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A figure seated on an ornate golden throne with a red cushioned seat and carved golden lion armrests, draped in a rainbow-coloured floral garland of marigold and roses in red, yellow, white and green. He wears a gold crown and gold bangles and raises both arms to adjust the garland. Beside the throne, a golden trident stands. A man in white dhoti and shirt holds a woven basket of offerings, and a second man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala assists. A seated woman in a maroon sari and a man in a dhoti stand close by. Probable Swamiji cues: long hair, gold crown and ornate ceremonial clothing on the throne, consistent with the page's Avatardinotsava celebration. A zebra-striped cloth covers the throne base. The throne backdrop is a dark curtain.

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December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph of a stage ceremony with a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion and a tiger-skin covered seat, backed by a large arch of garlands in red, yellow, green, white and orange. The seated figure wears a gold crown, a gold necklace, bangles and a flower garland, and raises a hand in greeting. Beside the throne stands a tall golden trident and golden lion figures. A white-clad elderly man in a white shirt and dhoti holds up a woven tray toward him, while a bearded man in an orange-and-white garment and other attendants in white and maroon saris stand nearby, one holding a red container. a person: the seated figure wears a crown, gold necklace and garlands on a tiger-skin throne, consistent with a ceremonial seat.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Photograph of a ceremonial stage event. A bearded man seated on a red-cushioned golden throne draped with a tiger skin wears gold crown-like headwear, gold necklaces and bangles, and a reddish-brown wrap, and is receiving a long garland of yellow, pink and white flowers. A standing man in a white shirt and white dhoti holds out a woven basket, and a second man in white stands nearby. A golden trident and a golden lion figure stand beside the throne, and an elaborate arch of red, yellow, green and white flower garlands forms the backdrop. A woman in a yellow sari at left holds a red vessel. The seated man is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate, identified by his gold crown, ornate gold jewellery and garlanded throne seat, and is present in person.2016-12-23A photograph of a ceremonial abhishekam-style honouring on a stage. A seated figure on a red throne draped in a large garland of white, pink, yellow and green flowers has a gold crown being placed on his head by his hands; he wears a gold necklace and gold bangles and a saffron-coloured garment. The throne is decorated with a tiger-skin cushion, a gold lion figure and a rainbow-striped flower backdrop. Around him, several people in white dhotis and white shirts stand, one holding a woven basket and a woman in a dark sari holds a red bucket, and a brass trident stands nearby. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has a long-haired, ornately adorned appearance with gold necklace and saffron clothing, matching the page's event context.2016-12-23A seated figure on a gold and red throne is honoured during a ceremony. The throne is decorated with a large arch of multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, white, green and purple, and a gold lion sculpture sits at its side. The seated figure wears a gold crown, a gold necklace and garlands of red and yellow flowers, and is draped in saffron cloth over a tiger-skin cushion. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti holds a woven basket of offerings while a second man in white garments and a rudraksha mala stands beside him. A golden trident stands near the throne, and a woman in a maroon sari is visible at left. The setting is a stage with draped curtains. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a gold crown, multiple ceremonial garlands, a rudraksha-style necklace and saffron clothing on a ceremonial throne.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph of a ceremonial honouring on a stage. A man in a seated pose on a red-cushioned throne wears a golden crown, a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, and a long garland of multicoloured flowers is draped over his shoulders. A golden lion figure sits beside the throne and a striped tiger-skin cloth covers the base. Behind him a large arch of marigolds and leaves in red, yellow, green and white forms a backdrop. Two men in white dhoti and shirt stand at left, one holding a woven basket tray of offerings near a golden trident, and a woman in a gold-bordered sari with glasses watches beside them. The seated figure is.2016-12-23A photograph of a ceremonial stage event. A seated figure on a golden throne with red cushions and a golden lion armrest wears a tall gold crown, a rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklaces, with a long garland of yellow, white, red and purple flowers draped over him. Behind him is a large arched backdrop of concentric rows of marigolds and roses in red, yellow, green, purple and white. A tiger-striped cloth covers the seat. In front, a man in white traditional dress and glasses holds a woven basket toward the seated figure, beside a gold trident and a red bucket. Two other men in white and dark clothing stand at the left edge. The seated figure has the appearance of a person, seated in a position of honour.2016-12-23