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A figure in a pinkish-mauve embroidered sherwani with a white turban and layered garlands of white, red and purple flowers stands with hands folded before an ornate gold throne with a tall, arched, repoussé backrest and carved lion-head arm ends. Two gold lion-head finials flank the seat. Behind and around the stage, audience members raise their hands in acclamation, a child in a red outfit stands at the right, and a video camera is visible in the foreground. Swamiji (probable): the figure wears a white turban, garland of flowers and ceremonial clothing before a throne, though the cues are limited.

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A man in a white turban and a pink embellished sherwani stands before an ornate gold throne with a carved gilded back. He wears a white flower garland with red and purple accents and a wooden bead mala, his hands folded at his waist. Devotees in white and colourful saris raise clasped hands and applaud on the left and right, and a woman in a red and gold outfit holds a basket of yellow and orange flowers at the right edge. Blurred hands and a video camera in the foreground suggest a stage event. Appearance-based cues suggest a person, standing in front of the throne with a turban, embellished pink attire and garland, while devotees applaud and offer flowers.2010-01-01A man in a white turban and a pinkish-lilac embroidered tunic with a cream shawl stands with hands folded at the centre of a stage in front of an ornate gold throne with a tall arched back. He wears a multi-strand red, green, white and purple flower garland and a gold bead necklace, and bows his head. Audience members on both sides raise their hands and clap; a woman in a pale green top stands at left, and girls in bright dresses stand at right beside a vase of orange and yellow flowers. The background is black drapery.2010-01-01A photograph of a large indoor gathering with a central figure standing on a raised golden throne with ornate carved gold backrest and gilded lion-like armrests. The seated figure wears a cream turban, a mauve-pink embroidered kurta with cream sash, a white and multicolour flower garland and an orange-beaded necklace, and holds a small object in his hand. Around the stage, people in white and yellow clothes raise their arms and clap, and a row of women in saffron and yellow saris stands at right with hands together. A video camera on a tripod and a microphone are visible in the foreground, and dark silhouetted audience members fill the lower half. Flower baskets and marigold arrangements decorate the stage base. a person is a probable candidate by the described throne, turban, garland and ornate clothing, but the figure's appearance is not distinctive enough for certain identification.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 figure in a white turban and a pinkish-purple embroidered long coat stands before an ornate gold throne with a repoussé arched back and a gilded umbrella overhead. A multicoloured flower garland with white blooms and a rudraksha-style bead necklace hangs at his chest, and he holds his hands together near his waist. Gold lion-head armrests flank the throne on a raised stage with a teal skirt. Photographers and a small child in red stand at the edges, with dark silhouetted heads of the audience in the foreground.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 photograph of a stage event in a dark hall. A man in a pale pink ornate garment and a white turban stands before a large gold throne with a gold canopy umbrella, wearing a long white flower garland and holding a small object. Devotees surround the stage: men in white shirts on the left, and women and girls in white, yellow and red clothing on the right, many with hands raised in greeting or clapping. A camera on a tripod and a dense crowd in the foreground face the stage. The swami is not confidently identifiable from appearance, so the central figure is described by role only.2010-01-01A figure in a pink ornate robe with a white turban and multiple multicoloured flower garlands stands with hands folded before a large gilded throne with an arched, carved golden backdrop on a stage. Dark curtains frame the stage. In the foreground, many people in the crowd raise their hands and clap, and a row of girls in white and purple clothes stands to the right, clapping and smiling. The figure's face is turned away, and the seated-or-standing pose is not clearly distinguishable from the throne. a person cues are limited to the robe and garlands, and the appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2010-01-01A photograph of an event stage with a tall ornate gold throne (peetha) topped by a gold umbrella, set against a black curtain. A figure in a pale pink-and-gold garment, a white turban and a flowing light pink shawl sits on the throne, with long multi-coloured flower garlands around the neck and hands folded at the chest. Flower arrangements in orange and yellow flank the throne. Along the sides, people in white shirts with yellow sashes hold up cameras and raise their arms, and a row of girls in white and orange-trimmed saris stand clapping. A large crowd fills the foreground, many with raised arms and phones. A video camera on a tripod sits in front of the stage.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 from a large hall event showing a central figure seated on an ornate golden throne with a tall gilded back and a golden umbrella canopy above. The seated person wears a white turban, a pinkish patterned robe and a garland of colourful flowers. Golden side stands hold vases of bright flowers. A dark curtain forms the backdrop. Along the left, several men in saffron and white garments stand near the stage, and along the right, a line of women and girls in saffron, orange, yellow, purple and green saris and salwar kameez stand close to the throne. A dense crowd of heads and raised arms fills the foreground, some people holding up phones or cameras. The scene looks like a formal darshan on stage.2010-01-01A man in a white turban and a shimmering pinkish-lilac embroidered sherwani stands at a long rectangular cake on a light blue draped table, smiling and holding a knife, with a multicolour flower garland and beaded necklace around his neck. Behind him is an ornate gold throne with a gold umbrella canopy and a gold lion-shaped armrest. A man in an orange robe with a beaded necklace stands at the left edge clapping, and a crowd of women and girls watches from the right in the background. A cake-cutting celebration is taking place on a stage under a metal roof. a person: the standing man in the turban and garland wearing a long hair cue and ornate clothing at the cake, in front of a throne.2010-01-01