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Photograph of an event on a stage in front of a large banner with partial text and a portrait of a man. A man with long dark hair wearing an orange robe and a beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with cream cushions, garlanded with yellow and purple flowers. A man in orange robes sits cross-legged at left, smiling, with a rudraksha mala. At lower right a woman in a white top and a woman in yellow clothing are seated near the stage, one clapping. Gold trident-shaped staffs flank the throne, and a microphone stands in front of it. A small gold footstool with a cushion sits before the throne.

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A photograph of a ceremonial stage at a Dasara celebration. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head arms wears a saffron-orange robe, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, with long swept-back hair, and smiles while his hands rest in his lap. Swamiji (probable): long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, seated on a throne. Before him, a person in a white dhoti and white shawl bends forward to touch his feet, while a seated attendant in orange robes sits at the lower left. Behind the throne, a large red-and-gold backdrop shows a painted deity face with a crown and jewelled ornaments, flanked by golden staffs, a trident and marigold garlands around the throne. Mala-like garlands and a microphone stand are visible at the right.2010-10-17A photo of a padapuja ritual on a stage at a Dasara celebration. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe with a garland of flowers, sits smiling on an ornate gold throne with yellow and purple flower garlands. A woman in a white sari with a yellow-green shawl kneels on a rug before the throne, bowing toward his feet, which rest on a small gold footstool with a cushion. Beside them, a shaved-headed man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala kneels on the rug and smiles. Behind them is a banner with an orange-clad figure and Kannada script, and a second decorated throne with a deity murti garlanded with flowers stands at left. Swamiji's appearance is a probable candidate, marked by long hair, saffron robe and garland on the throne, though the identity is an appearance-based judgement.2010-10-17A photograph of a ceremonial stage event. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands and trident motifs, smiling and gesturing with one hand. Before him a bald man in a white dhoti and white shirt with an orange shawl kneels and offers a red-wrapped item at the feet of the seated figure. A second man in orange robes sits on a smaller gold throne at left. Behind them a large banner shows a smiling man in orange with a red and gold backdrop.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A photograph of a ceremonial event at a golden throne decorated with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. A long-haired figure in orange saffron robes and a gold-coloured necklace sits on the throne, hands extended outward. Before the throne a woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl kneels with her hands raised toward him. Behind the throne a large painted image of a goddess with a crown and red-and-gold ornaments is displayed on an orange backdrop. Seated devotees in orange robes are at the lower left and right edges, and a golden peetha footstool is in front. a person: long swept-back hair, saffron robe and ornate gold necklace, seated on the throne as the central figure receiving the kneeling devotee.2010-10-17A photograph of a ceremony on a golden throne draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands. A man with long, swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange robe, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, sits smiling on the throne with hands folded. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala. In front of the throne, a devotee in a white and orange sari kneels and bows with forehead to the footstool, a padapuja gesture. To the left, two men in white and orange sit with hands joined in namaste. Behind the throne is a large painted deity image in red and gold, and a tall gold ceremonial staff stands at right. A flower arrangement and a red-and-orange event backdrop complete the scene.2010-10-17A photograph of a stage event with a gilded throne at centre. A figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a long rudraksha-style bead necklace, sits on the golden throne smiling, adorned with yellow and purple flower garlands. A man in white dhoti and white shirt kneels and bows his head toward a gold footstool in front of the throne. To the left, another man in orange clothing stands with palms pressed together, and a second golden throne decorated with garlands is visible. A large orange backdrop with a smiling face and a microphone stand complete the scene, with a few people partially visible at the right edge.2010-10-17A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with marigold garlands and red flowers, smiling. A man in white with a yellow cloth kneels and touches his head to the figure's feet on a gold footstool. A second man in orange stands at left, and a child in yellow is visible at the right edge. Behind the throne hangs a large banner of a smiling man in orange, with trident motifs on garlands at the right. A gold chair with garlands and a red cushion stands at left. A microphone stands near the throne. The setting is a stage at a Dasara celebration.2010-10-17