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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a large gold backrest against a dark red velvet curtain. The seated figure wears an orange-red turban, an orange-red shawl over saffron robes, and a rudraksha mala, and smiles while raising a hand toward two kneeling devotees in front of the throne. A man in a teal t-shirt bends forward beside them, and on the left a shaved-headed priest in orange-and-gold dhoti stands with folded hands, wearing a rudraksha mala and white markings on his arms. On the right a woman in white with glasses holds a blue basket, and another woman in a white sari with a garland stands at the edge. The throne has gold-embossed panels and a red cushion.

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June 21 20152015-06-21A photograph of a stage ceremony in front of a dark maroon curtain. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears an orange-red turban, a large red-and-white floral garland, and holds a white paper. A kneeling man in a white shirt and blue jeans bows with his head touching the seated figure's knee area while a white-clad man stands at left in white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha mala, and a bald man in saffron-orange dhoti with a rudraksha mala and gold armband holds a tray near a white table with gold-rimmed items. Three women stand at right: one in white sari, one in rust-red sari, and one in orange sari with a dark rudraksha mala. Red petals are scattered on the white stage floor. A small blue-and-white logo appears at top left. Overlay text reads copyright and source notices.2015-06-21A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe and matching orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne with a tall gilded back before dark red drapes. He wears a long layered rudraksha-style mala and a gold ceremonial necklace, and one hand is extended. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and saris with gold borders bow and attend: a man in white with a gold-bordered dhoti rests a hand on the head of a bowing person in white, and a woman in a white sari holds up a small paper, while others in orange garments stand nearby. A brass lamp stands at the left and a gold-edged dais sits below the throne. The appearance matches the a person cues of saffron clothing, turban and mala on the throne, so the seated figure is a person in person.2015-11-22A photograph of a stage event with a dark maroon curtain behind a golden ornate throne on a red cushioned dais. A seated figure in an orange-red wrap and orange-red turban wears a red and white flower garland and bare-shouldered orange ritual cloth, with a rudraksha-style necklace visible. Around the throne, a man in a white shirt and jeans with long hair and beard stands bending toward the seated figure, holding an orange. Nearby, a bare-chested man in orange-red cloth stands beside a white box, and white-clad men with white headbands, rudraksha malas and white dhotis stand to the left. Two women in orange and rust saris stand at right, one bending with a white cloth. Rose petals and offerings lie on the floor.2015-06-21December 31 20152015-12-31A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and a golden cobra hood above it, holding a red fruit. A kneeling man in a white shirt and dark trousers bows before the throne, while a man in white dhoti with orange borders and a rudraksha mala stands beside a golden trident. A seated woman in white with a red shawl holds a red fruit at the right. A red carpet, red curtain and a large deity painting in the background complete the scene.2016-11-08 +2 copiesNovember 18 20152015-11-18October 16 20152015-10-16A photograph of a seated man in an orange-saffron robe and matching orange turban, with a rudraksha mala draped across his chest, sitting on an ornate gold throne with a large golden halo-like backrest. He is smiling and raising his hands in greeting. Probable Swamiji (appearance cues: orange turban, saffron robe, rudraksha mala, seated on a gold throne). In front of him a man in a pink shirt and dark trousers bows low with his head bent near the throne's base, and a man in a green shirt leans in beside the throne. To the left a man in white kurta stands near a framed ornate gold-and-colour religious painting and a golden lion-shaped figure.2016-04-27November 22 20152015-11-22November 22 20152015-11-22A seated figure in a red-orange turban, saffron-red shawl, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and gold earrings sits on a red velvet throne with a gold lion-head armrest, touching the forehead of a kneeling older man in a white shirt and white trousers. Behind them a tall silver staff stands on the red carpet beside a gold ornamental backrest. A basket of yellow fruit sits in front of the throne. Several women in white and cream salwar kameez and one in a dark shawl with beads stand in a line at the back, and a man in white stands at the right edge. The setting is a red-draped hall with gold curtains. Seated figure appears to be a person based on the turban, saffron-red attire and beaded necklaces, a ceremonial throne-seated blessing.2014-07-23