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A photograph of a seated person on a gilded throne (peetha) at the centre of an elaborately decorated arch. The arch is covered in yellow flower petals, white jasmine garlands, orange marigold garlands and silver-and-coloured sun-shaped ornaments, with a golden canopy above the throne. The seated figure wears a white long robe with a maroon-and-gold shawl draped over the shoulders, and has long dark hair, with hands resting on golden armrests. A large painted peacock and a towering figure in a white turban and cloth appear in the background above the arch. Scattered paper and petals litter the floor in front.

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A young man with long dark hair sits on an ornate golden throne decorated with lion figures, draped in white jasmine garlands and yellow marigolds. He wears a white long kurta with gold embroidered trim and a maroon shawl across his shoulder, and his feet are bare. Behind him hangs a large orange silk drape and a decorative umbrella with metallic fringe, with a floral backdrop in yellow and blue-white arches. Scattered petals and debris lie on the wet floor. A sword-like staff leans against the throne.2006-01-01A man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet back, decorated with a multicolour garland of yellow, red, white and green flowers with sequins. A gold ceremonial umbrella stands above him, and a microphone on a stand is at his side. He wears a white embroidered kurta with a white shawl and a white flower garland, and his feet rest on a footstool with a yellow and red flower garland. A large backdrop behind shows a close-up printed portrait of a smiling face. The appearance-based label is a person: he sits on the throne in a white ceremonial outfit with long hair and a bindi, and the page places him at this event. Visible people: one.2007-02-15 +1 copiesA man with long dark hair and a red vertical mark on his forehead sits on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet back, beneath a gold canopy with hanging leaf finials. He wears a white embroidered kurta and white shawl over a striped cloth, with a white jasmine garland and red and yellow flower garlands around his neck. Garlands in yellow, red, green and white, decorated with sparkling beads, frame the throne back, and a yellow and red flower garland lies on the cushion at his feet. A microphone on a stand stands to the right. Behind him a large printed banner shows a close-up face of an older bearded man with white hair. The image is a photograph of one person on a stage. Although the page indicates he is at this event, the appearance cues are a throne with garlands and a white embroidered outfit, but the face and hair are not distinctive enough to confirm identity, so the appearance is uncertain.2007-02-15 +1 copiesA photograph of a man seated on an ornate gilded throne with a red velvet back and a golden canopy above, draped with yellow, red, green and white flower garlands. He wears a white kurta with a light shawl, has long dark hair and a red bindi, and sits cross-legged with bare feet on a garland-decorated footstool, smiling beside a microphone on a stand. Behind him is a large red-toned banner showing a close-up of a smiling face. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by the long swept-back hair, red bindi and white ceremonial dress.2007-02-15 +1 copiesA photograph of an elaborately decorated stage set for a celebration. Three arched panels frame the centre, covered in yellow and white flower garlands with red and white striped borders, and two round blue-rimmed wheel motifs decorate the side arches. In the centre, a seated figure in white clothing with a yellow headpiece sits on a decorated throne, a flower garland hanging behind. Foreground shows colourful balloons in pink, orange, yellow and green, flower heaps and small offerings, and a large portrait of a smiling man is visible at the top. A camera-like object sits at lower left.2006-01-01February 15 20072007-02-15 +1 copiesA seated man in an ornate gilded throne with a red cushioned back, decorated with multicolour flower garlands in yellow, red, green and white, sits under a golden parasol-style canopy. He wears a white embroidered kurta and cream dhoti-style drape with a shawl, a red bindi on his forehead and long dark hair, and his hands are raised in mudra gestures while he speaks into a microphone on a stand. A large red-toned backdrop shows an enlarged portrait, and a floral garland rests on the platform in front of the throne. The setting is a stage at a Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam or Ananda Samajam event.2007-02-15 +1 copiesA smiling man with long dark hair sits on an ornate gilded throne draped in garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and multicoloured flowers. He wears a cream and gold embroidered silk kurta with a long gold-brocaded wrap, a gold necklace, and a rudraksha-style mala with peacock-feather rosettes. Behind him, the throne is framed by a multicoloured floral arch and gold lion-head armrests, with red and gold fabric cushions and lilies in the lower right corner. The garlands, throne and floral arch are ornate and celebratory.2009-01-01February 15 20072007-02-15 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated stage set for a celebration. A seated figure sits on an ornate golden throne with a red cushioned back and lion-armed sides, framed by a shiny silver-and-red arched niche covered in beaded garlands. The figure wears a white robe with a saffron-brown shawl draped over one shoulder and long dark hair. The backdrop is yellow with flower garlands in orange, red and yellow, and a golden canopy hangs above the throne. Scattered petals and confetti cover the platform, and a white cloth is spread on the lower step.2006-01-01A man with long, dark, swept-back hair and a red tilak mark on his forehead sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat, beneath a golden canopy with hanging leaf-shaped tassels. The throne and its armrests are draped with garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers set with small bead decorations. He wears a white embroidered kurta with a cream shawl draped over his shoulders and a striped golden-beige dhoti, with his bare feet resting on a garland-covered footstool. A microphone stand stands beside him, and a large red-toned backdrop with patterned imagery fills the background. Dark stage drapes frame the lower scene. He is seated and speaking into the microphone, with a garland arranged on the footstool in front of the throne.2007-02-15 +1 copiesA young man seated on an ornately carved wooden throne draped with white cloth and garlanded with white jasmine, multicolored flower strands and red blossoms. He wears a white turban with a red mark on his forehead, a white dhoti-style garment with gold border, rudraksha mala beads and a gold pendant necklace, and a large white and blue flower garland. Carved lion heads flank the throne, and a gold trident and staff stand behind it. A floral arrangement lies at his feet, and a red banner with partial text is visible at right. One person in white stands at the left edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated man is shown with long hair, a turban, rudraksha mala and gold ornaments on a ceremonial throne, and is the honoured figure of the event.2004-06-03 +1 copies