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A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a rudraksha mala around his neck, hands folded in his lap and eyes closed. Around the throne, devotees in white and yellow-trimmed clothing kneel and sit with folded hands and silver plates of offerings, including a woman in white with blonde hair and a bald priest in white with a yellow shawl. Behind them, gold lamps, fruit, flower garlands and a red-and-gold shrine setting form a temple ritual scene. The shrine area holds a deity murti and brass oil lamps.

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A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala sits with hands folded on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, in a stone-carved temple hall with brass lamps and a shrine behind him. Several devotees in white and cream clothing sit around a gilded platform holding garlands of marigold-like flowers and offering trays of silver plates with fruit, while some hold flower strands. A man in a yellow shawl sits in front of the throne. The page identifies this as a person, but the appearance cues are unsure; the seated man wears saffron, a mala and sits on a throne, which are qualifying cues, so the candidate is a person seated in a puja with devotees offering flowers and fruit.2010-08-08A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands folded in his lap, inside a temple-like hall with gilded decor. Around the base, several devotees in white and cream clothes hold lit oil lamps (aarti) toward him, while brass plates with lamps and fruit offerings sit on golden tables. A man in white with a yellow shawl and a shaved-headed priest with white sacred markings are among the lamp-holders. A purple cloth and small deity murti appear in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair and orange robes with rudraksha mala, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji.2010-08-08 +2 copiesA standing man in saffron-orange robes with a long rudraksha mala around his neck stands on a gold-and-red throne with a red cushioned seat, on a raised gold platform. He stands barefoot with hands folded before him. In front of the platform, a group of devotees kneel on orange cloth with palms joined in anjali: a woman in a cream sari with a yellow border, a bald man with white body markings and a sacred thread, a man in white, and several women and men in white garments with yellow shawls. Silver trays of flowers and offerings sit on the gold base, and a golden-framed pillar with garlanded deity figures stands behind. The setting resembles a satsang or padapuja gathering.2010-08-08A seated man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a white garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with eyes closed, hands in front of him. Before him is a gold tray of brass plates holding offerings of fruit, pink lotus flowers and food. Around the throne, devotees sit with palms pressed together in namaste: a woman in a white and pink sari, an older woman in a green top and white shawl, a young woman in yellow, and men in white shirts. A shaved-headed priest in white clothing with a sacred thread sits in the foreground. The setting is a temple-like hall with red and white walls and a dark plaque on the wall behind. This is a satsang-style ritual reception with a puja offering.2010-11-01A photo of a padapuja-style ceremony in a temple hall. A man with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe and a rudraksha mala, seated on an ornate golden throne with red cushions. Devotees sit on the floor around him: a woman in a cream sari with a yellow shawl, a bald man in white with tilak and a marigold garland, a man in white, and several women in white and yellow. Silver plates with fruit, flowers and offerings are arranged before the throne. Behind, a decorated deity murti is adorned with garlands and a purple cloth, with a golden lamp and fruit offerings beside it. Coming from the throne, the man in saffron appears to be addressing the group.2010-08-08A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala sits with hands folded on a gold ornate throne with red cushions, a bindi on his forehead. a person: long rudraksha mala and saffron robe on a golden throne, receiving honours from a group. Around him, several devotees in white and yellow clothes sit on the floor holding small brass cups of offerings and lamps on a gold tray in front. A bald priest in white dhoti with a sacred thread and sandalwood markings on his arms raises a small cup. Behind the throne stand tall gold lamps, fruit trays, and a golden canopy with purple and yellow drapery, with a deity murti in a niche at the upper right.2010-08-08A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with eyes closed and hands folded, in an open pavilion with red-and-white pillars. Several devotees in white and yellow clothing gather around him, some holding small silver vessels and offering plates, and a woman in a white top and blue skirt sits at left. Fruit sits on trays and a decorated deity murti stands at the upper left among garlands. Dark stone carvings and a green garden are behind. This appears to be a padapuja style reverence scene with devotees offering to a seated teacher on a throne.2010-08-05A photograph of a seated man in orange saffron robes and a long dark rudraksha mala, sitting on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved gold armrests and palms pressed together in his lap. Several people in white and orange clothing sit on the ground in front of him, including a shaven-headed man in white dhoti at left and women in cream and orange garments. Gold ritual vessels, a brass plate with flowers, and a fruit tray sit on wooden side tables. Behind is a stone temple wall with a relief carving, a golden statue of a seated figure in orange on the right, and red and white pillars. A small logo appears in the upper left corner.2010-10-31 +1 copiesA seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne inside a temple-style hall with red and white striped walls and a carved stone shrine behind him. Around him, devotees sit on the floor in saris and white dhotis, some with orange and yellow shawls, and a woman in a yellow shawl holds a brass plate. Brass lamps and a kalasha-like vessel rest on a stone ledge at left, with a white-robed deity or sage figure visible beyond. The scene suggests a satsang or seated teaching session in a temple setting. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the page's reference to a person, presented in a saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala and a throne, but the identification is uncertain.2010-10-30A seated man in an orange saffron robe and rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions in a temple hall, hands folded in his lap. Around him on the orange floor sit devotees in white and yellow clothing; a woman with blonde hair in a white dress, a shaven-headed man in white with a sacred thread, and several women in white saris and gold bangles. Some hold orange cloths and silver plates of offerings with fruit and lamps, and gold ritual lamps and brass vessels stand nearby. Behind the throne is a gold-draped deity murti with carved stone shrines and lamp stands on either side.2010-08-08A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions inside a temple shrine, hands folded and eyes closed. Long hair falls around the shoulders. Several devotees in white clothes with yellow shawls sit on the floor in front, one holding a lit oil lamp aarti flame and another raising a ritual lamp. Brass and gold lamp stands, fruit, flower garlands and metal plates of offerings sit on a gold pedestal. Behind the throne is a colourful deity murti dressed in yellow and red with a garland, and a blue deity figure appears to the right. Carved stone pillars frame the shrine.2010-08-10 +1 copiesA man seated on an ornate gilded red throne wears an orange saffron robe and a long dark rudraksha mala, hands resting in his lap. Around him, a group of women and girls sit on the floor in white saris with orange and green borders and orange shawls, some holding small brass vessels. Behind the throne is a shrine with a deity murti, garlands of purple and yellow flowers, and brass lamps. Orange and red curtains and a stone pillar frame the open hall.2010-10-30 +1 copies