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A photograph of a ceremony on a golden throne decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, orange, red, purple and white, with a golden trishul on the left. A man in a white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl, wearing a long gold-bead necklace and a red tilak, is seated on the throne and holding out a small clear plaque with a red base toward a man in white who is bowed forward with palms pressed together in namaskar. To the left, a man in an orange robe and garland holds a sheet of paper at a small orange-topped table beside a golden lion-footed stand. The seated man has long dark hair; the bowing man wears white. Two people are visible. Swamiji (probable) is the seated man, identified by long swept-back hair, gold necklace and ceremonial throne. Sanctity is conveyed by the floral peetha and reverent gesture.

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A photograph of a ceremony on a stage framed by a large arch of marigold and yellow flower garlands. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing a white dhoti with gold border, a gold-coloured shawl and a gold necklace, is seated on a golden throne and smiling as he receives a clear glass award plaque. A younger man in an orange robe and beaded necklace stands at left holding papers, and a man in a white shirt and white trousers stands at right presenting the plaque. The throne has gold carved armrests and white flower strings below. The seated man shows swept-back hair, gold necklace and gold-bordered white cloth as cues. A trident stands in the upper left.2010-01-01A seated man with long dark hair and a gold necklace of large beads sits on an ornate golden throne decorated with flower garlands in yellow, white and magenta. He wears a white dhoti with a gold border and smiles broadly while receiving a printed card or booklet from a standing man in white shirt and white dhoti at right. A golden lion sculpture and a trident stand beside the throne, and a row of small brass lamps or glasses sits on a gold table below. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears long swept-back hair, a gold bead necklace and a gold-bordered dhoti on a crowned throne, and is the person being honoured by the presenter.2010-01-01A long-haired figure in white dhoti and shawl with gold trim sits on a gilded throne decorated with flower garlands in yellow, orange, magenta and white, a golden lion at the base. The seated figure wears a heavy gold necklace and smiles while accepting a small object from a man in an all-white kurta and dhoti with a rudraksha mala, who extends his hands. A trident hangs on the left and a person in orange robes stands at the edge holding an orange cloth. Wall and stage backdrop are patterned with red and white tiles and yellow flowers.2010-01-01A seated man with long dark hair, bare-chested and wearing a white and gold-bordered dhoti with a golden shawl, sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with yellow, orange and magenta flower garlands. He wears a thick gold necklace and smiles while a man in white kurta and dhoti with a rudraksha mala stands at right, holding a small framed picture up toward him. Gold lion-form armrest and carved gold side panels frame the stage, with a gold trident mounted behind the throne and an arch of colourful flower decoration overhead. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, gold necklace and a gold-bordered shawl on a throne, matching the page's indication. Front of the stage holds a row of oil lamps and flower garlands.2010-01-01A seated figure on an ornate golden throne decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers, with a golden trident mounted above and a golden lion sculpture at the left. The seated person wears a white dhoti-style garment with a gold border and a gold-bordered shawl, a heavy gold necklace, and a red bindi; the person's upper body is bare and they smile. Beside the throne a man in an all-white shirt and white dhoti with a rudraksha mala holds up a framed plaque or award with portrait photographs. Floral garlands and a row of small lamps sit at the base of the throne. The a person candidate shows long swept-back hair, a gold necklace and a gold-bordered garment, but the appearance is not conclusive enough for a firm identification.2010-01-01Photo of a ceremony on a golden throne decorated with a dense arch of yellow, orange, red and purple marigold garlands and white flower strings. A long-haired man in an off-white dhoti with a gold border and matching shawl sits centrally, wearing a multi-strand rudraksha-style mala, smiling as he receives a framed certificate labelled "Best Gallery Award" from a man in white kurta and dhoti standing at right. At left, a young man in saffron-orange robes with a beaded mala holds an orange tray. A golden trident stands beside the throne and ornate gold carvings frame the stage. Three people are visible.2010-01-01A seated man in white and gold ceremonial dress sits on an ornate gold throne heavily decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands, with a golden trishul visible at upper left. He wears a long gold-bordered white dhoti-style garment, a shawl draped over one shoulder, layered gold necklaces, and a red tilak on his forehead, with long dark hair. He receives an orange-wrapped gift, with a pair of scissors visible in the wrapping, from a young man in saffron-orange robes and a gold chain at left. A microphone stand appears at right, with a patterned backdrop behind. Appearance-based a person cues include long swept hair, ornate gold necklaces and the throne setting, with a saffron-clad attendant presenting an offering.2010-01-01A seated figure on a golden throne framed by an arch of marigolds in yellow, orange, red and purple with white jasmine, behind a golden trishul. The central figure has long dark hair, a red bindi, a white garment with a gold-bordered shawl and a heavy gold necklace, smiling and holding a small white item in his hands. At the left edge, a person in orange saffron robes extends an orange cloth toward him. Ornate gold lion-footed armrests and a decorated backdrop complete the scene. a person: the long swept hair, gold necklaces and ornate throne match the page's claim, so this is an in-person candidate seated in darshan.2010-01-01A seated figure in yellow robes and a yellow turban, adorned with a red and orange flower garland and a pearl necklace, sits on a golden throne (peetha) framed by a floral arch of yellow marigolds, white flowers and green leaves. A white-robed devotee with a shaved head and yellow-bordered dhoti bends forward and touches the seated figure's cheek, while a second man in an orange cloth and rudraksha mala stands beside. A brass oil lamp stands at left and a golden peacock-feather panel at right. The scene appears to be a darshan or blessing in a temple hall. Two people are visible, plus the seated figure.2011-08-22A man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on a golden throne framed by a large arch of marigolds, roses and white jasmine garlands in yellow, orange, red, purple and white. He wears a white dhoti with a gold border and a heavy gold bead necklace, and holds his arms outspread while speaking into a microphone on a stand. The throne has ornate gold carving and a gold-and-flower backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, gold necklace and gold-bordered white garments are the cues. He is seated and speaking to an audience.2010-01-01A photograph of a ceremony on a gold-trimmed throne decorated with yellow, orange and white flower garlands and a golden crest. A figure with long hair and a white garment with a gold-bordered shawl sits on the throne, wearing a beaded necklace, and receives a printed booklet from a man in white clothes with a red-beaded mala. At left, a man in an orange robe holds a tray with a shawl and a golden necklace. At right, a woman in a white sari with a red border and another man in white stand with hands folded. Gold and silver lamps and a brass vessel flank the stage and a floral platform sits below. Seated figure's identity is uncertain from appearance; roles: seated honoree, presenter, attendants.2010-01-01October 17 20102010-10-17