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Photograph of a seated figure on a floral-decorated throne (peetha) with a white jasmine garland canopy and gold ornamental finial, in front of a large painted face backdrop with daisies around the base. The seated figure wears a gold-yellow turban, a cream silk kurta with white dhoti-style cloth, a gold necklace and long dark hair, and smiles with raised open palms. Two devotees kneel in front: a young man in a red-and-white patterned shirt with hands folded in namaste, and a woman in a pale yellow kurta with her hands raised in greeting. Flower petals are scattered at the base of the throne.

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A photograph of a seated man in a gold turban, cream embroidered silk kurta and white shawl, with long dark hair and a gold necklace, on a red throne decorated with white jasmine garlands and yellow marigolds. A man in a red and cream patterned shirt stands at left with palms pressed together, looking up toward the seated figure. A woman in a cream top sits at lower right, facing the throne. The backdrop shows painted daisies and a red fabric panel. Watermarked archive photo of a devotional darshan setting; the seated figure's appearance is consistent with a person, but the page does not place him at this event, so the identity is uncertain.2006-12-26A seated man in a gold-and-cream turban and gold-embroidered cream kurta, with a red bindi and a long gold necklace, sits on a red-cushioned throne framed by a white jasmine-flower arch with yellow marigold trim and a golden deity relief at the top. Two women in white clothing kneel in front of him with palms pressed together in anjali; the woman on the left reaches out to touch his face, and the woman on the right wears a rudraksha mala. A red-and-floral backdrop is behind them, and a partial figure in white stands at the right edge.2006-12-26A photograph of a ceremonial darshan scene inside a decorated hall. A seated figure on an ornate white-and-gold floral throne wears a gold and cream silk outfit with a matching gold-and-cream turban, with palms pressed together in greeting. Two devotees kneel and bow at the base of the throne: one in a white outfit and one in a bright turquoise blue sari, bent forward toward the floor. Behind the throne hangs a large red-toned backdrop showing a close-up of a smiling face, framed by dark drapes decorated with yellow and white marigold garlands. A small framed photo of a saffron-robed sannyasi sits to the right, garlanded with white flowers. Two men in white standing at left look on.2006-12-26A photograph of a ceremonial scene at an indoor event with a large backdrop showing a smiling face in red tones. A figure with long dark hair wearing a yellow-gold kurta and white dhoti, with a yellow turban, sits on a flower-decorated throne with a canopy of white garlands. Two men in white with orange scarves kneel on the floor before him, and a woman in a yellow sari kneels in front of the throne holding a vessel. Yellow marigold garlands drape the black side curtains, and a woman in a purple sari and other devotees stand at the right edge. A man in a white kurta stands at far left. Flower petals are scattered on the platform in front of the throne.2006-12-26A photograph of a devotional gathering in front of a flower-garlanded throne with a golden arch and carved golden deity panel. A smiling man seated at the centre wears a gold-and-saffron turban, long dark hair, a gold-trimmed yellow garment and a gold necklace. Two devotees in white stand before him: a man in white kurta with his palms pressed together in greeting, and a woman in a white sari with a green-and-white border who is leaning in toward him. At right, a woman in white with a dark beaded necklace watches. A large floral backdrop with a red-and-white image frames the scene, and an oil lamp sits at the lower right. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the a person presentation, though it is not certain, so the appearance-based label is probable.2006-12-26A man seated on a red velvet throne framed by white jasmine garlands and yellow marigold strands, wearing a gold-and-yellow turban, a cream embroidered silk kurta with a gold necklace, and a white shawl over his shoulder, smiling and gesturing with both hands toward two visitors. In the foreground, a man in a red and white patterned short-sleeved shirt stands at left, and a woman in a pale gold top with a dark shawl kneels at right with her back partly to the camera. A floral backdrop with white and yellow blossoms is behind the throne. The seated man's throne and ornate dress are visible, but his identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so he is described by role as a seated figure on a throne.2006-12-26A photograph of a ceremonial moment in front of a large backdrop showing a close-up of a smiling face with teeth visible. In the centre, a man in cream and gold clothing with a yellow-orange turban stands behind a gilded, jewel-studded ornamental form with a red base, garlanded with white and yellow flowers and topped by a flower-decorated canopy. A woman in a yellow dress kneels at the front of the table, touching the decorated object. A man in a white shirt kneels to the left, while a man in a light cream kurta claps at the far left. Women in white, purple, pink and yellow saris stand or kneel on the right, many smiling and clapping. Yellow marigold garlands hang from the top corners and a table in front is covered with scattered yellow flowers. The scene suggests a darshan or puja-style gathering.2006-12-26A photograph of a devotional darshan event in a decorated hall. Behind the stage hangs a large red-toned portrait of a smiling man with long hair, framed by garlands of white and yellow flowers. A seated figure in white with a saffron-orange turban and a dark red rounded headdress receives devotees; he wears a white garment and is positioned before a golden studded ornamental shield with a central face motif, set on a white-draped table covered with yellow petals. Devotees kneel and bow to him: a man in a white shirt kneels at the table, a woman in a yellow floral dress kneels beside it, and women in saris and white attire stand clapping and watching at the right. A man in a beige kurta stands at the left holding a cream cloth. A crown-like silver ornament hangs above the seated figure.2006-12-26A photograph of a central seated figure on a throne-like dais framed by a large white and yellow flower garland with a golden deity relief at the top and a red draped backdrop. The seated figure wears a gold and yellow turban, a gold embroidered tunic with a white shawl, and a gold necklace; long dark hair falls to the shoulders. Several people in white and blue clothes stand or kneel around him, one woman in a blue top touching his arm, and a woman in a white sari with gold border holds a brass lamp at right. A man in white kurta stands at left. The figure is seated in the garlanded setting, with devotees gathered around the dais.2006-12-26A photo of a seated man in a white turban and white robe, wearing a multicolour flower garland of orange, green, white and pink blooms, sitting on an orange-red throne before a white and gold ornamental backdrop with pink accents. A man in a white shirt raises both hands near his head, and a woman in a white sari with a long braid also raises her palm toward him, as if blessing or honouring him. Two other people beside him hold their hands aloft in a devotional gesture.2006-12-17A seated man on a golden throne with a cobra-hood backrest, in front of a large painted deity backdrop of a multi-armed goddess with a crown and red curtains behind. He wears a rose-pink garment, a red and white flower garland, a gold necklace and a red-marked forehead. Two people kneel before him: one with long dreadlocks in white dhoti with gold border, and one in a white sari with a patterned border. Golden lion-shaped seats flank the throne and fruit sits at right.2016-04-04December 27 20062006-12-27