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A photograph of a ceremonial scene in an ornate hall with a gold-painted throne and a silver trident leaning beside it. A seated figure wearing an orange-red turban, a dark maroon-brown garment with gold border, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and bangles sits on the golden throne, smiling. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers kneels on a red patterned carpet, bowing with hands folded near the seated figure's feet. Behind them, two standing priests in saffron-orange and gold dhotis with bare shaved heads and ritual white markings on their arms and forehead attend, and another priest sits near a tray of fruit and offerings. A cameraman with a tripod films at the back, and a man in a red checked shirt stands at left.

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A seated figure on a gold-carved throne wears a rust-orange turban with a gold ornament, a saffron-orange shawl, a layered gold garland and wrist bands, and holds a yellow fruit that a kneeling man in a white shirt and grey trousers offers with joined palms. Another shaven-headed man in orange robes stands behind the throne, and a shaven-headed priest in orange sits at the lower right near a wooden box of fruit. A silver trident stands at the right edge beside the throne, and a brass oil lamp sits on the floor at left. Standing devotees in white and patterned shirts watch from the background, and a red-curtained hall with a camera operator forms the backdrop.2015-05-13A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a deep red cushion and leopard-print seat cover receives a kneeling devotee in a white shirt and dark trousers, who presses palms together and touches an orange offered on a small table. The seated figure wears a maroon turban with a jewelled brooch, saffron-orange robes, layered rudraksha malas and gold ornaments, and bare feet. Standing behind are three men in saffron and yellow robes with orange forehead markings and rudraksha malas, one with a shaved head, along with a man in a pale shirt watching with hands clasped. A videographer with a camera on a tripod stands at the back, and brass oil lamps and green potted plants surround the dais against a red draped backdrop. a person: the seated figure's turban, saffron-orange robes, layered malas and gold ornaments fit the ceremonial presentation described on the page, but the face is not distinct enough to confirm identity.2015-05-13October 15 20152015-10-15October 22 20152015-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 11 20152015-10-11A seated figure in saffron-red robes and a red turban, wearing a long rudraksha-style mala and gold necklaces, extends an open hand on a golden throne with gold lion-head armrests in front of a floral garland backdrop. Before him a man in a white shirt presses his palms together in greeting, while a bald priest in saffron and gold dhoti with a white tilak and rudraksha mala stands behind, and a devotee in cream clothing prostrates at the lower edge. A cameraman with a camera on a tripod stands at the left. Golden ornaments and a floral arrangement fill the stage. Probable Swamiji (red turban, saffron robes, ornate gold necklaces, seated on throne) is receiving devotees.2015-07-31A photograph of a ceremonial scene in an ornate room with gold-carved decor. A seated figure on a gold throne wears a rust-red turban with a jewelled ornament, a rust-red robe with saffron-yellow border, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, and bangles. Smiling, they handle oranges set on a wooden tray in front of them. A man in a white-and-blue checked shirt kneels before the tray and reaches toward the fruit. Standing behind, a man in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and round glasses holds an orange. Another saffron-robed man stands to the left, and a cameraman with a video camera on a tripod works in the background. Gold-framed decor and a leopard-print cloth complete the setting.2015-05-13 +1 copiesFebruary 06 20132013-02-06A devotee in a white shirt kneels on a red patterned rug, bowing his head while a seated figure in orange and saffron robes places a hand on his forehead in blessing. The seated figure wears an orange turban, a red-and-white floral garland, rudraksha and beaded necklaces, and gold bangles, and sits on an ornate gold throne. Beside the throne is a brass oil lamp and a tray of sweets and offerings. Standing behind are several men in white kurtas, a man in a grey checked shirt and jeans, and a saffron-robed attendant with a red scarf; a cameraman films from the right. The scene has red drapes and stage lighting. A printed caption on the page is not present in the image.2015-07-19A photograph inside a marble-floored hall at what appears to be a religious institution. On the right, an elderly bald man with white ash marks on his forehead and arms, wearing a rudraksha mala and gold chain and orange cloth, sits cross-legged on a peach-coloured cushioned dais before a golden ornate chair, with a silver tray holding a bowl, a cup and red fruit before him. Left, a younger man with long hair and orange robes with a gold-edged shawl and a multi-strand gold and bead necklace sits on a golden chair and smiles with hands folded. In the foreground a man in an orange robe with a maroon border prostrates himself on the floor before the dais. A standing man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands in the background beside a wooden door, and an orange banner hangs at the top right.2012-04-11A seated man on an ornate gold throne wears a red-orange turban, rudraksha mala and ceremonial beaded necklaces, holding a fruit, while a devotee in white clothes and a belt prostrates on a red carpet before his feet. Three saffron-robed attendants stand or sit behind, one with a shaved head and a sandal-paste mark, another wearing a rudraksha mala. A brass trident rises beside the throne, and a painted backdrop shows a deity figure. a person is the seated figure on the throne with the turban and mala, shown in a ceremonial darshan setting.2015-05-10October 22 20152015-10-22 +1 copies