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A photograph of a man seated on a gold-upholstered throne-like chair against a backdrop of garlands in red, yellow, green and purple flowers. He wears a red and cream striped turban with white pearl strands, a gold embroidered sherwani-style robe, a red silk shawl, and a heavy gold necklace of bell-like pendants. He looks down at a tablet device resting on his lap while his hands hold it. A gold lion-head armrest and a silver bird-topped staff are visible at the sides.

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A man seated on a gold-armed throne decorated with a large floral garland of red, yellow, green, white and purple flowers. He wears an ornate gold-and-orange brocade sherwani, a red shawl draped over his shoulder, a turban with a red-and-white band and pearl strand, a red tilak, and a heavy gold bead necklace. He holds a silver-white staff topped with a small white bird and rests his hand on a gold lion-headed armrest. A deep red curtain and a second floral garland appear behind him.2011-12-14 +1 copiesA seated man in a gold-embroidered cream and bronze sherwani with a red shawl, wearing a striped red, cream and gold turban and a heavy gold necklace, sits on a golden-armed throne with his eyes lowered. Behind him a throne back is decorated with garlands of marigolds and roses in yellow, green, red, white and purple. To the right a golden standing figure in purple robes stands beside the garland-decorated throne, and a gold lion-head armrest is visible in the foreground. The scene appears to be a pada-puja ceremony, where a seated figure is honoured with reverence.2011-12-14A man seated on a gold-trimmed throne with a cream and red turban, gold-embroidered brocade ensemble, a heavy gold necklace of beads and a red sash, holding a silver bird-headed staff. Behind him, a throne backrest is wrapped in red, yellow, white, purple and green flower garlands. On the right, a deity murti in purple draping is partly visible. A golden lion-head armrest sits at the side. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears a turban, ornate gold-embroidered attire, a gold necklace and a red sash, consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, and is seated as the central figure of a pada-puja ceremony.2011-12-14 +1 copiesA man seated on a gold-trimmed throne with lion-head armrests, wearing a red and cream turban with a pearl-strand ornament, a gold-embroidered cream and gold sherwani, a thick gold ceremonial necklace and a red shawl draped over his shoulder. Behind him is a backdrop of garlands in red, yellow, purple, green and white. On the right, a golden deity murti in a purple garment stands near the garland-draped pillar. An orange cloth lies at his feet. The seated figure does not show clear a person cues beyond the throne and ceremonial dress, so his identity is uncertain.2011-12-14 +1 copiesDecember 14 20112011-12-14 +1 copiesA seated man in an ornate gold-embroidered sherwani and a red-and-cream turban with a pearl drape sits on a golden throne-like chair in front of a floral backdrop of red, yellow, purple and white garlands. He wears a heavy necklace of gold beads and a red shawl, has a red tilak on his forehead, and looks down while holding a small orange tablet or book. A silver staff with a bird-shaped top and a gold lion-like armrest are visible.2011-12-14A man seated on a golden throne decorated with multicolour flower garlands in yellow, green, red, white and purple. He wears a red and cream turban with a white pearl string, a gold brocade jacket, a red shawl and layered gold necklaces. He holds a white bird-topped staff and rests a hand on a cushion. Beside him stands a painted statue of a saint in a purple turban and purple wrap, with hand raised in blessing. The setting is a ceremonial stage with a dark red curtain. The man has long, swept-back hair and ornate attire consistent with the a person appearance cues, so the identification is probable.2011-12-14A man seated on an ornate golden throne in front of a floral backdrop of red, yellow, white and purple garlands arranged in arches. He wears a red and cream turban with a white pearl string and a red-and-gold tilak on his forehead, a gold-embroidered cream and gold ceremonial jacket, a long red shawl, and a thick gold multi-bead necklace. He holds a small dark device in his hands and looks to the side. Beside him is a golden lion-head armrest and a silver staff topped with a bird figure. The scene suggests a pada puja setting. a person: long hair, ornate ceremonial clothing and gold necklace on a seated figure receiving honour.2011-12-14December 14 20112011-12-14A seated man in an ornate gold-brushed brocade kurta and a red-and-cream turban with a pearl drape sits on a gold throne wrapped in garlands of marigolds and roses in yellow, red, green and purple. He wears a red stole, a rudraksha-style gold bead necklace and holds a silver ceremonial staff topped with a bird figure. Behind him a statue in a purple robe and turban stands with hands folded in namaste. This is a pada-puja setting with a garlanded throne and deity-like statue; the seated man is probable Swamiji by his long hair, ornate saffron-gold clothing, bead necklace and ceremonial presentation.2011-12-14A seated man in an ornate gold-embroidered sherwani with a red and gold turban and a red sash sits on a gold-and-tan throne decorated with a flower arch of yellow, red, purple, green and white blossoms. He wears a thick gold necklace of large beads and a red tilak on his forehead, and holds a silver staff topped with a bird figure. A gilded lion head rests at the right foreground. Photographed as a pada-puja event on a flower-decorated dais. The page identifies this event with the a person, but appearance cues are suggestive rather than certain, so the a person field is unsure. Only one physical person is visible.2011-12-14December 14 20112011-12-14