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A 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.

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Photograph 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 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 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 photograph of a ceremonial stage decorated with dense garlands of marigolds and white jasmine strands in yellow, orange, purple and red. A man with long dark hair sits on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange robe, a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala, smiling and holding a small object. Beside him on the right, a shaved-headed attendant in an orange robe holds a ritual plate, and another orange-robed attendant with long hair and a gold necklace stands by the throne. In the foreground, several white-clad devotees in white and yellow shawls kneel and stand, one reaching out with a garland. Lit lamps are visible along the top edge of the wall.2010-02-12July 11 20062006-07-11A 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 photograph of a smiling man with long dark hair seated on an ornate gilded throne with a curved, carved backrest. He wears an orange-red robe, a red-and-white flower garland, a long gold-bead necklace and a red bindi on his forehead, with a leopard-print shawl draped over one arm. The throne is framed by bands of marigold garlands in yellow, red, purple and white. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, orange robe and gold necklace, seated on a throne, as the honoured figure in the scene.2010-02-12Photograph of a long-haired figure seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, framed by thick garlands of yellow, orange, white, pink and purple flowers. The seated figure wears saffron-orange robes, a leopard-print shawl, a white and red flower garland and a beaded necklace, with a red dot on the forehead. Beside the throne, a man in orange robes with a flower garland sits on the stage, another in orange holds a silver tray, and an older man in orange with glasses sits at the far right. Behind them a large crowd of mostly white-clad devotees fills the seating area, some with hands folded in namaste. The seated figure is the appearance-based candidate for Swamiji, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robes and ceremonial garlands on a throne.2010-02-12A photograph of an outdoor evening event on a raised orange stage in front of a large seated crowd. A central figure sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange robe, a white flower garland and a red-orange garland, and a long-haired appearance; the throne is framed by tall arrangements of marigolds, yellow, white and purple flowers and green foliage. Two orange-robed attendants sit on the stage beside the throne, one with long hair and a flower garland holding a cloth-wrapped object, the other holding a silver tray with garlands. Men in white clothes and orange shawls kneel and sit at the front of the stage, and audience members fill the stands behind. Whether the central figure is the subject of the page cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, so the identity is marked unsure.2010-02-12A seated man on a flower-decorated throne at a Guru Poornima event addresses a seated gathering. He has long dark hair and wears an orange robe with a gold necklace of beaded ornaments, sitting on a red cushioned seat with a gold lion-shaped armrest. Behind him hang white jasmine garlands and orange-and-yellow flower strings on a floral backdrop. Around him, saffron-robed sannyasis sit on the floor, some with shaved heads and prayer beads, several holding tall bamboo staffs topped with orange cloth flags. Brass pots and lamps sit on the floor in front. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, orange robe and ornate gold necklace on the throne, consistent with the page's Guru Poornima address) is speaking; he is the central figure.2006-07-11A 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.2010-02-12A man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushion, framed by a large arc of yellow marigolds, red roses and white jasmine garlands. He wears a gold crown, a rudraksha-style bead mala and a long gold ceremonial necklace, with his hands clasped in his lap. Below and around the throne, several people are visible from behind with dark hair and a few flowers, facing him. Gold-tone diya lamps stand in wall niches and a red and gold fringed canopy hangs above. Swamiji (probable) appears seated in the central position; the crown, saffron robes, gold necklace and long hair are the qualifying cues.2010-12-29