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A seated man in a dark turban and rust-orange robe with rudraksha mala beads sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, holding a small object near his face. A silver trident stands to the left, and a tray of offerings with a round food item sits on a red cloth before him. Devotees in white and rust-orange clothes sit on mats in the foreground, and a woman in white with a head covering and garland sits at left beside flower vases of yellow and orange blooms. Bamboo blinds hang behind the scene. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne wearing a dark turban, rust-orange robe and rudraksha mala.

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A seated man in a rust-orange robe and dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing a black turban and holding a small object to his mouth. Before him a white-clad priest in a white head covering and bare upper body kneels, offering from a silver tray with a small bowl and a plate of food. A brass trident stands to the left beside yellow flower arrangements, and a bamboo screen covers the wall. Seated devotees in orange and maroon garments, several in white, face the throne on striped mats, while a pedestal fan stands on the right. This appears to be a Maheshwara Puja offering of food to the Master with monastic disciples. The seated man in the turban and orange robe with a rudraksha mala on a gold throne is a probable Swamiji candidate, identified by his turban, saffron-orange robe, rudraksha mala and ornate throne.2016-02-23A seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits on a golden throne with brown leather back and golden lion-shaped armrests, holding a sheet of paper and speaking into a headset microphone. A silver trident stands beside the throne. Around him a large audience of mostly white-clad devotees sits on the floor in a hall, with a standing fan at left and a dark wooden door behind. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), given the throne, turban, saffron clothing and mala, seated and addressing the gathering.2015-11-24A photograph of a seated figure on a large brown leather throne-like chair at the front of a hall, with a tall silver trident (trishul) standing to the left. The seated figure wears a red-orange dhoti-style cloth, a long rudraksha mala with a large gold pendant, and a gold necklace, with a hand raised near the mouth in a contemplative gesture. Swamiji (probable): the figure has long, swept-back dark hair, saffron-red ornate clothing, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace. Behind and around are seated and standing devotees, many in white and orange clothes with lanyards, some wearing bindi and kumkum, in an orange-draped hall. A banner and a painted portrait panel hang on the walls behind.2015-12-11May 09 20142014-05-09A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching saffron head wrap sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, holding a silver trident and wearing a long white-and-orange flower garland. Before him, a seated devotee in white garments with red shawl and red-and-white beaded necklace is pouring or offering from a silver plate of petals, while a man in white with a red shawl kneels and cups his hands in prayer. Women in white and red shawls sit on the carpeted floor with hands folded, and silver bowls, flowers and offering trays lie nearby. Ornate silver columns and red drapery frame the scene. Appearance-based candidate for the figure on the throne: Swamiji (probable), identified by saffron robes, swept hair, a crown-style head wrap, ceremonial garland and trident; the page's Pada Puja context matches the foot-worship offering shown.2014-08-05February 23 20162016-02-23September 05 20152015-09-05February 23 20162016-02-23A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-form armrests, eyes closed, a black head covering on his head and a large rudraksha mala with gold-toned adornments around his neck. A silver trident stands to his left. He is surrounded by a dense seated audience in orange, red and white clothing, many wearing orange lanyards, with a white-sleeved person and a camera operator at the upper right and a wooden stand with a small offering tray beside the throne.2015-12-23A photograph of a seated ceremonial scene in a hall with a gilded throne on a raised platform. A figure in an orange-red robe and a red turban, with a red and white flower garland and a gold pendant, sits on the throne with hands folded and a slight smile; the turban and robe are distinctive presentation cues, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) seated on the peetha, with a gold and red cushioned seat and a gilded lion-like armrest. Ceremonial staffs with white cloth and a white umbrella with golden fringe stand beside him. Seated devotees in white dhotis and orange-red shawls fill the floor and the back of the hall, with a standing row near a red fire extinguisher cabinet. A brass bowl, a lit oil lamp and a brass lamp stand sit in the foreground, with a garland-draped figure in the lower-left corner.2015-10-21 +1 copiesA large indoor hall filled with seated audience members in orange and white clothing. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange shawl, a rudraksha mala, a gold necklace and gold bangles, and holds a small stick while seated in a large brown leather throne-style chair. A silver trident stands at left, and a red bindi marks his forehead. Foreground audience members have their backs to the camera, and a microphone stand is visible at right.2015-12-10February 23 20162016-02-23