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A seated man in orange-red ceremonial dress sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved lion-head armrests, wearing a red-and-gold turban, a marigold garland, a rudraksha-style necklace, and gold armbands. He holds a long ceremonial staff with a finial and extends a small metal cup toward a kneeling man in a black red-striped jacket who presses his palms together. A basket of bananas sits in front of the throne. Behind them, a woman in white with an orange shawl and a woman with a mala stand on a red carpet beside red and gold drapes, with more people in white at the edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears a turban, saffron-orange robes, a garland and an ornate gold throne cues consistent with the page.

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A seated man in saffron-red robes and an orange-red turban with gold embroidery sits on an ornate gold and red throne with a lion-head armrest, holding a banana and touching the head of a kneeling man in a grey shirt with hands in anjali mudra. Two women in white stand behind, one wearing rudraksha beads, and an older woman in a patterned shawl and glasses watches. Baskets of bananas sit on the red carpet, and a silver staff rests nearby. Probable Swamiji on the throne is seated with rudraksha and gold necklaces, bracelets and a turban, giving blessing. The scene suggests a darshan blessing with fruit offering.2014-07-23July 23 20142014-07-23July 23 20142014-07-23Photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a red-orange turban with a jewelled brooch, a red-orange garment, and a multi-strand rudraksha-style or flower mala. He holds a long staff with a white and gold tip beside a golden lion-form armrest. In front, a gold lion statue sits on the red carpet, and a bowl of bananas is held by a seated man in a cream shirt. Two women stand at right, one in white with a brown shawl, one in a light blue churidar with a blue dupatta. Red drapes and a gold lamp-like arch frame the room.2014-07-23A seated man on an ornate gold throne with a carved lion-form armrest, wearing a red-orange turban, saffron-red robe, long gold beaded necklace, and armlets, holds a banana while smiling. Behind him a tall ceremonial staff stands by a golden lion. A man in a white shirt kneels at right beside a basket of bananas, while two women in white and light-blue saris stand on a red carpet against red draped curtains. Swamiji (probable) shown in person on the throne, with long swept-back hair, turban, saffron clothing and gold necklace; the attendants are devotees. Three to four physical people visible.2014-07-23 +3 copiesJuly 23 20142014-07-23A seated figure in a rust-orange sleeveless top and a white flower garland sits on a red upholstered throne before a large gold-leaf backrest carved with ornate scrollwork. A gilded lion sculpture rests in the foreground. Beside the throne, a shaven-headed man in saffron robes bends forward to touch bananas and offerings from a basket, while another person in the lower right handles the fruit. Behind them, women in saffron robes with rudraksha malas stand on a red carpet in a hall with maroon curtains, a pedestal fan, and a wall framed photo collage. A woman in a white dress and another in a saffron sari stand nearby, with a sari-clad woman at right. Clean photo of a ritual reception or darshan setting.2014-08-06A photo of a seated figure on a red and gold throne in a red-draped hall, with a golden bull statue at the left foreground. The seated person wears an orange-red turban, a saffron-orange robe, a cream and orange garland and a gold armband, and holds a hand over a large wicker tray of ripe bananas. In front, a man in a white shirt kneels and reaches toward the tray, while a bald man is partly visible at the lower edge. Behind them, several women in white and cream clothes, one in a teal-bordered sari, stand and kneel near a golden staff and trident on red carpet. A seated figure in an orange-red robe on a throne with a garlanded golden bull and banana offering is consistent with a ceremonial presentation, but the seated person's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance alone.2014-07-23A seated man in saffron-red robes and an orange turban sits on a red cushioned throne with a gilded lion-head armrest, wearing a long beaded necklace and bangles. He smiles while touching the head of a young man kneeling in a grey shirt with palms pressed together. A basket of bananas sits in the foreground. Behind them, a line of women in white garments and shawls, including one with light hair and glasses, stand on a red carpet, while a woman in a green sari waits at the right. Red and gold draping decorates the hall. The seated figure has distinctive saffron robes, turban and ornate necklace, consistent with the presenting cues, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) seated in a teaching-and-blessing role, giving a blessing to a devotee.2014-07-23A photograph of a ceremonial darshan on a red carpeted stage. A seated figure with a swept-back dark hair, a white forehead marking, a yellow-gold floral garland, gold bangles and a saffron-orange garment receives a devotee. A devotee in a saffron-orange shawl and beige garment bows low with palms together over a wicker basket of bananas, while the seated figure holds his hands. A gold ornate lion-headed throne armrest is in the foreground, and a silver trident stands behind. Several women in white, red and cream saris stand in the background, one wearing a white head covering.2014-08-02A seated figure in a red-orange turban and matching saffron-red robe sits on an ornate gold-carved throne with red velvet cushions and gold lion-head armrests. A red-and-white garland hangs around the figure's neck. A man in a white shirt kneels before the throne, reaching out with cupped hands to receive bananas being offered from the throne-sitter's hands. A silver tray of bananas sits in the foreground. Behind them, a woman in an orange sari, a young girl in white with a braid, and others in white stand on a red carpet in a hall with a wall air conditioner and a stage area to the right. The figure is presented as a person based on the turban, saffron robe and garland, seated in the role of teacher receiving devotion.2014-10-31A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a bare chest and long dark hair swept back sits on a red tiger-print cushioned seat, adorned with a long floral garland, ornate gold bangles and a rudraksha mala, with a white tilak on his forehead. A devotee in a white shirt and trousers bends forward to touch his feet while another man holds an offering plate. Behind them a woman in a saffron sari stands holding a silver trident, with women in saffron and white garments and a child watching. A gold lion-headed figure and a golden deity murti sit in the foreground, with red drapes and a gold-framed backdrop around the scene.2014-08-02