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Photo of a ceremonial reception on a gold-carved throne decorated with red roses and white flower garlands. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a long white-and-orange flower garland and a gold-beaded necklace sits on the throne, smiling. A man in a white kurta leans in and touches his hand in reverence. To the left, a bald, bespectacled man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala bows slightly. Two women in white and cream saris stand to the right, one with a long braid. Gold and yellow draped backdrop, floral arrangement at lower left. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne with long hair, saffron robes, flower garlands and gold necklace.

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August 21 20092009-08-21A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat, in front of a backdrop of garlands of white, yellow, pink and purple flowers. He wears an orange saffron robe, a long white and pink flower garland with a tilak on his forehead, and gold bangles. Three people stand or lean toward him: a man on the left in a white checked shirt, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti, and a woman in a white sari with a gold border and a long braid who gestures toward him. The seated man's distinctive saffron robe and swept-back long hair are cues to a probable Swamiji; he is seated as the focus of attention in a ceremonial setting, with the attendants around him.2010-10-24A photograph of a ceremonial padapuja at a floral-decorated stage with gold drapes and a white flower canopy. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a garland of yellow flowers around the neck. A bald man in white kurta bends forward with palms joined, offering reverence, and a woman in an orange sari with yellow flowers holds a small plate beside the throne. A woman in red blouse and white sari and a woman in yellow dupatta stand near the throne. On the left, a man in orange robes with a rudraksha-style mala stands beside men in white shirts. Red and white flower garlands decorate the throne and stage. Appearance-based cues: the seated figure has long hair and saffron clothing and garland; the page indicates a Swamiji presence, so this is a probable match.2010-02-07July 30 20092009-07-30A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long flower garland of white, red and green blooms sits on an ornate golden throne with a gilded backrest and a central deity emblem. The figure has long dark hair, a red bindi and a rudraksha-style necklace, and is receiving honour. Before him, a man in white kurta and a woman in white top bow low and touch his hands, while attendants in orange shawls stand nearby. Garlands and flower petals fill the foreground, and a woman in an orange shawl is seen at the right edge. The throne's gilded backrest carries a deity medallion. Scene looks like a devotional honouring at a ceremonial event; the seated figure is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues of long hair, saffron robes, bindi and ceremonial garland.2008-07-17A photograph of an ornate gold throne backed by a floral canopy of white flowers, purple and red ribbons. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange robe, a red and white flower garland and a gold pendant necklace, sits at the centre smiling. A woman in an orange sari with a long plait stands at right beside the throne, and two men in white garments attend nearby. The setting appears to be a formal ceremonial stage.2008-07-17July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne-like seat decorated with floral garlands in red, white and yellow. The central figure wears an orange-saffron garment and a white flower garland with red blossoms, with rudraksha beads visible on the neck area, and a sash of orange and gold. A man in white clothes stands bending forward to adorn or attend the seated figure. To the right, a woman in a white sari with a gold border and a long rudraksha mala stands smiling. A man in an orange top stands in the background. Flower petals are scattered at the base of the throne. Gold ornamental carvings surround the seat. A throne and sacred garlanded setting suggest a Guru Purnima celebration.2008-07-17August 02 20092009-08-02A seated man in a red and orange robe with long dark hair and a multi-strand flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved backrest and a golden trident-shaped finial at left. Men in white and orange-saffron shawls stand around him; one in orange at left and one in white with an orange shawl bend forward at right, appearing to attend to him with flowers and offerings. A red and gold canopy, floral arrangements and a painted backdrop of figures surround the dais. Several people stand in the background of a tented hall.2009-07-07A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange robe and a white and red flower garland, smiling, with a long swept-back hairstyle and a gold necklace. A young man in white kurta with a yellow shawl stands at left, leaning in, and a woman with long blonde hair in a white shawl is at right, her hands raised in greeting. A bearded man in orange robes holding a brass vessel stands at far right. The throne is framed by yellow and red flower arrangements and a gold-trimmed canopy. a person seated on the throne, wearing an orange robe, rudraksha-style neck garland and gold necklace.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17