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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a gold-and-rudraksha style necklace and a red tilak sits on a silver-backed throne on a stage. Two women in orange saris with gold borders kneel before him, one washing or touching his bare feet over a silver bowl while the other reaches toward a metal tray with flowers and offerings. Behind them a large backdrop shows a smiling man in an orange turban with a red tilak, and silver bowls and a bell lie on the carpeted floor. The scene reads as a padapuja-style honouring of a seated guru. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair and a sizeable gold-bead mala, and the backdrop portrait shows a turbaned man, but the seated person's face is partly obscured by the mala and head angle, so identity is uncertain.

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April 29 20142014-04-29 +1 copiesApril 29 20142014-04-29 +5 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes with gold-bordered yellow edging sits on an ornate silver-framed throne with leopard-print cushions, eyes closed and hands folded, wearing a red bindi, a rudraksha mala and a heavy gold bead necklace. Two women in matching saffron saris with gold borders kneel on a white-draped platform beside him: the one at left holds a silver plate and the one at right arranges flowers and items on a silver tray. Silver bowls with red petals and offerings sit on the platform, a tall flower arrangement stands at right, and a large orange-turbaned portrait of a smiling man is printed on the red backdrop at left. This is a ritual puja-style setting with devotees attending the seated figure.2014-04-29April 29 20142014-04-29 +3 copiesApril 29 20142014-04-29A photograph of a ritual on a stage with a red-orange backdrop. A man with long dark hair, a red bindi, rudraksha and gold bead necklaces, and a saffron shawl sits eyes closed on an ornate silver throne with leopard-print cushions. Three devotees in saffron and gold-bordered sarees attend him: the one at left holds a lit flame, the one at right raises a lamp beside a vase of orange and red flowers, and a seated figure in dark clothing sits in the foreground near a brass bowl of offerings. A large portrait of a smiling man in orange turban and tilak appears at left. Platters, silver bowls and flowers rest on a white-draped table.2014-04-29A seated man in saffron-orange robes with gold borders sits on an ornate silver throne with a leopard-print cushion, eyes closed in meditation, with a red tilak on his forehead and a long rudraksha mala with a large gold-tone pendant around his neck. Two women in matching orange saris with gold borders kneel on either side: the left one holds a lit lamp aloft, the right one holds a lit lamp and a vase of orange and red flowers. In the foreground a figure in dark clothing sits with his back to the camera before a brass oil lamp with flame, silver bowls and offering plates on a white-draped platform. Behind them a large red backdrop shows a portrait labelled with a printed name, and chakra symbols appear on the right.2014-04-29A seated man with closed eyes sits on an ornate silver-and-cushioned throne at the centre of a stage with a red-orange backdrop. He wears an orange robe with a yellow border, a long rudraksha mala with gold beads, a red tilak and gold earrings. Two women in orange saris with yellow borders stand at either side offering lit lamps; one holds a flower-decorated kalasha with orange marigolds and red blooms. In the foreground a man with his back to the camera sits before silver offering plates and incense sticks. Behind them a large portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and red tilak appears on the backdrop, alongside chakra symbols. The scene reads as a puja or aarti ceremony. a person: the central seated figure has a rudraksha mala, orange robe and throne cues, though the face and appearance are not fully certain.2014-04-29A photograph of a seated man with closed eyes on an ornate silver throne at a stage ceremony. He wears long swept-back dark hair, an orange-saffron garment with yellow borders, a rudraksha mala of large beads and a gold ceremonial necklace, and a red bindi. Two women in matching saffron saris with yellow borders kneel at the sides: the one on the left holds a small lit lamp, the one on the right holds a lamp in a silver stand. A fire burns in a bowl in front of the throne, with a man in dark clothing seen from behind. Behind them are a large portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and a red-orange backdrop with chakra symbols. Swamiji (probable) is shown seated on the throne, identified by his long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and gold necklace; the portrait behind him is a depiction. Brass bowls, a flower arrangement and a yellow-draped table complete the puja setting.2014-04-29A photograph of a seated figure in the centre of a stage, eyes closed, on an ornate silver-backed throne draped with a leopard-print cushion. He wears an orange-saffron wrap with yellow borders, a red-orange mala of beads and a gold necklace, with a red tilak on his forehead. Two women in matching orange saris with yellow borders sit on either side: the one on the left holds a lit flame, the one on the right holds a bundle of flowers and a lit lamp. A third person in dark robes sits in the foreground near a brass plate holding a flame, with silver bowls of offerings and flowers on the floor. Behind them a large backdrop shows a smiling portrait of a figure in an orange turban with a red forehead mark, plus red chakra symbols on the right. This appears to be a puja or aarti offering.2014-04-29A seated man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a long beaded rudraksha-style necklace sits eyes closed on an ornate silver-framed throne with leopard-print cushion, hands folded in his lap, bare feet on a silver tray. Two women in orange saris with yellow borders stand or kneel at either side holding a lit oil lamp and a floral arrangement, performing an aarti-style puja. A seated devotee in dark clothing faces the stage from the front, with silver bowls of offerings and flowers on the carpet. A large backdrop shows a smiling man in an orange turban and a red bindi, with colourful chakra symbols along the right edge.2014-04-29A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala with a ceremonial gold pendant and white and red flower garlands sits on an ornate silver-framed throne before a red backdrop. A large printed portrait behind him shows a smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi, labelled as a portrait of a sannyasi. Four devotees in white kurtas and a woman in a cream and maroon sari sit on the floor with folded hands, facing the seated figure, while brass and silver offering plates and flower petals lie in front. The seated man is a probable Swamiji by appearance, with long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, presiding as a teacher receiving devotees.2014-04-28