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A seated man sits on an ornate gold throne (peetha) with carved gold side panels, backed by a garland arch of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and green leaves. He wears a golden-brown silk tunic with embroidered trim, a green silk dhoti, a beige shawl draped over one shoulder, a gold ceremonial necklace and a cream turban, with a red bindi on his forehead. White jasmine garlands cover the throne's base and a small red cushion sits below. Behind him is a leafy tree hung with fruit. a person is seated on the throne, identified by the throne, turban and ceremonial adornments, though facial appearance is not used.

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December 26 20092009-12-26December 26 20092009-12-26 +1 copiesDecember 26 20092009-12-26 +1 copiesDecember 26 20092009-12-26 +1 copiesDecember 24 20092009-12-24A seated man in ceremonial dress sits on an ornate gold throne framed by a garland of white, yellow, purple and orange flowers, set against a backdrop of leafy fruit-bearing branches with hanging fruit. He wears an orange turban with a red mark on his forehead, a brown and gold embroidered tunic, a green dhoti and an ornate gold necklace, with a long shawl draped over his lap. Bare feet rest on a flower-covered platform, and gold-carved side panels flank the throne. The scene is a ceremonial seating in a decorated hall; the page identifies this as an event with Swamiji, and the figure's turban, long hair, ornate gold adornment and clothing match those cues, so the identification is probable. Only one person is visible.2009-12-26A seated man in a brown embroidered kurta with a green and gold striped dhoti and a beige shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. He wears a beige turban, a gold necklace with layered beaded strands, and a red tilak. A garland of yellow marigolds and purple flowers arches behind the throne, and white jasmine garlands drape its base with orange and pink flowers along the front. Fruit-bearing green foliage fills the background, with a water bottle and microphone at the left of the dais.2009-12-24 +1 copiesDecember 24 20092009-12-24 +3 copiesA man seated on an ornate gold throne decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands and leafy branches with small fruit behind him. He wears a beige turban with a red tilak mark, a maroon and gold embroidered sherwani-style jacket, layered gold necklaces, a cream shawl draped over his shoulder, and green dhoti-style trousers. His hands are folded in his lap and he smiles. A microphone stands at the left edge and a red tiger-striped cushion lines the seat. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, turban, ornate saffron-toned attire and ceremonial gold necklaces, seated as the central figure of an honoured setting.2009-12-26December 24 20092009-12-24A seated figure in a golden-framed throne with red cushions is placed before a garland of yellow, orange and purple flowers, with white jasmine draped over the dais. The figure wears a light tan turban, a maroon brocade jacket with cream lace trim, green and gold cloth, and a beige shawl, with long hair visible and a garland of beads at the neck. Hands are pressed together in anjali mudra. Fruit-bearing foliage, including apples and pineapple, fills the background.2009-12-24 +1 copiesA man sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, framed by a semicircular garland of yellow and purple marigold-style flowers. He wears a saffron-beige turban with a red bindi, a red and maroon embroidered sherwani-style jacket with a long cream shawl, a heavy gold ceremonial necklace and a green dhoti. His hands are folded in his lap and he smiles toward the camera. Fruit-bearing leafy branches and oranges surround the throne, and a microphone stand is visible at the left edge. Appearance cues are consistent with Swamiji (probable): a seated figure on a decorated throne with ornate gold chains and a turban, though this is not a confirmed identification.