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A photograph of a stage event where a man in a white turban and a pastel multicoloured embroidered long coat stands before an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy umbrella behind him. He wears a white and multicoloured flower garland and a gold ceremonial necklace. A younger man in white kurta on the left feeds him a sweet, while an older bearded man in saffron/orange robes with a gold necklace holds a small white item beside them. Women in saffron and other colours sit in the audience to the right, and a basket of flowers sits on the stage edge. a person candidate is the central man on the throne, appearance-based label: a person, wearing a turban, ornate clothing and a ceremonial garland, seated on a throne with a canopy.

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A photograph of a ceremonial event on a stage with a dark curtain backdrop. A central figure seated on an ornate gold throne wears a white turban topped with a gold crown, a patterned lavender and pink embroidered robe, a long multi-strand gold necklace, a garland of white flowers with purple and red beads, and a pale shawl draped over the shoulder; he smiles and gestures with one hand. A kneeling person in white clothes with a yellow waist cloth faces him, and an orange-robed attendant stands nearby. Seated devotees in white and orange, including a young girl in red, watch from the right, and a gold-rimmed table holds orange flowers and a yellow-and-pink floral arrangement. A gold chandelier hangs above. Visible appearance cues on the central figure are the crown, turban, ornate gold necklace and embroidered robe, consistent with Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne.2010-01-01A standing man in a white turban and a lavish purple-and-gold embroidered sherwani-style robe stands on a red cushioned platform before an ornate gilded throne with a golden umbrella overhead. He wears a multicoloured garland of flowers and a long beaded necklace and smiles while a man in a white kurta bends low, reaching toward him with an orange in hand. Women in cream and gold-bordered saris with yellow shawls stand behind, some with hands folded in respect. Another hand offers oranges from the left edge near a gilded lion-shaped armrest. A red patterned carpet covers the floor, and a black draped backdrop fills the hall. a person: the standing turbaned figure in the richly embroidered robe, shown being honoured with fruit offerings on the throne platform.2010-01-01A photograph on a stage with black drapes. A man in a white turban and a multicoloured embroidered long coat, with a white shawl and a long garland of white and red flowers with a gold bead necklace, stands before an ornate gold throne and offers a sweet to a young man in a white kurta with a yellow shawl, who leans forward and takes it with his mouth. Behind them, a man in saffron and an older man in orange robes watch, and a girl in red and women in white saris stand at the right. Gold lion-form armrests and a gold-and-orange cushion flank the throne, with flower arrangements on the stage. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated on the throne and wearing a turban, ornate coat and garland; he is standing in front of the throne, so the label is uncertain.2010-01-01A photograph of a stage event with a gilded ornate throne and golden lion-face armrests. A man in a white turban with a red tilak and long hair wears a sparkly pink-and-purple embroidered sherwani, a white and multicolour garland with red, purple and green flowers, and a heavy gold beaded necklace. He smiles and gestures toward a tray of cake or sweets. At left, a man in white kurta with a yellow shawl leans forward with cupped hands. A cameraman in a yellow vest films, and a red and pink flower arrangement sits on a gold pedestal. A knife rests on a cloth-covered table in the foreground.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 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.2010-01-01A smiling man stands with palms pressed together in namaste before an ornate gold throne and a gold ceremonial umbrella against a dark blue draped backdrop. He wears a white turban with a small red bindi, a multicoloured embroidered garment in pink, blue and gold, and a garland of white, red, green and purple flowers over a gold chain necklace. He appears to be a person by appearance cues including long hair, a white turban, ornate embroidered clothing and a garland, seated or standing beside the throne as the honoured figure.2010-01-01December 23 20062006-12-23A smiling man stands beside an ornate gold throne with a carved gold back and cream cushioned seat with a plum velvet pillow and orange cloth. He wears a white turban, a lilac and plum embroidered sherwani-style tunic with sequins, and a long garland of white jasmine with red, purple and green flowers, plus a gold bead necklace. His arms are open in a welcoming gesture. A gold parasol canopy is above, and a woman in a white sari with a blue border and a red shawl, and another in a yellow shawl, stand behind. Golden table with flowers and sweets in the foreground. a person: the man wears a white turban, a long gold bead necklace and a flower garland, and stands by a gold throne, but these cues are shared by many ceremonial dressers, so identity is uncertain.2010-01-01A photograph of a man in a white turban and white kurta, garlanded with white jasmine and red-orange flower garlands and wearing a gold chain with a long beaded necklace, smiling as a man in white clothing with folded hands and gold bangles stands at left and reaches up toward the seated figure's head. Behind them is a large ornate gold frame with a deity relief and a red tiger-striped cloth on a seat, decorated with red and white flower garlands. The scene suggests a ceremonial honouring at a temple-style setting. A small purple logo appears in the upper left corner.2009-06-22A photograph of a devotee in an orange-and-white sleeveless top kneeling and leaning in toward a smiling man seated on a gilded red throne. The seated man wears a white turban with a brooch, a white embroidered sherwani and a long cream shawl, and he has long dark hair. The devotee's hands are pressed together in greeting. Behind them stands a brass oil lamp (aarti lamp) with figures, and a painted deity murti poster in red and gold. A man on the left in dark clothing is smiling with hands folded.2006-12-23Photograph of a ceremonial scene at night. A seated woman in a cream silk sari and a white-and-flower garland sits on a gold and red velvet throne with carved lion-head arms, smiling as an attendant in white with a saffron shawl presents an open book toward her. A man in white with a saffron shawl stands at right beside a draped, plastic-covered throne, and a bald older man in white with a rudraksha-style necklace stands at left among other devotees in white. Strings of marigolds and white flowers decorate the throne, and a gold deity relief appears at the top. The page is a photo, not a poster, and no ritual name is clear.2007-12-27