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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with lion-shaped armrests and a tiger-striped cloth, under a gold canopy inside a tent. The central figure wears a red robe, a long multicolour flower garland and gold necklaces, with a red tilak on the forehead and hair swept back. Two crossed silver tridents flank the throne. Standing and kneeling around are devotees: a man in white with clasped hands at left, a man in an orange dhoti and rudraksha mala beside the throne, a woman in a white sari with a red-and-white shawl at right, and a woman in red beside her. Rose petals lie on a red cushioned platform at the foot of the throne, where a priest in white with a red shawl kneels at left. The scene reads as a pratyaksha padapuja on a throne, with the seated figure described only by role.

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A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gilded throne with lion-head armrests, draped with a tiger-striped cloth and red cushions. He wears a dark turban-style headwear with a crown ornament, a rust-red garment, a multi-strand ceremonial gold necklace, bangles and a long garland of yellow, pink and white flowers. A gold trident stands beside the throne. Attendants in saffron-orange and red cloth stand around him, and a woman in a white sari with a rudraksha mala holds a silver staff at right. Flower petals lie at his feet on a red cushion. Appearance-based cues of distinctive turban, crown, gold ornaments and garland support a probable identification of a person in the seated role.2016-05-20A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with lion-shaped armrests and a gold canopy above, draped with a tiger-skin cushion. The central figure wears a red-brown robe, a long multicolour flower garland and gold necklaces, with bangles on the wrists and a dark hair bun. Their bare feet rest on a red cushion covered with pink flower petals, the setting of a pratyaksha padapuja. A gold trident stands at the left and a silver staff at the right. Attendants in red and orange robes with beaded necklaces stand nearby, and a woman in a white sari with a red shawl stands at the right edge.2016-05-20A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a red and white flower garland and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. Around the throne, men in white dhotis and shirts stand with red-and-gold shawls, a boy in white shirt stands at left, and women in cream and lavender saris stand at right beside a golden trident on a pole. The backdrop is a glowing red stage with gold and bronze discs. The throne setting suggests a formal satsang or discourse, with the bright red carpet and white-robed attendants present.2015-09-06A seated figure with long dark hair, a red shawl over a red garment, rudraksha-style beads and a floral garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved crown-like top and a raised hand motif behind it. Devotees in white dhotis and saffron and red robes surround the throne, some with green lanyards and vibhuti or sandal marks, and some pressing forward with folded hands. A gold trident stands at the left edge and a silver ceremonial staff at the right. The a person cues are the long swept hair, ornate gold necklaces and shawl on the throne. The scene suggests a darshan gathering with about 21 to 100 people visible.2016-05-22A photograph of a seated man with long dark swept-back hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a red and white flower garland, and rudraksha malas, seated on a red throne with gold lion-head armrests under a white and red tent. A woman in white with a red-bordered sari kneels before him, touching his hand, while a bare-chested man in orange with a yellow and white bead necklace stands behind. Several women in orange and saffron garments with beaded necklaces, some holding offerings, gather around, and more devotees in white stand in the background. The seated figure appears to be a probable Swamiji candidate based on his long swept-back hair, ornate saffron clothing, rudraksha malas and garland. The scene resembles a devotional puja or padapuja at a festival setting.2016-01-03May 24 20162016-05-24A seated man on a large gold throne with a rounded fan-like backrest sits centrally before a red floral backdrop with scattered red rose petals. He wears a rust-orange turban, an orange-red robe, a white flower garland with red beads, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, and holds a silver trident-topped staff. A gold ornate canopy hangs above him. Around him, seated devotees in white, cream and orange clothing, including a woman in a green blouse and women with glasses, sit closely together during what appears to be a gathering. The appearance of the seated man matches several cues: orange-saffron robe, turban, garland, rudraksha and gold ornaments, so he is described as Swamiji (probable) on the throne, receiving devotees.2015-05-27A photograph inside a decorated tent at a darshan event. A man seated on an ornate golden throne with a carved gold back panel and a red cushion wears a saffron-brown robe, a long pink and white flower garland, a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala; he is shown in the central position with a devotee's hand resting on the throne arm. Around him, a man in white dhoti with a white forehead mark holds a tall silver trident, another man in a white shirt holds a paper and a framed photo, and women in saffron and red saris, some wearing glasses, lean in with papers. Physical people visible: roughly a dozen, including partially visible figures in the foreground.2016-05-22March 28 20162016-03-28A seated man on an ornate gold-and-orange throne smiles toward a seated crowd during a darshan. He wears saffron-orange robes, a white flower garland with red blossoms, layered beaded necklaces and a bracelet, and his bare feet rest on a gold footstool. A golden trident stands behind him beside a carved gold pillar. Around him, devotees in white and red-bordered shawls sit on a red carpet, some holding brass plates of offerings and lamps, while others in white and red sit at the front. Purple stage lighting fills the background. a person is seated on the throne, identified by the saffron robes, flower garland, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and throne setting.2015-07-21A seated figure in an orange-brown saffron robe and orange turban, wearing a long rudraksha mala, gold necklace, and a large white-and-pink flower garland, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and tiger-striped fabric. He extends his hand over a gold vessel while a woman in a yellow sari with a red bindi and glasses, holding a small white packet, stands before him. Behind them a man in white ritual clothing holds a gold trident-staff, and another man in glasses stands nearby; a man in a blue shirt and a photographer are at left. A gold-and-red backdrop with ornate gilded carvings completes the scene.2016-05-01A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with lion-shaped armrests and a tiger-striped cushion, in a red-walled hall. The central figure wears a red-orange robe, a long garland of red, pink and yellow flowers, gold necklaces, bangles, and a black hair bun with a tilak on the forehead; a golden trident and staff flank the throne. Their feet rest on a red cushion covered with pink and white flower petals, and a devotee bows at the base. Around them, a man in saffron dress with rudraksha mala stands with hands folded, another man in saffron-orange garments and beads stands near the throne, a woman in a red sari with white trim and a bindi covers her mouth, and other devotees in white and red attire are seated or standing in the crowd. The setting suggests a padapuja ceremony.2016-05-20