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A seated figure on a gold throne with carved lion armrests and a gold arched backrest against red velvet drapes wears an orange-red turban, a rose-and-green garland and a red-and-gold shawl, smiling. A standing man at left in white dhoti with gold border and a rudraksha-style mala holds his hands together. Two kneeling attendants in white dhotis with gold borders face the throne; one holds a small object toward the seated figure. Offerings of fruit and flowers lie on the stage, and a microphone stand stands at right. The white clothing and kneeling attendants suggest a ritual honouring, with the seated figure on a raised throne.

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February 02 20162016-02-02A 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 photograph of a ceremonial scene in a red-walled hall. A figure seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion wears an orange-red turban with a white plume, an orange-red cloth, a rudraksha-style mala and gold armlets, holding a small ritual object in one hand. A gold-fringed parasol with a lace canopy stands behind the throne, and white flowers hang from above. Four attendants in orange-red robes with gold borders sit or stand around him: a shaved-headed man in front-left standing with hands together, a shaved-headed man kneeling on white cloth, a woman kneeling in front of a silver bowl on a low stand, and a woman standing on the right. A brass oil lamp and a brass pot stand nearby.2015-10-23A ceremonial photo inside a decorated hall with red curtains and a gold-carved throne at right. A seated figure on the golden throne wears an orange turban, a white flower garland, gold armband and an orange-and-gold shawl, and receives offerings from a man in white dhoti and striped shawl who kneels and bows with hands clasped. Behind them, several men in orange-and-gold robes and rudraksha malas stand and watch, one holding a ceremonial staff. Oranges and flowers are arranged on a tray, with purple blooms in the lower right. A white-clad man stands at left with hands folded, and a cameraman films at upper right. A ceiling fan and a red-and-gold carpet runner are visible.2015-05-27February 11 20132013-02-11A seated man in saffron-orange robes, a red turban and layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces sits on an ornate gold-and-silver throne with a red cushioned seat. Before him, a woman in orange sari-style clothing with gold trim kneels and offers something from a small dish, while two men in white dhoti-style clothing bend low on a patterned rug in reverence. Behind the throne are silver decorated arches, a silver deity murti with a trident, and a canopy with colourful fringe. On the right, another decorated throne holds a deity image draped in red and garlands. The setting appears to be a ceremonial hall or tent.2015-09-11A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a red and white flower garland and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. Around the throne, men in white dhotis and shirts stand with red-and-gold shawls, a boy in white shirt stands at left, and women in cream and lavender saris stand at right beside a golden trident on a pole. The backdrop is a glowing red stage with gold and bronze discs. The throne setting suggests a formal satsang or discourse, with the bright red carpet and white-robed attendants present.2015-09-06A photograph inside a temple hall during a ritual. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears a red-and-gold turban, orange garland and red-orange dhoti, with a gold bracelet on the arm. A priest in red-and-gold ritual cloth on the left holds a brass plate of fruit and flowers and dips his hand toward a tray. A kneeling man in white clothes bows before the throne and holds up a folded paper. Three women to the right stand with palms together, wearing white saris, one in an orange sari and one with rudraksha malas. Gold latticed panels and a deep red curtain form the backdrop with hanging bells and green foliage.2014-11-23March 28 20162016-03-28A seated man in orange and rust-coloured robes with an orange shawl sits on an ornate gold throne in a red-and-orange tent, touching the forehead of a kneeling man in white dhoti and shawl with a red border. Bare-chested and holding a red-and-gold cloth, the kneeling devotee bends forward before the throne. Behind them, a bald man in orange robes wearing a beaded necklace stands near a woman in white with a red shawl. Silver trishula staffs and a gold-framed pedestal surround the throne, with a gold-carved panel at left. The seated man's distinctive long swept-back hair, rudraksha-style beaded necklace and orange robes are visible; this appearance-based label is probable. Scene shows a devotee receiving blessing at a darshan.2013-02-08October 25 20152015-10-25September 11 20162016-09-11