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A 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.

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A 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 a red-orange turban and orange-red robes sits on an ornate gold throne with curved armrests and a gold-embroidered backrest. He wears a long gold ceremonial necklace with a large pendant and a bangle on one wrist, and holds one hand over a silver bowl. Two decorative orange-and-gold parasol-style canopies with floral motifs stand on either side, and a silver umbrella canopy with beadwork hangs above. Tall silver oil lamps flank the throne against a deep red backdrop. a person cues: a turban, ornate ceremonial gold necklace and saffron-red robes, seated in a position of honour on a throne.2015-10-23A seated man in a red-orange turban with a white feather ornament sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved gold back and red cushions. He wears an orange saffron shawl over an orange-red garment, a rudraksha-style bead mala and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace, and holds a small gold ritual lamp (aarti-style) with a green leaf in his hands while speaking. Silver oil lamps stand on each side, tall orange umbrella-like canopies with floral medallions frame him, and a red backdrop hangs behind. Blurred heads of seated audience members are in the foreground, and a silver brass offering tray and leaves rest at the lower edge.2015-10-23October 23 20152015-10-23A 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.2015-10-23A photograph of a ceremonial ritual in a richly decorated hall. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a large gold-carved back wears a red-orange turban with a white feather plume, an orange-red shawl over a bare chest, a long gold-chain necklace with a pendant, and bangles. He is seated cross-legged on red cushions and handles grains or offerings from a silver bowl with both hands, which matches a Hindu ritual offering setting. Behind him is a red drape and a silver-based oil lamp. To the right, an older woman in a white and gold-bordered sari with a red-orange shawl stands beside a man in orange clothing who is bent forward over a tray. Orange-and-red decorated parasols frame the scene and blurred heads of seated audience members are in the foreground.2015-10-23Photograph 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.2015-10-23October 23 20152015-10-23A 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.2015-10-23October 23 20152015-10-23