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A seated figure in a white ritual garment and a white head wrap sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne in front of a large backdrop of Hindu deities against a snowy mountain sky. Shiva with a trident and a Nandi bull appear at left, Ganesha at centre-left, Lakshmi on a lotus at top centre, Saraswati with a veena at top right, and Vishnu-like deity figures at lower right. Two decorated red-and-gold umbrellas stand on either side of the throne, and a white draped table sits in the foreground. The setting is a temple-like hall with a blue ceiling and draped purple cloth.

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December 23 20062006-12-23December 23 20062006-12-23 +1 copiesDecember 23 20062006-12-23A seated figure in a gold-and-red throne is centred before a large painted backdrop of Hindu deities including Shiva with trident and bull, Lakshmi on a lotus, Saraswati with a veena, and a multi-armed goddess on a lion-drawn vehicle. The seated figure wears a white kurta, white turban and white sash, with one arm extended. A gold umbrella canopy is above the throne and ornate umbrellas stand on each side. Several men in white stand at the left and right edges, some with hands folded in namaskar. a person is the seated figure: white turban and white kurta on a throne, with the title of the page indicating a person is present; appearance cues are limited, so the label is provisional.2006-12-23A man in a white turban and white embroidered kurta stands beside an ornate gold and red velvet throne with a golden canopy. Behind him a large backdrop shows multiple deity murti in colourful iconography, including goddesses seated on lotuses and figures with trident and veena, against a blue sky and snowy peaks. The scene appears to be a stage or dais setting. a person is shown standing, appearance matching long swept-back hair and a turban, but the identity is uncertain from appearance.2006-12-23A seated figure in white ritual clothing and a white head wrap sits on a gold-and-red ornate throne on a raised stage. Behind the throne hangs a large printed backdrop of multiple Hindu deity murtis in a mountain landscape, including a figure with a trident and a bull, a figure with a lotus, a figure with a veena, and others. Two tasselled decorative parasols stand on either side of the stage, with a blue ceiling and a curtain above.2006-12-23A seated figure in white ritual clothing with a white head covering sits on an ornate gold throne on a raised white-draped platform, hands folded, under a large backdrop printed with multiple Hindu deity images against snowy mountains. Above the throne hangs a gold-and-red ceremonial umbrella. Figures on the backdrop include a deity with trident and a bull, a deity holding a veena, and a goddess seated on a lotus. Blue and maroon draped fabric frames the stage, with decorative umbrellas and a fan at the sides. A standing attendant in saffron stands to the right edge. The scene is an indoor stage setup.2006-12-23December 23 20062006-12-23 +1 copiesA seated man in white ceremonial clothing sits on an ornate gold throne on a white-draped platform before a large backdrop painting of Hindu deities in a snowy Himalayan setting, including Shiva with trident and bull, Lakshmi on a lotus, Saraswati with veena, and other deity murtis. A white turban covers his head and he gestures with his right hand. Golden-yellow umbrellas with fringe stand on either side. At the lower right, people in white with orange saffron shawls clap, and at the left, devotees in white and orange stand in the dim hall.2006-12-23A photograph of a man in white ceremonial clothing seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) beneath a gilded parasol-style canopy. He wears a white turban and white garments and has long dark hair, with hands folded at his waist. Behind him is a large painted backdrop of Hindu deities against snowy mountains, including a deity with a trident and a bull, Ganesha, a goddess seated on a lotus, Vishnu holding a mace and a lotus, and a figure playing a veena. A brass chariot-like ornament with hanging bells stands at left. The man's appearance (long swept-back hair, white turban, ornate parasol and throne) is a probable match for a person, but the face and features are not clearly visible, so identity is uncertain. Scene is a dark stage setting.2006-12-23A seated man in white clothes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved lion-head armrests, beneath a golden ceremonial umbrella with tassels. He wears a white turban and a white shawl draped over his shoulders and holds one hand on an armrest. Behind him hangs a large printed backdrop of Hindu deities against snowy mountains, including a multi-armed goddess on a lotus, Ganesha, a figure with a trident and a Shiva-linked form with a bull, plus a dark purple cloth below. The setting appears to be a temple or ceremonial hall. Probable Swamiji: the white turban, long swept-back hair and white ceremonial dress with a shawl are the visible cues, seated as the honoured figure on the throne.2006-12-23A man with long dark hair and a white turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a deep red velvet back, his right hand resting on a gold lion-head armrest. He wears a white embroidered kurta and a sheer white shawl draped over his arm. Behind him hangs a large painted backdrop of deities against snowy mountains, including a seated figure with a trident and crescent, an elephant-headed deity, a deity with four arms holding a lotus, and a figure with a conch and discus on a lotus. A golden parasol with tassels stands above the throne, and a dark blue cloth covers the lower wall.2006-12-23