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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a golden crown sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne under a decorated canopy with a yellow marigold backdrop. Ornate garlands hang around the throne. In front, robed devotees in orange sit on the floor, and several men in orange kneel at a low table of fruit, sweets, flowers and brass vessels, performing a puja offering. A devotee in orange with curly hair sits in the foreground near the table. A green-and-red arched decoration frames the stage. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a golden crown, long swept-back hair, orange robes and a garland, matching distinctive ceremonial cues.

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A photograph of a stage ceremony under a pink and white canopy. A figure in saffron-orange robes with a turban-like headwrap sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands joined in namaste, a lit oil lamp and a garland of flowers beside him. Seated devotees in orange robes with pink borders attend to brass ritual trays, fruit and flower offerings at the front of the stage. Walls are decorated with yellow and orange floral arrangements and red-and-white arches; a golden umbrella hangs above the throne. Several kneeling or seated devotees in saffron clothing surround the stage, including a bearded man holding a mala. The page suggests a Jayanti puja event, though the visible ritual is a seated offering ceremony.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01Outdoor stage under a white tent at a festival. A long-haired figure in a cream-white wrap stands on the stage with both arms raised toward the canopy, beside a throne with red cushions, gold trim and a golden canopy, all framed by a yellow and red floral arch of marigolds. Around the stage, several people in saffron-orange robes sit with hands folded or in prayer, one holding a bowl. In front, a white-draped table is decorated with orange and yellow marigold garlands and holds fruit, brass bowls and silver lamps. The image shows a ceremonial puja offering scene, with the throne decorated for honour.2009-01-01A photo of a figure seated on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion, hands joined in anjali, wearing an orange-saffron robe, a golden turban-style headwear, and garlands of flowers around the neck and draped on the throne. Golden lion figures flank the throne, and a golden canopy hangs above. Behind is a yellow floral backdrop with red and white decorative arches and a trident-like staff at left. Several people in orange-saffron robes sit on the floor in front, some with hands in anjali and garlanded, forming a devotional gathering during what appears to be a padapuja. The setting is a decorated open pavilion.2008-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with red cushions and lion-head armrests, decorated with garlands of marigolds and flowers. The seated figure has long dark hair, a crown-like gold headpiece, a rudraksha-style garland and wears an orange saffron robe, hands joined in anjali. Around the throne, several people in saffron and orange robes sit or kneel, some with folded hands and some with garlands, near fruit offerings, brass bowls and flower arrangements. A trident stands at the left against a floral backdrop with arches of red, green and white marigold decoration. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a crown, long swept-back hair, saffron robe and garlands, and is presented on a throne in a ceremonial setting.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A photograph of a festive stage under a white tent during a birthday celebration. At the centre, a seated figure with folded palms wears a red garland and white robes, sitting on an ornate gold throne with a golden canopy above. Behind the throne is a large semicircular backdrop of yellow flower petals, rainbow-coloured bands and blue-and-white scrolled panels. In the foreground, several devotees in saffron and orange robes sit on the stage with palms pressed together, including a bald man in orange at left and a woman in orange at right. Silver lamps stand on the stage edge, and fruit, flower garlands in orange and yellow and marigolds line the front. A bearded man in saffron with a rudraksha mala sits among the group. The stage is decorated with garlands and bowls of offerings.2009-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01A photograph of a golden ceremonial palanquin under a pink and white tent canopy, with a figure seated on a red cushioned throne, palms pressed together in greeting, wearing saffron-orange robes and a crown-like golden headpiece with long hair. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a crown, long swept-back hair and saffron-orange clothing, and the palanquin is draped with multicoloured flower garlands and a golden canopy. In the foreground, several devotees in saffron robes sit facing the palanquin, and a man in white and orange holds a tall golden staff. A golden kalasha-style finial and a trident-like staff stand beside the throne.2008-01-01July 17 20082008-07-17