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A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, hands resting in his lap, as devotees in white and cream clothes hold lit oil lamps in aarti toward him. a person is seated on the throne as the central figure, with a crown-like gold throne behind him and a fruit tray and brass vessels beside it. Around him, several devotees in white dhotis and saris with yellow-green shawls raise lamps, one young boy with a tilak and yellow garland stands at left, and a woman in orange sari sits at right. Fruit, flowers and a brass plate are arranged on a low table in front.

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A photograph of a ritual scene in a hall. A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears an orange robe and a rudraksha mala and sits with hands folded. In front of him, a group of devotees sits on the floor in white and yellow-bordered saris and white dhotis, several holding lit oil lamps aloft toward the throne. A small offering with fruit sits on the wooden table beside the throne, and a camera is visible at the right edge. The seated figure matches the page's described a person with saffron robe, rudraksha mala and throne cues, so the identity is probable.2010-09-17A photograph of a ritual padapuja inside a hall with red and gold drapes. A long-haired man in a red garment and a gold-beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, with hands resting on his knees. Before him, devotees in white clothes kneel on the floor holding lit oil lamps and offering trays of fruit and brass plates. A man in white dhoti with a sacred thread stands at the left, raising a lamp, and a woman in a yellow shawl and a woman in an orange shawl sit nearby with hands in anjali. Behind the throne are a golden deity murti, flower garlands and a kalasha-like ornament, and smoke rises from incense at the centre. Only the seated man on the throne matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of long swept-back hair, red ceremonial clothing and a gold beaded necklace; he is physically present.2010-11-20September 17 20102010-09-17A seated figure on a gold-carved throne with a red cushion wears an orange saffron wrap and a white flower garland with red blooms, holding hands in lap; he has long swept-back dark hair and a white tilak on the forehead. Before the throne, devotees sit on an orange carpet around a silver tray with lit oil lamps and offerings. A woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl holds a lamp at center, while younger women in white and orange-red shawls and a man in white dhoti with bare upper body join the aarti. Behind the throne stand a gold deity murti, colourful garlands and ritual staffs. a person on throne, identified by long swept-back hair, orange saffron wrap and garlands.2010-11-13A photograph of a seated devotee gathering in a red-draped hall with a golden ornate throne on the right. A man in a maroon turban and saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace sits on the golden throne, with a lit oil lamp in front of him. Around him, devotees in white, red and sari clothing sit on the floor holding small lit oil lamps, with a bald man in white and a man in a white dhoti with yellow border in the foreground. A golden lamp stand stands at the left edge. a person is the central figure on the throne, presiding over the lamp ceremony.2015-10-26Devotees sit on the floor of a red-draped hall filled with warm light, many holding small oil lamps lit with flames. A seated figure in an orange-red turban and orange-red robe, wearing a long beaded necklace, sits on an ornate gold throne with carved gold panels behind him. Devotees in white and red garments surround the throne, including a bald man in white dhoti with gold border and red shawl, and a woman in white with a red shawl. A brass lamp stand stands at left, a camera on a tripod is at left, and a gold pillar with carvings stands at right. The scene resembles a satsang or lamp-lit ritual gathering.2015-10-26A photograph of a seated devotional gathering in a red-draped hall with golden ornate throne and lit oil lamps. A figure in an orange-maroon turban, floral garland and maroon-orange robes sits on a gilded throne at right, with a small brass plate before him. Around him, many devotees sit on the floor in white and red clothes, several holding lit oil lamps (diyas). Some wear red or saffron shawls, and a few men in white dhotis with orange borders sit close by. A large golden deity murti stands at the far right edge. Tall oil lamps stand on the left, and a camera tripod is visible behind the seated group.2015-10-26A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne in a plain room, wearing a saffron-orange robe and a long garland of gold-toned beads, with long swept-back hair and a shaved-looking forehead mark. Probable Swamiji on the throne, with cues of long hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial beaded necklace. Before him, devotees in white and cream saris and dhotis with yellow and green borders stand and sit in a semicircle. A young girl in a blue dress holds a lit oil lamp on a silver stand, while a woman in a yellow sari and another in white hold lamps; a woman in a yellow shawl and white dress faces the throne with a lamp. A brass tray with flowers and fruit rests on a gold-trimmed side table, and an open-doored wooden cabinet with gold trim stands beside the throne. Lamp-lit aarti is performed during a seated gathering.2010-10-24October 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesIndoor ritual scene in a hall with pink walls and dark red curtains. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing a red garment, a bare-shouldered red wrap and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace with a golden ornament, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at left, gazing ahead with his hands resting on his lap. Before him, a group of about ten devotees sit on the floor in white dhotis and saris and orange or red garments. Several hold oil lamps or flames while others fold their hands in prayer. Gold offering plates with fruit and flowers lie on the floor, and smoke rises from the lamps. Behind the throne stand a golden deity murti, floral garlands and a tall gold-tipped staff.2010-11-20A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair sits on a gilded lion-armed throne with a red heart-shaped back, hands pressed together in namaskar. A garland of white flowers hangs over his lap. In front, a golden tray holds rows of small glasses and offerings, and devotees in white with yellow shawls sit cross-legged around it, some reaching toward the tray in padapuja-style worship. Bananas and fruit lie to the right, and a water bottle sits on a side table. The hall has red walls and tan columns with open windows. The man's appearance is consistent with the page's reference to a person, though this is an appearance-based candidate only. Several shaved-headed devotees in white sit nearby, and a woman in yellow shawl and white sari sits at the back.2009-12-07Photo of a ceremony in a warmly lit hall with red draped walls and gold-carved decor. A figure in a saffron-orange robe and matching turban sits on an ornate gold throne at the upper right, with a long gold staff beside it. Many seated devotees surround the throne, mostly in white and red-bordered clothing with red shawls, holding small lit oil lamps and brass plates. Several men in white dhoti-style garments sit in the foreground, and a woman in a lavender sari sits near the throne. The scene suggests a puja or darshan. Many visible people are seated; the figure on the throne appears to be Swamiji (probable), based on the saffron robe, turban and throne.2015-10-26