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Photograph of a ceremonial stage in a hall with a gilded golden throne flanked by golden lion figures and a cobra-hood canopy, set against a deep red velvet backdrop. A man with long dark hair swept up in a crown-like knot and a flowing orange-red garment sits on the throne, wearing a rudraksha-style necklace and a garland. Devotees in white dhoti and shawl with saffron-bordered cloth kneel and stand around the throne; one kneeling man in white offers flowers or fruit. A woman in a white sari with a brown rudraksha necklace stands at right, and others in white and red attire attend nearby. Watermarked page image shows a Nithyanandapedia credit at lower right.

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December 31 20152015-12-31A seated man in a rust-orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion figures and a leopard-print cushion, against a red curtain backdrop. He wears rudraksha and gold necklaces and has a tilak on his forehead, and extends one hand in a gesture toward a kneeling bare-chested boy in a white dhoti. To the right, a woman in a white sari with gold border stands with folded hands, and to the left, two people in white sari-style dress with gold borders and rudraksha malas sit on the stage. Gold lion-motif pillars frame the scene. a person: the seated man wears an orange robe, rudraksha and gold necklaces, and sits enthroned, consistent with the page's identification.2017-09-04A seated man in saffron-orange robes, wearing a long ceremonial gold necklace and with long swept-back hair, sits on an ornate golden throne carved with lions and a cobra hood, his hand resting on a leopard-print cushion. Before him, a young boy in a white dhoti with a sacred thread kneels with his back to the camera, while a woman in white with a long braid and gold-bordered sari stands nearby. On the left, a bare-chested man in white dhoti with white markings and rudraksha garlands sits with a staff, and on the right a woman in white sari with gold border and rudraksha mala sits. Probable Swamiji seated on the throne with long swept-back hair, saffron robes and ceremonial gold necklace, in a satsang or initiation setting.2017-09-04A photograph of a ceremonial scene inside an ornately decorated hall. A seated figure in a gilded throne with lion-head armrests and a carved, jewelled backrest wears a black cap-like headpiece, red garland, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a white shawl over a red cloth, and accepts offerings from devotees. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and saris, and others in rust-orange and saffron garments with gold borders, stand or sit with garlands and fruit. A bald priest with a white tilak on the left wears an orange cloth and beaded necklaces. Brass lamps stand beside the throne, and the backdrop is covered with flower garlands and a colourful jewelled panel.2016-01-03A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a large golden backrest and a tiger-skin cloth draped over the seat, set against maroon drapes. The seated person wears an orange-red turban, an orange-red robe, a rudraksha-style bead mala and a golden ceremonial necklace. Devotees surround the throne: a woman in a white and gold-bordered kerala-style sari bends forward with hands near the seated person, while nearby women in orange-brown saris and white-clad men in white shirts and dhotis stand with hands folded or at their sides. A yellow cloth is held near the throne's base. The scene resembles a satsang or darshan on a stage.2015-11-22A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with a carved crown-topped backrest, centred against a backdrop of painted temple architecture. He wears a white dhoti-style garment with a white shawl, a red rudraksha-style necklace with beaded strands, gold armbands and bangles, and a red mark on his forehead; his hands rest in his lap. Around the throne, brass oil lamps stand on either side, and orange fabric hangs from the top corners with garlands of flowers. In the foreground, several people in white ritual clothing sit on the floor facing him: one bald man in white holds a small object, others with white garments and gold-bordered cloth are seated in a group. A flower arrangement sits at the base of the throne. The scene resembles a formal satsang or puja setting. The man on the throne is shown as a person by the appearance cues of long swept-back hair, red mala necklaces and ceremonial gold adornment, seated in a place of honour.2011-02-12November 22 20152015-11-22May 04 20162016-05-04Photograph of a ceremonial padapuja on a red-carpeted stage. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes, with long dark hair and a crown-like headdress, sits on an ornate gold throne with a canopy. Devotees in white dhotis and shirts line up and bow or touch the feet of the seated figure, while a bare-chested priest in white with a gold-bordered dhoti stands nearby. A red-and-white-clad attendant kneels at the right, and a backdrop shows a painted deity murti with flowers and a colourful pillar. Several people stand at the left edge.2016-01-30A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe and matching orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne with a tall gilded back before dark red drapes. He wears a long layered rudraksha-style mala and a gold ceremonial necklace, and one hand is extended. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and saris with gold borders bow and attend: a man in white with a gold-bordered dhoti rests a hand on the head of a bowing person in white, and a woman in a white sari holds up a small paper, while others in orange garments stand nearby. A brass lamp stands at the left and a gold-edged dais sits below the throne. The appearance matches the a person cues of saffron clothing, turban and mala on the throne, so the seated figure is a person in person.2015-11-22November 22 20152015-11-22A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with a carved crown-like back, dressed in white with a red dot on his forehead, rudraksha beads and a gold necklace, long hair swept back, hands folded in his lap. Flanking the throne, brass lamps and a flower garland hang on a backdrop of temple pillars and orange drapes. Four or five devotees in white and orange sit on the floor before him, some holding flower petals or offerings near the throne, and a small tray of flowers rests on the stone platform. The scene suggests a satsang in progress, with the seated figure as the focal point and the devotees in attendance. The man on the throne has distinctive swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, consistent with the appearance of Swamiji (probable) seated in a ceremonial role.2011-02-12