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A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a gold crown, draped in a long white garland of flowers and a white shawl with gold border, sits with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind him a large arch of yellow and marigold flowers and gold-framed panels decorate the dais. In front, a bald man in saffron robes kneels with palms joined toward the throne, and two women in saffron sit at the stage edge, one with a long braid and one with a light saffron sari, holding offerings near a golden platter. Gold lion figures flank the throne, and a tall gold staff stands at right. The stage has a red and gold draped front with marigold garlands and white flower strings. Dress colours: saffron for the attendants, white and gold for the seated figure. Ritual setting with flowers, offerings and a throne, consistent with a public satsang or celebration.

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A stage ceremony at a festival. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a gold crown and halo, wearing a white garment and long white-and-yellow garland, sits with hands pressed together in namaste. Behind the throne is a floral backdrop of yellow marigolds and tiered garlands, with a gold trident and a gold ceremonial staff on the left and right. In front, at the base of the dais, several people in saffron-orange robes sit in devotion: a shaved-headed man in saffron kneels with palms joined, and two women in saffron with red borders sit beside him. Red and white draped cloth with marigold garlands fronts the stage.2010-01-01A central figure seated on an ornate golden throne with a gold crown, hands joined in namaste, draped in a heavy garland of white and red-yellow flowers and a white robe. Seated beside and below the throne are several saffron-robed sannyasis, some with shaved heads and some with long hair, one holding a long staff. A brass trident stands at left and a gold staff at right, a gold kalasha vase with orange marigolds sits at the front, and the stage is decorated with marigold garlands, red and white drapery and a yellow flower-covered backdrop. The setting suggests a stage event with a throne and ritual honouring. Visible people: about six or seven seated on the stage plus the central figure. The central figure has long swept-back hair and a gold crown, with ornate golden regalia, but the appearance cues are not conclusive, so identity is uncertain.2010-01-01A seated figure in white with a gold crown-like headpiece and a heavy garland of white and yellow flowers sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on an ornately decorated golden throne under a red-draped canopy. Several orange-robed attendants sit on the platform below, one with hands folded, others holding a silver trident-topped staff and a ceremonial rod. A red and gold draped stage front is decorated with marigold and white flower garlands. Floral and mirrored decorations frame the throne, and a tent ceiling overhead completes the setting. The a person candidate's appearance is partly obscured by the garlands and headwear, so identification is uncertain.2010-01-01A festival stage decorated with marigold and jasmine garlands, red and white drapes and a yellow flower-covered backdrop with ornate arches. A man seated on a gold-ornate throne with a golden crown-like headdress and white garments, a garland of white and marigold flowers draped over him, hands pressed together in greeting. Around the stage several men and women in orange and saffron robes sit or kneel; one man in the front bends forward with hands folded, another holds a tall silver staff topped with a trident. Brass urns with orange and white flowers sit at the lower left.2010-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial stage under a white canopy with red valance drapes. A central figure sits on an ornate gold throne with a golden crown-like headpiece, hands pressed together in namaste, wearing a white garland with multicoloured flower garlands and a gold necklace. Below the throne, a bald man in orange robes extends his hand toward a flower-decorated altar, and a bearded man and a long-haired young man in orange sit with palms joined. A woman in orange sari sits to the right. A silver trishul stands at left, and the stage is decorated with yellow flowers and white-and-purple ornamental arches. a person: the central seated figure has long swept-back hair, a golden crown and a garland-draped throne presentation, with a gold necklace and white ritual clothing; appearance is consistent but not conclusive.2010-01-01A seated man on a golden throne under a decorated canopy, wearing a white dhoti and shawl with a gold necklace and a gold crown, raises one hand in blessing while garlanded in long white and multicoloured flower strands. Several devotees in orange and saffron robes kneel or bow on a raised stage draped in red and white cloth with marigold garlands, and one woman in an orange sari is seated at the right. A brass trident and a large brass lamp stand at the left, a golden vase of orange flowers sits in front, and the backdrop is covered in yellow flowers and ornate silver-and-purple floral motifs. The scene resembles a stage ceremony with padapuja or darshan. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne, identified by the gold crown, gold necklace and saffron-adjacent ceremonial dress.2010-01-01A figure seated on a gold-and-flower-decorated throne under a canopy, wearing a gold crown, white dhoti and layered white and marigold garlands, raising both hands in blessing. Around the raised stage, several people in saffron-orange robes sit with hands folded in namaste, including a shaven-headed monk in front and women in orange saris at the right. Flanking the throne are silver trident-topped standards and a silver kalasha-style lamp stand. The stage front is draped in red and white cloth with marigold and white flower garlands, with orange marigold arrangements in a brass pot.2010-01-01A figure seated on an ornate gold throne framed by a flower-covered arch of red, yellow, green and purple garlands, with a tall golden crown and a peacock feather above. The seated figure wears a red floral garland over a cream-white dhoti and holds palms together in namaskar. In the foreground, two men in saffron-orange robes sit at a flower-decorated altar; one raises a lit oil lamp toward the seated figure. Two women in orange saris sit on the right with hands folded in prayer. Brass vessels, fruit, and a tray of offerings are arranged on a white cloth edged with marigold garlands.2009-01-01A photograph of an outdoor stage decorated with red and white draping, marigold garlands and a golden ornate backdrop. A central figure sits on a golden throne with a crown-like headpiece, wearing white robes and a long white and orange flower garland, raising both hands in blessing. Around the stage, several people in saffron-orange robes sit or kneel with hands folded, and a woman in orange sari-style dress sits at right. A trident-topped staff stands at left, a golden urn with orange flowers sits in the foreground, and a floral canopy with garlands hangs above the throne.2010-01-01A seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat, hands pressed together in anjali mudra with eyes closed, wearing a golden crown with a peacock feather, orange-saffron robes, and a garland of white and red flowers. A golden parasol trimmed with flower garlands hangs above the throne under a pink tent canopy, and the throne platform is decorated with marigold and jasmine garlands. Two men in orange robes sit to the left, one with hands folded, and several women in orange saffron robes sit to the right. Fruit offerings sit on a white-draped table in the foreground, with a golden trident standing beside the throne.2008-01-01A central figure sits in front of a golden throne-like backdrop with a gilded canopy and a yellow marigold-covered arch, with a golden umbrella above. He is dressed in white and wears a long red-and-white flower garland, with hands pressed together in greeting. Around the raised stage, a group of people in saffron-orange robes sit on the floor, some holding brass vessels and fruit offerings, and two women in saffron sit at the right. Ornate white and silver scalloped arches frame the stage, with trident symbols on golden poles at either side and marigold garlands draping the platform edge.2009-01-01A seated figure in white garments with a long white and multicolour garland of marigolds and flowers, sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate golden throne. The throne has a gilded crown-like canopy draped with yellow and white flower garlands, and the backdrop is decorated with floral patterns in yellow, purple and white. Two saffron-robed men kneel on the stage, one bald and bowing toward a brass offering tray. A woman in orange and a red-bordered sari kneels at the right. Gold staffs with trident-like tops frame the stage, and a red and yellow floral skirting edges the platform. The person on the throne has long hair and wears a gold crown, which is a plausible cue for a person but is only a probable match.2010-01-01