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A man in orange-brown robes sits on an ornate gold-and-maroon throne in a tall atrium, wearing a white and red flower garland and gold armbands. A cascading sheet of water falls behind him from a golden disc. Flanking the throne are golden lion sculptures and white-flowered potted plants. Below, a woman in a white sari with a red border sits on the left, while several devotees in white, red and maroon clothing sit on a low platform with brass puja trays, incense sticks and small oil lamps. A bearded person in a purple top sits at the center front. Upper balconies show more seated people. The scene appears to be a darshan or satsang setting with puja offerings.

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A photograph of a large indoor hall dominated by a tall, cone-shaped water feature with a stainless steel top and a cascading sheet of water falling behind a golden disc. A man seated on an ornate golden throne with red cushions sits at the base, wearing a white and orange garment, a long white-and-orange flower garland and gold necklaces. Two golden lion statues flank the throne, with white lilies and potted plants around it. Four people in the foreground sit on the floor: a woman in a red blouse and white sari, a man bare-chested in white, a woman in a purple top and a woman in white with an orange shawl, seemingly performing a puja with offerings and flowers. A man in white stands at the far right near a speaker. Stage lights hang from the ceiling and a balcony with more people is visible above.2012-12-22December 22 20122012-12-22December 09 20122012-12-09A photograph inside a large hall with a tall white-and-silver waterfall-like sheet hanging behind a raised stage. A seated figure in a red-and-white garland sits on a red ornate throne at the centre, flanked by two attendants in white and red clothing and golden kalasha-style vessels. The audience below, mostly in white clothes with red-orange shawls, sits facing the stage. Red curtains frame the sides and a painted portrait hangs on the right wall. Stage lights hang from a truss overhead. A photo caption label reads style credit on the right edge2012-12-22December 22 20122012-12-22December 09 20122012-12-09A seated man in a rust-red dhoti and shawl, wearing a long orange-gold beaded mala and a white and red forehead mark, sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-head arms and a tiger-striped cushion. Hanging brass oil lamps and a red-lit backdrop frame the scene. Three women attend in front: one in white with white body markings holds offerings, and two in red and orange saris sit with their backs to the camera, one holding a white flower offering. The seated man is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate with long swept-back hair, a long ornate mala and rust-red robes seated on a gold throne, so the figure is marked probable and presence is treated as in person. Gold-painted decorations and flower offerings sit at the base of the throne.2013-04-08A dimly lit hall shows a man seated on an ornate peetha throne with a golden arched backrest edged with white flower garlands, flanked by two gold lion statues. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a long white and red flower garland, and a gold necklace, with his hands resting in his lap. Around him on the floor sit about a dozen devotees in white and cream dhotis and saris, some in red, orange and striped clothing, many holding small offerings or plates with flowers and oil lamps. The setting suggests a darshan or puja gathering. a person seated on the throne with long swept hair, saffron clothing, ornate gold adornments and garlands.2012-12-22February 17 20132013-02-17A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne with a tiger-skin cloth, in a shrine-like niche flanked by painted deity murti with raised hands. He wears a rust-orange dhoti and shawl, a multi-strand rudraksha mala, a long gold necklace, and a pink and white flower garland. Below, a woman in a white sari sits with hands together before the throne, and other devotees in orange and white sit to the sides. Brass lamps hang from the canopy and oil lamps glow on the floor, with red carpets in the foreground. Appearance-based candidate, consistent with a person: long-presentation cues include the rudraksha mala, ceremonial gold necklace and flower garland; the seated figure is on a throne before devotees. Visible people: seated man, woman in white, and three partially visible devotees.2013-07-14A seated man on an ornate golden peetha throne with carved gold lion statues on either side, wearing a white-and-saffron shawl, a long red and white floral garland, and gold armlets, while devotees in white clothing sit on the floor around him for a puja. Several devotees hold brass plates and ritual items in the foreground, and one woman wears a red blouse with a white sari. The setting is a darkened hall with a decorated backdrop. The seated man is a central figure with distinctive ornate adornments, so the appearance-based candidate is a person, seated in person on the throne.2012-12-22December 09 20122012-12-09