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Night 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.

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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.2010-02-12A 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.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.2010-02-12A 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 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.2010-02-12Photograph 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 night photograph of a floral-decorated golden throne platform set in water, with a central seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a red-and-white garland, flanked by attendants in orange and saffron clothing. Two attendants on the left and right wear orange robes and gold necklaces; one kneels holding a metal bowl. Around the platform, about a dozen people stand waist-deep in water wearing white clothes and yellow sashes, some reaching toward the platform. Marigold and red flower garlands drape the platform backdrop, and small lights and a crowd in white stand on the steps behind. The seated central figure's appearance does not clearly match the a person cues, so the identity is uncertain.2010-02-12December 30 20102010-12-30A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a red-beaded mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, heavily decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands. Crowds of people with raised hands and folded palms surround a red-carpeted stage in front of tiered red steps lined with white-clad attendants. Flower-draped railings frame the platform and a yellow-and-blue canopy stands at right. The figure has long dark hair and appears to be an appearance-based probable Swamiji seated in honour, with the mala, saffron robe and gold throne as cues.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a floral-decorated golden throne on an orange-draped dais in an indoor hall with rows of empty red seats behind. A seated figure in orange robes and a white garland sits centrally on the ornate golden chair with a golden halo-like arch, flanked by two attendants in orange robes with gold necklaces, one holding a tray. Garlands of marigolds and white flowers in orange, yellow and purple hang around the throne. In the foreground, several people in white clothes and yellow sashes kneel in shallow water before the dais, some holding small vessels, and one reaches out. A standing attendant in white stands at the right beside a railing, and a round orange fan-like object appears at the right edge.2010-02-12July 07 20092009-07-07