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A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a carved gilt arch is wearing a red-orange turban, a red-orange dhoti and shawl, and layered gold and beaded necklaces with a large pendant. The figure holds a thin white stick and receives the palms of a bare-chested man in white dhoti who stands at left with hands joined in namaskar. Another bare-chested man at far left and a woman in a red-orange sari with dark rudraksha-style beads stand nearby, the woman holding a small object. A red cushion sits beside the throne and a flame or lamp glows near the base of the dais. Four people are visible in this scene.

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A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a carved, scrolled backrest, wearing a red-orange turban, saffron-orange robe, heavy beaded rudraksha malas and ornate gold necklaces with a gold bangle. A man in an orange vest and white dhoti stands at left with hands joined, while a woman in red-orange clothing with rudraksha mala kneels at lower right near the throne. Another person in red-orange robes sits behind the throne, and a man in white dhoti and gold-bordered cloth stands at upper right. The setting is an indoor ritual hall with metal poles and a red wall.2015-11-24November 24 20152015-11-24November 24 20152015-11-24November 24 20152015-11-24A seated figure in a red turban, red garments and a heavy layered rudraksha-style mala with gold ornaments sits on a gilded ornate throne, extending a hand to a bare-chested man in white dhoti who bows forward. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a red turban, layered beaded necklaces, gold pendant and saffron-red shawl, matching the page's claim. Two standing attendants in orange-brown dhotis assist, one holding the bowing man's shoulder. Warm lamplit evening setting.2015-11-24November 24 20152015-11-24A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions raises an open hand toward a bare-chested devotee kneeling before him. The seated person wears a red turban, a red robe with a gold-striped sash, a tiered rudraksha-style bead mala and a gold pendant necklace, plus gold armlets and bangles, and holds a yellow-tipped fan or whisk. Standing at left, a bare-chested attendant in a white dhoti with gold border steadies the kneeling devotee, who wears a white beaded necklace. Metal scaffolding and a partly visible person appear behind them. Probable Swamiji (probable): long-haired seated figure with turban, saffron-red robe, rudraksha mala and gold ornaments on a throne, receiving a devotee in a ritual setting.2015-11-24A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a carved golden back and red velvet cushions receives a devotee at an outdoor evening ceremony. The seated person wears a red-orange turban, a heavy rudraksha mala, ceremonial gold necklaces and bangles, and a saffron-red shawl, and holds a yellow-tipped ceremonial fly whisk. A bare-chested young devotee with white markings on his chest and forehead, wearing a white dhoti, stands before the throne with his palms pressed together. Other devotees in white dhotis and an orange-robed attendant stand nearby, with metal scaffolding and onlookers in the background.2015-11-24A seated figure in a red turban and red-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, holding a white cord or rope across the bare back of a kneeling young man in a white dhoti with a garland at his shoulder. Two shirtless attendants in orange and red dhotis stand behind, one with rudraksha beads, one with an arm reaching forward. A fire burns in the lower foreground. The scene is outdoors with a metal frame behind.2015-11-24November 24 20152015-11-24November 24 20152015-11-24A photograph of a ritual scene outdoors beside a red temple wall. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne wears a red turban, red and gold robes, a long beaded mala and gold necklaces, with a flower held in one hand while the other hand is extended. Facing the throne, a bare-chested devotee in white dhoti receives a hand placed on his head from a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with gold border. Another priest in orange cloth stands behind, and a silver trident stands to the right. Women in red saris with rudraksha malas and white forehead markings sit to the right near a flame and offerings in the foreground. Cues for the seated figure: red turban, ornate clothing, and malas, consistent with a ceremonial presentation but appearance is not fully clear.2015-11-24