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A 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.

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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 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 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.2010-01-01A photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron robe and a long gold bead necklace on an ornate gold throne with red cushion, smiling, with a red bindi and tilak on his forehead. Behind him, a deity murti decorated with dense garlands of yellow, red, green and purple flowers and silver jewellery; a gold trident stands at the right edge. In front, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti raises a hand in greeting, a woman in a white patterned sari smiles and holds papers, and another woman in cream clothing stands at the right. Four people are visible.2010-11-12A man with long dark hair sits on a gold-trimmed throne framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and red flowers, and white jasmine. He wears a white dhoti and shawl with gold borders and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace, with a red tilak on his forehead. He smiles while holding a clear acrylic award plaque with a small orange-robed portrait printed on it. Oil lamps and flower offerings sit on the golden base in front. Appearance-based candidate, a person, seated on a throne with flower garlands and a gold necklace, holding an award.2010-01-01A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. He wears a white garment with gold borders and a gold-bordered shawl, and a heavy gold bead necklace. Long hair falls to his shoulders and a red bindi is on his forehead. He smiles and raises both palms outward in a blessing gesture. Silver ritual vessels stand on a gold-carved table in front of him, and flower strands drape the throne base.2010-01-01A photograph of an outdoor stage decorated with yellow marigold and white flower garlands, red draping and a green floral-patterned backdrop. A seated person sits on an ornate gold throne with a golden canopy, wearing a white and gold garment, a gold necklace and long swept-back dark hair, holding a microphone. A standing man in an orange robe bends forward and offers a small object to the seated figure. Silver lamps on stands with a trident finial flank the throne, and flower vases stand at the stage front. The seated figure has distinctive long swept-back hair, ceremonial gold necklace and ornate clothing, so this is a probable Swamiji appearance in the seated role, while the standing man in orange is a devotee or sannyasi.2010-01-01A seated man on an ornate golden throne (peetha) at the front of a decorated stage, smiling. He wears a white dhoti and shawl with gold borders, a long rudraksha-style beaded mala necklace in orange-brown tones, and has long dark hair; a red bindi-like mark is visible on his forehead. Behind him a large golden throne back is framed by a heavy arrangement of yellow, orange, purple and white flower garlands, with a golden lion-form armrest on each side. Ornate silver lamps (oil lamps) stand at both edges, and a gold-and-flower adorned platform sits at the base. A microphone stand is at the right. Above, a golden deity murti is garlanded. a person: long swept hair and an orange-brown mala with ornate throne presentation, seated as the speaker of a satsang discourse.2010-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a large golden throne draped in garlands of yellow, orange and white flowers. Seated on the throne is a long-haired man in white and cream robes with a gold necklace, holding a small object in his hands near a microphone stand. The backdrop is covered in yellow flowers framed with decorative multicoloured bands, and the stage front has red drapery with marigold garlands. Silver oil lamps with bird finials and a trident emblem stand on either side, and flower arrangements sit at the base of the platform. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a gold necklace and ceremonial white and gold dress, and sits on the throne as the principal speaker.2010-01-01A seated man with long dark hair and a gold chain necklace, wearing white and gold-bordered robes, sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands. He extends his hand to take a clear acrylic award plaque from a standing man in a white kurta and white trousers who holds it with both hands. A microphone stand stands between them, and a gilded backdrop framed with white, red and blue bead-like trim surrounds the stage. A plaque on the award reads a printed name and photos of a saint portrait. Fresh marigold and other flower arrangements decorate the stage edges.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