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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy umbrella, flanked by golden trident-topped staffs. The figure wears an orange saffron robe, an orange turban, a red-and-white-and-yellow flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala, and raises one hand in blessing while seated in meditation pose. The throne is decorated with floral garlands and sits before a painted backdrop of a temple hall with carved pillars and a deity image. A printed copyright line runs vertically along the right edge.

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A seated figure in an orange saffron turban and orange robe, wearing a red and multicoloured flower garland and a gold necklace, raises one hand in blessing on a golden throne (peetha) with a gold canopy umbrella above. Flower garlands drape the throne. A golden trident stands at left. Foreground shows the backs of devotees in white and yellow clothing and a figure in orange kneeling in worship. Behind is a painted backdrop of a temple with carved pillars and a deity murti. The figure is a candidate for Swamiji (probable), identified by the saffron turban, ornate orange clothing and garlands on a throne. Photo of a ceremonial seated darshan at a temple.2010-11-05November 05 20102010-11-05A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a golden canopy umbrella, wearing a long multicolour garland and a rudraksha mala. He raises one hand in a blessing gesture. Gold ceremonial staffs with trident finials stand on either side, and a golden fan or chamara is at left. Confetti falls through hazy light in a temple hall with carved pillars and a deity murti visible in an arch behind. The figure matches the appearance cues for a person, seated in a role of honour on the throne.2010-11-05November 05 20102010-11-05December 20 20112011-12-20December 25 20082008-12-25November 05 20102010-11-05November 05 20102010-11-05November 05 20102010-11-05December 23 20082008-12-23A seated man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe and a long beaded necklace, sitting barefoot on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat and carved lion-head armrests. A gold umbrella canopy with a finial hangs above the throne, which is framed by yellow, purple and orange flower garlands and fresh blooms. A white draped backdrop, a blue and red wall and a white pillar with a gold base surround the raised stage, and a small white table holds offerings. A gold-framed deity murti is set into the throne's back panel. The man is seated with hands resting in his lap, as a ceremonial throne presentation at a Brahmotsava celebration. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, saffron robe and beaded necklace fit the page's identification.2008-12-23A figure in an orange saffron robe with a long swept-back hairstyle and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and lion-head armrests, beneath a gold canopy hung with white and orange flower garlands. The backdrop is decorated with painted white foliage patterns and a garland of marigolds and roses on the sides. Two seated people in white clothing with a dark-haired head are partly visible at the lower left edge of the frame. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne, identified by his saffron robe, long hair and mala beads, with the throne and garlands indicating the honoured position.2008-12-25