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A central figure sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, raising one hand in a greeting or blessing while smiling. He wears a saffron-orange robe, a white and red flower garland, a beaded rudraksha-style mala and a gold necklace, with a leopard-print cloth draped over the throne. The throne is framed by a dense arch of marigolds and roses in yellow, orange, pink, purple and white, with greenery and garlands. Two attendants in orange robes and gold necklaces sit on the lower platform, one to the left gesturing toward the throne and two to the right, one bald and one with long hair. The scene is set at night with a dark background.

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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, framed by garlands of marigolds and white flowers in yellow, orange, purple and red. He wears a white flower garland, a long necklace and a red tilak, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture while smiling. To his left a man in orange robes with a beaded necklace holds a white and pink wrapped offering. To his right a long-haired man in orange sits with hands folded in prayer. Seated white-clad devotees fill the lower foreground on a red-draped stage.2010-02-12Night photograph of a stage decorated with dense garlands of marigolds, roses and greenery in orange, yellow, pink, white and purple. A central figure in an ornate gold throne with a red cushion wears saffron-orange robes, a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala, and raises a hand in greeting. Beside the throne, a man in orange robes and gold chain sits on the orange-draped platform, and another in orange with gold necklaces kneels holding a brass plate. Several people in white and orange clothing sit at the front edge of the stage with hands raised. a person: the seated central figure in the golden throne wears saffron robes, a flower garland and rudraksha mala.2010-02-12A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, framed by a dense arch of marigold and mixed flower garlands in yellow, orange, purple and white. A white and red floral garland hangs around his neck, with a long gold-and-rudraksha style necklace and a leopard-print cloth draped over the armrest. Two attendants in orange robes sit on either side at the foot of the stage, one holding a small floral offering tray, and strings of lights glow in the background. Several rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and garlands are visible. The setting appears to be a ceremonial stage decorated for a Shivaratri-type celebration.2010-02-12A photograph of a central figure seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, framed by long garlands of marigolds, yellow and white flowers and purple blooms. The seated person wears an orange robe, a white flower garland over the shoulders, a gold-toned beaded necklace and red flower garlands draped across the lap. A younger assistant in orange robes and beaded necklaces sits at the left edge, and a woman in an orange headscarf sits at the right edge. Small string lights glow in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron-orange robes and ceremonial gold beads, cues consistent with the page's claim of his presence at this event.2010-02-12Photograph of a decorated golden throne (peetha) on a stage, framed by long vertical garlands of yellow, white, purple and red flowers and green foliage. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe, orange-brown garland and rudraksha-style beads, sits centrally with a broad smile. Beside him on the left, another orange-robed figure holds a ceremonial object, and on the right an orange-robed attendant holds a silver plate. In the foreground, several people in white dhotis and kurtas with yellow shawls sit on the stage edge, some with hands folded in namaskar. Lit lamps line the tiered seating behind. The central figure shows distinctive long hair, saffron robes and ornate beads, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) seated in darshan on the throne.2010-02-12A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne (peetha) at night, framed by a backdrop of vertical strings of marigolds and white flowers in yellow, red, purple and white, with string lights above. The central figure wears orange-saffron robes, a white and red flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala, with long dark hair, smiling. Two attendants in orange robes with gold necklaces sit on the raised stage on either side, one holding a fan-like object. Below, several people in white clothes with yellow or orange shawls sit in front of the stage. Swamiji (probable): the central figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robes, a mala and a garland, which are the qualifying cues.2010-02-12A smiling man with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi stands centre frame in saffron-orange robes, wearing a gold ceremonial necklace, rudraksha-style beads and a long garland of white flowers, red roses and round yellow-green beads. He raises both palms in greeting. To his left, a golden ornate throne with a red cushion is decorated with yellow and red flower garlands, beneath a red and yellow ceremonial canopy. A bald man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands at right, and a second orange-robed man stands behind the central figure. Warm lamps glow in wall niches.2010-12-29A figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat and armrests, smiling and looking up to the side. Long dark hair falls past the shoulders, and a thick necklace of white and red flower garlands with gold beads hangs over the chest. The throne is framed by a dense arch of marigolds and yellow, orange, purple and white flower garlands at night. At the lower left edge a partially visible person with dark hair is seen, and a bare-armed figure in orange appears at the lower right.2010-02-12Photo of a man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with yellow, orange, purple and white flower garlands, at night. He wears an orange saffron robe, a long white-and-red flower garland and a gold bead necklace, with long dark hair swept back, smiling with his hands resting on the red cushioned armrests. Behind him are more flower garlands and a dark night backdrop. To the right, a bespectacled man in orange robes and a flower garland sits partly visible. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, with long swept-back hair, saffron robe, and ceremonial gold and flower adornments. A partially visible person stands at the far left edge.2010-02-12A smiling man with long dark hair stands at the centre, waving with both palms raised, wearing an orange saffron robe and a long garland of white jasmine, red roses and round yellow-green fruit beads, with a gold ceremonial necklace. Behind him is a golden throne draped in a red velvet seat and garlanded with yellow marigolds and red flowers, beneath a red, yellow and green canopy. On the left, an orange-robed attendant holds a silver tray. On the right, a bald attendant in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands beside another man. Wall niches hold lit oil lamps, and a silver kalasha-style vessel stands on the right.2010-12-29A smiling man with long swept-back hair stands at a ceremonial stage, waving with his right hand. He wears an orange saffron robe, a long garland of white and red flowers with round green-yellow beads, and a heavy ceremonial gold necklace; the outfit and hair are consistent with the page's a person reference, so this is a person in_person appearance. Beside him, a bald man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands, and to the right a younger man in white with a gold-bordered cloth holds a tray. Behind them is a red and gold canopy, a gold-framed backdrop, flower decorations and lit oil lamps on a dark wall.2010-12-29December 29 20102010-12-29