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A standing man in an orange-saffron robe with a draped orange shawl stands on a raised platform in front of an ornate golden throne draped with red and gold garlands. He holds his palms raised in front of him, and a red and gold throne cushion sits beneath a red fabric canopy trimmed with flowers in pink, orange and white. Checked red, cream and blue panels form the backdrop, with flower arrangements on both sides and white-covered side tables with small objects. The setting suggests a darshan or pada puja event. Candidate: a person based on the orange robe and saffron presentation, standing in ceremonial position before the throne.

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July 26 20092009-07-26A photograph of a man standing on a raised stage before an ornate golden throne draped in red cushions and decorated with marigold and rose garlands. He wears a flowing saffron-orange robe, a long multi-coloured garland of red, white and yellow flowers over his shoulders, and a red tilak on his forehead; his short dark hair is visible. His right hand is raised in a blessing gesture. Overhead hangs a floral swag of pink, orange and white blossoms with fern greenery, and the backdrop is a checked red, cream and blue textile. White-draped side tables with wooden lecterns and a water bottle flank the throne, and a marigold-and-marigold-rose floral arrangement lies at the base of the dais.2009-07-26July 26 20092009-07-26A figure in a saffron-orange robe stands on a stage before a red and gold throne draped with thick garlands of white, red and yellow flowers. The standing figure raises one hand in a blessing gesture and holds a slim staff in the other, with a white-and-red garland hanging to the knees. Fresh flower swags of pink, orange, white and green foliage hang across the backdrop, and white-draped tables flank the throne. Below, a floral arrangement of orange and white blossoms sits on a gilded base. a person: the figure has long dark hair and saffron clothing, a candidate for the a person appearance, though the page does not name him at this event.2009-07-26July 26 20092009-07-26A man with long, swept-back dark hair stands on a red cushion in front of a gold-and-red throne decorated with white jasmine garlands and multicoloured flowers. He wears a flowing saffron-orange robe draped over one shoulder and a white vibhuti marking with a red kumkum dot on his forehead. Both palms are raised in front of him in a blessing gesture. Above and behind him, tall gold pillars and large floral arrangements of orange, red, yellow and white blooms frame a yellow backdrop. A white-draped table with brass vessels and a tray of food sits to one side, and the green carpet covers the floor. A faint circular logo appears in the lower left corner.2009-02-03A standing figure in an orange-saffron robe with a draped shawl stands before an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with white, red and yellow flower garlands. He wears a long red and white flower garland with a tassel, a red bindi on the forehead, and holds one hand raised in blessing while holding a small object in the other. Behind him are pink and gold draped curtains with carved panels showing birds, and red apples sit on white-draped side tables. A small potted plant sits on the green carpet in front. Swamiji (probable) cues: long swept-back dark hair, saffron robe, ornate gold throne, and ceremonial flower garland.2009-07-11July 12 20092009-07-12July 12 20092009-07-12A figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe stands on a red-carpeted platform before a large golden throne decorated with red cushions and a garland of white, yellow and pink flowers. The figure's hands are raised with palms outward in a gesture of blessing. Behind the throne is a red sun disc with white and yellow rays and stylised clouds. Flower arrangements sit on white-draped side tables. A purple bird logo appears in the upper left corner. The figure wears a red bindi and has long hair; the appearance is consistent with a person standing as the speaker at the event, with a golden throne and sun backdrop.2009-07-12A standing man in an orange-saffron robe draped over his body stands on a red-cushioned footstool before an ornate gilded throne with red seat cushions and white-and-pink garlands. Both palms are raised with fingers open at shoulder height, and a small red bindi is visible on his forehead. Behind him a sunburst backdrop of yellow and orange rays with stylised clouds fills the stage. Flower arrangements sit on white-draped side tables, and the red stage floor is visible below. The page identifies this as a person event, but the figure's appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm identity, so the figure is described by role only as a speaker or devotee on stage.2009-07-12July 26 20092009-07-26