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A seated man in a dark red-pink robe sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne beneath a swing-like structure draped with white flower garlands, in a festive tent with golden hanging decorations. He wears a dark head covering, a long white flower garland, a gold necklace and bangles, and smiles. A devotee in white dhoti with a red-and-gold border kneels in front of him at his feet, performing padapuja. Tall silver and brass oil lamps stand on both sides, flanking carved orange pillars topped with trident finials. A gilded deity murti sits near the throne and a tiger-skin cushion lies on the seat. The title on the page's surrounding material refers to a foot-worship ritual; the visible act is a kneeling devotee at the seated figure's feet.

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A photograph of a ceremonial stage at a temple-style event. A seated figure in a maroon-red robe wears a dark turban, a heavy white flower garland and a gold necklace, and sits on a red-cushioned golden throne draped with flower strands and a tiger-skin cloth. A bare-torsoed devotee in white dhoti bows low at his feet, while a woman in a maroon sari stands at the right. Brass ritual items include a trident, a tall lamp stand, a kalasha-like finial and a pedestal of offerings and marigolds. The seated figure's appearance is uncertain, so it is described by role only.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne-like seat (peetha) under a festive tent canopy, with white and orange floral garlands hanging around the throne and a swing-like frame. The seated person wears a red-orange robe, a heavy multi-strand gold-and-beaded garland, a gold pendant, bangles, and a dark head wrap; they are smiling. A golden lion or tiger figure sits near the throne. Flanking the scene are tall polished brass oil lamps (lamps), trident (trishul) staffs, and gilded carved pillars with lion and bird motifs, with red drapes behind. Offerings in orange cloth bundles sit at the base.2016-05-24A photograph of a ceremonial worship scene in a dimly lit tent with red carpeting and gilded pillars topped by trident finials. A seated figure with a tall ornate crown, red garment and a long garland of white flowers sits on a gold throne with a swing-like frame of white garlands above. A kneeling devotee in a white dhoti with a gold border and a red-and-white checked cloth performs padapuja, bowing before the seated figure. Ornate brass lamps stand on either side. The seated figure matches the description of Swamiji (probable) by his crown, red garments and garlands, and his role as the one receiving worship on a throne.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A seated figure in red and maroon robes sits cross-legged on a low red-draped platform on a stage. He wears a dark head covering, multiple rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, and a tilak on the forehead, and raises one hand in greeting. Behind him an ornate silver-gilt throne with a tiger-skin cushion and a carved lion stands beneath a floral-garlanded wooden canopy. Silver-toned trishula staffs, kalasha-topped pillars and an ornamental pedestal frame the scene under warm red lighting. The figure's appearance is a person candidate, identified from ceremonial red robes, beaded malas and the throne setting, and the scene reads as a pushpabhishekam or darshan stage.2016-05-24Evening ceremony on a red-carpeted dais inside a tent lit with warm red light. A seated figure in a saffron-red robe, rudraksha-style beaded mala and a large ornate garland sits on a golden throne under a canopy strung with white flower garlands. Ornate brass oil lamps (deepas) stand on either side. A man kneels in white dhoti with a red-gold border, hands clasped, before the seated figure, and a woman in a light sari and an elderly man with folded hands stand at the right. Decorative golden carved pillars frame the scene.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A photograph inside a decorated tent at a ceremony with a tulabharam-style swing frame draped in white flower garlands. A seated figure with long dark hair, a red-and-white garland and a red cloth sits on an ornate gold and red throne draped with a tiger-skin cover, one hand raised in blessing. a person (long dark hair, ornate necklaces, red garment, seated on a throne as the honoured figure), seated in the centre. Two women stand at right: one in an orange-red sari with folded hands, one in a grey-beige sari with folded hands. Two people in white kneel at lower left, one in a white cap with head bowed. Gold carved pillars with trident finials frame the throne, and brass oil lamps stand nearby.2016-05-24A seated man with long dark hair and a red-and-maroon robe sits on a low ornate seat in front of a richly carved golden throne with a red cushion and tiger-print drape. He wears layered flower garlands and a gold necklace. Beside him stands a white swing frame draped with white flower strands. Brass lamp stands with bird-shaped finials, a trident, and a golden kalasha-style panel frame the stage, with a carved lion-pillar at left, indicating a ritual stage setting. The figure's appearance is consistent with the page's a person reference, though not confidently established by appearance alone, and no crowd is visible.2016-05-24