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A photograph of a ceremonial stage decorated with marigold and yellow flower garlands and a golden peetha throne backdrop. A long-haired figure in white dhoti and white shawl with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits on a golden throne and smiles while receiving a glass award from a man in a white kurta and white dhoti. A man in orange robes stands at the left edge holding a tray, and silver lamps flank the stage. Flower offerings and a golden platform with fruit sit below. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji.

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A photograph of a ceremonial stage with an ornate golden throne (peetha) framed by a flower-garland arch of yellow, orange, red and white blooms and a decorative patterned backdrop. A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair, a white and gold-bordered dhoti-style garment and a beaded necklace receives a glass award or plaque from a standing man in a white shirt and white trousers who leans forward to hand it over. Golden lion-form armrests, silver lamp stands, a trident and a kalasha-like decorative piece surround the throne, with fruit and flowers on a golden platform in front.2010-01-01A seated figure on a gold-and-brown throne, framed by a flower-covered backdrop of marigolds, white jasmine and garlands in yellow, red, purple and green. The seated person wears a white dhoti-style garment with a gold border, a long rudraksha-style bead garland and a gold-bordered shawl, and holds a small offering tray. Before him stands a man in a white shirt and white trousers, leaning forward to hand over a plate or offering. Flanking the throne are tall silver oil lamps and a silver trident, with a golden lion-form armrest. The golden platform below holds flower garlands, fruit and offerings. Decorative silver and green panels frame the stage. The seated person is described with an appearance-based a person label, based on long swept hair, ornate gold-bordered clothing and a bead garland; this is not a face-based identification.2010-01-01A seated figure on a gold and floral-decorated throne with a multicolored garland of marigolds and red, yellow and purple blooms framing the seat. The seated person wears a white dhoti with gold border, a white upper cloth and a long beaded necklace, holding a small brass tray. In front, a man in a white kurta and white dhoti with orange edging bows low, touching the golden dais strewn with white and yellow flowers. Brass oil lamps and a trident stand on the sides, and an orange-robed attendant is partly visible at left against a richly decorated backdrop of gold and white floral patterns.2010-01-01A 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.2010-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A figure seated on an ornate gold throne (peetha) with a gold lion-head armrest, framed by a flower-covered backdrop of yellow, red and purple marigolds and white garlands. The seated person wears a white dhoti-style cloth with a gold border and a long gold-beaded mala, and raises one hand in greeting. Beside the throne stands a man in a white kurta and white dhoti with an orange-and-saffron sash, holding a framed certificate with a rosette ribbon. Silver lamp stands with rooster finials flank the stage, and a silver trishula rests against the throne. Flower garlands and fruit offerings lie at the base of the dais. The seated figure has long dark hair and a bare upper body with shawl, a visible cue for a probable Swamiji presence on stage.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 man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with rainbow bands of red, yellow, green and purple flower garlands and a red tiger-striped cushion. He wears a cream and gold-bordered dhoti-style garment, a shawl over one shoulder, layered gold and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, and gold bangles. He gestures with his raised right hand while speaking into a microphone on a stand. Marigold garlands line the dais, with fruit, a brass bowl and a lit oil lamp beside him. Swamiji (probable): the seated speaker's long hair, gold necklaces and ceremonial dress match the page's description of a discourse. A rudraksha-style mala and gold ornaments are visible.2009-01-01July 16 20132013-07-16A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a large golden throne decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers, and a gold trident-topped finial above. A central seated figure with long swept-back hair wears a white and gold-bordered dhoti-style cloth, gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala, smiling and holding a framed glass plaque. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne, identified by distinctive long hair, ceremonial gold necklaces and white-and-gold ritual attire. To the left, a person in saffron/orange robes holds a framed certificate on a tray. Two men in white clothing lean in from the right to hand over the award. Silver lamps with flowered finials flank the throne, and a glowing gold-and-red floral backdrop completes the scene.2010-01-01A seated man in a cream-beige turban with a red bindi sits before a dense arrangement of marigold and mixed flower garlands in yellow, red, pink and purple. He wears a white draped cloth over his shoulder, layered heavy gold beaded necklaces with a gold pendant set with red and green stones, and a gold armlet. His hands rest folded in his lap on a white cloth, and he gazes off to the side. The gold-embossed backdrop behind the flowers suggests a throne setting. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated in a flower-decorated throne, with a turban, long hair, gold necklaces and white garment cues.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure in a rust-red robe with a leopard-print cloth draped over the lap, wearing a flower garland of yellow, orange and white blooms and a tilak on the forehead, handing a small green fruit to a woman in a white sari with a gold-rimmed face and a bead necklace, while a man in a white shirt kneels beside her with his hands cupped. Behind them, women stand in a row: one in a yellow sari with a purple border, one in a white outfit with a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, and others in brown and white. A tall garland-wrapped pole stands in the background against wood-panelled walls, and a large gold ornamental object is visible at the lower left. The seated figure's appearance is uncertain, so the description records only the role and clothing.2014-05-17