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A seated man sits on an ornate golden throne shaped like a cobra hood with a coiled golden base, placed on a stage before a red backdrop painted with peacock feathers. He wears a pink shawl over a bare upper body, yellow dhoti, a golden crown-like headband, long hair, and multiple beaded necklaces and malas, holding a short ceremonial staff. Garlands of yellow and white flowers hang from the backdrop, with decorated gourd-like pots and black peacock-feather fans at the sides. The figure's appearance with long hair, ornate adornments and rudraksha-style malas fits the page's reference to Swamiji, so the candidate is an appearance-based probable match seated in person.

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December 25 20092009-12-25December 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 seated man on a stage in front of a red backdrop painted with peacock-feather motifs. He sits on a golden throne shaped like a multi-hooded cobra, wearing a pale pink shawl over a light top, bright yellow dhoti-style lower garments, a gold headband and a gold necklace. Golden carved pedestals flank the throne. Garlands of marigolds hang from the ceiling and frame the stage, with hanging coconut-shaped vessels decorated with white tufts, and tall peacock-feather arrangements stand at each side. The stage floor is polished and a small red-and-gold stool sits before the throne.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 seated man sits on an ornate golden throne shaped with a large cobra hood over its back, set on a stage with a red and orange backdrop painted with peacock feathers. He wears a pale pink shawl over his shoulders, a yellow dhoti, a gold necklace and a gold headpiece, and smiles while looking to the side. Strings of white and yellow flower garlands hang along the backdrop, with decorated clay pots dressed with white tufts suspended from them. Tall peacock feather arrangements stand beside the throne on gilded pedestals, and a red carpet covers the stage floor.2009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25A stage set for a ceremony shows a figure seated on a gilded throne with a large golden cobra hood rising behind its back, the throne placed on a raised white platform. The seated figure wears yellow dhoti-style cloth, a pale pink shawl, and a headband, with a garland of white flowers. Behind the throne a painted orange backdrop displays peacock-feather motifs and a glowing light. Garlands of marigolds hang from the stage frame, and coconuts are tied with red and yellow cloth at the top. Feathery green plants stand on both sides, and patterned brown and orange curtains with beaded strands frame the stage. Two small audience figures are visible at the bottom edge of the frame.2009-12-25