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A seated man in an orange-saffron turban and saffron robes sits on a cushioned golden throne decorated with garlands of white, yellow, orange and purple flowers. A white and maroon flower garland hangs over his shoulders, a rudraksha-style beaded necklace hangs at his chest, and gold bangles are on his wrists. He holds a white flower-wrapped ceremonial whisk or chamara. Behind him, a golden ornate throne back bears a purple emblem with a white bird, and brass oil lamps with lit flames surround the scene amid warm candle-like lights. Golden lion-head carvings and silver lamps sit in the foreground.

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A seated man on a gilded golden throne with yellow velvet cushions is framed by a large floral backdrop of white, red, purple and yellow flower garlands. He wears an orange turban with a small red bindi, an orange robe and a long matching orange shawl, with a layered gold necklace and a white and red flower garland draped across his chest. He holds a silver ceremonial staff in one hand and wears gold bangles on both arms. Brass and silver oil lamps glow beside the throne, with string lights in the background. Swamiji (probable): the appearance cues are an orange turban, saffron robes, ornate gold necklace and throne seating, consistent with the page's claim of Swamiji at this event.2011-12-11A seated man in a vivid orange-red turban and red-orange sannyasi wrap sits on a yellow-cushioned throne in a temple setting. He wears a white and maroon flower garland, a multi-strand rudraksha-style bead necklace and red bangles, and holds a white ceremonial fan or chauri. Behind him is a gold-covered deity murti draped with yellow, white and purple flower garlands. Brass and silver oil lamps hang and stand around him, with a lit lamp row in the dark background. A gold lion-faced figure sits in the lower left. Watermarked copyright text is overlaid in the lower right.2011-12-11A seated man in an orange-red turban and orange-red robes sits on a yellow cushioned throne, palms pressed together in greeting and smiling. He wears a white and magenta flower garland, rudraksha-style beads and gold bangles on his wrists. Behind him is a large floral arrangement of white, yellow, magenta and purple flowers, with a gold deity murti partly visible at the top. Brass lamps and silver puja vessels stand at the right, lit by glowing oil lamps. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), shown in person with ceremonial reception cues including turban, saffron clothing and gold beads.2011-12-11A photograph of a seated man on a yellow cushioned throne in front of a large floral backdrop of white, yellow, red and purple flowers. He wears an orange turban with a small red tilak on the forehead, an orange robe, a long gold bead necklace, a garland of white and red flowers, and gold bangles. He holds a silver-tipped staff across his lap and smiles to one side. Behind him are ornate gold and silver oil lamps lit with flames and a hanging brass lamp with string lights.2011-12-11A seated man in an orange turban and orange robes sits on a gold ornate throne draped with garlands of white, yellow, orange and purple flowers. He wears a white and maroon flower garland, a long gold bead necklace, gold bangles and holds a silver ceremonial staff in his right hand. Hanging brass oil lamps and rows of small lit lamps line the dark wall behind him, creating a Pratyaksha Pada Puja setting. Swamiji (probable): long hair, orange turban and ornate gold necklace with a throne and garlands, seated in the role of honoured guru receiving worship.2011-12-11A seated man in an orange-red turban and saffron-orange robes sits on a gold-upholstered throne with yellow cushions, hands raised in namaste with a smile. He wears a white and red flower garland, layered gold bead necklaces and gold bangles on his arms. Behind him is a floral backdrop of white, yellow, red and purple flowers, and to the right stand silver and gold lamps and an ornate silver kalasha-style vessel with lit oil lamps.2011-12-11A man seated on a golden throne with yellow cushions, smiling and holding his palms together in a namaste gesture. He wears an orange-red turban, an orange-red shawl and orange garments, with a large white and red jasmine-and-rose garland draped across his chest and multiple rudraksha bracelets on his wrists and arms. Behind him is a backdrop of colorful marigold and flower garlands, and to the right are ornate silver and gold lamps and a golden deity figure, with small lit lamps glowing in the background. Swamiji (probable): the appearance cues of long swept-back hair, saffron-orange clothing, rudraksha malas and ornate garlands with a ceremonial throne match the page's identification, so this is an in-person candidate seated in a darshan setting.2011-12-11A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a gold-covered throne decorated with a rainbow band of flower garlands in purple, yellow, green, white and red. A large gilded lion sculpture rests at the lower left, beside a brass oil lamp with a lit flame. The figure wears white and red-striped flower garlands, gold necklaces, and beaded gold bangles on both wrists.2011-12-11A seated man in orange ceremonial clothing sits on a gold-trimmed throne with yellow cushioned armrests, surrounded by a backdrop of large floral garlands in white, yellow, purple, red and green. He wears an orange turban with a small red mark on his forehead, an orange shawl, a long white and red flower garland, a heavy gold-coloured bead necklace, and gold bangles. He holds a white flower-wrapped ceremonial staff in one hand. Brass and silver oil lamps glow on both sides, with lit lamps behind him. Swamiji (probable) is seated as the central figure, identified by orange turban, long hair, shawl and ornate gold necklace cues.2011-12-11A photograph of a seated man in orange clothing on a gold-and-cushioned throne decorated with a band of marigold and rose garlands in purple, yellow, white and red. He wears an orange turban with a red tilak mark, an orange shawl over a sleeveless orange robe, a long white and red flower garland, layered gold-coloured beaded necklaces, and beaded bracelets on both arms, and sits with a smile. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands on the left beside a gold lion-shaped carved figure.2011-12-11A seated man in an orange turban and orange robes sits on a gold-upholstered throne decorated with garlands of white, red, yellow, green and purple flowers. He wears a white and red flower garland over his shoulders, a rudraksha-style bead necklace, and gold bangles on his wrists, with a small red tilak on his forehead. Behind him, a large gold ornate backdrop is framed by floral arrangements, and brass oil lamps with lit wicks stand on either side. The scene is lit warmly. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne in ceremonial dress with flower garlands and a distinctive orange turban, rudraksha beads and gold ornaments.2011-12-11A seated man in orange clothing sits on an ornate golden throne decorated with garlands of marigolds in yellow, purple, red and white. He wears an orange turban, a white and red flower garland, a gold necklace and gold bangles, and holds a white fly-whisk in one hand. Hanging brass oil lamps and rows of small lit lamps glow behind him. a person: the orange turban, flower garland and gold ornaments are consistent with the page's reference to a person, while the throne and lamp setting suggest a ritual event such as the Pratyaksha Pada Puja.2011-12-11