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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne (peetha) framed by a large heart-shaped arch of multicoloured flower garlands in red, orange, yellow, white and purple. The central figure wears an orange-red garment, a gold-coloured crown, a long garland and ceremonial gold necklaces, and holds a silver ceremonial staff. Golden lion-like sculptures flank the throne beneath a gilded arch with carved figures. In front, seated devotees in white and orange-red shawls face the throne, with brass oil lamps (lamps) on the red-draped platform. The setting appears to be a satsang gathering.

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A seated figure on a golden throne in an ornate gold-carved shrine is raising one hand in blessing while holding a silver ceremonial staff. The figure wears a tall gold crown, a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, and is framed by a large arch of multicolored flower garlands in red, yellow, purple, white and green. Gilded lion and carved panels flank the throne. In front, several devotees sit with their backs to the camera: men in white shirts and dark jackets, a woman in a white and red sari, and people in saffron-orange shawls. Brass oil lamps with flower decorations sit at the bottom corners of the dais. The gold-and-flower-garland setting suggests a satsang or darshan. Swamiji (probable): the figure on the throne has long swept-back hair, a crown, gold necklaces, a mala and a ceremonial staff, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji.2015-01-13A photograph of a ceremonial stage with an ornate gold throne backdrop, flanked by golden lion carvings and deity relief panels. A seated figure in a red and gold outfit with a jeweled crown and a ceremonial mace-like staff is smiling and raising hands in greeting, framed by a large arc of multicolored flower garlands. Several people in white and saffron attire sit with their backs to the camera on a red-draped dais, with brass oil lamps in the foreground. Whether this seated figure is a person cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, so the figure is described by role as a seated presider. Overall, a devotional satsang or jayanthi setting.2015-01-13A seated guru sits on a gold throne (peetha) framed by a large heart-shaped arrangement of multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, purple, orange and white. He wears a crown, a rudraksha mala and layered ceremonial gold necklaces, and holds a ceremonial sceptre. Ornate gold carvings of lions, figures and a canopy surround the throne. In front, devotees sit in rows: several men in white shirts and dark jackets, women in white and red saris, and a man in an orange shawl, facing the throne. Brass oil lamps (diyas) and small floral offerings sit on a red-draped platform. The page indicates an appearance-based candidate is seated on the throne, with distinctive crown, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces present, so this is a probable Swamiji in person.2015-01-13A seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits on a golden throne with a floral backdrop of red, yellow, purple and white flowers arranged in a large arch. He wears a tall golden crown, multiple garlands and a gold necklace, and holds a ceremonial staff. Golden lion sculptures and carved gilded pillars frame the throne beneath an ornate gold canopy with divine figures. In front, a group of devotees in white and saffron garments stand with hands folded, and oil lamps are placed on the floor. The scene appears to be a darshan or celebratory gathering.2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13A photograph of a devotional stage event. A central figure sits on a golden throne with a tall ornate crown, beaded necklaces and a garland, raising a hand in blessing and holding a small ceremonial object. The throne is backed by a huge floral arch of marigolds and roses in red, orange, yellow, white and purple, flanked by golden lion sculptures and carved golden pillars with figures and a deity panel. In front, several devotees sit with palms joined, including a woman in a white sari with a red border and a man in white, and a woman in a red blouse and white sari; one man wears an orange shawl. Lit oil lamps with flames stand at the lower edges of the frame.2015-01-13 +2 copiesA photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne (peetha) framed by a large arch of colourful flower garlands in red, yellow, purple, white and orange. The seated person wears a golden crown, a yellow cloth, a rudraksha mala and layered gold necklaces, holds a ceremonial staff and raises one hand in blessing. Golden lion sculptures and carved deity panels flank the throne. In front, devotees sit with backs to the camera: men in white shirts and dhotis, a woman in a red blouse and white sari, and others in saffron and beige, with some joining palms in greeting. Brass oil lamps stand on the stage edge.2015-01-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a central figure seated on an ornate golden throne framed by a large arch of multicolored flower garlands in red, orange, yellow, white and purple. The seated person wears a golden crown, a rudraksha mala and a long garland, holds a ceremonial golden staff, and smiles. In front, a row of devotees in white shirts and dhotis, a woman in a white sari with red blouse, and a person in an orange shawl face the throne with their backs to the camera. Golden carved lions and deity reliefs decorate the shrine, and oil lamps sit at lower right. a person (crowned figure seated on the throne with rudraksha mala and ceremonial staff).2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13A seated figure on a golden throne with a large floral backdrop of red, orange, yellow, purple, white and green flower garlands, wearing a tall gold crown, a saffron-yellow cloth draped over the lap, and multiple beaded garlands; a ceremonial sceptre is held in one hand. Several devotees in white clothes and orange shawls sit with their backs to the camera facing the throne. Ornate gold carvings of lions and a deity panel frame the throne, with brass oil lamps in the foreground and a red-draped stage. Eleven or so people are visible in the scene.2015-01-13