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A photograph of a ceremonial stage in front of a floral backdrop of yellow, orange, red, white and purple garlands. A smiling man with long dark hair, wearing a white and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, a heavy gold necklace and a red bindi, sits on a gold throne with a carved lion-shaped armrest, a microphone stand beside him. Two women lean in at the lower left: one in an orange top, the other in a blue blouse and white sari, offering something to the throne area where fruit and a brass tray sit on the gold platform. Garlands of marigolds and roses drape the throne and steps.

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A 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 seated man in long dark hair waves with his right hand from an ornate gilded throne, its back framed by a garland of yellow, red, white and purple flowers with a large red blossom at the top. He wears a white dhoti-style garment with a gold border, a gold-coloured shawl, a red bindi and a long gold bead necklace. Gilded lion-head armrests flank the throne, and fruit and flower offerings sit on the platform before him. Behind is a decorated backdrop of yellow flowers and painted white, red and green patterns, with a silver oil lamp stand at the left edge. The person waving is a candidate matching the Swamiji description through swept-back long hair, saffron-toned ornate clothing and a gold necklace, so this is an appearance-based probable identification: Swamiji (probable), seated on a throne.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 smiling man with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with bands of red, yellow, green, purple and white flower garlands. He wears a white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl, a red tilak on his forehead, a gold bangle, and a heavy gold necklace under a multicolored flower garland. He holds a small gold object in both hands with eyes lowered. The scene reads as a ceremonial honouring. a person: long swept-back hair, saffron-free white ceremonial clothing and gold necklace, seated on a throne, with the page noting his Jayanti event.2009-01-01December 27 20092009-12-27A seated man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi wears a saffron-orange robe with gold borders and a heavy multi-strand gold necklace with a central pendant. He sits smiling on a gold throne-like seat framed by an arch of purple, yellow, red and white flower garlands, with cushioned armrests on either side. His hands are raised in a gesture before his chest. Appearance cues include long hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold necklaces, so this is a probable Swamiji.2009-12-27November 14 20102010-11-14December 27 20092009-12-27A seated man with long dark hair sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-head armrests, framed by a large arch of marigolds, orange and yellow flowers and mosaic-patterned panels. He wears a white dhoti with a gold border, a bare upper body with a shawl-like gold-bordered wrap, and a long beaded mala necklace. He holds a small booklet or card in both hands and smiles. Silver lamps stand on either side, a gold trident is mounted above the throne, and a golden altar with flower garlands and fruit sits in front. At the lower right, a man in white clothing bends low in reverence toward the stage.2010-01-01A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a carved lion-form armrest is receiving fruit from a woman in a white saree with gold border. The seated person wears white garments with a gold-edged cloth, a long garland of red, white and yellow flowers, and a beaded mala. A standing woman in a white saree and another in cream and gold attire smile nearby, and a man in saffron clothing with a rudraksha mala stands at left. Behind them, a woman in an orange top stands near a gold-rimmed brass tray of fruit and a gold-bordered platter with offerings. The throne is framed by yellow, orange and white flower garlands and a decorated golden backdrop with floral patterns, under a white tent canopy in an outdoor event setting.2010-01-01A smiling man with long dark hair sits on an ornate gilded throne decorated with red, yellow, magenta and white flower garlands. He wears a white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl, a heavy gold bead necklace, a gold bracelet, a sandalwood tilak and a red bindi. He holds a green-stemmed plush orange flower with a smiling yellow face. Some printed text is watermarked in the corner, which is omitted.2009-01-01December 06 20102010-12-06