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A figure seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back, draped in garlands of white and red flowers, sits on a decorated stage under a canopy of colourful pleated fabric in pink, purple, green and red. He wears an orange saffron robe, an orange turban, a rudraksha mala and a gold-coloured necklace, with his right hand raised in blessing. Tall brass lamps and a gold oil lamp flank the throne, and rows of small oil lamps line the dais. A background backdrop shows a temple pillar scene. A visible candidate for a person on the throne, shown with an orange turban, saffron robe, rudraksha mala and garlands, during an evening outdoor event lit by oil lamps.

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November 27 20122012-11-27November 27 20122012-11-27November 27 20122012-11-27A figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne draped with white and yellow garlands with red accents. Golden oil lamps with decorative finials flank the throne under a red and gold canopy. Behind is a painted tree backdrop and a shrine with a deity murti in red and gold, with a potted plant at left. The figure wears a rudraksha mala and a white garland. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has a saffron turban, saffron robes, rudraksha beads and a garland, consistent with the page's identification.2012-11-27A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne (peetha) under a colourful canopy of red, blue, yellow and purple draped cloth with a golden umbrella-like finial. The throne is garlanded with marigolds in yellow and orange and white flower garlands. The person wears an orange saffron robe, an orange turban with a red tilak on the forehead, a rudraksha mala and a white flower garland, and raises one hand in blessing. Brass oil lamps (deepa stands) with bird finials flank the throne, and carved stone pillars and banyan-type trees appear behind. The figure appears to be a person, seated in a ceremonial role at an outdoor festival setting.2012-11-27November 27 20122012-11-27November 27 20122012-11-27November 27 20122012-11-27A decorated stage with a gold and red throne at centre, draped in garlands of marigolds and orange-yellow flowers. A seated figure in saffron-yellow robes and a yellow turban sits on it, with a gold necklace and a long garland, under an ornate canopy with red and white trim. A second, smaller throne at left holds a yellow-robed figure garlanded in flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides of the stage, with purple vases and flower arrangements, and a white and green draped backdrop behind. No people are visibly standing; the figures on the thrones appear to be a statue or depiction.2010-12-26A photograph of a seated man on an ornate golden throne (peetha) with a red velvet back, under a golden canopy with hanging gold tassels. He wears an orange saffron robe, a rudraksha mala, a gold armlet and a gold necklace, and smiles while his hands rest in his lap. Long swept-back dark hair is visible. Behind him is a painted backdrop of a forest and temple-style carved stone pillars, with marigold and multicolour flower garlands draped on the throne and pillars. Brass oil lamps (deepam) stand on either side, and a lion-shaped golden figure rests at the base of the throne. A saffron-clad figure stands in the left background beside a statue. Probable Swamiji is seated in the centre, identified by saffron robe, rudraksha mala, gold ornaments and long hair while seated on the throne.2012-01-08A seated man in saffron-yellow robes and a matching yellow turban sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne (peetha) decorated with a garland of marigolds and roses in red, yellow, white and purple. He wears a long orange-yellow mala-style necklace. A tiered multicoloured canopy hangs above the throne, and flanking brass oil lamps (deepa) stand on either side with ornamental bird finials. Red and green draped cloth backs the stage, with a white backdrop and a glossy floor in front. Only one person is visible.2010-12-26November 27 20122012-11-27