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A 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.

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A 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 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 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 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 hall with a dark draped backdrop and a golden ornate throne with a golden umbrella overhead. 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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.2010-01-01A 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 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 photograph inside a hall with black drapes, showing a central figure standing beside an ornate golden throne with a gold umbrella canopy and a golden lion-shaped seat. The central man wears a white turban, a lavender-purple silk garment, and a long garland of white and red flowers, and stands with arms slightly open amid a crowd. Surrounding people include saffron-robed monastics raising their hands, men in white kurtas with yellow shawls, and women in orange and red. Flower arrangements, fruit offerings and a plush toy sit near the throne. The central figure has a distinctive turban and garland with ornate gold necklaces, consistent with a person presence on the throne, though the face is not visible enough to confirm.2010-01-01A photograph of a large hall event with a dark curtain backdrop. On a raised stage, a figure in a pink and cream garment with a white turban and a flower garland stands in front of an ornate gold throne with a golden canopy umbrella and gold lion-like armrests. Behind the stage, a row of people in white and yellow clothing, some with saffron-coloured wraps, stand and clap with hands raised. Several men in white kurtas stand at the left side near the stage. A dense audience fills the foreground, silhouetted against the lit stage. A camera operator is visible on the left.2010-01-01A photograph of a large stage event in a dark hall. A central figure sits on an ornate gilded throne with a golden canopy overhead, wearing a white turban, a pale pink and cream robe, and a white garland with a red-and-gold necklace. Devotees crowd the stage edges and foreground, many dressed in white with yellow sashes and some in bright saffron, pink and red saris; several raise hands in greeting. Vases of flowers sit beside the throne, and a camera on a tripod stands at the front. A figure on the throne is a candidate for a person, with a turban, garland and ornate clothing, though the appearance is not fully certain.2010-01-01A photograph of a large crowd at an indoor event facing a stage with black draped backdrop and white and maroon swags overhead. At the centre, a figure in a white head covering and a pink-and-gold patterned robe with a flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-shaped armrests, beneath a golden parasol. Many people in the foreground and sides, mostly in white and yellow clothing, raise their hands and arms toward the stage. The figure on the throne appears to be a person by appearance, marked by the ceremonial robe and garland, though the face is not clear enough to confirm.2010-01-01