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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair sits on a gold-carved throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in namaskar. Beside him a gold deity murti in orange garments and a silver necklace stands in a gilded niche. Both are framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and green leaves, with white jasmine strands draped at the base. The scene is lit warmly against a dark background.

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Night photograph of a decorated ceremonial stage. On the right, a figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on a gold ornate throne with red cushions and a garland of white, yellow and purple flowers, palms pressed together in namaskar, with a red bindi on the forehead and bare feet on a leopard-print mat. Beside him on the left stands a golden-yellow deity murti or statue in an orange robe with a necklace and a gold arched niche, also garlanded with flowers. Above hangs an ornate decorated canopy with beaded fringe, and gold-foil backdrops frame the stage.2010-12-30A photograph of a seated man in orange robes with his palms pressed together in namaskar, seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a garland of yellow, purple and white flowers. Beside him to the left stands a golden statue or murti of a sage in orange robes and a matching orange turban, wearing a white beaded necklace, also garlanded with flowers. Both golden seats sit on a raised stage against a dark background with warm lighting. The seated man has long dark hair and wears orange drapery over his shoulders and body.2010-12-30Night photograph of a golden ratha-style procession setup decorated with marigold and jasmine garlands. On the right, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a gilded throne with red bolster cushions, hands pressed together in namaskar, feet bare on a leopard-print mat. Beside him stands a golden statue of a saint in saffron robes wearing a pearl-style necklace, on a flower-garlanded gilded peetha. A colourful striped canopy with a kalasha-like finial rises above, with a gilded carved arch behind and a dark backdrop with string lights.2010-12-30December 30 20102010-12-30A photograph of a seated man in orange saffron robes on a red-cushioned gilded throne, smiling and raising one hand in greeting. He has long dark hair and a red forehead mark. Beside him stands a golden statue in orange robes and a white beaded necklace, both framed in gilded arches and draped with garlands of yellow, purple and green flowers. The throne and statue sit on a gilded platform in a dark setting.2010-12-30December 30 20102010-12-30A seated man in orange-saffron robes sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in namaste at chest level, with a red tilak on his forehead and long dark hair. Beside him stands a golden statue of a figure in orange robes with a jewelled necklace and orange headwear, both framed by garlands of yellow, purple and white flowers and green leaves. The scene resembles a festival or temple-style ceremony with decorated deity murti and flower garlands. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears saffron robes, long hair and a tilak, and the page identifies him as the event's central figure.2010-12-30December 30 20102010-12-30November 27 20172017-11-27December 30 20102010-12-30December 30 20102010-12-30Outdoor ceremonial stage photo with a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion, draped in marigold and rose garlands and a large floral backdrop of yellow, orange and purple blooms. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron robe and a gold crown with a green feather, hands pressed together in namaskar with eyes closed. A standing attendant at left in orange clothing and a rudraksha-style mala holds a ceremonial implement and a small lamp stand. A large brass vessel of flowers and offerings sits in the foreground. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a crown and saffron clothing, which fit the page's a person reference, though identity is appearance-based only. Attendants and a few audience heads are visible at the bottom edge.2008-01-01