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A stage set for a ceremony, with a single seated figure on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, draped in garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers. The figure wears an orange-saffron garment and sits with hands folded. Flanking the throne are two tall brass oil lamps (lit), two wooden pillars wrapped in orange marigold garlands, and vases of flowers at the base. The backdrop is a painted cloth showing an Om symbol, a crescent moon, a trident, a damaru drum, a white dove on a blue disc, a Shiva lingam motif and a painted face above a canopy. The seated figure is a statue or effigy rather than a live person, so no physical people are counted.

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December 28 20082008-12-28A figure seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne on a decorated stage, with a backdrop painted with a crescent moon, a Shiva lingam-like symbol, a trident, a damaru drum, an Om symbol, a dove and a female face. The seated figure wears a pink and orange robe with a saffron shawl, and garlands of yellow and purple flowers surround the throne. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and flower arrangements sit near the throne. No other people are visible on the stage. The seated figure appears to be a person, seated on a throne with orange robes and long hair; the appearance cues are moderate, so the in-person classification is uncertain.2008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28A figure with long dark hair in a saffron-orange robe and shawl sits on a red-cushioned golden throne on a stage. Behind him a backdrop painted with a crescent moon, a trident-like emblem, a damaru drum, an Om symbol, a dove and a sword is decorated with garlands in yellow, red and white flowers. Two ornate golden oil lamp stands flank the throne, with lit wick lamps on pillars at either side, and green stage lighting falls over the scene. The seated figure is wearing a saffron robe and shawl and long hair swept back, cues consistent with the page's description of Swamiji; the identification is probable. No other people are visible.2008-12-28A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne sits centre stage in a decorated hall. The figure wears a pale peach robe with a saffron-orange shawl draped over one shoulder, and rests hands in lap on a small red cushion. The throne is framed by yellow, purple and orange floral garlands and a gold canopy, with white draping at its base and flower arrangements at each side. Behind it a painted backdrop shows an om symbol, a crescent moon, a trident, a damaru drum, a bird, and a Shiva lingam symbol. Brass oil lamps and tall wooden pillars with lit candles flank the stage. The figure is the only person visible. a person appearance cues: long dark hair and saffron-orange ceremonial shawl, consistent with the page claim, but the face and figure are small and partly indistinct, so identity remains uncertain.2008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28 +3 copiesA stage set for a celebration, with a single seated figure on a red-cushioned gold throne at the centre. The figure wears orange and saffron robes with a matching orange shawl and sits under an ornate gold canopy trimmed with yellow and orange flowers and white garlands. Green uplighting bathes the backdrop, which displays painted symbols including a crescent moon, a shiva lingam with three horizontal stripes, a damaru drum, a trident, an om symbol, a white dove and a ceremonial staff. Tall brass lamps with lit flames stand on either side of the throne, and flower arrangements sit on white pedestals. The figure is a statue or lifelike effigy rather than a living person, and no physical people are visible in the scene.2008-12-28A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne is centred on a decorated stage. The person wears an orange and peach garment with an orange shawl, and sits with hands resting in the lap. The throne is framed by garlands of white flowers and yellow and red marigold strands with a canopy above. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and two tall lit candle pillars flank the stage. Behind the throne a painted backdrop shows an Om symbol, a crescent moon, a Shiva lingam with a trident, a damaru drum, a dove, a sword, and a stylised face. Green lighting washes the backdrop and a white-stepped platform sits below.2008-12-28A figure in orange and pink robes with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) with a floral-garlanded canopy above, on a decorated stage. Behind is a backdrop with a crescent moon, a Shiva trident motif, an Om symbol, a dove, and a sword emblem. Tall wooden pillars wrapped in marigold garlands flank the throne, and brass oil lamps stand on the stage floor. Green and purple lighting washes the scene. The setting suggests a festival stage. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair and saffron-orange robes, with the throne and canopy marking an honoured seat.2008-12-28A figure with long dark hair in a peach-pink top and orange shawl sits on a red-cushioned golden throne with flower garlands, centred on a stage. Behind is a painted backdrop with a crescent moon, a Shiva lingam-like trident motif, a large Om symbol, a damaru drum, a trident and a dove, lit in green. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the throne, and tall pillars with flames flank the stage. a person: the long swept-back hair, saffron-orange shawl and ornate throne-side setting fit the page's claim of his presence, but the appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm.2008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28