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Photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved backrest, dressed in saffron-orange robes and a saffron turban with a white feather, wearing a long beaded mala and a large gold pendant, with bare feet resting on red cushions. Swamiji (probable) is seated centrally, with long swept-back hair, ceremonial gold necklace and rudraksha-style mala visible, and a shawl-like orange wrap. A silver bowl sits before him. Behind him are a red draped backdrop, a silver-tipped white cloth, two orange-fringed embroidered parasol-like canopies on poles, and silver oil lamps. Blurred heads of seated audience members fill the lower foreground.

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October 23 20152015-10-23October 23 20152015-10-23October 23 20152015-10-23October 23 20152015-10-23A seated figure in a red-and-saffron turban with a white feather sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing an orange shawl, a red-brown robe and a large gold pendant on a beaded mala. Two oil lamps stand beside the throne in front of a red backdrop with circular orange-and-blue emblem umbrellas overhead. Kneeling at right, a shaven-headed man in white dhoti with a red-and-gold shawl bows before the throne. Seated devotees with heads visible in the foreground, and a standing attendant in white with a garland at far right.2015-10-23A seated figure in a large ornate gold throne with carved scrollwork and red cushions sits centre-stage before a red draped backdrop. The figure wears an orange-red turban with a white plume, an orange-red robe with a gold border, a beaded rudraksha-style mala and a ceremonial gold necklace, and holds a gold-and-white bowl of flowers on the lap. Two silver ceremonial oil lamps stand on either side of the throne, and tall orange and red embroidered umbrellas frame the scene. A partially visible person in white ritual clothes stands at the right edge, and blurred heads of audience members appear at the bottom.2015-10-23A seated man in a red-orange turban with a white plume and a rudraksha-style ceremonial gold pendant over a saffron-orange shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions in front of red draped backdrop. He rests one hand in a white ceremonial bowl with a gold-patterned rim, apparently during a ritual bathing or pooja. A tall orange-and-gold ceremonial parasol and a beaded necklace are visible. Swamiji (probable): the appearance cues of the turban, plume, saffron clothing and gold ornaments with a throne suggest the central figure, performing the ritual as the officiating guru. Other items include a steel water bottle and an orange bag at the right edge.2015-10-23A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions in a red-draped hall, wearing an orange-red turban with a white feather, orange-red robes, a gold-and-beaded necklace and a gold pendant, and gold bangles. He holds a small object in his hands over a silver bowl on the floor. Two attendants in white caps and white garments kneel at the right, and a few blurred heads of audience members are in the foreground. Silver oil lamps stand beside the throne, and decorative fans with floral designs hang above. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a turban, saffron-orange robes and ornate gold necklaces on a throne, matching the page's subject.2015-10-23October 23 20152015-10-23October 23 20152015-10-23A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a red turban with a white plume sits on an ornate gold throne against a red draped backdrop. He wears a heavy gold necklace with a large gold pendant and a beaded mala, and a red-and-gold shawl drapes his lap. With eyes closed, he stirs a yellow mixture in a white carved stone bowl with his right hand. Swamiji (probable): long-haired figure with a turban, saffron robes and ceremonial gold necklaces, seated in a ritual setting.2015-10-23A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne in front of a red draped backdrop. The seated man wears a red-and-orange turban with a white plume, an orange-saffron cloth draped over his shoulders, and multiple beaded necklaces with a rudraksha-style mala. He holds his hands together in front of his chest while speaking to an unseen audience. Flanking the throne are tall silver oil lamps with lit wicks, and an orange and floral decorated umbrella-like canopy frames the top corners. Bottom edge shows a few audience members' heads and a silver offering vessel. Probable Swamiji cues: turban, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala, and ornate gold throne as a peetha setting, giving a seated discourse scene.2015-10-23