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A photograph of a seated figure on a richly gilded throne decorated with a garland of marigolds, roses and jasmine in red, yellow, green and white. The central man wears an orange turban with a red tilak, an orange robe and orange trousers, and wears heavy gold ceremonial ornaments with large round gold medallions and long strands of beads across his chest and hip. He raises his right hand in greeting and smiles, with bare feet resting on a bed of white rice and rose petals. To his right, a man in orange robes and wire-rimmed glasses holds a folded orange cloth and stands beside the throne. Flower petals are scattered across the platform.

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A smiling man in saffron-orange clothing and a saffron turban sits on a gold-carved throne decorated with multicoloured flower garlands and yellow marigolds, raising his right hand in greeting. He wears layered rudraksha malas and heavy gold ceremonial pendants with tassels across his chest, with a gold-ornamented bangle set on his wrist. Beside him stands a bespectacled man in orange robes and a gold chain, holding a folded orange cloth. Flowers are scattered across the platform.2011-07-15A smiling man in a saffron-orange turban and orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne-like seat decorated with garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. He raises one hand in a wave and wears heavy gold ceremonial necklaces and gold shoulder ornaments with beaded strands, plus a rudraksha-style mala at his neck. Beside him, a man in orange robes and glasses holds the edge of the orange cloth. Large gold palanquin-style ornaments hang across his chest. Swamiji (probable): the robed figure on the throne has long hair under the turban, distinctive ornate gold adornments and saffron clothing, consistent with a throne-seated guru being honoured at a satsang or procession.2011-07-15October 17 20102010-10-17 +1 copiesA man in orange saffron robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions and gold trident finials, speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears a long gold bead necklace over the orange garment, a red bindi on his forehead, and has long dark hair swept back. His right hand is raised in a gesture while his left rests in his lap. Behind him hang large garlands of orange, yellow, pink, green and white flowers, with a jewelled necklace and a purple and gold draped cloth. Flower petals lie at the base of the throne. Swamiji (probable): the orange robes, long hair, gold beads and ornate throne match the page's satsang context, a discourse seated on a peetha.2010-11-12 +1 copiesNovember 05 20102010-11-05A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban sits cross-legged on a gold-ornamented throne. He wears a long multicoloured garland of red, yellow, purple and white flowers and a gold-toned ceremonial necklace, with a red bindi on his forehead. His right hand is raised in blessing while his left rests in his lap. The throne is framed by a larger flower garland arranged in red, yellow, purple and white blooms, and a partially visible figure in dark clothing appears at the lower left edge.2010-11-05A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a red velvet throne with gold carved armrests and a golden arched backrest, raising his right hand in blessing. He wears a long white and multicoloured flower garland and a beaded necklace, and his feet rest on a red cushion. Behind him an elaborate floral arch of orange marigolds, pink, purple and yellow blooms frames the throne under a gold fringed canopy with a lotus motif. Blue draped curtains form the backdrop, and flower-filled brass pots sit at the sides. Several rudraksha-style beads hang at his chest. Cues in the appearance match the Swamiji (probable) label: saffron clothing, a turban, ornate garlands and rudraksha beads, seated in a ceremonial throne setting.2010-10-24A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban, raising his right hand in greeting while smiling. He wears heavy ornate gold necklaces and long gold beaded garlands with circular gold pendants and turquoise tassels, and gold bangles on his wrists. He sits on a gold throne (peetha) decorated with a floral arch of red, yellow, purple and white garlands and scattered rose petals. Beside him stands a man in orange kurta and dhoti with a red border and rimmed glasses, holding a bunch of flowers and a sash. The seated figure has distinctive appearance cues consistent with a person, seated in the throne role.2011-07-15A seated figure on an ornate gold throne is raising one hand in blessing, with a smile. He wears an orange-saffron turban and orange robes with gold trim, and a thick garland of red, yellow, white and purple flowers with a gold-beaded red rudraksha mala hangs across his chest. A gold-painted ceremonial staff stands at the right and a dark blue backdrop fills the background. Swamiji (probable): the orange robes, turban, flower garland and beaded mala match the page's claim, though the figure is seated on a throne with ceremonial objects around him.2010-11-05A seated man in saffron-orange clothing sits before an ornate gilded throne decorated with red, yellow and purple flower garlands. He wears an orange turban with a red tilak, a saffron shawl draped over his shoulders, a gold-bordered orange dhoti, multiple rudraksha malas, and beaded bracelets, with his palms pressed together in a gesture of greeting. Gold oil lamps with bird finials flank the throne against a dark backdrop. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure; the appearance-based cues are the orange turban, saffron garments, rudraksha malas and the throne setting.2011-11-18 +1 copiesApril 14 20122012-04-14April 14 20122012-04-14