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A man seated on a gold-and-cushioned throne decorated with a backdrop of multicolored flower garlands in yellow, purple, red, green and white. He wears an orange turban with a red tilak, an orange shawl over the shoulders, orange dhoti-style clothing, a long white and red flower garland, a heavy gold bead necklace and gold bangles. He holds a silver ceremonial staff. Behind him stand tall silver oil lamps and rows of small lights. The appearance matches a probable Swamiji (probable) seated in ceremonial honour, with long hair, orange turban and shawl, rudraksha-style gold beads and ceremonial garland cues.

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A smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on a golden throne decorated with garlands of roses, marigolds and jasmine in red, purple, yellow and white. He wears saffron-orange silk garments with a gold border and a maroon-striped shawl, a heavy ornate gold collar with red stone and pearl drops, a layered rudraksha-style mala, gold armlets and a gold belt. One foot is raised and resting in his hand, and he wears brown sandals. The throne's gold panel bears Devanagari letters. Presentation cues are consistent with the a person candidate, but the page does not place him at this event, so the identity is uncertain and the person is described by role as a seated figure on a throne.2011-12-17A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange saffron shawl over his shoulder and a long gold bead necklace, a red tilak on his forehead, long dark hair, hands clasped in his lap. Behind him is a backdrop of garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers and a teal and pink silk cloth, with a golden deity murti partly visible at the top. A partially visible person's head appears in the lower foreground. The appearance matches Swamiji (probable) from long swept-back hair, saffron shawl and ornate gold necklace, seated in the position of honour on the throne.2010-11-21PhotoAlbum +1 copiesDecember 11 20112011-12-11A man in saffron-orange robes sits on a silver ornate palanquin or ratha, smiling. He wears a gold-bordered brown turban with a central gold emblem, a red bindi, a gold necklace, and a long gold bead mala, with red, yellow, white and purple flower garlands draped over his shoulders and across the seat. A silver trident and a silver-gold ceremonial staff stand at the right edge. Marigold and flower decorations surround the seat in a procession setting.2009-12-25October 08 20112011-10-08A seated man in orange saffron robes with gold borders sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with white jasmine and pink flower garlands. He wears a red and white flower garland, a gold necklace with beads, and a red bindi on his forehead, with his hands clasped in his lap and bare feet resting on a red cushion. Behind the throne are gilded carvings and a black backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back dark hair, saffron robes, gold necklace and throne setting match the appearance-based cues for the presiding teacher, shown seated in a throne-like setting. No other people are visible.2009-12-23A man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead sits on a golden ornate throne decorated with yellow marigold and purple and white flower garlands. He wears an orange saffron shawl over his shoulders and a heavy gold necklace of beaded ornaments, with a gold bracelet on one wrist. A golden deity relief appears behind him, and a green foliage bouquet rests on the throne arm. Swamiji (probable) is seated in ceremonial honour, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold necklace.2009-12-27October 24 20102010-10-24 +1 copiesOctober 17 20102010-10-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne decorated with multicoloured garland flowers of white, yellow, purple and red. The figure wears saffron-orange robes, a matching orange turban with a red bindi, a gold beaded necklace and a white-and-red flower garland, and holds a silver trident-like staff across the lap. Brass oil lamps and lit candles surround the throne against a dark backdrop. The figure, who appears to be a probable Swamiji by saffron robe, turban, ceremonial gold necklace and rudraksha-style adornments, is seated centrally and looks to the side. Behind is a silver kalasha-style urn. No other people are visible.2011-12-11A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban with a jewelled brooch sits with palms pressed together in namaste and eyes closed, in front of an ornate gold throne carved with floral and bird motifs and red and white roses in the background. The person wears a rudraksha mala with a gold-trimmed orange sash and a red bindi, and is seated on a gold-embellished dais with white flower petals scattered around.2011-09-25