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A man in a white turban and a multicoloured embroidered sherwani stands at a long rectangular cake on a blue-draped table, knife in hand, cutting it. Behind him is a large gold ornate throne with a gilded umbrella canopy and carved lion-like armrests, flanked by flower arrangements. A group of people surround the table, many applauding; women in white and yellow saris and yellow-shirted attendants stand close, and a man in saffron/orange robes with a bead necklace claps at the left edge. A photographer with a camera is visible at left. The cake bears decorative piping and writing. The scene suggests a birthday or jayanti celebration.

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A photograph of an ornate golden throne with lion-form armrests and a carved gilded backrest. Seated on it is a smiling man in a white turban, a multicoloured jacket over a dark garment, and a long garland of white and multicoloured flowers with a beaded necklace. Beside him, a bouquet of yellow and red gerbera flowers sits on a gilded stand. In front, a large rectangular cake decorated with flower petals and piped borders rests on a wooden board over a blue cloth. To the right, an ornate silver lamp stand holds an oil lamp, and several people stand in the background, including a woman in an orange sari and women in white and yellow saris. A man in white stands at the left edge in front of a dark curtain. a person candidate appearance is uncertain, so the seated figure is described by role only as a seated guest of honour.2010-01-01A photograph of a celebration in a hall with dark drape backdrop. A man seated on an ornate golden throne with a parasol-like canopy, wearing a white turban, a lavender-blue embroidered kurta, a garland of flowers and a gold necklace. Before him stands a rectangular cake on a blue tablecloth. Around him, a large group of women in white saris with yellow borders and yellow stoles, plus some in saffron/orange, clap and smile. The seated man is a person by appearance cues: ornate clothing, garland and turban on a throne, with the page noting his presence at the event. Flowers and a brass lamp sit on the table. Partially visible people in orange at the left edge.2010-01-01A seated figure on an ornate gold throne is centred behind a blue draped table lined with a row of cake pieces, with floral arrangements beside the table. The seated person wears a white turban, a multicoloured embroidered top and a long garland of white and orange flowers with a gold necklace. Around the throne, people in saffron and orange robes and white dhotis raise their hands and clap, and women in white and cream saris with yellow borders and orange blouses stand and clap at the right. A dark blue curtain and a golden umbrella-shaped canopy hang above. The seated figure has long hair and a turban, a distinctive cue, and the page says the event featured this person, so the appearance-based label applies.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.2010-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial reception stage at an evening event, with a white curtain backdrop strung with fairy lights and floral arrangements. A central seated figure sits on an ornate gold throne beneath a gold umbrella, wearing a gold-embroidered cream robe and a white turban, with a red sash. In front of the throne a tiered white cake with a cake knife sits on a white-draped table. Several people in white kurtas with orange shawls and orange-robed men surround the table, one reaching to the cake. A woman in a purple silk sari and women in red and orange saris stand nearby, and a young girl in a pink dress and red veil watches at the right edge.2009-06-09A seated man on an ornate gold throne with a gold umbrella above it sits behind a large sheet cake topped with yellow icing. He wears a lavender embroidered robe, a white turban and a long floral garland. Around him stand devotees in orange, white and yellow saris and dhotis, many clapping, while men in orange robes at left and a figure in white clap or gesture. A silver oil lamp stands on a pedestal behind the throne, and marigold garlands and flower arrangements sit beside it. Dark drapes and a white wall form the backdrop. Some people in the foreground are partly visible.2010-01-01June 09 20092009-06-09A photo of a large hall filled with a crowd of many people, mostly women and girls in white and yellow clothes with orange and red sashes, standing and applauding. In the left foreground, a man seated from behind wears a white turban, a garland of flowers, and a multicolored embroidered jacket, facing a long rectangular cake with yellow piped decorations on a white-draped table. Orange cloth, flowers and a gold-coloured object lie at the front. Red and maroon drapes with white valances line the upper walls, and fans and lights hang from the ceiling. The seated man shows cues such as a white turban and garland but his identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so he is described by role.2010-01-01A photograph of a stage event with a seated person on an ornate gold throne with a canopy above. The seated person wears a white turban, a multicoloured patterned tunic, a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala. In front is a turquoise draped table with a decorated cake. On the left, a bearded man in saffron-orange robes stands near a brass kalasha-style lamp, and a young man in orange robes stands nearby. On the right, women in orange and white saris with yellow shawls stand and walk, and a brass ornament sits on a pedestal. A dark blue curtain forms the backdrop and a red patterned rug covers the floor.2010-01-01Indoor stage event with a golden ornate umbrella and a gilded throne-like seat backed by a large golden floral arch, draped white curtains with fairy lights and palm-leaf and red flower decorations. A man in a light-brown embroidered sherwani and tan turban stands at a tiered white cake with red roses, extending a hand toward a man in a white kurta who holds a small piece to his mouth. Around them stand several young men in saffron-orange robes and a bearded man in orange, and two women in red and orange sarees with orange shawls. a person appearance is an uncertain candidate: the man in the brown sherwani and turban has long swept hair and ornate clothing, but the photo is too small to confirm.2009-06-09A 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.2010-01-01December 29 20082008-12-29