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A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a lion-armrest design and a carved gold back is raising one hand in blessing while smiling. He wears a red-orange robe, a saffron-yellow shawl, a gold-beaded mala and a yellow turban with a red jewel. Behind the throne are green leaves, orange flowers, peacock feathers and purple draping. In front, a group sits on the floor: a boy in a checked shirt, a man and girl in orange, a boy in orange, a woman in an orange sari, and a woman in a purple sari with a brass oil lamp held in her hand. A gold offering tray with flowers sits at the base of the throne.

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September 04 20112011-09-04A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gilded throne with lion-shaped armrests and carved golden panels, backed by a leafy green garland decoration with orange flowers and peacock feathers. He wears a saffron-red wrap, a matching turban-style headwrap, a gold-toned shawl draped over one shoulder, a long rudraksha-style mala, and gold bangles. He sits with hands resting on the armrests while several people sit on the floor before the dais, including a boy in a checked shirt, children and young women in orange and pink garments, and a woman in purple sari. Some of them extend hands toward a small offering on the dais. Purple draped backdrops frame the scene. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair beneath the turban, red saffron wrap, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold jewelry, consistent with the page's a person context, though the page states he was not at this event.2011-09-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like armrests, decorated with green leafy vines and peacock feathers. The central figure wears a red and orange draped garment, a saffron-coloured head wrap, a long beaded necklace and gold bangles, with a yellow shawl draped over the arms. Seated on the floor before the throne in the foreground are devotees: a man in a red-and-white checked shirt, a man in orange, a child in orange, a woman in an orange sari and a woman in a purple sari with a folded-hands gesture. An offering tray with fruit and flowers sits at the base of the throne. Appearance-based candidate is a person on the throne with distinctive saffron head wrap, rudraksha-style beaded necklace and red robe.2011-09-04 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes raises his right hand in blessing on an elaborate gold throne with red cushions. He wears a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, with a red mark on his forehead. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side, and hanging brass lamps are suspended above. A woman in a yellow sari sits at lower left, and a figure in white with hands folded sits at lower right beside painted deity sculptures with tridents and a painted temple backdrop.2013-02-01September 04 20112011-09-04 +1 copiesA seated figure in a red-maroon dhoti and matching shoulder wrap with thin gold borders sits on an ornate gold throne carved with lion-head armrests and tiger-striped cushions against a black backdrop. He wears a red-orange turban, a long rudraksha-style mala, and white ritual markings on the forehead and arms, and raises one hand in blessing. Brass oil lamps hang on chains on either side, and in front of the throne a round gold table holds several silver thali trays with red flowers, orange marigolds and small offerings.2013-11-21A photograph of a seated spiritual teacher on an ornate gold throne (peetha) against a warm orange and red painted backdrop. The central figure wears an orange saffron wrap draped over one shoulder and white dhoti, with a long orange turban, a multi-strand rudraksha-style bead mala and ceremonial gold necklace, and raises one hand in blessing. Marigold and rose garlands hang over the throne arms. Seated before him on the floor are devotees: a woman in a green sari, a child in white, a woman in a dark blue sari, a man in white with a white head covering, and a figure in a white dhoti and shawl, with small oil lamps and offerings in front. The appearance matches the Swamiji (probable) candidate, with orange saffron wrap, turban, rudraksha mala and gold necklace cues, seated on a throne as the teacher giving satsang.2011-09-15A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a carved backrest and peacock feathers, wearing a cream turban with a small decorative pin, red-orange draped robe, a long gold bead necklace, gold armbands, and a red bindi. He sits cross-legged with one hand resting on the armrest and smiles. Green foliage and orange flowers decorate the backdrop, and a microphone sits near the throne's gold base. Based on appearance cues (turban, saffron-red robe, gold bead necklace, throne setting), this is a person, seated in person at the event.2011-09-04 +1 copiesA seated man in a red dhoti-style garment with a yellow shawl, wearing a yellow turban, a long orange-and-gold beaded necklace and a bracelet, sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like arms in front of a stage backdrop. A large portrait behind him shows a smiling figure in an orange turban with a red forehead mark and dangling earrings. Several people sit on the floor before the stage: a woman in a yellow sari at left, a woman in a white sari, a child in pink, a man in an orange shirt, a boy in a plaid shirt, and children and a woman in orange and purple clothing at right. Microphones stand on stands near the audience, and peacock-feather decorations and green garlands frame the stage.2011-09-04A photograph of a seated figure on a gold-and-red throne draped with white, purple and red flower garlands, raising one hand in blessing. He wears saffron robes, a long gold necklace, and a gold headband. In front, devotees sit on the floor: a shaved-headed monk in saffron holds a lit oil lamp, a woman in orange holds a lamp, and others with folded hands sit in orange and white saris. Brass plates with flowers and a burning lamp sit on a gold stand, with incense smoke rising. The setting is a plain room with blue curtains and a small screen. a person is the seated figure in saffron with gold necklace on the throne; the appearance is consistent with the page label.2010-12-27A seated man in an orange-red turban and saffron-red robes sits on an ornate golden throne with a carved gold back panel and a golden lion figure at his side. He wears a long gold garland and a pendant necklace and smiles while a young boy in white dhoti kneels at his side touching his leg. Two people in white clothes stand behind the throne, and a brass oil lamp stands at the left edge. Red-striped cushions cover the throne seat. The scene suggests a darshan or satsang on a dais.2015-11-11September 15 20112011-09-15