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A bearded man in saffron-orange robes sits on a red cushioned throne, smiling and holding a peach-coloured fruit in each hand. He wears layered garlands of red, pink and yellow flowers and a rudraksha-style mala, with a gold ornament at his neck. Behind him a wall of floral garlands in red, yellow, white, green and purple forms a decorative arch. Gilded lion-head armrest ornaments flank the throne. The setting suggests a festive temple or celebration occasion.

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A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne before maroon draped curtains. He wears a brown turban with a jewelled brooch, a thick garland of red, orange and white flowers, and gold bangles on his wrist. He smiles while extending his right hand, offering a red apple-like fruit toward the right edge, where another person's hand reaches in. A red-and-gold ceremonial banner pole stands at the right.2016-10-02October 02 20162016-10-02A smiling man seated on an ornate gold throne with red upholstery, in front of red drapes. He wears a brown-red turban with a silver ornament, a long garland of white, pink and red flowers with green leaves, a rudraksha mala, and a gold necklace. He holds a red apple in each hand, one extended forward. A gold staff stands beside the throne. a person: the figure has a long swept-back hair, a turban, saffron-brown ceremonial clothing and rudraksha cues, seated on a throne in the role of a honoured guru. A person in white with gold border is partly visible at the left edge.2016-10-02A photograph of a seated man on an ornate red throne, framed by a large floral backdrop of red, yellow, white, purple and green flower arrangements. He wears an orange-brown robe, a long pink and white flower garland with a yellow marigold, and a small red tilak on his forehead, and he holds out a yellow fruit toward a person whose back is turned, wearing a blue shirt on the right. A golden trident and a golden lion-form armrest stand beside the throne. Partly visible at the edges are a person in orange clothing on the left and a woman in a red-and-gold sari on the right. The seated man has distinctive long dark hair and saffron-orange robes with a flower garland, so this is a probable Swamiji in person receiving or offering fruit at a ceremony.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A seated man in a saffron-orange robe sits on a red-cushioned ornate throne backed by a large flower arrangement in red, yellow, white, green and purple garlands. He wears layered garlands in pink, white and orange and has a beard and long hair. Devotees in orange and red clothing offer fruit to him, one holding a red apple and another extending a mango. A golden trident leans against the throne at left, and gilded lion heads flank the seat. Behind is a blue and purple sky backdrop. The setting suggests a festive honouring ceremony with fruit offerings.2016-12-23A seated man with a dark beard and a thick garland of red roses, white flowers and purple orchids smiles while holding out a red fruit toward a person at left. He wears a saffron-brown robe and rudraksha beads. Beside him is a golden bronze Nandi bull and a gilded deity murti on a red cushioned seat, with red curtains behind. At left, a standing man in white dhoti and shirt wears rudraksha mala and holds a golden trident. A shrine-like wooden door and brass bells are in the background.2017-01-08A smiling bearded man seated on an ornate gold-carved throne in front of deep red drapes. He wears a rust-brown turban with a silver ornament and pink flowers, a long brown-saffron robe, rudraksha beads, a long gold necklace, and multiple garlands of white jasmine, red and pink flowers, and green leaves. He holds a red apple in each hand. A golden staff stands beside the throne. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has a turban, ornate gold ceremonial necklace, rudraksha mala and saffron-toned robe, cues consistent with the page's Swamiji reference.2016-10-02October 30 20162016-10-30 +1 copiesA seated man on a red throne-like chair, framed by a large arrangement of yellow and white marigolds, red roses and green leaves, with a gilded backdrop behind him. He wears long dark hair piled high, a red tilak on his forehead, a brown robe, heavy gold necklaces, pink and red flower garlands, and gold bangles, and he holds a rudraksha-style bead strand while smiling. Carved stone figures stand at the left edge. Visible cues (long hair, ornate gold jewellery, flower garlands, throne) are consistent with Swamiji (probable), seated at a Guru Purnima offering.2016-07-19A smiling bearded man sits on a red velvet seat in front of an ornate gold throne carved with floral and scrollwork motifs. He wears a thick white and red flower garland with a saffron-orange accent flower, saffron-orange beaded wrist bands, and a red tilak on his forehead. He holds a red apple in his right hand and another apple in his lap, and a bright gold lamp stands at the right edge. a person seated in the central role, with the throne and garlands indicating a darshan setting; the visible cues are the saffron clothing, flower garlands, and gold throne.2016-10-30 +1 copiesA smiling man seated on a red cushioned throne in front of an ornate gold-leaf backdrop, wearing a thick garland of red roses and green leaves with white flowers over a rust-brown robe with a red-and-gold shawl. He has a white and red forehead mark, a rudraksha-style gold necklace, gold bracelets and a gold earring. He holds a small orange fruit in one hand. Two people's hands at the edges hold more orange fruit, and a partially visible attendant in a white marked forehead stands at the left. a person: long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace and saffron-toned robe with red shawl, seated in a ceremonial setting.2017-04-09