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A photograph of a ceremony on a decorated stage. A man with long dark hair and a broad smile sits on an ornate gold throne with a crown-like gold canopy, wearing a white dhoti with a gold border and a gold-beaded necklace. He leans forward to accept a small framed item from a man in white kurta and white dhoti standing to the right, who holds it with both hands. On the left, a man in saffron-orange robes stands holding a tray. The throne is framed by yellow and white flower garlands, a trident-shaped ornament, and a gold lion-figure base, with a silver lamp stand at the right edge and marigold garlands at the foot of the platform. The seated man shows Swamiji (probable) cues: long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace and throne seating; the appearance is consistent with that identity but not conclusive.

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A seated man on a gold-trimmed throne (peetha) at a flower-decorated stage, wearing a white dhoti with gold border, gold shawl and a long garland, smiling broadly and reaching out to take a small framed object from a man in a white kurta. To the left, a standing man in saffron-orange robe and gold necklace holds a sheet of paper. The backdrop has yellow and white marigold garlands, a large gold crown motif and a trident (trishul) ornament. Silver oil lamps stand on both sides, and marigold garlands and offerings lie at the base of the throne. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair and a gold-bordered shawl with a garland, and is the central figure on the throne, so the appearance cues are sufficiently distinctive to label him as probable.2010-01-01A photograph of a flower-decorated stage with a golden throne (peetha) at the centre, draped with multicoloured marigold and white jasmine garlands. A man with long dark hair sits on the throne wearing a white dhoti with a gold border, a mala of orange beads, and a light shawl; he is receiving a framed or card-like item from a woman in a white sari with a gold border and a long braid who stands at right. At left, a bald man in saffron/orange robes holds papers and stands beside a golden trident (trishul) and a golden lion-shaped armrest. At right stands a tall silver oil lamp (deepam) and golden floral carvings. Marigold garlands line the stage front, with a bowl of offerings on a golden stand.2010-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial stage at a Hindu event. A long-haired man in a white dhoti with gold border and a white shawl, wearing a garland of beads, sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) framed by a large arch of yellow, red and purple marigold garlands. He smiles and holds a small framed portrait under glass with both hands. A man in white kurta bends forward toward him with outstretched hands. To the left, an orange-robed attendant holds a book. Foreground has marigold and white flower garlands on a gold-and-white altar base, with brass lamps and a kalasha-like vessel at the sides. Ornate yellow floral backdrop with a trident motif and peacock-shaped finials. Visible people: three, the seated central figure may be a person, identified by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, ceremonial gold necklace and mala of beads, and a throne setting.2010-01-01A seated man on a gold throne draped in red and purple flower garlands and a large yellow-and-orange marigold backdrop. He wears a white dhoti with gold border, a heavy gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, with long hair swept back, and is smiling while holding a small offering tray. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, ceremonial gold necklaces and a white ritual garment with a gold border on a throne. A standing attendant in saffron/orange robes with a red sash bends forward to present a tray or box. A microphone stand, a silver lamp stand and silver vessels sit on the stage. Floral arch decorations frame the scene.2009-01-01A long-haired man with a red bindi and a gold bead necklace sits on an ornate golden throne draped in marigold and yellow flower garlands, smiling broadly while wearing a white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl. Facing him, a man in a plain white shirt and white dhoti bends forward with both hands extended to offer a small object, a wrapped gift or pouch with a round orange-and-yellow image. Behind them are a silver kalasha-style pedestal lamp and a silver ornament with a bird finial, flower-decorated backdrop in purple, yellow and red, and a golden panel.2010-01-01A seated man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with gold-striped borders sits on a gilded throne decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and purple flowers, with a red and yellow floral arrangement on the left armrest. He wears a multi-strand gold bead necklace with a central pendant, long swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead, and rests his hands on the armrests with his bare feet on a red cushion. Appearance-based candidate, a person, seated in a flower-decorated throne setting.2009-12-27July 17 20082008-07-17A padapuja ceremony on a raised stage under a white tent. A man with long dark hair, wearing a white dhoti with gold border, a gold-coloured shawl and a gold ceremonial necklace, sits on an ornate golden throne draped with bands of yellow, white, purple and red flower garlands. A woman in a white sari and a young boy in white kneel at his feet, pouring water from a small vessel over his feet into a golden plate on a golden stand, with small oil lamps around. A man in an orange shirt with a rudraksha mala stands behind, holding a silver vessel, and a tray of fruit sits nearby. Women in white and orange saris stand at the edges of the frame.2010-01-01A seated man in an orange-red silk garment sits on an ornate silver throne upholstered with a leopard-print cushion. He wears a tall gold crown, a gold bead necklace with a pendant, gold armlets and bangles, and a long garland of white jasmine, yellow and red flowers draped over his shoulders and down to his feet. He holds a silver staff upright. A bald, bare-chested priest in white cloth with a sacred thread kneels at the lower left with palms pressed together in greeting. A silver tray of flowers rests at the feet of the seated man. Behind him are silver repoussé panels and a gold-and-blue embroidered cloth. A man sits on a throne with ceremonial garlands, consistent with Swamiji (probable) described by crown, saffron-orange garments and gold necklaces, but the face is not used for identification. The seated figure's role is honoured guest or presiding teacher on a dais.2017-10-18A seated figure on an ornate gold throne is garlanded with white and orange flower necklaces and draped in an orange shawl over saffron-coloured clothing, with a red cushion before him. Attendants surround him: a young man in white dhoti and an orange-shouldered priest in saffron robes pour or offer items, a man in orange garments stands behind holding a brass tray, and a woman in white with an orange shawl bends forward offering. The backdrop is decorated with white and blue scalloped patterns, yellow marigold floral panels, and a red and yellow flower motif.2008-07-17A seated man with long dark swept-back hair, a red bindi, a gold ceremonial necklace and a white garment with a gold-bordered shawl sits on a gold throne before a backdrop of yellow and red flower garlands. He smiles while receiving a small glass award from a standing man in a white kurta and white dhoti, with a rudraksha mala around his neck. A silver oil lamp with a rooster-topped stand is at right. The seated man matches the page's Swamiji cues (long hair, gold ceremonial necklace, white and gold clothing), so the appearance-based label is Swamiji (probable).2010-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial stage decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, white jasmine strands and a flower-framed backdrop. A central figure with long dark hair wears a white garment with gold border, a rudraksha-style beaded mala and a gold necklace, seated on an ornate gold throne with cushioned arms. A younger attendant in orange robes stands at left holding a tray or papers and wears a beaded mala. At right, a man in a white shirt and white trousers bends forward to offer an object to the seated figure. A small glass-domed shrine piece sits on a gold pedestal in front, and silver lamps stand on each side.2010-01-01