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A photograph of a seated ceremony on a raised dais. A man with swept-back dark hair and a vibhuti-marked forehead sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a rust-red dhoti and shawl, a white and purple flower garland, a rudraksha mala, and a large gold pendant necklace, with gold armlets on his upper arms. Before him a woman in a cream sari with a red-and-gold border and red shawl sits cross-legged holding a silver puja plate. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti sits at right beside a silver tray of flowers and offerings, and a figure in red wrap stands in the background among gold columns.

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A seated man in a red-orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat, wearing a long white and purple flower garland, a gold pendant on a beaded necklace, bangles, and a sacred tilak on his forehead. Two women to the left sit on a colourful striped mat, one in a white sari with a red shawl performing a small ritual with a metal plate, the other in orange clothing. On the right, a bare-chested man in white dhoti with a sacred thread attends the ritual, and another man sits beside him. A golden staff stands at the left, and a red padapuja tray with flower offerings lies at the throne's base.2017-06-26June 26 20172017-06-26A seated man in a golden, ornately carved throne with a red cushion sits at the centre, smiling, wearing a rust-orange robe, a long white and purple flower garland, a gold pendant necklace, a rudraksha mala, and armbands. Behind him stands a golden staff. Seated on a striped rug in front are a woman in an orange top, a woman in a white sari with a red-bordered shawl and folded hands, a shaved-headed man in white dhoti with a red mala and white body markings, and another man bare-chested with white forehead markings. A bowl with flowers and a small gold kalasha-like vessel rests before the throne. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace on the throne.2017-06-26June 26 20172017-06-26June 26 20172017-06-26A seated man in dark red-maroon robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a white-and-purple flower garland, a gold chain necklace and gold armbands. He has a white forehead marking and a smiling expression, with his bare feet resting on a flower-strewn cloth. To his right, a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with white sandalwood marks kneels and holds a tray of fruit and offerings toward him. On the left, two women in bright orange saris stand, one holding a wooden tray with red fruit. A woman in a white sari with a rudraksha mala stands at the right edge. a person is seated centrally on the throne in maroon robes and a garland, as a guest of honour receiving offerings during a ceremony.2017-06-26 +1 copiesJune 26 20172017-06-26A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne at an outdoor stage, wearing a rust-red robe, a long garland of white and purple flowers, a gold pendant on a beaded necklace, and gold armlets. A woman in a cream sari with a red shawl sits cross-legged before a brass tray, and a bald man in a white dhoti with a sacred thread sits at right near an offering plate. Behind them, a saffron-clad attendant stands near a stone sculpture and an orange-draped figure sits at left.2017-06-26June 26 20172017-06-26A seated man in a deep red-maroon robe sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing a long white-and-purple flower garland, a gold pendant necklace and a dark rudraksha-style mala, with a red mark on his forehead and a jewelled armband. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders. Before him, shaved-headed priests in white dhotis and women in orange and cream saris sit on red mats, one woman holding a silver plate of offerings and another tending a metal tray. Behind them, women in white and orange sit on red-stepped stone terraces with stone lamps. The setting suggests a temple ritual and satsang gathering.2017-06-26A man seated on an ornate golden throne with a red cushioned seat, wearing rust-red robes and a long white-and-pink flower garland. He has a vertical tilak on his forehead, a gold pendant medallion and gold necklaces, and a jewelled armlet on his upper arm. Beside him, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti with white ash markings and a red thread holds a small bell-like object. A woman in orange and a person with a small bell stand at the edges, and a golden staff rises at left. The man's appearance shows the saffron-robed and ornate cues of the candidate, so he is labelled a person seated on the peetha during a satsang-style gathering. Visible people: about four.2017-06-26June 26 20172017-06-26