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A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gilded throne, upholstered in leopard-print cushions, wearing a black and gold crown, saffron-orange robes with a gold-bordered dhoti, a gold pendant necklace and a rudraksha mala. He extends his hand toward a gilded lion figure. Two kneeling attendants in orange garments and beaded necklaces sit to the left, one holding a tray and the other with long hair and a rudraksha mala. Behind them hangs a backdrop of a painted red and gold decorated elephant.

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A photograph of a ceremonial scene on a golden-throned dais with a painted backdrop of a red-caparisoned elephant. A seated figure on the right wears an ornate gold crown, a saffron-orange garment with a gold-bordered wrap, rudraksha malas and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace; he sits on a leopard-print cushioned seat and extends his arm to receive an offering. Probable Swamiji in this role, identified by compatible cues of gold crown, rudraksha and ornate saffron clothing. Beside him on the left, a man with long hair and a white dhoti with gold border, wearing rudraksha beads and an armband, looks toward the seated figure. In front, a younger man in an orange cloth and beaded armbands holds out a colourful woven basket beside a gold lion-shaped sculpture.2016-01-31March 06 20162016-03-06 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in an ornate gold throne with a leopard-print cushion, wearing a black turban with a gold crown, rust-orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a large gold pendant necklace, performing a ritual by pouring liquid from a green-tipped vessel onto a golden lion-headed object. Two attendants sit beside him: one on the left in white and gold cloth with a rudraksha garland and white forehead marks, and one in the centre in orange cloth with bangles and earrings, holding a decorated woven container. A large painted backdrop of a red and gold figure on an elaborately caparisoned animal sits behind them. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears a black turban with a gold crown, rust-orange robes, rudraksha beads and a gold pendant necklace, matching the page-described presiding role.2016-01-31February 21 20172017-02-21A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne laughing broadly with one hand raised. The seated man wears a deep red-orange robe, a rudraksha mala and a long ceremonial gold necklace, with a white tilak on his forehead and long swept-back dark hair. Beside the throne stands a golden lion-shaped sculpture, and behind it a golden floral backdrop with a painted waterfall and a painted figure. To the left, a man in a white dhoti with gold borders stands with his back to the camera, while another man in red-orange cloth with a rudraksha mala stands at the left edge. A gold-embossed backdrop and leopard-print cushions complete the stage setting.2016-03-06 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in long dark hair and a rust-red saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala and a red bindi, smiling on an ornate gold throne carved with lion heads and a tiger-striped cloth. A bare-chested devotee in white dhoti with a red waist cloth and long dreadlocks sits before him, palms pressed together in namaste; a figure in white dhoti with a red-striped sash and rudraksha mala stands at the left edge. Gold-carved throne and an ornate gold backdrop surround the scene.2016-05-24A man with long hair, a beard and a vibhuti mark stands on a red-carpeted dais before an ornate gilded throne with leopard-print cushions, wearing a rust-brown dhoti and shawl, a pink and white flower garland and layered gold necklaces. Two young men in saffron-orange robes and orange turbans or long dreadlocks hold a tray and a kalasha-like vessel. A kneeling man in a white dhoti tends the ritual, and a bronze lamp stands nearby while a golden throne and gilded deity figures decorate the hall. The scene shows the Meenakshi Pattabhishekam coronation ritual. The standing man is a person candidate in person, based on the saffron-and-gold ceremonial cues and central position, with uncertain identity.2017-05-05A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a golden lion-head armrest, leopard-print cushions and a gilded carved backrest. The seated man wears a tall black upswept hairstyle, white forehead markings with a red bindi, a red-saffron robe, a gold pendant, a gold chain and a multicoloured pink, blue and white flower garland, and holds a silver bell in his right hand. Beside him, a younger man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with rudraksha malas around his neck and wrists, leans forward attentively. The scene appears to be a stage or ceremonial setting.2016-01-31September 14 20152015-09-14A man seated on a red velvet throne with an ornate gold-leaf backrest and two gold lion sculptures at the sides, raising his right hand in a blessing gesture during a satsang. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a silver-and-gold beaded mala and a gold pendant necklace, with a tilak of white and red on his forehead and his hair tied up. A silver wristwatch and beaded armbands are visible. The setting is a dark stage with burgundy drapes. a person is shown in the central seated role, identified by the saffron clothing, ornate gold throne and beaded mala.2013-01-24A seated figure in orange-saffron robes with a tall black turban-like headwrap, white forehead marking and red bindi sits on a gold-and-leopard-print throne with a golden lion-head armrest. Layered rudraksha malas and a large gold pendant hang at the chest. He extends a hand toward a man in a white shirt who is handing him a small white packet or card. A camera operator and another man stand behind, and a gold-framed backdrop with a lotus motif is visible.2016-01-30 +1 copiesPhotograph of a ceremony on a stage. A man seated on an ornate silver throne with a flower-garlanded backrest and canopy, wearing a red-orange robe, gold necklaces and a leopard-print cushion, holds a silver staff and has tilak on his forehead. Beside him a kneeling attendant in an orange garment and long dark hair reaches toward him, while a second man in a rust-coloured turban, glasses and rudraksha mala speaks into a microphone. A golden standing female statue and a backdrop of a lit gopuram temple under a starry sky complete the scene. Three people are visible. a person appears as the seated figure on the throne, based on the saffron-red robe, ornate gold necklaces and flower-garlanded throne, with the seated man's identity uncertain.2018-04-25 +1 copies