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Photo on a stage with a red-draped raised throne in front of a dark curtain. A seated central figure wears an orange turban with a jewelled ornament, a tiger-striped garment with a wide gold-toned waist belt, a long gold necklace and bangles, and an orange cloth draped over one shoulder. Seated on the red platform at left, a man in a maroon kurta with a red garland and white dhoti sits with yellow-gold items in his hands. At right, a woman in a pink silk sari with gold border and red garland sits holding similar yellow-gold items. Gold confetti is scattered on the floor.

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Indoor stage photograph of a ceremonial padapuja-style honouring. A seated figure on a red and gold throne with tiger-striped cushions wears an orange-red turban, gold necklaces and a striped garment. A kneeling man in a maroon kurta and a woman in a magenta silk sari with gold border bend forward to the seated figure's feet. A bald man in an orange dhoti and orange shawl with a rudraksha mala stands at right, pouring or offering from a golden vessel. Golden lion-head armrests and a dark stage backdrop frame the scene.2012-12-20A stage photograph of a seated figure on a red-cushioned throne with gold lion-head arm ends and tiger-striped upholstery, under a multicoloured fringed canopy. The seated figure wears a rust-gold turban, a tiger-striped gold garment and a gold chain, and gestures with one hand. Two devotees in red and maroon clothing kneel and bow their heads low before the throne on the dark stage floor. To the right, a man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands holding a brass tray of yellow flower petals. Gold-coloured scattered petals lie on the floor. A dark theatre backdrop is visible at left.2012-12-20A photograph of a padapuja ritual on a dark stage. A seated figure on a red and gold throne with tiger-striped cushions and golden lion armrests wears an orange turban, orange robes and a layered ornate necklace, with hands extended. A kneeling man in white dhoti and shirt with a red flower garland receives the ritual. Two attendants stand nearby: one in red floral salwar kameez with a long braid kneels and holds a brass vessel, and another in saffron robes pours or offers from a golden bowl.2012-12-20A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a gold arched backrest, wearing a tiger-striped yellow and black top, a long white pearl mala, and a rust-brown wrap, smiling and holding a yellow flower and beads. Two devotees kneel before him on a red-draped stage: one in a white dhoti with an orange sash and an orange cloth, the other in white with a striped border. Behind the throne stand a peacock feather fan, a trident and a deity murti with a raised hand, and a brass lamp stand with a bird finial at right. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a bindi, pearl mala and ornate clothing, matching the page's reference to Swamiji.2013-05-26A photograph on a stage with red curtains and a leopard-print mat. A bald man in white kurta-pants and an orange shawl kneels on the mat, hands joined in namaskar toward a seated figure. The seated figure has long dark hair, a bare chest, orange dhoti, gold armband and gold necklace, and sits on an ornate gold-trimmed throne with carved golden lion-like heads. A woman in a green sari with red border stands at left holding a red folder, and another person in white head covering is partly visible behind the throne. Swamiji (probable) cues: long hair, bare-chested with gold ornaments and orange dhoti on a throne. Red cloth and papers lie on a side table near the throne.2012-12-12A seated figure in an orange-red turban and matching orange-red robe sits on a red tiger-striped throne, wearing a long white and yellow flower garland and a red flower at the ear. The figure holds a red rose extended toward a kneeling man in a purple shirt who bends forward to touch the figure's hand. Behind them, women in white and purple saris, one with an orange shawl, stand on a red carpet beside a gold ornamental lion. Two people are visible at the right edge in saris. Gold decorative elements and a dark red curtain frame the scene.2014-04-04A photograph of a ceremonial stage setting. A bearded man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange shawl and rudraksha-style beads, sits on an ornate silver throne with lion-head armrests and a leopard-print cushion, hands pressed together in greeting. Before him a bald man in a cream-white dhoti and kurta kneels and bows, forehead to the red cloth covering the platform. To the right, a woman in orange with a red-and-gold patterned shawl sits cross-legged on a leopard-print mat, and another woman in a blue sari stands by. A painted backdrop shows a deity with clouds, and a brass tray with offerings sits at left. The a person cues are present but not fully clear, so the seated figure is marked as a probable in-person candidate.2018-05-04June 12 20142014-06-12A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a leopard-print wrap sits on a carved wooden chair, holding a smartphone up for a selfie. He wears a long rudraksha mala, a gold necklace, bracelets, and a yellow tilak with a red dot on his forehead, and has voluminous dark hair. Beside him, a bespectacled man in a striped shirt leans in with an arm around a smiling woman in a white embroidered top and pink dupatta, who also wears a bindi and a wristwatch. Behind them is a decorative backdrop with a dancing figure and ornate peacock-like motifs. Three people are visible in the photo, and the seated man shows distinctive saffron robes, rudraksha mala and voluminous hair, consistent with a person appearance, though the page does not confirm his presence.2015-12-09Indoor photo of a seated figure on a red-and-gold throne with a red zebra-striped upholstered seat and gilded armrest. The central figure wears a red and orange turban with gold ornaments, a white and yellow flower garland, red bangles and a leopard-print garment over a rust-red cloth, smiling and gesturing. Kneeling before the throne, a young woman in a peach sari and a young man in a plum shirt offer a red apple. Behind them, women stand on a red carpet: one in white with a rust-red scarf and gold-bordered blouse, another in lilac with a red scarf, and others in saris, holding fruit and flowers. A rose bouquet lies on the throne and an air conditioner stands against the wall. a person is identified by the turban, flower garland, red bangles and the seated throne role. Five or more people are visible.2014-04-04October 06 20122012-10-06October 26 20142014-10-26