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A seated man sits on an ornate golden throne shaped like a multi-hooded cobra, with gilded side panels and a red cushioned base. He wears a white and pink shawl over a yellow dhoti with a black border, a rudraksha-style necklace, a gold bead necklace, bangles and a headband, and he presses his palms together in a greeting. Behind him, a red backdrop is painted with large peacock-feather motifs, and white and pink flower garlands hang at the sides. A water bottle and microphone sit on a gold stand to the left. a person is shown with distinctive ornate clothing and adornments on a throne.

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A smiling man sits on an ornate golden throne shaped like a seven-hooded cobra, with a golden hood rising behind his head and gold-toned coiled serpent forms beneath the seat. He wears a pink and cream shawl draped over one shoulder, yellow silk trousers, a long beaded necklace and a red-and-gold ornament, with a feathered crown or headpiece and a red tilak on his forehead. His hands rest folded in his lap. Flanking the throne are gold carved pedestals, and the red backdrop is decorated with large peacock-feather motifs and garlands of white flowers hanging on both sides. The figure appears to be Swamiji (probable) on the basis of the feathered crown, ornate jewellery and shawl, with the cobra throne and peacock backdrop typical of such staging.2009-12-25A man sits on an ornate gilded throne shaped like a coiled serpent with a large golden hooded cobra canopy behind him. He wears a pink and cream shawl draped over his shoulder, a yellow dhoti, a gold headband, layered gold necklaces and a red-beaded mala, with his hands pressed together in greeting. Behind him hang strings of white and pink flower garlands against a red backdrop painted with peacock feather motifs, and a black feathered fan rests at the left edge. Lit oil lamps sit on pillars above. The figure's long hair and ceremonial adornments are visible, but the appearance alone does not firmly establish identity, so the presence of a candidate is uncertain.2009-12-25A man seated on an ornate golden throne with a large golden cobra hood backrest, smiling broadly while speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears a golden-yellow dhoti, a peach-coloured shawl draped over one shoulder, layered red and gold beaded necklaces, a rudraksha-style mala, gold bangles and a gold headband. Red cushions cover the armrests, and the throne sits on stacked golden cushions. Behind him hang white and purple flower garlands and a peacock-feather painted backdrop in red and green, with a lit hanging lamp at upper left. Golden carved pillars flank the stage. Swamiji (probable) is shown in an in-person setting: the figure has long swept-back hair, a crown-like headband, ornate gold jewellery and saffron-toned clothing, seated in the honoured position of a discourse.2009-12-25A photograph of a seated man on a golden throne backed by a large gilded hooded serpent (naga) canopy with multiple cobra heads. He wears a pale pink shawl draped over his bare shoulders, a yellow dhoti, a gold headband, a white floral-patterned ceremonial necklace, a red rudraksha mala and gold bangles, with a red bindi on his forehead. He sits with hands folded in his lap and smiles. The throne is flanked by ornate gold carved pedestals, and the backdrop features painted peacock feathers and strings of white and pink flower garlands. A water bottle and microphone sit on the left pedestal. Only one person is physically present.2009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25A seated man on an ornate golden throne backed by a large gilded seven-headed cobra hood, set against a red wall painted with peacock feathers and hung with white and pink flower garlands. He wears a pale pink upper cloth draped over bare shoulders, a yellow dhoti with a dark sash, a gold necklace and multiple bangles, and a gold headband. He rests a short staff across his lap and smiles broadly. A water bottle and microphone stand sit on a gold pedestal to the left. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklaces and ceremonial dress on a throne, a presentation consistent with the page's identification of him as present at this event.2009-12-25A man seated on an ornate golden throne shaped like a cobra with a broad hood of raised golden hoods, mounted on stacked golden coils, on a stage. He wears a peach-coloured sash over his bare upper body, a red and gold beaded necklace and a golden necklace, bangles on his wrists, a gold-and-red headband, and yellow dhoti-style trousers. Red cushioned armrests flank him, a microphone stand is at his side, and gold-carved pedestal stands sit on either side. Behind him are a red backdrop with painted peacock feathers, white and purple flower garlands hanging, and a copper hanging lamp.2009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25 +2 copiesA man sits on an ornate golden throne shaped like a hooded multi-headed cobra, set on a stage with a red backdrop painted with peacock feather eyes and hung with white and magenta flower garlands. He wears a gold-and-red headpiece, a pink shawl draped over his shoulders, a yellow dhoti-style lower garment with a maroon border, heavy gold necklaces, red beaded malas and gold bangles. His hands rest folded in his lap as he smiles toward the side. Gold carved pillars flank the throne, and a microphone and water bottle sit on a side table. a person cues: long swept hair, ornate gold and rudraksha-style necklaces and a ceremonial saffron-toned shawl on a throne, in a stage setting.2009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25