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Photo inside a temple shrine decorated with yellow and marigold garlands. A large gilded throne-like seat with a golden arched backrest and a circular emblem stands at the centre, beneath a white floral-garlanded canopy. In front, a woman in a cream saree with a green border, seen from behind, bends forward toward a brass or bronze figure of a deity. A man in a white shirt and dhoti bows toward the same seat. On the left, a woman in a red-orange saree looks on, and on the right, several men in saffron/orange clothing stand close by, one holding a small object. Overall the scene shows a devotional ritual before the throne.

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January 01 20082008-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial scene inside an ornately decorated hall. A seated figure in a gilded throne with lion-head armrests and a carved, jewelled backrest wears a black cap-like headpiece, red garland, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a white shawl over a red cloth, and accepts offerings from devotees. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and saris, and others in rust-orange and saffron garments with gold borders, stand or sit with garlands and fruit. A bald priest with a white tilak on the left wears an orange cloth and beaded necklaces. Brass lamps stand beside the throne, and the backdrop is covered with flower garlands and a colourful jewelled panel.2016-01-03Devotees bow and touch the feet of a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair, a red-and-white flower garland and a flower garland at the feet, seated before an ornate gold throne-like seat decorated with garlands of red, white and yellow flowers. Around them, a man in a white dhoti and shirt bends forward, an older man in white with a white cloth bows, and a woman in a pink-and-cream sari with a long braid leans in with folded hands; a man in orange with a gold-bead garland stands at left and a smiling woman in white at right. Striped blue-and-white cloth drapes the top of the frame. a person: the seated figure wears saffron/orange robes, long swept hair and a flower garland, consistent with the page's Gurupoornima event.2008-07-17A photograph of a ceremonial reception on an outdoor stage with red carpet and a gold-and-cream throne decorated with yellow, red, purple and white flower garlands. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a gold necklace and bangles sits on the throne, smiling, with bare feet on a gold footstool; an appearance-based candidate for Swamiji (probable) on the throne, seated with long hair and saffron clothing. A woman in a white sari with a green border and a man in white shirt and trousers and dark glasses approach, the man holding a woven basket-like tray and the woman holding a plate. Saffron-robed attendants stand behind, and a white-clad man holds a decorated pot at left. Two people are visible at the left edge, with one woman on the far left, a white-clad man and a saffron-robed attendant. A carpeted dais and gilded ornate decorations frame the scene.2011-12-20January 01 20092009-01-01A seated figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron garment and a beaded necklace, sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with yellow and red flower garlands. Before him, a woman in a white and orange-patterned sari and a man in white with an orange shawl bow or reach toward him, while women in orange saris stand beside the throne, one holding a small object. Behind the throne are large framed portraits of a smiling man with long hair and a richly garlanded figure. The scene is a festive devotional gathering with flowers and gold decor.2008-10-08January 01 20092009-01-01July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph of a festive temple or ashram scene in front of an ornate golden shrine decorated with flowers and bright banners. A young man in a saffron-orange robe, wearing a long white and red flower garland, stands smiling while a man in white dhoti and shirt reaches toward him. On the right, a woman in an orange sari with a red border watches, and an older man in white and glasses stands at the left edge. Behind them are a gold deity murti and marigold-and-rose floral offerings.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17Photograph of a ceremonial stage in a hall with a gilded golden throne flanked by golden lion figures and a cobra-hood canopy, set against a deep red velvet backdrop. A man with long dark hair swept up in a crown-like knot and a flowing orange-red garment sits on the throne, wearing a rudraksha-style necklace and a garland. Devotees in white dhoti and shawl with saffron-bordered cloth kneel and stand around the throne; one kneeling man in white offers flowers or fruit. A woman in a white sari with a brown rudraksha necklace stands at right, and others in white and red attire attend nearby. Watermarked page image shows a Nithyanandapedia credit at lower right.2016-01-16A photograph inside a white tented pavilion where devotees gather around an ornate gold throne with a carved gold back. A central figure sits on the throne with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a multi-coloured flower garland, with a crown-like gold element above. Some attendants and devotees in white and orange clothing stand nearby; a young man in an orange robe with a gold necklace stands at left, a man in a white shirt and orange shawl is in the foreground, and women in white saris and orange shawls stand at right. Garlands hang on the throne, a trident leans at the left edge, and a standing fan and tent drapery are visible. The scene suggests a devotional darshan or reception with attendants offering respect to the seated figure.2009-07-07