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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.

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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.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 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.2010-01-01A man seated cross-legged on an ornate gilded throne with a deep red velvet cushion and carved golden lion-form armrests. He wears a cream and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, and a white tilak with a red bindi on his forehead. He holds a sheet of paper and speaks into a microphone on a stand, with a gold-carved side table holding fruit and flowers nearby. Behind him are dark blue drapes and a floral arrangement in orange, red and green. a person is seated as the speaker, identified by the throne setting, rudraksha mala, cream and gold ceremonial dress and white forehead marking, consistent with the page's discourse context.2011-03-05A 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 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 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 smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold throne against a backdrop of marigolds, chrysanthemums and purple and white flowers arranged in concentric rings. He wears an orange-brown robe with gold border, layered gold and rudraksha necklaces, a red and yellow flower garland, gold armbands, and a wristwatch. He raises his right hand in greeting while resting his left hand on the armrest. A red cushion rests on the footrest and an orange cloth drapes the chair. a person appears as the seated figure with ornate gold necklaces, rudraksha malas and saffron clothing, giving a blessing gesture to devotees.2013-01-06 +1 copiesSeptember 17 20172017-09-17 +1 copiesA 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 seated figure in a rust-orange turban and orange robe sits on a red cushioned throne with ornate gold lion-head armrests, wearing a long orange and white flower garland and gold bangles. A standing attendant in white dhoti with a gold border and a rudraksha mala bends forward, offering a silver tray of purple flowers. Silver ceremonial staffs with kalasha-topped finials and a large floral arrangement in red, purple and white stand behind, with a silver-decorated shrine and lamp stands in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a rust-orange turban and orange robes with a garland, rudraksha and gold adornments, seated on the throne as the honoured figure.2015-07-09A man with long dark hair sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) with red velvet cushions, framed by a large arch of marigold and red-rose garlands and yellow flower decoration. He wears a white and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, multiple gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style garland, and holds a small printed card while speaking into a microphone on a stand. Brass oil lamps stand at the lower left and a flower-lined base sits in front of the throne. a person is seated in the centre, describing a ceremonial satsang or discourse setting.2009-01-01