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A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a gold chain necklace, palms pressed together in namaste, on an ornate gold throne with a carved backrest, a golden lion figure at its base, and red-and-tiger-striped cushions. Behind the throne are floral garlands in white, pink and purple, and colourful decorative cloth panels with elephant motifs. At the lower left, a shaved-headed young man in orange robes with a gold necklace also sits with palms together. The setting appears to be a festival dais with flower decorations.

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A photograph of a ceremony on a stage. A seated figure on a gold and red throne with a gilded lion armrest wears a saffron-orange robe, a saffron turban, and a white flower garland, and rests one hand on the head of a kneeling young man. The kneeling man wears a saffron robe and a saffron cloth on his head and sits in front of a silver kalasha-style vessel and pink and white flower offerings on the floor. Behind them are a gold and floral backdrop and a decorated panel with elephant motifs. A white pedestal fan stands at left. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a saffron turban and saffron robe, and a ceremonial garland, and is seated on a throne as the central figure of the ceremony.2008-07-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a carved lion armrest and red cushions, draped in orange robes with a beaded necklace. The figure smiles and extends a hand in blessing toward a kneeling person in white clothes with palms pressed together. Floral garlands of white and orange flowers decorate the throne and surroundings, with a gold-and-red canopy and colourful striped fabric overhead. Behind them, a few men in orange and white stand or sit on the floor, and a pedestal fan sits beside the throne. The setting appears to be a devotional darshan. a person: the seated figure wears orange robes, a long beaded necklace and sits on a ceremonial throne, with long hair visible.2008-07-17A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate golden throne with a tall carved backrest and lion-like armrests. The throne has red and black striped cushions, and red and pink flower garlands decorate its back. Bowls of orange flowers stand on a side table, and the background is a painted yellow-green wall. A small brass figure appears at the lower left.2009-06-13July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a figure seated on an ornate golden throne (peetha) on a decorated stage, hands pressed together in namaste with eyes closed. The seated person wears an orange-saffron robe and a matching orange head covering, with white and multicoloured flower garlands draped around the neck and across the throne. Behind the throne a backdrop of white floral patterns, blue-and-white striped panels and painted motifs with elephants and flowers frames the stage. Brass lamps, a silver kalasha-style vessel, a trident (trishul) leaning at the right, and steel bowls of fruit including bananas, apples, pomegranates and grapes sit in front of the throne. A water bottle and a standing fan are visible at the left edge. The setting suggests a festival satsang or Gurupoornima-style programme on stage.2008-07-17A photograph at a Kalpataru convention shows a long-haired man in an orange-saffron robe seated on an ornate golden throne with red tiger-striped cushions, hands pressed together in namaste and smiling. Behind the throne hang garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers, and a golden deity murti sits at the base. A younger man in an orange robe with rudraksha mala stands at left with a hand on the throne. A woman in an orange sari kneels at lower right, leaning over a white cloth, while a red gift box rests nearby. a person is the seated figure; the person in orange robe with rudraksha mala at left is a devotee or sannyasi attendant.2008-10-04December 27 20082008-12-27July 17 20082008-07-17A seated man in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl, bare-chested with rudraksha beads around his neck, sits in padmasana-like posture on a red velvet throne with gold carved armrests, palms pressed together in namaskar with eyes closed. Behind him is a gold lion-faced arch draped with pink, yellow and purple flower garlands, a bright orange cloth, and two golden deity figures in blue garments with crowns and ornate necklaces beneath a garland-covered canopy, with gilded lion statues on either side. A small microphone is visible at the lower right. a person cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas, seated on a throne in a ritual setting.2011-11-30A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and a golden lion armrest wears an orange turban, orange robe and a white flower garland, smiling. In front, a person in an orange robe kneels and bows low with hands pressed together, performing padapuja at the seated figure's feet over a brass vessel. Fruit, flowers, brass lamps and a silver plate with offerings sit on the table; the throne is framed by floral garlands and a colourful striped and patterned backdrop. This image shows a worshipful ritual reception on stage. The seated figure is described by role only; no identity is established from appearance.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17January 01 20082008-01-01