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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne in a ceremonial hall with red drapes and a gold lion-form armrest. The seated figure wears a saffron-orange turban, orange robe with gold border and a large layered rudraksha mala, and rests a hand on the armrest. Four people attend him: a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with gold border at left, a man in white kurta bent forward at the throne's base, a woman in a white top and white trousers in the right foreground, and a woman in an orange-and-gold sari at right. A camera operator stands at the left edge. Golden lamps and a gold finial are visible behind the throne.

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A seated figure in an orange-red saffron robe and matching red turban sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a carved gold back and red cushions, a rudraksha-style beaded mala and a large garland around the neck, eyes closed, hands resting open on the armrests. Two men in white shirts and white dhotis stand nearby: one at left bends forward toward the throne, the other at right, with palms pressed together in namaste, is accompanied by a younger man in white. Red curtains, a gold lamp stand and a gold chariot-like carved panel frame the scene on a red-carpeted stage. Several people in white attire attend the seated figure, consistent with a devotional gathering.2015-11-22A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe and matching orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne with a tall gilded back before dark red drapes. He wears a long layered rudraksha-style mala and a gold ceremonial necklace, and one hand is extended. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and saris with gold borders bow and attend: a man in white with a gold-bordered dhoti rests a hand on the head of a bowing person in white, and a woman in a white sari holds up a small paper, while others in orange garments stand nearby. A brass lamp stands at the left and a gold-edged dais sits below the throne. The appearance matches the a person cues of saffron clothing, turban and mala on the throne, so the seated figure is a person in person.2015-11-22A seated figure in a golden ornate throne with a crimson cushion and a golden lion armrest, wearing an orange-red turban with a small emblem, orange-red robe, and a long cream-and-gold beaded mala. Before him, a small child in a white dress is touching his hand while a young man in white shirt and white dhoti bends forward. A woman in a rust-orange sari with a beaded necklace stands at right holding a small object, and a youth in white shirt and white dhoti stands at far right. Two more men in white and cream stand at left. Gold lamps stand on pedestals beside the throne against a deep red curtain. The setting is a satsang or darshan.2015-11-22November 22 20152015-11-22November 22 20152015-11-22A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a tiger-skin cushion and red velvet upholstery, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a matching orange turban, and a large orange-and-gold beaded mala with a red bead at the chest. The figure raises one arm toward a young man in white shirt and white dhoti whose head is covered with a white cloth, while a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with gold border holds the youth's shoulder. To the right, two women in saffron-orange saris and rudraksha malas stand beside a gold lion-shaped pedestal holding offerings, and a gold kalasha-style stand is visible at the top of the throne. Red carpet, red velvet curtain and gold lamps fill the stage, with a video camera on a tripod at left. Four people are visible in the scene.2015-11-22Seated on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushion before dark red drapes, a man in a rust-red robe and matching turban wears a long rudraksha-style garland and a gold necklace. Devotees attend him: a bare-chested man in white dhoti with gold border stands at left, a person in saffron robe bends forward with a white cloth over the head, and women in white saris with gold borders stand at right, one offering something. A brass lamp stand and white flower petals lie on the floor.2015-11-22November 22 20152015-11-22November 22 20152015-11-22November 22 20152015-11-22November 22 20152015-11-22A seated man in orange-red robes and a matching red turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a tiger-skin cushion before dark red drapes. A garland of marigold-like flowers hangs around his neck. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts bend forward to touch his feet and hands, and a woman in orange-red sari with a rudraksha mala stands at right with hands folded in reverence. A brass lamp stands on the left, and a golden ornate chair is visible at right. The scene appears to be a devotional darshan or padapuja. a person: the seated figure wears a red turban, orange robes and a flower garland, with a devotee-like group paying obeisance, but the identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2015-11-22