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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne (peetha) framed by a large arch of marigold and multicolored flower garlands, with a golden lion-armrest on each side and a decorated panel behind. The seated figure wears white and gold-bordered cloth, a long garland of orange-yellow beads, and has long dark hair and a red tilak on the forehead, and holds a small gold-wrapped item. Standing at left, a young attendant in an orange-saffron robe bends forward to offer a tray of flowers and a gold-cloth packet, with a trident (trishul) visible near the throne. Brass oil lamps (aarti lamps) sit on a flower-decorated platform in front. Scene reads as a ceremonial honouring or puja at a stage. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron-toned attendant contrast, rudraksha-style bead garland, and ceremonial throne cues.

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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.2010-01-01A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with lion-shaped armrests, backed by a large horseshoe-shaped arrangement of marigolds, roses and white flowers, with a decorated mandala-like panel behind. The seated person wears white and gold dhoti-style clothing, a gold necklace and long dark hair, and holds a small orange object in one hand. Beside the throne, a man in a saffron-orange robe with a shaved head and glasses extends a flat orange tray or plate toward the seated figure. Gold ritual vessels and flowers sit at the base of the throne, and a microphone stands at the right edge. Whether the seated figure is a person cannot be determined from appearance alone, so the identity is left unsure.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 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.2010-01-01A 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 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 photograph of a stage decorated with gold and green drapery, marigold garlands and a golden canopy over an ornate golden throne. A seated figure in white and gold clothing with a yellow-and-white garland sits on the throne, smiling. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a shaved head stands at the left edge, leaning toward the seated figure and offering something held in both hands. Silver lamp stands with a trident finial flank the throne, and flower arrangements sit along the stage edge. The stage is set for a ceremonial honouring at an outdoor event.2010-01-01A woman in a white sari with gold border kneels and bows at the feet of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne. The seated figure wears orange saffron robes, a long dark hair, and a beaded necklace, and raises one hand in blessing. The golden throne is carved with a lion-shaped armrest and red cushions, decorated with white jasmine garlands and fruit offerings, and a colourful striped textile hangs behind. a person: the seated figure has long swept hair, saffron robes and a ceremonial necklace on an honoured throne, so the appearance-based candidate is present. Two people are visible in the scene, with a third partly visible behind.2008-07-17A ceremonial stage decorated with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands and a gilded throne. A man in a white kurta and dhoti stands at the front, offering or adorning the seated figure, while a central seated person in white dhoti and kurta with a long flower garland and gold necklaces sits on a golden peetha/throne under a flower-decorated canopy. On the right, two saffron-robed sannyasis stand, one holding a silver kalasha-style vessel and wearing rudraksha malas. On the left, several people in saffron and orange clothing and a woman in a gold-bordered sari stand near the edge. The setting is an outdoor pandal with a white tent roof and a red-and-orange floor.2010-01-01A festive stage scene decorated with yellow marigold garlands and a golden canopy with floral arches. A central figure sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat draped in white and yellow flowers and marigold garlands, smiling. A man in white dhoti and shirt stands barefoot before the seat, holding a large woven basket and pouring or offering yellow petals. To the left, women in orange and gold saris and a man in orange shirt and rudraksha-style necklace stand with hands folded or clasped. To the right, two men in saffron/orange robes stand, one holding a small red-covered object near a silver lamp stand, the other with a shaved head and beaded necklaces.2010-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial stage decorated with white and orange floral arrangements and a gold throne. A man with long dark hair, wearing orange robes, a garland of white and red flowers, and a gold necklace, sits on the golden throne with a red cushion. Two women in white saris stand beside him, one with a green-bordered sari and both holding small ritual objects and offering gestures. A bald man in orange robes stands at left, and another man in orange stands at right near a fan. Ornate white and orange floral panels with a yellow flower motif frame the stage. The scene appears to be a seated honouring or puja on a decorated dais, with the seated man visibly wearing orange, garlands and gold ornaments. a person seated on the throne, as the page indicates.2008-07-17A 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.2010-01-01