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A man sits on an ornate golden throne shaped like a seven-headed cobra hood, set on a stepped golden base with red cushions, on a stage backed by a red wall decorated with peacock-feather motifs, marigold and white flower garlands, and hanging brass pots with white tufts. He wears a yellow dhoti, a pale pink shawl draped over one shoulder, gold necklaces and a headband, with hands folded in his lap. A bare-chested man with long hair in yellow dhoti and pink shawl seated on the throne fits the appearance cues, so this is a probable Swamiji seated in state. Two gold-carved pillars flank the throne and a red carpet lies below, with a peacock feather arrangement at left.

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A seated person sits on a red-cushioned golden throne shaped like a hooded cobra with a canopy of cobra heads, set on a stage in front of a red backdrop painted with peacock feathers. The seated person wears a pale peach-orange shawl draped over the shoulders, yellow dhoti-style trousers, a gold-toned headpiece, multiple beaded necklaces and a long red-pink garland, with hands folded in the lap and a smile. Strands of white and red flower garlands hang on the backdrop, with brass-toned pots decorated with white cloth hanging from above, a black peacock-feather fan at left, and gold carved pillars flanking the throne. A small offering stand sits at the front of the dais, and a red-and-cream carpet covers the stage floor.2009-12-25A seated man sits on an ornate golden throne shaped like a coiled cobra with a large hood, set on a stage with a red backdrop painted with peacock feathers and strung with white and pink flower garlands and hanging brass pots with white tufts. He wears a pale peach sash over his shoulders, a yellow dhoti, a multi-strand gold necklace, a small gold headband and a red bindi, and he rests his hands on his lap. A peacock-feather bunch stands to the left and a golden pedestal with red cushions flanks the throne. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair swept back, ceremonial gold necklaces and saffron-toned ornate clothing, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this event, though the appearance is only partially clear.2009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25A man sits on an ornate golden throne shaped like a cobra hood with a red cushioned seat, set on a raised golden pedestal atop a red rug on a stage. He wears a light pink shawl over his shoulders, yellow trousers, a pink-and-white beaded necklace with ceremonial gold ornaments, and a light headband, with long dark hair. Garlands of yellow and orange flowers hang along the red backdrop, which is painted with peacock-feather eyes. Two clay pots with white tufts hang from the top, and black peacock feathers stand in a vase at the left. a person seated in the throne as the central figure of a stage ceremony. There is one person visible.2009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25A man with long dark hair and a pale headwrap sits on a golden throne shaped like a cobra hood with coiled gold bases. He wears a pink shawl over the shoulders, a yellow dhoti, layered beaded necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala, with hands folded in his lap. Behind him a red backdrop is decorated with painted peacock feathers, white and pink flower garlands, and hanging brass pots with white tufts. A black peacock-feather fan stands at left and a small table with a water bottle sits beside the throne on a red carpet. Appearance-based cues are consistent with a person seated in a place of honour, so this is recorded as in_person, though the image alone does not settle identity.2009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25A performer dressed as a deity sits on an ornate golden throne shaped like a cobra hood with a multi-hooded canopy. He wears a pale pink-and-white draped garment, bright yellow dhoti-style lower garments, a golden headpiece, and beaded necklaces, holding a small ritual object in one hand. Behind him hang red and white garlands and clay pots with white fluffy tufts, and peacock feather motifs are painted on the red backdrop. Tall black peacock feathers flank the stage and gold-carved pedestals stand at either side. The setting appears to be a stage drama or cultural performance rather than a ritual puja.2009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25A person seated on an ornate golden throne shaped like a large cobra hood, with red velvet cushions and gold-carved armrests, on a stage. The seated person wears a golden headband, a heavy gold necklace, bangles, a peach-coloured shawl over the shoulders, and yellow dhoti-style lower garments. Behind the throne hang red and gold drapes, peacock-feather motifs painted on the backdrop, white and yellow flower garlands, decorative gourds, and a bunch of peacock feathers in a vase at left. A microphone and water bottle sit on a small table beside the throne, with a red and cream carpet below.2009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25