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A seated figure in orange and gold robes with a long garland and a golden crown with peacock feather sits on an ornate golden throne draped in white jasmine garlands, hands joined in namaskar. Four men in white kurtas with orange shawls sit on the floor before the throne, one offering hands in prayer and others attending to brass vessels, fruit and oil lamps on a mat. Behind the throne hangs an enormous printed portrait of a smiling man with long hair, framed by purple curtains and marigold garlands. Swamiji (probable) is the central seated figure, seated on the throne with a crown, orange robes and garlands.

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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a gold crown, long dark hair, a white flower garland and a gold necklace sits in a gilded throne canopy draped with white jasmine and yellow marigold garlands, hands in namaste with eyes closed. Behind him a large printed banner shows a smiling face in red tones. Before the throne, several people in white dhotis and kurtas with orange shawls sit on a patterned carpet beside silver vessels, a silver pot, bananas, grapes and fruit offerings, and a small brass lamp with flowers. Visible physical people number roughly six.2006-12-27December 27 20062006-12-27A seated figure in orange robes, adorned with white jasmine garlands and a gold crown with a peacock feather, sits with palms joined on an ornate golden throne under a white flower canopy. Attendants in white dhotis and orange shawls kneel nearby; one at left lifts a vessel toward the seated figure while others fold their hands in devotion. Brass plates, a kalasha-like vessel, fruit, and small oil lamps sit before the throne in a puja setup. A large red-toned portrait of a smiling bearded man in a curly-haired style, framed by white flowers, fills the backdrop.2006-12-27December 27 20062006-12-27A photograph of a seated figure in a gold and red throne decorated with white jasmine garlands and yellow marigold strands, placed before a large printed portrait of a smiling man with long hair. The seated figure wears saffron-orange robes, a golden crown with a peacock feather, a gold necklace and a red-and-white garland, hands in anjali mudra with eyes closed. Around the throne, several people in white kurtas with orange shawls sit on the floor with hands folded, and a metal pot and brass vessels with offerings and a small oil lamp lie in front. The setting appears to be a satsang or puja gathering.2006-12-27February 25 20072007-02-25 +1 copiesA seated man in orange robes and a gold crown with a peacock feather sits on an ornate golden throne draped with white jasmine garlands, hands folded in namaskar with eyes closed. Below him, several men in white dhotis and orange shawls sit on the floor before brass vessels, plates of fruit and offerings, and a small potted plant. Behind the throne hangs a large red-toned banner portrait of a smiling man with long hair, framed by yellow and white flower garlands and purple drapes. Devotees in white and orange sit at the sides.2006-12-27A seated figure in an orange robe with a garland sits with hands pressed in namaste on an ornate gold throne with a small umbrella-like canopy, in front of a large printed portrait of a smiling face with long hair. Devotees in white clothing with orange shawls sit on the floor in rows on both sides, many with hands folded. Brass vessels, fruit, flowers and offerings are placed on a red-and-cream cloth before the throne. Banners with colourful tassels hang at the sides, and a fan stands at the left.2007-02-24February 24 20072007-02-24February 24 20072007-02-24A ceremonial stage scene where a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and a gold canopy, beneath a large smiling portrait printed on a red and white banner. Several men in white ritual dhotis and shirts sit or kneel around the platform; one bends forward at right, and others in white sit at left and right. In front of the throne stand brass oil lamps, a brass deity figure, flower petals, and bowls of fruit and coconut-like offerings on a tray, with vertical banners of colourful garlands and embroidered panels framing the stage. The saffron-clad figure is an appearance-based a person seated in the role of the presiding guru, and the ritual setting suggests a padapuja-style offering. Portrait caption not legible.2007-02-24December 27 20062006-12-27