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A photograph of a stage event with an ornate silver throne draped in leopard-print cushions, backed by a large embroidered textile panel and strings of purple and white fairy lights. A man in an orange-saffron robe with a saffron turban, rudraksha malas and bead bracelets sits on the throne, one hand raised mid-gesture toward the audience, with a microphone stand beside him. At his feet a woman in a maroon-brown outfit with long dark hair bows forward in padapuja, her head near his bare feet, beside a tray of green leaves and yellow flowers. a person is shown seated in the central role, with the bowing devotee at his feet. Garlands of yellow flowers hang on the throne side.

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A seated man in a saffron-orange robe and matching orange turban sits on an ornate silver throne with a leopard-print cushion, smiling, with a rudraksha mala draped over his chest and a gold necklace. A kneeling woman in an orange-red sari with gold hair ornaments and a jewelled headpiece bends forward to offer a flower-filled tray of yellow and white blossoms in front of his bare feet, during a padapuja ritual. Behind them hang string lights and draped fabric with gold-trimmed embroidered panels, and a silver peetha stands beside the throne. A microphone stand is at right. The seated man is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate, with orange robes, turban, mala and gold necklace, shown as a performer on stage.2017-10-19A photograph of a padapuja on a stage lit by string lights and draped with colourful embroidered hangings. A seated man in an orange-red dhoti and shawl, with a red turban, rudraksha malas and a gold pendant, sits on an ornate silver throne covered with leopard-print cushions, gesturing with one hand toward a kneeling woman in a rust-red sari with a gold headpiece and long braid. She bends low before his bare feet, holding a brass plate of flowers and leaves, beside a silver stand holding a small lamp. A microphone stands in the foreground. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears a red turban, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold ornaments, matching the page's claim.2017-10-19October 19 20172017-10-19A seated man on a silver ornate throne wearing a rust-orange turban with gold ornament, rust-orange dhoti and shawl, yellow and white flower garlands, and beaded bracelets, holding a gold-tipped staff or rod. A woman in a rust-orange sari kneels on a red-patterned rug at his feet, holding a brass object near the floor. Behind them hang colourful embroidered panels, purple fairy lights and a tall silver stand. A ceremonial padapuja-style honouring is shown. The throne carries leopard-print cushions, and a small offering tray sits to the left.2017-10-19October 19 20172017-10-19 +1 copiesOctober 19 20172017-10-19October 19 20172017-10-19A man seated on an ornate silver throne with leopard-print cushions, wearing a rust-orange turban, rust-orange robes, a yellow-and-white flower garland and a long rudraksha-style bead mala, holds a slender staff and gestures toward a woman seated on a smaller silver chair at left. She wears a rust-orange sari with a gold-trimmed border, gold hair ornaments, a beaded necklace and palms pressed together in greeting. Behind them hang a tiered string of fairy lights, a deep red drape and a large decorative multicoloured embroidered backdrop. A small silver side table holds lit oil lamps and a silver vessel, and a microphone stands at right. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in the orange turban and robes with a mala and garland on the throne.2017-10-19October 19 20172017-10-19A seated man in an orange-saffron dhoti and matching shawl, wearing a saffron-red turban with a small emblem, sits on an ornate silver throne with a leopard-print cushion, draped with a thick yellow marigold garland and rudraksha malas on his wrists. He holds a long rope-like cord in his right hand while a kneeling woman in a dark red sari with a gold hair ornament and long braid leans forward, appearing to tend or hold the other end near a silver tray with small lamps. Behind them is a silver-framed arch with colourful embroidered panels and purple and white string lights; a silver vessel sits at the lower left. A microphone stand stands beside the throne. Photo from a stage ritual setting.2017-10-19A photograph of a ceremonial padapuja on a stage draped with string lights and colourful embroidered hangings. A seated man in a rust-orange dhoti and matching shawl, with an orange turban, rudraksha malas on his chest and arms and a gold necklace, sits on an ornate silver throne with a leopard-print cushion and extends his foot. A woman in a rust-orange sari with a white floral garland and gold jewellery kneels and offers a plate of flowers and a small lamp near his feet. Nearby stand a silver ritual stand and a microphone stand.2017-10-19October 19 20172017-10-19