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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, white, yellow, purple and pink. The figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the shoulders, a red-and-white flower garland, a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, gold bangles on the wrists, and white vibhuti marks with a red kumkum dot on the forehead. Eyes are closed and the hands rest on a large ornate gold vessel. Behind the throne hang pink and orange tassels, a deep red velvet cushion and a gold-trimmed structure.

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A seated man in an orange saffron robe sits on an ornate golden throne heaped with red, purple and maroon velvet cushions. He wears a long garland of white, red and pink flowers, multiple beaded bracelets, and a tripundra of white vibhuti with a red kumkum dot on his forehead. His eyes are closed and his hands rest on the golden armrest in a calm gesture. Behind him hang strands of orange, white and purple flower garlands and pink and yellow tassels. Swamiji (probable): the orange robe, swept-back hair, rudraksha-style beads and ornate gold throne fit the page's identification, but the face and features are not used to confirm this.2011-12-15December 15 20112011-12-15A seated man in a saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate golden palanquin decorated with layered garlands of white, red, pink, purple and yellow flowers. He wears a long white and red flower garland, a gold necklace, gold armbands and a white vibhuti marking with a red kumkum dot on his forehead, and he gestures with both hands while smiling. Behind him, a bald attendant in orange leans in near the cushioned seat, and red and purple velvet cushions surround the palanquin under a canopy with tassels. a person on a procession palanquin, with flower garlands and gold ornamentation.2011-12-15Outdoor procession photo of a man seated on a silver ratha-style throne decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands. He wears an orange saffron robe, a tan turban-like headwrap, multiple gold beaded and rudraksha-style malas, and a white-and-purple garland across his chest. He holds a silver staff with a curved top, and a large golden trident stands in the foreground beside a red and gold embroidered cloth. Orange flags and a loudspeaker are visible in the background, with trees and wires overhead. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, a headwrap, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas consistent with the page's identification of Swamiji leading the procession.2009-12-25A smiling man with short dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold throne with a deep red velvet back, decorated with garlands of white, yellow, red and green flowers. He wears an orange saffron robe with a gold-bordered wrap over his shoulder and a long rudraksha mala around his neck, and holds a gold ceremonial scepter in his right hand. A water bottle and a red-and-orange offering arrangement appear at the lower right. a person seated on a peetha in saffron robes with rudraksha mala and ceremonial scepter, the appearance cues being the saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and gold regalia.2011-11-21A night procession on an ornate golden ratha-style float decorated with flower garlands, colourful tassels in green, pink and yellow, and gilded pillars. A smiling man in a golden crown and a red-and-white flower garland sits on a red velvet seat, wearing orange ochre robes, a red bindi, beaded bracelets and an orange-and-gold necklace, and holds a staff-like rod. Bright marigold and white flower garlands drape the float. Probable Swamiji: a sannyasi in an ornate crown and saffron clothing, seated in a procession with his ceremonial cues visible; the identification is appearance-based only.2011-12-15A smiling man in a procession sits on a red-cushioned seat, wearing an ornate gold crown with red and green stone inlays, a white and red floral garland with yellow marigold strands, and an orange garment. A red-and-white vertical tilak marks his forehead. Behind him stand a gold-and-white ceremonial pole and hanging yellow garlands, with a pink fabric canopy above. Dark foliage blurs the background.2011-12-15A man with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits on a flower-covered dais, smiling, wearing an orange saffron garment, gold ornaments and a layered gold necklace, with white and red garlands around his shoulders. He holds up a gold and jewelled cylindrical vessel with a snake-hood style rim in one hand while another person's hand, in a white garment, reaches in to receive or touch it. White jasmine petals and red and orange flowers cover the seat and surrounding area, with a gold-decorated backdrop behind. Appearance-based label: a person, seated and presenting a ritual vessel during a flower-adorned ceremony.2012-07-03A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, hands clasped in his lap, speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears a long rudraksha mala, a white and red floral garland, and a white tilak on his forehead, with long swept-back hair. Behind him, a deity murti is decorated with yellow, red and purple flower garlands, and a gold trident stands to the right. A gold ceremonial staff and a tray of pink and white flowers sit at the bottom. Probable Swamiji is seated as the speaker, matching the orange robes, rudraksha mala and long hair cues.2010-11-13December 29 20082008-12-29A seated man in an orange-saffron robe holds a silver trident with a ceremonial garland of white and purple flowers draped over his shoulders and across his chest. He sits on an ornate gold throne upholstered in red, heaped with fresh flowers in orange, red, white and lavender. A dark-haired man with a small red mark on his forehead is visible behind him. Behind the throne stands a red-and-white tiled wall and a black speaker column on the left. a person: the seated man wears saffron robes with a trident, a throne and a garland, matching the page's account of a Theppotsavam event at Bidadi Temple. Watermarked archive photo.2009-07-08A smiling man sits on an ornate silver palanquin or throne decorated with yellow, white, purple and deep red flower garlands. He wears a tan cloth turban with a gold band and red tilak, long dark hair, an orange saffron wrap, and layered gold bead necklaces with rudraksha-style bead strands. He holds a silver ceremonial staff in one hand.2009-12-25