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A photograph inside a temple hall with a large golden throne at centre. A man in saffron-orange robes, wearing a saffron turban, a gold necklace and a flower garland of pink and white, sits on the throne with a red cushion, hands resting on his knees. Shirtless priests in white dhotis kneel below him; one holds a lit oil lamp and another stands at the right holding an object. Colourful painted statues of standing deities with four arms flank the throne, one holding a trident-like staff and a flame. A microphone is visible at the left edge and a golden canopy hangs above. Based on the page flags, the seated figure is a probable Swamiji with saffron robes, turban, gold necklace and garland, shown in a Pada Puja setting.

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May 12 20172017-05-12A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with red cushions is centred in a temple shrine, wearing a maroon turban, maroon robe, a rudraksha-style necklace and a long pink-and-white flower garland. He is smiling with one hand raised near his face. Two standing painted dvarapala-style guardian statues with four arms, crowns and gold jewellery flank the throne. Two bare-chested male attendants in white dhotis sit in front of the throne, one holding a lit oil lamp and the other performing a ritual gesture, while a person in a dark top sits at right. A bell hangs from the canopy above, and the foreground is blurred. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair absent; turban, saffron-toned robes and garland cues present) in the throne role. Photo shows a padapuja-style ritual setting.2017-05-12A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a rust-red turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a pink flower garland, a rudraksha-style mala and gold necklaces, with one hand raised in blessing. Two priests in white dhotis, one bare-chested, kneel before the throne performing padapuja. Flanking the throne are large painted statues of guardian figures with crowns and raised arms, and hanging oil lamps and bells decorate the shrine. A black-clad attendant sits to the right and a microphone is visible at the left edge. This is a photo of a ritual pada puja in a shrine setting, with the seated figure matching the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues of saffron-orange clothing, turban and ornate gold necklaces.2017-05-12May 12 20172017-05-12May 12 20172017-05-12May 12 20172017-05-12A seated figure on a large gilded throne in a temple-like hall, flanked by two painted standing guardian statues with multiple arms, crowns, gold jewellery and green sashes. The seated man wears a deep red-brown robe, a matching red-brown turban, a long pink-and-white flower garland, a gold chest pendant and gold necklaces. Two devotees in white dhotis sit below the throne: one bare-chested with a sacred thread, one in a red-brown cloth, with a woman in dark clothes at right. They hold lamps and puja items near the throne; hanging gold bells and lights decorate the scene. a person: the seated figure has a turban, ornate gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style pendant, a swept-back presentation consistent with the page.2017-05-12May 12 20172017-05-12May 12 20172017-05-12May 12 20172017-05-12May 12 20172017-05-12Photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat, flanked by two large painted deity statues in orange, green and gold with multiple arms and tall gold crowns. The seated man wears a maroon-orange head wrap, a gold ceremonial necklace and a pink-white flower garland, with a red-brown cloth draped over his shoulder, and smiles while raising one hand. Below, several devotees in white and orange cloths kneel and perform a puja, offering flowers and lit lamps at his feet. Hanging golden bells, brass lamps and strings of lights decorate the shrine, and a microphone is visible at left. a person, seated on the throne receiving pada puja.2017-05-12