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A woman in an orange saree kneels on the floor with palms pressed together and head bowed before a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne. The throne has golden lion-head armrests and red cushioned upholstery, and the seated figure wears a red-and-saffron robe with a large multicoloured flower garland of white, yellow, pink, purple and red blooms. A second woman in a rust-red saree and rudraksha beads stands beside the throne, holding a small tray. Scattered rose petals lie on the floor, and silver-coloured poles and a striped canopy frame the scene, with a few people in white ritual clothes visible in the background. Visible cues are a garlanded seated figure with ceremonial adornments in a ritual setting.

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July 18 20152015-07-18Outdoor ceremony under a tiled roof and a red canopy. A man seated on an ornate golden throne with red and gold cushions and golden lion-head armrests wears a red-and-gold robe, multicoloured flower garlands, a rudraksha mala and bracelets, and smiles toward a kneeling woman in an orange saree with white and yellow-red flower garlands. Beside her, a smiling woman in a red-orange sari with a dark mala stands near silver poles and a gold-tipped ceremonial staff. Behind them, orange-clad attendants and seated devotees fill the courtyard, with cooling units and hanging lights visible.2015-07-18A seated man in a saffron-red robe with a white forehead mark and a white and orange flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head arms and red patterned upholstery. He rests one palm forward in blessing toward a man in white shirt and trousers who kneels with hands pressed together in namaskar. Behind them, two women in saffron-red sarees with gold borders and rudraksha malas stand on red carpet scattered with petals, and a white pillar and air conditioner are visible. The seated man matches the a person appearance cues of a saffron robe, flower garland and gold-and-rudraksha ornaments, and receiving honour from kneeling devotees on a throne fits his role, so the seated figure is a probable candidate.2014-09-21A photograph of a temple courtyard event. On the right, a seated man with a shaved head, wearing a red-and-gold garment and a red-striped cloth, is draped in long garlands of white, yellow, purple and red flowers and sits on a gold lion-headed throne-like seat with a gold lion figure in the foreground. Beside him, a woman in a red-orange sari with a long rudraksha-style beaded necklace leans forward and touches the seat. On the left, a man in a white shirt with a yellow and red flower garland holds a book and bows his head over it. Behind them, another seated person in red and a gold figure are visible, with a silver pole in the foreground and a red-tiled roof and hanging chandeliers beyond.2015-07-18A photograph of a seated figure on a gilded throne with lion-headed armrests, wearing a red-and-gold ceremonial garment and a thick garland of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. A man in a white kurta with an orange-red shawl bends forward and touches his forehead to the seated figure's bare foot, while the seated figure's hand rests on his head. Behind them, a woman in an orange-red sari with a rudraksha mala and a woman in orange stand among a crowd, a man with folded hands stands in white, and silver ceremonial poles frame the scene. A brass plate holds flower petals and a small offering lies on the floor. Printed copyright text appears on the lower right of the photo. The setting is a ritual gathering at a satsang homa.2015-07-18May 20 20122012-05-20Outdoors under a decorated canopy, a bearded man with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing rust-red robes and white flower garlands. In front of him, a woman in a green blouse and orange saree with gold border presses her palms together, and a bare-chested man in a white dhoti, also garlanded, bows with hands folded near a small brass stand. Pooja items sit on trays at left, and a second robed person in red stands behind. Striped mats cover the ground, and a red flag and steps are visible in the background.2017-04-17April 17 20172017-04-17April 17 20172017-04-17A photograph of a long-haired man seated on an ornate red throne-like chair with zebra-stripe upholstery, wearing an orange-saffron robe draped over the shoulder and a red bindi on his forehead. He smiles broadly and wears a long garland of green and red flowers with a rudraksha-style mala around his neck. A man in a white shirt kneels at his feet, offering a padapuja-style honour by touching his feet, while a woman in white and gold traditional dress kneels nearby. Trays of offerings and sweets sit on the red platform, and a backdrop of a large banyan tree mural hangs behind the seat. a person is seated on the throne, identified by the saffron robe, long swept hair, garland and throne setting.2015-05-05January 13 20152015-01-13Photo of a ceremonial darshan inside a hall decorated with orange and white marigold garlands and a canopy. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with long hair, a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, holding a pink flower. A kneeling devotee in a gold-and-cream garment and red embroidered shawl bows forward before the throne. A robed attendant in orange stands at right holding a tray of flowers and fruit, and seated devotees in white fill the background.2009-07-09