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A seated figure on a red-cushioned golden throne with lion-head armrests and a tiger-striped base, wearing a patterned orange turban, a beaded necklace and a gold-and-tan wrap, smiles while another figure kneels on the red stage platform and offers a plate of fruit. A standing priest in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala holds a tray of offerings. Behind them a woman in a white sari with a red border stands by a table, and a multicoloured fringed canopy hangs above the throne. The scene resembles a padapuja ritual, with the seated figure receiving the devotee's worship on stage.

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December 31 20152015-12-31December 12 20122012-12-12April 25 20182018-04-25 +1 copiesPhotograph of a stage event with a large silver ornate throne on the right, draped with garlands and topped by a gold canopy, where a seated man in a saffron-orange robe and a white flower garland sits between leopard-print cushions. Beside him stands a silver ceremonial chair draped in red and white flower garlands, and a bare-chested man in a red dhoti stands at left facing it, near brass vessels on a green-draped table. Backdrop is a painted sunset with silhouetted temple towers and palm trees, and a trident stands near the throne. Two or three people are visible; the seated figure is a possible a person by appearance cues such as the saffron robe and garland, wielded in darshan-style setting.2018-05-19A photograph taken on a dark stage showing a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved golden lion-head armrests and a tiger-striped cushion. The seated person wears an orange-gold turban, layered gold necklaces, bangles and a golden-orange garment. Two people kneel before the throne: one in a white kurta with grey hair, and another in a red patterned top with head covered, both bowing with hands extended. A standing attendant in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala holds up a golden cloth beside the throne. The setting is a stage with a red-draped platform and a red backdrop behind the throne.2012-12-20Photo of a ceremony under a white tent with a green mat floor. A central figure sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy and a large garland of marigolds and red flowers arched behind him. He wears an orange turban, orange robes and a rudraksha mala, and his hands rest on his lap. A man in orange robes with a garland stands at left holding a plate or tray, and a man in white dhoti and shawl with a gold chain stands at left edge. At right, a man in orange robes with a mala stands near a fire pit with bright flames. Trays of red and orange offerings sit on the floor in front of the throne, with flower vases beside it. a person in the central seated figure given his orange turban, orange robes and rudraksha mala on the throne.2011-07-15December 08 20122012-12-08 +1 copiesPhotograph of a stage before a deep red velvet drape. In the centre, a man in orange robes and a red-orange shawl, with long dark hair, a gold necklace and beaded malas, sits on an ornate gold throne flanked by golden lion figures; a microphone stands in front of him. This central figure fits the Swamiji (probable) profile by appearance cues, including his long hair, orange clothing, and gold necklace. To his left, a second robed person in orange and red sits on a gold throne, with white hair and a white headband, and a priest in white dhoti and sacred thread stands behind them. To the right, a bald man in an orange robe sits in a white armchair. The stage floor is covered with patterned rugs and reflects the lights.2013-02-03 +1 copiesOctober 26 20152015-10-26December 20 20122012-12-20A stage event with three men seated before a gold ornate throne and a golden deity murti draped in a garland. The man on the right sits enthroned on the gold chair, wearing a rust-red robe, rudraksha mala and ornate gold-trimmed clothing, smiling with hands resting. Two men to the left sit on gold-covered chairs: the left one in white kurta and white dhoti with a red shawl, the middle one in white dhoti with gold border and red shawl holding a microphone.2014-12-29A ceremonial scene in a tent-like hall with a red carpet. A bare-chested man in white dhoti with gold border kneels with folded hands before a seated figure on an ornate silver throne with red cushions. The seated man has long dark hair, wears a rust-red robe, a rudraksha mala and a gold chain, and gestures with his hand over a small plate of flowers. Behind them a standing attendant in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala and tilak holds a silver rod stand and fan, while other devotees in white and red-brown robes stand in the background.2018-01-06