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A photograph of a ceremonial stage under a white and red canopy with red carpeting. A seated figure in an orange-red turban and orange garment sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a golden lion-shaped base and a flower garland draped over its back, with hands pressed together in prayer. A large painted backdrop shows a golden deity murti with a raised hand and forest trees. Tall brass lamps flank the stage, with a brass oil lamp holding flower petals in the foreground.

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July 26 20152015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a golden throne on the left, carved with a cobra hood and lion figures and draped with leopard-print and tiger-striped cloth. A figure in a rust-orange and red robe, with a red turban, gold necklace and hands folded in prayer, sits on the throne in front of a microphone stand. On the right, a deity murti or image is adorned with red, yellow and white garlands and a golden crown beneath a multicoloured canopy. A man in an orange robe stands at right holding a lit lamp beside the murti, with brass oil lamps flanking the altar. The painted jungle backdrop shows a river, lotus flowers and figures in white dhotis. Robe colours and garlands are the main visual details. Probable Swamiji seated on the throne with hands folded in greeting, wearing rust-orange and red robes, a red turban and a gold necklace.2016-02-21 +1 copiesFebruary 25 20162016-02-25 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange-red turban and saffron robe, with a rudraksha-style mala and gold necklace, sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions and carved lion-head armrests. A garland of red, orange, yellow and white flowers arches over the throne back. He smiles and speaks into a microphone on a stand at left. Behind him a painted backdrop shows a tall gold-clad deity murti with a crown. Ornate gold lamp stands flank the stage, which is covered in a red cloth.2015-07-26A seated man in an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, wearing an orange-red turban, orange-red robes with a gold border, a long multi-coloured garland of marigold-like flowers and a gold-bead necklace. He smiles and gestures with one hand, resting on a red cushion. Gold oil lamps stand beside the throne, and a gilded pillar with a gold vase sits to the right. Behind is a painted backdrop of a gold-adorned deity figure and a large tree, with a red carpet and patterned rug at the front. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on a throne, with a turban, saffron-orange robes and garlands as cues.2015-07-26June 06 20162016-06-06A photo of a seated man in orange-saffron robes with a gold-bordered dhoti or shawl, bare-chested, palms pressed together in namaskar at the chest with eyes closed. He has a white vertical tilak on the forehead and a red bindi, with a beaded rudraksha-style mala at his neck. He sits on a red zebra-striped cushioned throne backed by an ornate gold carved frame with a small circular portrait medallion, flanked by gold lion-shaped armrest supports and a trident. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand at the left and right edges of the dais, and a red and white patterned backdrop fills the background.2012-10-13May 13 20152015-05-13A seated man in orange-saffron robes and an orange-red turban sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with cushions, smiling and gesturing with one raised hand. A garland of white, purple and orange flowers hangs over his shoulders and a rudraksha-style mala rests on his chest. Behind him a large painted backdrop shows a gilded deity murti with multiple arms and a backdrop of trees. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the throne, and a red carpet with a patterned rug covers the stage under a white draped tent.2015-07-26A seated figure in red sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a floral-garlanded arched back of marigolds in yellow, orange and purple. He wears a red turban, a red shawl over bare shoulders, and a long gold necklace with beads, and his hands rest together in his lap. Tall brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on both sides of the throne, with a brass trident on the right and a garland-draped stage. Behind is a painted backdrop of rocky mountains in blue, gold and green. Jasmine-style flower strands hang along the throne's front, and an orange cloth covers the floor. Swamiji (probable): the figure has long swept-back hair under a red turban, a gold necklace and red shawl, with a throne and a trident-topped setting; the appearance is consistent with the page but the face is not used for identification. One person is visible.2010-12-22