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A photograph of a stage event with a gilded golden throne on a raised orange-draped platform. A man seated on the throne wears a red-orange turban, orange-red robes, and multiple strands of rudraksha and gold-beaded malas; he has an extended hand gesturing toward a bent-over devotee in white kurta and white dhoti who kneels at the platform's edge. Behind them, an ornate gold-framed altar holds deity murtis dressed in pink and white, and a garland of orange marigolds hangs on a figure to the right. A Yamaha mixer sits on the orange table, and a lion-head gold ornament flanks the throne. A white fan stands at left. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne, identified by the page and by his turban, malas and orange-red robes.

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September 12 20152015-09-12A seated figure on a red and gold throne with a gold lion-headed armrest is being honoured by a devotee in orange. The seated person wears a rust-red turban, a rust-red garment, a gold-beaded necklace and a red-brown shawl, and rests a hand on the bowing devotee's head. The devotee in an orange shirt and orange cloth bends low at the chair. Behind them, women in white saris with rudraksha malas and orange shawls stand in a row near a gold-framed altar decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and a gold deity murti. Red carpet and maroon drapes complete the hall. A fruit tray and sweets sit at the base of the throne.2014-10-26A seated man in a red turban and red-orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-head armrests, a microphone on a stand before him, and a gold-and-bead necklace with a large pendant. He rests his right hand on the head of a woman in a white top and brown shawl who kneels with her palms joined, a pink flower in her hair. Behind them stand silver and gold ceremonial figures and a deity murti in pink, with flower arrangements and brass lamps at the edges. Appearance-based cues of long hair, turban, saffron-red clothing and a ceremonial necklace match the seated figure, so this is a probable Swamiji seated in a blessing, with a devotee receiving his touch.2015-09-16A seated figure in a red turban and red-and-saffron robes, wearing a long rudraksha mala and a large gold pendant, sits in an ornate gold throne shaped with a golden lion's head armrest. He extends his right hand in blessing toward a woman in a white sari with a red-and-gold border, who kneels with joined hands; a man behind her also bends forward. Behind them stand silver and gold ritual lamps and a silver deity murti with a crescent-topped arch and garlands. A microphone stands at the throne's side. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long hair under the turban, a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, consistent with the page's attribution.2015-09-16A photograph of a seated figure on a gold-and-leather throne with lion-head armrests, in front of a silver-ornamented shrine with a deity murti and pink-clad figure behind. The seated person wears a red turban, a red and gold garment, a brown beaded rudraksha mala and a large gold pendant, and holds a small glass or crystal object aloft while speaking into a microphone. Two people in white kneel before the throne in obeisance; one wears a red shawl, the other is bent low with head near the throne. A standing attendant in red stands at the back-left. Probable Swamiji cues: red turban, rudraksha mala and gold pendant on the throned figure, with the throne and devotees kneeling to him.2015-09-16A photograph of a ceremonial stage draped in orange and red fabric. A figure with long swept-back dark hair, a gold crown, orange robes, a gold belt and a long layered pearl and bead necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved backrest and lion-shaped armrest. He rests his right hand on the head of a man in white ritual clothes who bows forward in front. A brass trident stands to the left and a silver ceremonial axe and staff are behind the throne. In the foreground, shaved-headed monks in orange sit beside monitors, and a cameraman films with a handheld camera, wearing a red garment. a person seated on the throne in orange with ornate gold regalia.2013-02-09July 09 20162016-07-09September 12 20152015-09-12July 17 20162016-07-17A seated man in a rust-red turban with gold border and red-brown robes sits on a red zebra-striped cushioned seat in front of an ornate gold-embossed backdrop. He smiles while resting his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a grey jacket with an orange flower garland. Behind them, a deity murti in orange and green draped cloth stands with a rudraksha-style mala visible, and a golden peetha and red-and-orange cloth are arranged on the right. The scene shows a blessing given to a devotee. A probable Swamiji figure with a rudraksha mala and red turban is present, though the appearance cues are only partially distinctive.2014-06-11A ceremonial initiation scene in a covered hall with a gold-framed throne and decorated deity murtis behind. A seated man in a red-maroon garment with rudraksha malas and a red-and-white flower garland, with a long hair knot and large earrings, extends his hand toward the head of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears white with a red-brown shawl and a white head bandage. A standing priest in a rust-orange dhoti and shawl, with a shaved head and glasses, holds a vessel and assists. Golden staffs, umbrellas and marigold garlands frame the scene. Appears to be a samaya deeksha initiation with a homa.2015-07-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions and a golden lion armrest. The central figure wears an orange-red turban, an orange-red robe and a white and orange flower garland, and smiles while touching the armrest. Two devotees kneel and bow with folded hands in front of the throne; one wears striped orange garments, the other a dark head covering. A bald man in red robes with a rudraksha mala and glasses stands at left, and a man in white with a mala stands behind the throne. A carved gilded backrest stands behind the throne. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne in orange-red robes and turban with a garland and rudraksha-style beads on the attendant, indicating a reception of devotees.2016-04-30