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A photograph of a ceremonial reception on a stage. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and a long white and pink flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, in front of a large floral backdrop of orange marigolds, yellow and purple flowers and a white flower arrangement with a red and yellow sun motif. A man in a peach shirt and cream dhoti bends forward to offer respect, while a woman in white with an orange-bordered sari holds a brass tray with white offerings. Several young women in white saris and white dresses stand with palms joined in greeting at right. One man in white stands at far left with an orange-clad attendant beside him.

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A seated figure in orange robes and a long white and pink flower garland sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) backed by a floral arch of orange marigolds, red and pink blooms, and yellow flowers with a red sun-like emblem. A man in a pale peach shirt and dhoti stands at left with palms pressed together. Several young women in white sarees with orange and yellow borders stand at right; one holds a brass tray with offerings while another reaches toward the seated figure. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and wears orange clothing, which matches the probable Swamiji cues, so this is an in-person candidate. The scene resembles a welcome honouring with flower garlands and a tray offering.2010-10-24A photograph of a ceremonial welcome on an ornate golden throne (peetha) framed by floral decorations of white jasmine, pink and magenta blossoms, yellow marigolds and orange flowers. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a long white flower garland with pink and yellow accents, sits smiling with eyes closed, a red tilak on his forehead and rudraksha beads at his neck. Before him a woman in a white sari with an orange border holds a brass plate, while a standing man in a white shirt and grey trousers watches at left. Several young women in white saris and white salwar outfits stand at right, hands folded in respect. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, saffron robe, rudraksha beads and garlands, seated on a throne as the honoured guest.2010-10-24July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph inside a white tented pavilion showing a decorated golden palanquin or throne covered with garlands of orange, red, yellow and white flowers and green leaves. A figure seated on the throne wears an orange-saffron turban and orange shawl with a rudraksha-style necklace and bead garland, and is adorned with flower garlands. Beside the throne, a man in an orange robe with glasses and a woman in an orange sari with red bead necklace stand near him. On the left, a man in white clothes with an orange and green shawl and an older woman in yellow sari stand among devotees with hands raised. In the foreground, several people's heads and shoulders are visible, including a child with hair tied back. A golden ornate canopy hangs overhead.2011-07-15A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a multicolour marigold and rose garland and gold bangles, sits on a gilded throne decorated with a large floral garland in red, yellow, purple and white. Below the throne, devotees in white and cream attire offer flowers and sweets, with heaps of white cloth and marigold petals on the floor. A man in white dhoti with gold border holds a folded-hand namaskaram toward the seated figure, and women in white and red saris stand nearby holding offerings. The setting is a red-draped hall with gold ornamentation.2012-01-01November 17 20092009-11-17A photograph of a stage event with a large ornate gold throne backed by a floral arch of red, pink, orange and white flowers. A seated figure in orange-red robes with a matching shawl sits on the throne with bare feet on a red cushioned footstool, while devotees attend him. A man in white kurta and white dhoti stands at left, and a young man in orange robes holds a tray. Two women in white sarees with coloured borders stand at right, one holding a small tray of offerings. The red-and-gold carpet and sound equipment are visible. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the page's reference to a person, but the face is not clearly distinctive enough to confirm identity from appearance cues alone; he wears orange robes and shawl on the throne.2009-11-17 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, decorated with a garland of red and white flowers above. Devotees surround him: a woman in a pink patterned sari and another in a pale yellow sari face him with hands near the throne, while an older man in white dhoti and shirt, a man in black shirt and an orange-robed attendant stand nearby. A red and gold ritual setup with offerings sits on a table at left. Bright red and multicoloured floral decor fills the upper background. The seated figure has long dark hair, a red-tinged forehead and bare feet on the throne's footstool, with a rudraksha-style mala visible on his neck. The appearance and throne setting fit the a person candidate, but the identification is uncertain.2009-07-16A photograph of a seated figure on a golden throne with a red cushion, in front of a large floral backdrop of orange, yellow, red and purple marigolds and white flowers. The seated man wears an orange robe, a white flower garland and a red and white tilak on his forehead, and sits with hair falling to his shoulders. A man in a white shirt and an older man in orange and peach robes bow and touch the seated figure's feet. Several women and girls in white saris and white outfits with orange or yellow borders stand nearby, one holding a brass tray. The scene resembles a formal darshan or padapuja. The seated man matches the appearance cues of Swamiji (probable), with long hair, orange clothing and a garland, and is a seated figure receiving devotees.2010-10-24A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a long rudraksha-style mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions before a large decorated backdrop with a deity murti garlanded in red, yellow, green and purple flowers. Several people in white dhoti and shirt clothing, some with orange shawls, surround the throne; one man in white shirt places his hand on the seated figure's head while others stand nearby, and two women in white and yellow saris and a girl in pink stand to the right. Golden kalasha-style ornaments and a gilded peetha base are visible at the front. a person is the seated figure in saffron robe and mala on the throne, appearing in person.2010-11-12A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on a red-cushioned throne in front of an ornate gold-framed backdrop decorated with bright flower garlands in yellow, orange, red and purple. He wears a long garland of yellow marigolds, green leaves and red roses, and has a sandalwood tilak on his forehead. Two people in orange and a man in white dhoti and shirt bow or reach toward him. On the left, a shaved-headed attendant in orange holds a rudraksha mala. On the right, a woman in orange and yellow stands beside an older woman in white with a yellow border.2010-10-24A stage darshan at an indoor hall. A figure in an orange-red robe with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) decorated with marigold garlands, with a gold footstool before it. A man in a white shirt and a woman in a grey-silver sari bend forward to offer reverence, touching hands near the throne. Two women stand to the right: one in a white sari with gold border, another in white with an orange shawl. A woman in an orange garment stands at the left edge. A white-draped table holds fruit and offerings. Hanging marigold garlands and small lamps decorate the backdrop, and a gold-bordered tapestry frames the stage. Seven people are visible.2009-02-14