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A priest with a shaved head and bare upper body, seen from behind and blurred in the right foreground, raises a lit oil lamp toward an ornate golden throne. On the throne sits a framed printed portrait of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a red head covering and a white bead necklace, hands folded in lap, set against a patterned blue, green and gold backrest. Gold lion statues and a small gold figure flank the throne, with maroon curtains behind and a multicoloured striped floor cloth below.

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January 02 20172017-01-02A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, a matching orange head wrap, and a long strand of white beads sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne with a heart-shaped, jewelled backrest in red, blue, green and gold. Beneath the seat is a tiger-striped cushion. A carved deity relief stands behind the throne, flanked by red curtains. In the foreground a blurred shaven-headed priest in white holds a flame, and a lit oil lamp and a golden trident-topped staff stand nearby. Golden lion and figurine ornaments decorate the dais, and a multicoloured striped rug covers the floor.2017-01-02A gilded throne with an ornate arched back stands on a tiger-skin rug before a carved wooden backdrop showing a seated deity and sages. A printed photograph of a robed, red-clothed figure with a red turban and rudraksha mala sits on the throne in a meditative pose. In the foreground, a person with long dark hair, seen from behind, wearing a saffron garment, raises a lit flame in a lamp. A golden trident stands to the left, a golden lion figure sits near the base, and red-curtained wooden lanterns frame the stage with potted plants.2017-01-03 +1 copiesA ceremonial stage with an ornate gold throne-like seat (peetha) backed by a large carved relief of a seated deity with multiple arms holding ritual objects, flanked by carved sage figures. On the golden seat sits a large printed portrait of a smiling man in orange-red robes, a red turban and a rudraksha mala, with a tiger-skin cushion and a trident (trishul) leaning beside it. Brass lamps hang on the red draped pillars, and pots of green plants and a brass lion figure sit on striped textiles. In the foreground, a person in light brown clothing with dark hair holds up a hand toward the lamps, performing aarti. The portrait is a printed depiction on the throne, not a physical person.2017-01-03 +1 copiesA seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) with a gilded lion-and-elephant base and a heart-shaped jewelled backrest in green, blue and red. He wears a long gold-and-white floral garland and a rudraksha-style mala, and his hands are raised in a blessing gesture. Behind him hangs a large carved copper-toned panel showing a deity figure with a crown and raised hands, flanked by red draped curtains. A microphone stand stands beside the throne, and a striped woven rug covers the floor. In the right foreground, a blurred person with dark hair and a gold-trimmed garment is seen from behind, facing the throne in darshan. Two small gilded attendant figures flank the dais.2017-01-01Ornate golden throne with arched backrest stands before a dark red curtain and a carved relief wall showing a seated deity and figures. A printed portrait of a man in saffron-orange robes, red turban and rudraksha mala sits on the throne, with a red cushion and a tiger-skin cloth beneath. A golden tiger figure, a golden kalasha-style vessel and a trident stand nearby, with potted plants and brass lamps around. In the foreground a person with dark hair tied back, wearing an orange cloth, lifts a flame toward the throne. The scene is a shrine setting for arati or puja. Only the foreground person is physically present; the seated figure is a printed portrait.2017-01-03 +1 copiesJanuary 03 20172017-01-03 +1 copiesPhotograph of a ceremonial dais with a large gold throne-style seat framed by an ornate carved relief backdrop of deity and sage figures. Seated on the throne is a large printed portrait of a figure in a red-orange robe, rudraksha mala and red turban, hands folded in lap, set on a tiger-skin cushion-covered seat. A golden trident stands to the left, a golden lion figure and a golden kalasha-style vessel sit on the colourful woven dais cloth, and potted plants flank the platform, with red curtains and hanging lanterns around it. In the foreground a person with long dark hair and a bare back, wearing an orange lower garment, faces the throne. Portrait is a depiction on a screen or print, not a physical person.2017-01-03 +1 copiesA seated figure in an orange-red robe, an orange-red turban and a white flower garland sits on an ornate golden throne with a large multicoloured heart-shaped backrest and a carved deity relief above it. Golden lion and animal sculptures and small figurines flank the throne on a striped woven rug. Two oil lamps with a flame-lit tray are blurred in the foreground, and a person's back is visible at the right edge. The seated figure raises two fingers in a blessing gesture, and a microphone stand stands beside the throne. Red curtains hang behind. The scene appears to be a satsang or darshan. Swamiji (probable): long hair under an orange-red turban, orange-red robe and garlands match the page's Swamiji claim, placed on the throne.2017-01-01January 01 20172017-01-01January 01 20172017-01-01Photo of a gilded ornate throne with a tiered golden peetha in a temple-style hall with red drapes. A seated man in an orange-brown robe and orange turban wears a rudraksha mala and a white flower garland and gestures with raised hands. A large painted backdrop shows a multi-armed deity holding a trident-like staff and a lamp. Golden trident stands flank the throne, with flowers and an oil lamp nearby. In the foreground, a blurred figure in white raises a flame or lamp. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears an orange turban, rudraksha mala and saffron-toned robe on a throne, consistent with the page's Swamiji attribution.2016-10-05