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A seated man with long dark hair and a gold necklace of large beads sits on an ornate golden throne decorated with flower garlands in yellow, white and magenta. He wears a white dhoti with a gold border and smiles broadly while receiving a printed card or booklet from a standing man in white shirt and white dhoti at right. A golden lion sculpture and a trident stand beside the throne, and a row of small brass lamps or glasses sits on a gold table below. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears long swept-back hair, a gold bead necklace and a gold-bordered dhoti on a crowned throne, and is the person being honoured by the presenter.

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A photograph of a stage event in front of a yellow flower-covered backdrop with a purple and white garland border. On the left, a smiling young man with long dark hair, a red bindi and a gold bead necklace sits on an ornate gold throne draped in flower garlands, wearing a white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl. On the right, an older man in a white kurta and dhoti with a rudraksha mala presents a framed plaque or award to him, holding it with both hands, while a microphone stand stands between them. A silver peacock ornament is visible behind the presenter.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 in white and gold clothing with long dark hair, a gold-bead necklace, and a gold-bordered white shawl receives an object from a standing man in a white kurta, both smiling. They are on a gilded throne with cream cushioned armrests, in front of a backdrop of yellow flower petals edged with white, purple and red garland patterns and a gold frame. Flower garlands drape the throne, and a silver bird finial and a small framed picture stand nearby. The setting is a stage under a tent, with a microphone at left.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 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 seated man with long dark hair and a broad smile sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with marigold and white flower garlands and a golden lion-head armrest. He wears a white dhoti with a gold border, a gold-bordered shawl draped over one shoulder, and a multi-strand gold beaded necklace. Behind him is a gold trident and a floral backdrop. A man in a white kurta and white trousers, on the right, hands him a white gift box printed with portrait images. A person in orange robes stands at the left edge holding an orange cloth. Glasses of offerings sit on a gold table at the base of the dais.2010-01-01A photograph on a stage decorated with yellow, orange and white marigold garlands and a flower-framed backdrop. A man with long, swept-back dark hair and a gold-toned ceremonial necklace sits on a gold-carved throne, wearing a white dhoti-style garment with a gold border, and raises both palms in a joyful gesture while smiling. A second man in a white shirt and white trousers stands before him, holding up a small booklet or card with portrait images. A microphone stand is in the foreground.2010-01-01A 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.2010-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A 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 photograph of two men clasping hands on an ornate stage decorated with flower garlands in yellow, white and purple and gold carved panels. The man on the left sits on a golden throne in white robes with a gold border and a gold necklace, with long swept-back hair, smiling warmly. The man on the right stands in a white kurta and white dhoti with an orange-and-white bead mala around his neck, smiling as he greets him. A silver kalasha-style finial and a golden lion-shaped armrest frame the scene, and a microphone stands nearby.2010-01-01