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A smiling man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of white, red and multicoloured flowers. He raises his right hand in greeting and wears a gold crown and a flower garland over his shoulders. A heap of pink and white flower petals covers his lap and the front of the seat. Red cushions flank him, and a gold stand with a golden staff stands to the side. Behind him are striped blue and white draped fabrics and a yellow flower backdrop. Swamiji (probable) is seated in the centre, identified by the saffron robes, crown and ornate gold throne cues.

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July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne (peetha) with a gold crown, heavily draped in marigold and rose garlands and a large mound of petals. The seated figure wears saffron/orange robes, a white and red floral garland, and a mala, and smiles with eyes lowered. A younger man in saffron/orange robes leans in from the left, his hand resting on the petals near the seated figure. Red cushions and golden lion-shaped ornaments flank the throne, with blue-and-white striped decorative draping behind.2008-07-17A seated man in saffron-orange robes waves and smiles from an ornate golden throne framed by a large arch of yellow, orange, red and purple flower garlands and loose petals. He wears layered gold necklaces, a long red-and-yellow flower garland, bangles and a red bindi. Probable Swamiji, identified by long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklaces, rudraksha-style beads and saffron clothing, shown in a temple setting; a green cloth and an orange wrap rest on the armrests of the throne.2013-01-06A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne heaped with flower petals and garlands in red, pink, yellow and white. The seated figure wears a tall ornate gold crown, an orange-saffron garment and a garland, and smiles while a man in a cream-coloured kurta at left, holding a white woven basket, offers something. A purple and white decorated backdrop with gold trim surrounds the throne. The figure has long hair and a red bindi, with distinctive crown and saffron cues, so this is a person in a ceremonial puja setting, with the throne and floral decoration typical of a felicitation or Guru Purnima honour. The page places this at a 2008 Gurupoornima event.2008-07-17A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a large gilded backrest and carved floral scrollwork, decorated with garlands of white flowers and strands of red and green blooms, and with yellow marigold draping along the sides. The figure wears a saffron-orange robe and a long flower garland, with a rudraksha-style mala and gold necklace visible, and long swept-back hair. Hands rest open on the arm of the throne, and a gold ceremonial staff stands at the left. Flower heaps in red and pink lie on the dais in front, and a gold-topped ceremonial pole and an ornamented lamp stand appear at the edges. a person is seated in a position of honour during a festival setting.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a lion-armed backrest, wearing an ornate golden crown and orange saffron robes, with multiple white and orange flower garlands draped over the shoulders and a strand of rudraksha beads at the chest. The figure smiles while holding a clear rod, possibly a wand or staff. Rose petals and flowers are scattered across the cushioned seat, and red tiger-striped cushions sit on either side. A golden trident stands to the right, and the backdrop is decorated with blue and white feather-like fans and floral garlands. Appearance-based cues (crown, saffron robes, rudraksha, garlands) are consistent with a Swamiji (probable) seated in a throne setting, presented as a candidate in person.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A smiling man with long dark hair and a gold headband sits cross-legged on a throne decorated with garlands of white, yellow, red and purple flowers. He wears an orange saffron cloth draped over his shoulder, a white and red flower garland around his neck, and a gold armlet. He holds a microphone near his face while speaking. A brass oil lamp stands at the right edge beside a red backdrop and a hanging floral swag.2010-12-27July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a figure seated on an ornate gold throne with a tall gold crown, wearing orange saffron robes and a long white and red flower garland, smiling and raising one hand in greeting. Another man in orange robes with a shaved head leans in from the left, reaching toward the throne. The throne and backdrop are covered in pink, yellow and red flowers, petals and garlands, with a white beaded decorative panel behind. Appearance cues (saffron robes, crown, garland, throne) are consistent with Swamiji (probable) seated in honour as the central figure.2008-07-17A photograph of a smiling man seated on an ornate gold-and-silver throne with a red tiger-striped cushion, raising one hand in greeting. He wears an orange-saffron turban with a red bindi, an orange robe, a white-and-red flower garland, and a heavy gold necklace with a pendant. Behind the throne the backdrop is decorated with red, white, yellow and blue flowers. Swamiji (probable): long hair past the shoulders, orange turban and robe, rudraksha-style gold ceremonial necklace, seated in a throne setting, matching the page's Gurupoornima context.2008-07-17