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A seated figure in a white turban and lavender embroidered sherwani with a multicoloured flower garland and a gold-tassel-adorned shawl reaches forward toward a devotee in orange robes, while a cake decorated with orange and yellow icing sits on a table in front. Behind him is a gold-carved throne flanked by golden lion figures, beneath a gold ornamental canopy. Around the stage, orange-robed devotees stand with hands pressed together in applause, and women in saris and a young girl in a red dress watch from the audience. The setting is a stage with a dark blue drape backdrop.

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A photograph of a celebration in a hall with a black draped backdrop. A man in a light-coloured tunic with a white turban and a garland of white and multicoloured flowers sits on an ornate gold throne under a gold parasol, smiling. A shaven-headed man in orange robes stands before him, reaching toward the seated man's face with a hand, as if feeding him. A large rectangular cake with yellow and red decorative icing sits on a table draped in turquoise. On the left a man in an orange shawl and white kurta claps, and a crowd of devotees in orange, red and white saris and kurtas stands behind, many clapping, with a photographer and a child visible in the background.2010-01-01A man in a white turban and a pastel embroidered sherwani with a multicolored flower garland smiles as a woman in an orange kurta bows and reaches toward him near a large ornate golden throne with a gold-and-white cushioned seat. A rectangular cake decorated with flower petals sits on a table in front. At left, a man in orange robes and a gold necklace holds up a piece of sweet. Behind, saffron-clad and white-clad attendants, a child in a red dress and a woman in a red sari watch, and a photographer raises a camera. The setting is a hall with dark blue drapes and a golden canopy at top.2010-01-01A large rectangular sheet cake with piped orange and red decorations and writing sits on a draped table in the foreground. Behind it, a man in a lavender and pink embroidered kurta with a white turban and a white shawl and a multi-coloured flower garland stands at a golden throne under a golden umbrella, reaching toward a monk in orange robes and a saffron shawl who stands with palms pressed together. Around them, devotees in orange and white stand clapping and folding their hands, and women in red and yellow saris watch from the right beside a black draped backdrop. A man in an orange shawl on the left also has hands pressed in greeting. The scene shows a celebratory moment at the throne, with the golden throne and umbrella as key props.2010-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial moment on a stage with a dark blue drape behind. A standing man in a white turban and a pastel purple-and-gold embroidered kurta with a white shawl wears a multi-coloured flower garland and a gold necklace; he stands before a large ornate gold throne with a gold umbrella canopy above, placing his hand on his chest. In front, a bearded man in saffron robes kneels and bows his head toward him with hands raised, while a man in saffron robes on the left stands with palms pressed together in greeting. Behind them, devotees in white and yellow clothing look on, and a cake decorated with white and orange icing sits on a table in the foreground. a person candidate: the man in the turban and purple kurta has a long swept-back hair, ornate clothing and a garland, but his appearance is not sufficiently distinctive to confirm identity, so he is described by role only.2010-01-01A man in a white turban and a pastel purple-and-pink embroidered long coat stands before a gold ornate throne, wearing a white and multicolored flower garland with a gold bead necklace. He smiles and extends his hand to feed a sweet to a man in a white kurta with an orange waist cloth, who bows forward. Behind them, an older bearded man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands at the left, a woman in orange sari stands at right beside a floral arrangement, and several seated devotees and a small child in red watch from the background, with a dark draped backdrop and a gold canopy above. Rose petals cover the floor in the foreground. The turbaned man in the coat has distinctive ceremonial cues but his identity cannot be confirmed from appearance.2010-01-01A photograph of a stage event in front of dark blue drapes and an ornate gold throne with a crown-shaped top. A man in a white turban and a lavender-pink embroidered sherwani, with a long white and red flower garland and gold beads, smiles broadly while extending a piece of food toward a long-haired man in a white kurta and orange shawl who leans forward to receive it. Another person in an orange robe stands at the left edge, and a small girl in a red outfit and a basket of yellow and orange flowers appear to the right among seated spectators.2010-01-01A photograph of a celebration at a stage with a dark backdrop. A person in a white turban and a lavender patterned long coat with a white and multicolour flower garland cuts a large rectangular sheet cake decorated with yellow piping and red dots, standing at a table draped in turquoise cloth. Behind them a large ornate gold throne with a gold lion-face armrest and a gold umbrella stands above. On the left, a person in saffron-orange robes applauds with raised hands, and a cameraperson with a video camera stands nearby. Flower arrangements sit on gold stands, and women in red and orange saris and a young woman in a red top applaud from the audience on the right.2010-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial moment in front of an ornate gold throne with a carved backrest and a deep-blue draped backdrop. A man in a pink and lavender embroidered silk kurta with a white turban, long hair, and a multi-strand white and red flower garland holds out a small object toward a man in white kurta with an orange-saffron shawl and long hair, who extends his hands to receive it. Swamiji (probable): the standing man in the lavender embroidered outfit with white turban, long hair and garland, wearing ceremonial gold necklaces, has distinctive presentation cues consistent with the page's description. Others nearby include a man in an orange robe at left and women in saris behind the stage, and a large flower-decorated tray or platform with marigold and petal arrangements runs along the bottom. A bouquet of orange and yellow flowers sits at right.2010-01-01A man in a pink and lavender embroidered sherwani with a white turban and red tilak stands before a gold-carved throne, smiling and extending his hand toward a bearded man in saffron robes with long curly hair. The saffron-robed man leans forward with hands raised, receiving something from the standing man. A gold lion-form carving and a white cushioned seat stand in front, with a floral arrangement at the bottom edge. Two men are visible: the standing man wears a multicoloured garland with a gold-bead mala, and the saffron-robed man wears a red and white sash. Behind them stands a dark drape and a few partially visible attendants.2010-01-01A photograph of a celebration in a hall with a dark blue draped backdrop. A central figure in a lavender-grey long coat and a white turban wears a long garland of white and red flowers and stands with hands folded before a golden throne with a golden umbrella overhead. In front of him is a large rectangular sheet cake with yellow icing and red decorative piping on a wooden board, set on a light blue draped table. To the left, men in saffron/orange robes with rudraksha malas stand clapping, and a cameraman is visible behind them. To the right, women in white and orange saris, several girls in purple and white dresses, and devotees stand clapping and smiling, with flower arrangements at the throne sides.2010-01-01A smiling man in a white turban and a lilac sequined sherwani with a long pale shawl stands beside an ornate gold throne with a carved gilt back and cushions, under a gilded parasol. He wears long white and red-purple flower garlands and a heavy gold bead necklace, and holds a thin silver knife to a large sheet cake topped with fruit slices and red decorations. Partially visible devotees in orange and maroon clothing sit at the right edge. The setting appears to be a celebration stage.2010-01-01A photograph of a central figure in a white turban and lavender-grey embroidered jacket standing before a large ornate gold throne with a gold umbrella canopy. A multicoloured flower garland hangs around their neck. In front stands a rectangular cake with a decorated icing border. To the left, people in saffron and orange robes clap with palms pressed together, and to the right, women in white and saffron saris and girls in lavender and white clothing stand watching and clapping, with a photographer at upper left. A dark drape forms the backdrop. Visible people number around twenty.2010-01-01