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A 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.

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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 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 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.2010-01-01A seated man in a cream-beige turban with a red bindi sits before a dense arrangement of marigold and mixed flower garlands in yellow, red, pink and purple. He wears a white draped cloth over his shoulder, layered heavy gold beaded necklaces with a gold pendant set with red and green stones, and a gold armlet. His hands rest folded in his lap on a white cloth, and he gazes off to the side. The gold-embossed backdrop behind the flowers suggests a throne setting. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated in a flower-decorated throne, with a turban, long hair, gold necklaces and white garment cues.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA 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.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.2010-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A photograph at night of a seated man in a saffron-orange garment and a long orange-beaded mala necklace with large gold beads, holding papers and smiling as he speaks with a young woman in a white top and white dupatta who is kneeling beside a gilded lion-headed armrest on a golden throne. Behind him a floral garland arrangement of red, yellow and purple flowers decorates the seat. Around them several people in orange and white ritual garments, some with white forehead markings, stand in a crowd, with a woman in white holding papers and a woman in a black top and patterned skirt nearby. Blue and white lights glow in the dark background.2013-03-10A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a gold crown, draped in a long white garland of flowers and a white shawl with gold border, sits with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind him a large arch of yellow and marigold flowers and gold-framed panels decorate the dais. In front, a bald man in saffron robes kneels with palms joined toward the throne, and two women in saffron sit at the stage edge, one with a long braid and one with a light saffron sari, holding offerings near a golden platter. Gold lion figures flank the throne, and a tall gold staff stands at right. The stage has a red and gold draped front with marigold garlands and white flower strings. Dress colours: saffron for the attendants, white and gold for the seated figure. Ritual setting with flowers, offerings and a throne, consistent with a public satsang or celebration.2010-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01November 12 20102010-11-12