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A photograph of a ceremonial hall where a seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with a rudraksha-style necklace and a large floral garland, sits on an ornate golden throne beneath a golden canopy. Flanked by gold staffs and a trident-like standard, the throne is set on a raised white stage. Devotees in white dhotis and white saris, some with red shawls, stand in lines on orange mats, and a woman in a red-and-white sari bows low at the throne's base while a man in white prostrates on the floor in front. A figure in the foreground is seen from behind. Wall decorations include a painted temple backdrop and dark drapery.

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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne (peetha) under a gold canopy, garlanded with multicoloured flower garlands. The central figure wears an orange-saffron robe, an orange turban, and a rudraksha mala, and makes a raised blessing gesture. Around the throne, several people in white dhotis and white saris stand or kneel; one kneeling man in white attends the throne base, and a woman in a red-bordered sari kneels at the front. Gold ceremonial fans and staffs stand on either side, with a temple-arch backdrop and a red carpet beneath. Swamiji (probable): the orange turban, saffron robe and rudraksha mala are the distinguishing cues on the seated central figure, shown in a throne-and-darshan setting.2010-11-05November 05 20102010-11-05November 05 20102010-11-05November 05 20102010-11-05November 05 20102010-11-05A photograph of a golden throne (peetha) set before a temple-style backdrop with carved pillars. Seated on the throne is a figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap, wearing a rudraksha mala and a flower garland; a gold umbrella stands above. a person is seated centrally on the throne, with garlands of marigolds and yellow flowers draped around it. Standing at the sides are a shaved-headed man in white dhoti holding a ceremonial fan, a woman in a white sari with green border, and women in white saris with red shawls. A man in white kneels at the base of the throne, touching the golden cloth, while another man in white and red bows in front. Trishul staffs flank the throne.2010-11-05A seated figure on an ornate gold throne under a gold canopy is dressed in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban and a rudraksha mala, with a large floral garland of yellow, red and blue flowers across the throne back. A man in white dhoti and shirt on the left holds a ritual vessel, while a kneeling priest in white dhoti and a woman in a white sari with green and red border bow at the foot of the throne. Two women in white saris with folded hands stand on the right, and a gold trident stands beside the throne. The backdrop shows a painted temple scene. The seated figure has distinctive orange robes, turban and mala, consistent with the page's a person reference.2010-11-05A photograph of a ceremonial stage set before a painted temple backdrop with carved pillars. A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of marigold and red flowers, a gold umbrella above and gold trident standards beside. A man in white dhoti and shirt kneels at the foot of the throne, touching its base. Standing to the left are men in white dhotis and shawls, and to the right women in white saris with red or yellow borders and orange shawls. The people are: seated figure, kneeling man, and about a dozen standing attendants and devotees.2010-11-05Devotees in ritual attire perform worship before a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a golden umbrella canopy. The central figure wears an orange robe, an orange turban, rudraksha beads, and a garland of flowers, with hands raised in blessing. Kneeling devotees in orange and white clothes and a woman in a yellow-bordered white sari offer prayers, while silver and gold plates of offerings, flowers and lamps sit on a golden stand. A trident and ceremonial staffs stand beside the throne, and a painted temple scene is behind it. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, orange ceremonial robes, rudraksha malas, and a seated throne position. The central figure is the probable Swamiji, seated on the throne and receiving pada puja.2010-11-05November 05 20102010-11-05November 05 20102010-11-05A photograph of a stage event with a large ornate golden throne decorated with a golden canopy and red cushions, framed by green lighting and strings of flower garlands. Several devotees in white dhotis and saris, some in orange and yellow shawls, stand along the stage. A man in white bows low at the base of the throne steps, and a woman in white stands nearby. Scattered flower petals cover the floor, and a girl in white kneels in the foreground.2008-12-25