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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.

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Photo 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 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 man with long dark hair, wearing a white and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, multiple gold and beaded garlands, sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with yellow, red and white flower garlands and a golden lion figure at the side. A trident stands behind the throne. An older man in white kurta and dhoti bends forward to offer something to him, with the seated man smiling and gesturing toward it. Golden carved panels and floral arrangements frame the stage, and a patterned backdrop with red and purple accents surrounds the scene.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 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 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 figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with marigolds, orange and magenta flowers, and a large floral sunburst motif. Two men in white kurta-style clothing bend forward to garland the seated figure with white and pink flower garlands, one of which is draped over the shoulders. A monk in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala stands at the left edge, and a woman in a white sari with a pinkish border smiles at the right edge. Flower-covered backdrop and a tray of bananas are visible at right.2010-10-24A photograph of a stage ceremony under a tent with a golden throne draped in marigold and yellow flower garlands. A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, a white garment with a gold border and a gold bead necklace smiles and extends a hand toward a standing man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala and an orange-and-blue ribbon garland. The standing man holds a glass plaque with two portraits on it and a printed caption. Silver and gold ritual vessels sit on the golden platform in front, with fruit and flowers in the foreground. Two people are visible.2010-01-01A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-cream throne receiving a small framed plaque from a standing man. The seated figure has long dark hair, wears a white robe with gold borders, a gold-toned bead necklace, and is smiling broadly; a mostly orange-clad figure is partly visible at the left edge. The standing man wears a white shirt and white trousers and bows slightly while handing over the plaque. Behind them is a backdrop of yellow flowers with red and purple floral garlands, a silver kalasha-style urn on the right, and white and red decorative trim.2010-01-01A photograph of two men exchanging fruit at a golden throne setting. On the left, a bald man in white dhoti and shawl, wearing a heavy gold necklace with a pendant, holds out red apples cupped in his hands. On the right, a seated man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange saffron robe, a dark rudraksha mala and a white and red flower garland, and reaches forward to take the fruit. A red cushion, a golden swan-shaped armrest and a yellow and purple flower garland frame the throne. Behind them a woman in a yellow sari stands near a brass tray.2010-10-12January 01 20092009-01-01A seated man with long dark hair and a gold multi-strand necklace wears a white dhoti and shawl, smiling, while extending a small orange-tinted item toward a standing man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a sindoor-marked forehead and a wristwatch. The seated man sits on a red-cushioned gilded throne decorated with rainbow bands of marigolds, roses and lilies, and the standing man holds a framed photo of a woman with a small portrait sticker. A person in orange robes at the left edge reaches toward the exchange. Behind them stands a tented stage with draped pink fabric and a large white-and-teal decorative arch.2009-01-01