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A 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.

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A 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 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 smiling man sits on an ornate gold throne with carved floral and scrollwork backrest against a dark blue backdrop. He wears a pale pink-white turban with a small red bindi on his forehead, a long multicoloured embroidered robe in blue, purple and pink with sequined detailing, and a thick garland of white flowers edged with red, purple and green. A heavy gold bead necklace with a pendant hangs on his chest and a light grey shawl drapes over one arm of the throne. Swamiji (probable): the turban, long hair, ornate robe and gold necklace match the appearance cues, so this is a seated figure in an honoured, throne-seated presentation.2010-01-01A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with a carved, repoussé backrest and a dark blue backdrop. He wears a pale grey turban, a sparkly purple-blue embroidered kurta, a heavy gold necklace and a long white and red flower garland. He smiles and raises both palms in a greeting gesture. The gold throne is decorated with floral scrollwork and a lion-shaped armrest is visible at the right.2010-01-01A photograph of a smiling man in a white turban with a red bindi, raising one hand while looking upward on a stage. He wears a multicoloured embroidered tunic in blue, purple and pink with a sheer white shawl, and a garland of white, red and purple flowers with gold beads. A large ornate gold canopy and gold throne-like carving appear at left against a dark blue backdrop. Clothing cues include a turban, garland and embroidered tunic; the page identifies this event as a Swamiji programme and this figure's appearance is consistent with Swamiji (probable) as a seated speaker on stage.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 smiling man in a white turban with a red tilak on his forehead stands before a dark blue backdrop and an ornate gold throne-like structure. He wears a layered garland of white and red flowers with purple accents over a shimmering multicolored embroidered kurta with blue and gold sequins, and a heavy gold beaded necklace. His long dark hair falls over his shoulders as he gazes upward with his hand raised.2010-01-01A man seated on an ornate gilded throne with elaborately carved golden back panels and armrests on a stage before a dark blue draped curtain. He wears a white turban, a lavender sequined long robe with blue-and-white striped lower wrap, and multicolored garlands of white, red, and purple flowers draped over his shoulders, with a gold necklace. He is barefoot on a red cushion and smiles while facing a microphone on a stand. Flower arrangements of yellow, red and pink blooms sit on the stage beside the throne. Swamiji (probable) appearance cues include white turban, ornate garlanded clothing and ceremonial throne seating, presented as the speaker at a satsang.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 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 sits on an ornate gilded throne with a large carved golden backrest and a black curtain behind it. He wears a pale pink turban, a red tilak on his forehead, a long multi-coloured embroidered kurta with sequined sleeves, and a garland of white, red and purple flowers. A heavy gold necklace with a pendant hangs on his chest, and a grey shawl drapes over one arm. Golden ritual vessels sit at the lower corners of the frame. The pale turban, long swept-back hair, gold ornaments and ceremonial throne match the page's a person cues, so this is a probable in-person appearance of a person, with the throne and seated honour consistent with the event.2010-01-01A man in a pale pink turban with a red tilak stands on a stage in front of an ornate gold throne carved with lion-like figures and a golden canopy above. He wears a pink embroidered kurta with sequined patterns, a pale shawl draped over his shoulder, a thick gold beaded necklace and white and pink garlands. He smiles broadly with arms spread wide. Behind him at the right, two people raise a camera and a child looks on. Swamiji (probable): the figure has long swept-back hair, a turban, ornate ceremonial clothing and gold necklace, seated before a golden throne as the honoured speaker.2010-01-01