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A photograph of a stage at an outdoor pavilion under white and red draped canopy. A seated figure in white robes, draped in a thick white and multicoloured flower garland, sits on an ornate gold throne with hands folded in namaste and an elaborate gold crown-like headpiece. Behind him is a decorated backdrop with gold ornamental motifs, a silver trident and a golden staff. In front, several people in saffron-orange robes sit on the stage with hands folded or in prayer, including a bald man in orange and women in orange saris. Below the stage are marigold garlands, red and cream carpets, and a gold vase of orange flowers. The seated figure appears to be a person by appearance cues of crown, garland and ceremonial clothing, seated on a throne in a public event setting.

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A photograph of a decorated open-air stage under a red-and-white canopy. A seated central figure on an ornate golden throne with a gold crown, wearing a white garment and a heavy white and marigold garland, presses palms together in greeting. Around the throne, a silver trident and a golden staff stand beside a silver vessel. Several saffron-robed attendants and devotees sit in front on the stage, some with palms joined, one bald man bowing. Marigold and orange flower garlands drape the red and white dais, and a brass pot of orange flowers sits on the steps covered with red and gold carpets. The arrangement suggests a formal seated reception or satsang, and the central figure's identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2010-01-01A photograph of a stage at a tented outdoor event. A figure seated on a gold and cream throne under a golden canopy with a halo-like crown, garlanded in yellow, orange and white flowers, holds his palms together in namaste. He wears a white robe with a white flower garland and a multicoloured flower garland at the waist. Around the throne, several people in orange and saffron robes sit on the stage; a bald man in orange kneels with palms joined, and a woman in orange sits to the right. A silver trident stands on the left and a gold staff on the right. The stage front is draped in red and white fabric with marigold and white flower garlands, and a brass vase of orange flowers sits at the left. In the foreground, red and gold carpets are edged with marigolds.2010-01-01A seated figure in white robes with a gold crown and layered garlands of yellow and red flowers sits on an elevated golden throne in a decorated stage pavilion, hands folded in namaste. Around the dais, several people in saffron-orange robes sit on the platform, some with hands joined in greeting; one bald man in orange kneels closest to the throne, and a woman with long dark hair in orange clothing sits at right. A silver trident stands at left and a golden staff at right. The throne is backed by yellow and red floral decorations and an ornate silver-and-gold arch, with a golden parasol above. Red and gold garlanded draping and red Persian-style carpets with marigold borders fill the foreground, and a vase of orange flowers sits at left.2010-01-01A seated man in white ceremonial robes and a long white garland presses his palms together in greeting on an ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with marigold and multicolour flower garlands, beneath a red and white tent canopy. A golden kalasha-style finial sits atop the throne and a golden staff stands at the right edge. In front, several people in saffron/orange robes sit on the red and gold stage: a bald man in orange at left, and a woman in orange with long dark hair at right who offers something on a golden tray. The lower stage is layered with marigold garlands and patterned red carpets. a person candidate: the seated figure in white with a golden crown-like headpiece and garland matches the page's a person description; appearance cues are mainly the crown and garlands, so the identification is uncertain.2010-01-01A stage under a white and red draped tent canopy, decorated with silver and gold ornamental panels and a golden trident and staff. A seated figure in white robes with a golden halo-like crown and a white garland with red and yellow flowers sits on an ornate golden throne with a canopy, hands joined in namaste. In front, several seated people in orange saffron robes sit on the stage, including a shaved-headed man in orange with his hands joined and bearded men in orange among them. Marigold garlands line the lower edge of the stage.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 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 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 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.2010-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01A festive outdoor stage decorated with marigold garlands, yellow flowers and red-and-white drapery under a canopy. On an elevated golden throne with a flower-garlanded canopy sits a figure in white ceremonial clothing with folded hands, appearing to be the central honoured guest. Below the platform, several attendants in orange robes sit and stand, one in front with a shaved head, while women in orange saris stand at right holding ritual items. A silver trident and a silver ceremonial staff stand beside the throne, and golden urns with flower arrangements line the stage front. The wall behind is covered in yellow flowers with ornamental arches.2010-01-01A festive stage under a white canopy with red drapes, decorated with yellow flower backdrops and white and purple floral borders. A seated figure on a gold throne with a flower-garlanded backrest and gold canopy, wearing a white ceremonial garment with gold trim, hands folded in greeting. A silver trident and silver lamp stand flank the throne. Five or so attendants in orange and saffron robes sit on the stage floor in front, some with hands joined in prayer. Yellow and white flower garlands and a flower arrangement in a gold vase decorate the foreground.2010-01-01