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Photograph of an evening gathering under a tin-roofed pavilion decorated with red bunting. On the right, a long-haired figure in an orange shawl sits on an ornate gold throne draped with thick garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers, holding a staff. In front, a man in a teal shirt and white dhoti stands with palms pressed together in namaskar on a green-and-white striped mat. Seated devotees in white clothes and saffron-coloured wraps fill the floor, and a bright light illuminates the scene.

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Evening photograph inside a decorated open pavilion with orange banners overhead. A man in white clothes and a rudraksha mala bows forward with joined palms toward a seated figure on a golden throne (peetha) with a lion-shaped base. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron shawl and has long dark hair; the throne is wrapped in thick garlands of yellow, white, red and purple flowers. Behind, seated devotees in white and orange clothing sit on the floor, and a standing attendant in white stands at left near a white screen.2006-12-30December 30 20062006-12-30Evening photograph of a pavilion with a corrugated metal roof and orange triangular pennants strung overhead. On the right, a seated figure in orange robes and a bright red-and-pink garland sits on a flower-decorated throne with a red canopy; the figure has short dark hair and appears to be a man. Standing beside him at right is a man in white dhoti and orange shawl. Around them a large seated crowd of devotees in white and orange clothes listens, including a woman in an orange shawl and a woman in a green sari standing at back left. A bright light source sits at upper left, and a watermarked caption is present in the photo.2006-12-30Photograph of an evening gathering in an open-sided pavilion with a corrugated metal roof and strings of orange and red triangular pennants overhead. A seated man with long dark hair wears an orange robe and red-and-white garland, sitting on an ornate gold-and-red throne heavily decorated with white jasmine, yellow and orange marigold garlands. Seated devotees on the floor wear white and orange-saffron clothing, and a standing woman in a green patterned dress stands at left. A woman in a white dress and a small child are among the crowd. A green-and-red striped mat lies in the foreground. The man on the throne has distinctive long hair and orange robes, a person cue, but the appearance is not clearly confirmed from this view.2006-12-30A photograph of a puja scene in a hall with a dark blue curtain and a tree backdrop. A man with long dark hair, orange robe, rudraksha mala and a white flower garland sits with hands folded in a gold and red throne, with eyes closed; a probable Swamiji by appearance and seated as the focus. A woman in a white sari with a maroon border and a bindi kneels at left holding a small offering, next to a bald man in white with a yellow shawl and folded hands. A woman in a teal blue sari sits at right holding a small object. Several women with hair buns sit in the foreground beside brass trays of apples, red flowers, and pink blossoms in clear containers. A small gold-colored bowl and fruit sit on a gold side table.2010-09-15December 30 20062006-12-30Photograph of a long-haired man in a saffron-orange robe with red and white flower garlands seated on an ornate gold throne with a lion-footed base, under a canopy festooned with white jasmine and pink and yellow marigold garlands. A kneeling man in white clothes bows and touches the feet of the seated figure on a red footstool. Behind them, a crowd of devotees sits on the floor under a corrugated metal roof, several women in white and coloured saris, with red banners hanging in the background. Scattered petals lie on the floor.2006-12-30A seated man on a gilded throne with red cushions wears an orange saffron robe, a rudraksha mala across his chest, and has long swept-back hair; he sits with eyes closed and hands resting on his lap, appearing to be the central figure of a pada puja. Devotees kneel and sit around him: a woman in a cream sari with a red blouse and a man in white with a gold necklace press their palms together, and a woman in an orange top sits at the front. Brass and silver trays holding pink lotus flowers, fruits and offerings sit at the base of the throne. Behind him stand a golden deity murti and garlands of orange, red and white flowers. Probable Swamiji seated in orange with rudraksha and long hair, with devotees offering worship at the feet.2010-11-18 +1 copiesA gold-and-red throne canopy scene under a tent. A seated figure in saffron robes sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-form arms, surrounded by brass trays of offerings. Standing before the throne, a line of devotees in white and bright clothing press palms together in prayer; one woman wears a yellow and multicolour sari. Two saffron-clad attendants stand nearby, one holding a white flower garland. Striped and patterned rugs cover the floor, and a red cloth backdrop hangs behind. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the page's description of the event, but the face and identity cannot be confirmed from the image, so the seated figure is recorded as a sannyasi on a throne.2009-12-16December 30 20062006-12-30December 30 20062006-12-30Photograph of a devotional gathering under a corrugated metal roof at night. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and red and white garlands, sits on an ornate gold and red throne decorated with yellow, white and orange marigold garlands, with his hand raised in blessing. A woman in a pale pink sari stands at left facing him with hands folded. Behind them, many people in white and orange clothes sit or stand watching, and red-orange triangular bunting hangs from the roof. Brass lamps and offering trays sit near the throne base. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by the orange robe, long hair and ceremonial garlands.2006-12-30