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A man in a white turban and a pastel, sequined jacket stands before a golden throne with an ornate gold canopy and a dark blue backdrop. He wears a multicolored garland of white flowers with red, purple and green ribbons, a gold-bead necklace, and a white shawl over his shoulder, and he bends forward with his hands together over a flower-decorated table. To his left, a man with curly hair and glasses wears an orange robe and holds a white cloth. An audience of women in saris and men sits behind, and a basket of marigolds and flowers is at right. The scene is a stage ceremony in front of a seated audience.

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A man stands smiling on a stage before a golden throne with a carved lion-headed backrest and a golden parasol overhead. He wears a white turban, a pastel patterned long robe, a shawl draped over his arm, a long rudraksha mala, a golden necklace and a long garland with purple, white and red flowers. Gold-trimmed lion-shaped pedestals flank the throne, with flower arrangements and a tray of sweets in front. Seated and standing devotees, including women in saris, applaud behind him against a dark blue drape. A person in orange and cream robes stands at the left edge.2010-01-01A smiling man stands before a large ornate gold throne with carved crown-shaped top, in front of dark blue drapery. He wears a pale pink turban, a sparkly pink-and-lavender embroidered jacket, a white and multicolour flower garland with red, purple and white blooms, and gold beaded necklaces. He holds his hands together near his chest. Seated and standing devotees behind him include women in saffron, red and green saris, a man in an orange shawl at left, and a small girl in a red dress on the right. A cameraman with a video camera is visible behind the figure. A golden umbrella-like canopy hangs at the top of the frame.2010-01-01A man in a white turban and a pink sequinned embroidered sherwani stands at a stage behind a gold-carved throne with a gold umbrella overhead. He wears a multicoloured flower garland with a gold bead mala and a white shawl, and is cutting or touching a large cake-like offering on a turquoise-covered table. Behind him a small girl in a red outfit and women in saris watch, one woman holding a camera overhead, and a flower arrangement of orange and yellow blooms sits at the right edge. A man in a turban wearing pink and sequins with the robe and gold throne suggests a ceremonial birthday or jayanti celebration; the person is an appearance-based a person candidate with a turban, pink garment, garland and gold ornaments.2010-01-01A man stands in front of an ornate gold throne with a gold umbrella overhead, smiling broadly and raising one hand with arms outstretched. He wears a pale pink turban, a pink brocade-patterned kurta, and a long garland of white and purple flowers with orange and red accents, plus a gold bead necklace. Behind him to the left, a man in a white robe with a yellow-green shawl gestures, and to the right several women and a small girl in red dress watch, with a woman in orange sari at the far right. A basket of orange and yellow flowers sits at the bottom right. Black draped curtains form the backdrop. The man in front has long swept-back hair, a turban and ornate garland, appearance consistent with the a person cues described by the page, so this is a probable identification.2010-01-01A smiling man stands in front of an ornate golden throne with a carved arched backrest and golden lion-shaped armrests on a stage draped in black. He wears a pink turban, a pink and mauve embroidered kurta-style garment, and a long white garland with multicoloured flower strands, with a gold-beaded mala around his neck. Two photographers in white and yellow vests shoot from the left, and on the right several women and a young girl in red and pink saris and dresses stand clapping, with a basket of yellow and orange flowers beside the throne. A man in white clothing is at the lower left. A man in a pink turban and such adornments is shown on the throne stage, presented as a person in person, a devotee-facing ceremonial appearance with turban, garland and mala.2010-01-01A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gilded throne with elaborate carved gold backrest, set before a deep blue draped curtain. He wears a white turban, a lavender-pink embroidered sherwani-style robe with a navy sash, and a garland of white flowers with red and purple accents over a wooden bead necklace. His hands are clasped in his lap and he is smiling. A microphone stand stands beside the throne, a basket of orange and yellow flowers sits on a gold-trimmed table, and a lit oil lamp glows in the lower foreground. Swamiji (probable): long hair, turban, ornate robe and garland cues, seated on a throne in a ceremonial setting.2010-01-01A photograph of a stage event. A figure seated on a large gold throne under a gold ornate parasol wears a white turban, a pastel multicoloured embroidered long robe with a pale shawl, and a long garland of white, purple, red and green flowers with a red flower hanging down. The figure's hand extends a sweet or food toward a man on the left who leans in with folded hands. The man wears a white kurta with a yellow shawl and glasses. Gold ornamental stools and a pot-shaped vessel sit at the front, with a flower arrangement of yellow and orange blooms at right. Several women in saris sit in the background. Swamiji (probable): the figure on the throne has long swept-back hair, a turban, a rudraksha-style garland and ornate adornments, matching the page's claim, though the appearance cues are only moderately distinctive.2010-01-01A photograph of a seated man in a white turban and an embroidered lavender-and-pink sherwani with a long white and red flower garland and a gold bead necklace, smiling as he offers a small piece of sweet to an older man with grey hair and glasses, who wears a white kurta and an orange shawl and holds his palms together. Behind them is an ornate gold throne with carved gold lion-shaped armrests and a black draped backdrop. A photographer with a camera and a person in a yellow vest stand at the edge of the frame. a person: the seated man wears a white turban, a long garland and a gold necklace on a throne, consistent with the page's description of the event.2010-01-01A photograph of a seated man in an ornate golden throne with a gold-fringed canopy above, wearing a white turban, a pastel pink and lavender embroidered sherwani with a sequined pattern, a long white and multicoloured flower garland, and a gold-bead necklace. He smiles and extends his right hand toward a bearded man with long dark curly hair in an orange robe, who leans forward with cupped hands and an open mouth receiving an offering. Another orange-robed person stands at left, and a cameraman in a yellow vest films from behind. In the foreground are vases of marigolds and red flowers and a row of white and orange blossoms on the platform edge, with a dark blue curtain behind.2010-01-01A man in a white turban and a multicoloured embroidered tunic with a cream shawl stands before an ornate gold throne on a stage, wearing a white and multicoloured flower garland with a rudraksha-style mala. Gold lion-head armrests flank the throne, and a gold canopy hangs above. Two flower arrangements sit beside the throne. Along the right, a crowd of devotees, many in saffron and white, claps and watches. On the left, men in white and yellow and a few cameramen with photo equipment are visible. A stage camera is in the foreground. The man on the throne is a probable Swamiji candidate based on the turban, the swept-back hair and the ornate clothing and garland, though the appearance is only moderately distinctive.2010-01-01A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with carved floral and figural relief panels, against a dark navy curtain with a microphone stand at right. He wears a white turban with a small red mark on the forehead, a pink-lilac embroidered sherwani with sequin work, and a blue lower garment. He is draped with a white and multicoloured flower garland and a long gold bead necklace, with hands resting on the throne's armrests and a smile directed to his right.2010-01-01A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a large gold umbrella (chhatra) above it and gold lion-head armrests, against a dark blue draped backdrop. He wears a white turban with a red bindi, a multicoloured embroidered kurta with a long white shawl, and a garland of white, red, green and purple flowers over a gold bead necklace. His hands rest on the armrests as he smiles upward. Flower petals cover the platform in front. The page indicates this is Swamiji, but appearance cues are a white turban, ornate clothing and garland on a throne, which are sufficient for a probable label.2010-01-01