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A photograph of a ceremonial stage at a temple-style setting. A man seated on a gilded throne wears an orange-red turban, an orange-red shawl over saffron clothing, and a beaded garland; he smiles while holding the hands of a kneeling woman in a white and gold-bordered sari with a red shawl, who bows low. A standing man in a white dhoti with gold border walks through the foreground, and a figure to the left wears orange and a garland. Behind them stand silver-decorated chairs, a deity murti adorned with garlands, brass lamps and red and multicolored umbrellas overhead. a person seated on the throne, identified by the turban, orange-saffron clothing and garland, and by the throne setting.

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September 11 20152015-09-11Photograph of a ceremonial event on a raised platform with an ornate gold-and-silver throne. A central figure in orange-saffron robes, an orange turban and a beaded garland sits on the throne, smiling, while a woman in a white and gold-bordered sari kneels before him and touches his hand. A woman in orange robes kneels at the left foreground beside an orange box and a flask, and a man in white with an orange shawl stands at the upper left holding red cloth. Behind them, ornate silver-framed shrines hold deity murti and brass lamps, and a pair of colourful fringed umbrellas stands overhead. a person: the central seated figure has a turban, saffron robes, and a garland, which fits the page's reference to a person, but identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2015-09-11September 11 20152015-09-11A photograph of a ceremonial scene at an outdoor temple-style pavilion. A man in an orange-red turban and orange-red robe with a long gold necklace sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat, smiling, while extending his hand. A man in a white kurta kneels before him with a red shawl draped over his shoulders, bowing with hands together and receiving the seated figure's touch. A woman kneeling at left wears an orange garment with a gold border. At right, a woman in a cream sari with gold border and red bindi stands with hands folded, wearing a red and white beaded necklace. Behind them are silver deity murtis adorned with garlands on a red-draped platform, flanked by brass lamps and silver umbrellas with colourful tassels. A golden footstool sits in front of the throne on a patterned carpet.2015-09-11 +1 copiesSeptember 11 20152015-09-11September 11 20152015-09-11September 11 20152015-09-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a man seated on an ornate golden throne with a brown leather seat, wearing a red turban, a bare upper body, a saffron-orange shawl, and a long gold ceremonial necklace; he smiles while a devotee in a white dhoti with a red-bordered shawl bends forward to touch his feet. A woman in a white sari with a red shawl stands beside the throne, and a second woman in white with a red garland and a large identity badge stands at the right. Behind them are a silver trident, silver ceremonial panels, brass lamps, and a pink backdrop. The setting appears to be a temple or ritual hall with padapuja. Printed text on the image reads a pedia.org2015-09-16 +1 copiesJanuary 13 20152015-01-13A seated figure in a red turban, orange-red robes and a long beaded mala sits on a golden ornate throne with gilded lion-head armrests, smiling as he receives a kneeling devotee in white. The devotee in a white kurta and red shawl kneels on a patterned carpet, reaching toward a brass plate of offerings, while a second attendant in red robes with a yellow sash kneels beside the throne. Behind them stand silver-framed shrines with deity murtis, brass lamps and a canopy with colourful tassels. A figure in white trousers stands at the left edge of the frame.2015-09-11September 11 20152015-09-11 +1 copiesA seated man in orange-red robes and a matching red turban sits on a gold-and-red ornate throne, smiling, wearing a long beaded necklace with gold accents and a red sash. A woman in orange-red garments with gold trim kneels at his feet, adjusting or folding a red cloth with printed script, while another attendant in red stands at upper left holding red fabric. Gold-plated ritual objects, a gilded footstool with red cushion, and a gold mirror-like ornament are visible; a pink and gold deity backdrop and a metal flask sit near the floor. Swamiji (probable) is identified by the red turban, ornate beaded necklace and saffron-orange robes on the throne, role presented as the seated central figure receiving service.2015-09-11