raises one hand in blessing; the figure is probable Swamiji by the saffron robe, crown, ornate gold jewellery and the throne setting, though the appearance is only partly visible. Around the throne, a crowd of women in white, green and red saris and men in white shirts sit at low tables or kneel with brass plates and cups, some with hands pressed together in devotion. Wooden fencing, a white cooling unit, light stands and trees stand behind them under open sky.

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December 20 20112011-12-20A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes on a golden throne decorated with yellow and white marigold garlands and red flowers. He wears a long gold necklace, rudraksha-style beads, and gold armbands, with long swept-back hair, and looks to his left. Seated devotees in front hold their hands in anjali, and women wear white and green or pink saris. Brass thalis with oil lamps, red fruit and pink flowers sit on the floor before the throne. Behind them a man in white clothes stands holding a small child in pink, beside a window with yellow panes and a white cooler. a person is the seated figure in orange on the throne, receiving devotees during a puja-style offering. Trees and a wooden fence appear at the right.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20Outdoor ceremony on a red carpet with a seated man in orange saffron robes on a golden throne decorated with yellow and white flower garlands and a golden lion-shaped armrest, wearing layered beaded necklaces and bangles. Several devotees kneel before him, a woman in a red salwar and a woman in a yellow sari with a beaded necklace press their palms together, and a man in a white shirt sits with hands folded. Brass plates holding flowers, pink petals and offerings sit in front, and a shrine-like wooden structure with yellow panels stands behind. Priests in orange and red cloth sit at the back. A cooler stands at left and trees line the open field. Visible people: about 15.2011-12-20Outdoor ceremony on a red-carpeted stage. A figure seated on a gold-and-cream throne decorated with large garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers wears saffron-orange robes, a golden crown and a rudraksha-style necklace, raising one hand in blessing. Before the throne, a row of devotees sits on red mats: a man in white, women in green, yellow and white saris, and a girl in white. A man in orange robes at right holds a tiered brass lamp of lit wicks, an aarti offering, toward the group. Trees, stage lights and a crowd behind a railing are visible in the background.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20January 13 20152015-01-13A seated figure on a golden throne is centred before an ornate golden shrine-like arch with carved lions and deity figures. The person wears an ornate crown, a red-and-gold garland, layered beaded necklaces and holds a ceremonial sceptre, smiling. Behind the throne is a large heart-shaped arrangement of marigolds and roses in red, orange, yellow, purple and white. Several devotees in white and cream garments, some in orange shawls, sit in front with hands folded, and oil lamps stand on the lower corners. a person: the central seated figure wears an ornate crown, a garland and bejewelled necklaces, consistent with a presiding teacher on a throne.2015-01-13Evening photograph of a ceremonial honour at a temple setting. A person with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe with a red and gold-bordered shawl and beaded bracelets, sits on a gold-trimmed throne decorated with yellow and white flower garlands, holding a ceremonial sword-like object upright. Before the throne, a seated man in dark clothing presses his palms together while a woman in a white sari with a gold border kneels beside silver trays holding flowers, fruit and lamps. Behind them, devotees in white and cream clothing sit closely on the floor, many with hands folded, and a wooden lattice window stands against a plain wall.2011-12-20Outdoor ceremony under a canopy of woven bamboo mats on a red carpet. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing saffron-orange robes, a gold-toned garland and gold bangles, sits on a cushioned golden throne decorated with yellow and white flower garlands and smiles toward the seated devotees. In front, devotees sit on the carpet: a woman in a yellow-green sari with a mala, a man in a white shirt with hands folded in namaskar, and women in white and red clothing with folded hands. Brass plates hold pink lotus flowers, fruit and small lamps. Behind them, saffron-robed priests and sannyasis stand and sit near a bamboo-screened tent and a palm-lined field, with a decorated window panel on the backdrop.2011-12-20Outdoor ceremony with a seated man in an orange saffron robe and a long gold-beaded garland, sitting on a gold-and-cream throne decorated with yellow, red and purple flower garlands and a gold lion-head armrest. He has long swept-back dark hair and gold bangles, and is smiling as he looks to his right. In front of him, devotees sit on the ground, many in orange and pink saris, with some pressing palms together in namaskar. Brass thalis with red apples, flowers, coconuts and oil lamps sit on a low gold tray. A man in white shirt and dark trousers stands nearby holding a small child. Stage lights, speakers and a temporary fence frame the open-air site with trees behind. Swamiji (probable): the robed figure on the throne shows the long hair, saffron robe and ornate gold garland cues.2011-12-20Outdoor temple-area scene at a festival-style gathering. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a gold-and-bead necklace, rudraksha-style beads and bangles, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne holding a white ceremonial staff and smiling. Seated devotees in white, cream and red saris and shirts sit before him, with trays of fruit and offerings on a gold tray in front. A young man in a dark striped shirt and lanyard kneels attending the tray. Behind them a blue truck, a white air cooler and green trees. Swamiji (probable): the seated saffron-robed figure on the throne shows long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial beads.2011-12-08