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Photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne with a deep red backrest, decorated with a yellow and purple flower garland. He wears a cream turban with a red bindi, a long-sleeved maroon silk kurta with gold trim and a gold-bordered shawl, and white dhoti with striped border. a person, seated on the throne, is smiling and extends his hand toward a woman kneeling before him. She wears a yellow and white patterned kurta, has a braid and rudraksha beads, and bends forward in respectful greeting. Behind her, a young woman in white with an orange shawl and a white tripundra forehead mark holds a long orange rudraksha mala, and a second figure in white is partly visible at right. Orange flowers lie on the stage floor and the background is dark blue drapery.

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January 07 20082008-01-07A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a cream turban, long dark hair, a red silk kurta with gold trim and cream dhoti, leans forward smiling and places his hands on the shoulder of a kneeling woman in a white sari with green floral motifs and grey hair. Floral garlands of yellow and orange marigolds decorate the throne. Behind them a young woman in an orange shawl holding a rudraksha mala and wearing a red tilak watches from the side. The setting is a stage with a white cloth and dark curtain. The seated man is a person by appearance (long swept hair, turban, ornate red attire) receiving a devotee in blessing.2008-01-07A seated man in a red silk kurta with gold trim and a cream turban sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with yellow and white flower garlands. He holds a long orange rudraksha mala with his left hand while a woman in a white sari with a lavender border kneels before him, her hand raised near his knee and her forehead bowed toward him. A younger person in white with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala kneels behind her, and a white cloth covers the platform.2008-01-07A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a large gilded throne backed by a red velvet cushion and decorated with garlands of yellow, orange and white flowers, under a floral canopy. A man in a red silk kurta with gold trim and a cream turban sits on the throne with a gold-bordered shawl, gesturing with his right hand while a kneeling woman in a white sari with a striped border touches his foot on a white draped platform. To the left, a standing man in an orange ochre robe with gold necklaces and a rudraksha mala watches. Partially visible at the right edge is another figure in orange clothing. The white draped platform and floral garlands are prominent.2008-01-07A photograph on a stage with a white sheet-draped platform. A seated man in a maroon and gold kurta with a beige turban and long swept-back hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with white and yellow flower garlands; he smiles while holding a rudraksha mala. Before him, a long-haired devotee in white kurta and dhoti kneels with hands joined, a rudraksha mala around the neck. To the left, a seated man in saffron robes with a gold chain and folded hands kneels, and another saffron-robed figure stands at the edge. The seated figure with long hair and turban matches the swamiji description cues of a crown-like turban, swept-back hair, ornate clothing and rudraksha mala, so this is a probable Swamiji in person receiving a devotee's respects. Multiple people are visible.2008-01-07A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back, wearing a beige turban, a deep red silk kurta with gold trim and a gold sash, and white dhoti. The throne is draped with yellow, white and magenta flower garlands. A woman in a cream and gold-bordered saree and rudraksha mala kneels before him with palms pressed together, touching his hand to her forehead in reverence. Another person in orange and white sits at the right edge, and a white cloth covers the platform. a person seated on the throne, with long swept-back hair, a turban and ornate red-and-gold attire as cues; he is receiving honour from a devotee.2008-01-07January 07 20082008-01-07A photograph of a seated man on an ornate golden throne with a red cushioned back, adorned with white and yellow flower garlands. He wears a cream turban with a red tilak, a red embroidered kurta with gold trim, and cream dhoti-style trousers, with long dark hair. He rests one hand on the shoulder of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white trousers, who wears a rudraksha mala and bows toward him. Beside them, a seated man in an orange robe with gold chain sits on the stage. A golden lion-head armrest and a microphone are visible, with a fan at the left edge. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne in red and gold ceremonial attire with a turban, long hair and gold-trimmed garments.2008-01-07A photograph on a stage with a white sheet covering the floor. A seated man in a maroon silk kurta with gold trim and a cream-coloured turban holds a small white card in both hands and looks down at it. A long rudraksha mala hangs from his neck to his knee, and a gold-bordered shawl is draped over his lap. Behind him is an ornate gold throne with a red velvet back and a carved lion-head armrest, decorated with white and orange flower garlands. Standing before him is a woman in a white shawl over a pink floral skirt and a beaded necklace, bending slightly toward him. To the right, a younger person in an orange robe sits watching. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the page's reference to a person, but the attribution is uncertain from appearance alone.2008-01-07Photograph of a stage ceremony. A seated man in a maroon and gold kurta with a cream-and-gold turban and long hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands, holding a folded white paper, while a kneeling man in a white shirt and grey trousers raises both hands in greeting toward him. To the left, a young man in an orange saffron cloth wears a heavy gold chain and rudraksha beads and sits with hands folded near a white-covered platform. A microphone stands at the right of the throne and jasmine garlands hang along its base against a dark curtain.2008-01-07A seated man in a red and gold kurta with gold trim and a cream turban with a red tilak sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, decorated with yellow, orange and pink flower garlands. A man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala kneels before him, one hand raised, while a woman in white and gold sari bows with her forehead to the white-covered dais floor. Two men in orange robes sit at the left and right edges of the stage behind them. Stage backdrop is dark drapery. The seated figure's distinctive long hair, turban and ornate red-gold robe are consistent with the a person presentation; the page identifies him as the a person at this event.2008-01-07January 07 20082008-01-07