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A photograph of a staged ceremony on a raised platform before a dark purple curtain. A figure in a red sari with a gold-brown shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy, smiling. Two devotees kneel on a white-draped platform scattered with red petals: one man in white with an orange shawl holds his hands in anjali, and a woman in white with gold-bordered cloth sits beside the throne. Red petals cover the floor and the steps below.

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A seated figure with long dark hair and a red bindi, wearing a red and gold sari, sits smiling on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushioned back and a gold umbrella canopy with hanging leaf-shaped ornaments, in front of dark purple drapes. Two men in white ritual clothing kneel before the throne: one in the foreground on the left, wearing an orange shawl, holds a red flower or offering, while another in white kneels to the right and tends the sari's gold border. Rose petals are scattered on the white-covered platform in front. The seated figure matches a presentation of a person on a throne, honoured by devotees; the figure's red sari and ornate gold throne are the visible cues.2007-02-14February 14 20072007-02-14A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet back and a gold canopy umbrella with hanging leaf-shaped tassels, in front of dark purple drapes. The central figure wears a red silk sari with gold border, a gold shawl draped over one shoulder, a red bindi and long dark hair, smiling. Two devotees kneel on a white-draped stage in front of the throne with palms pressed together in namaste: a man in white kurta and a woman in a cream floral sari with a long braid. Red rose petals are scattered on the stage and a red garland hangs over the throne arm.2007-02-14February 14 20072007-02-14 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a gilded umbrella overhead, against a deep purple curtain. The seated person wears a red silk garment with a gold-brown shawl, has long dark hair and a red bindi, and smiles while raising a hand in blessing. Two devotees kneel on a white-draped platform: a man in white with an orange cloth at his neck presses his palms together, and a young woman in a white textured top leans forward with a raised hand. Red rose petals and a red garland lie at the base of the throne. a person: the seated figure has long swept hair, a red bindi and a red silk garment with a gold shawl, seated on a ceremonial throne, consistent with the page's description of a darshan setting.2007-02-14A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy against black drapery, wearing a red garment with gold embroidery and a red bindi, eyes closed and smiling. Two devotees kneel on a white cloth covered with red petals: one in white clothes with an orange sash bows and touches the seated figure's lap, and another in white with a white shawl kneels with hands folded. A red heart-shaped balloon on a stick is held nearby. The seated figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), identified by long swept-back hair, red garment and central role as the honoured figure on the throne.2007-02-14February 14 20072007-02-14 +1 copiesA seated long-haired figure in red ceremonial silk with gold embroidery sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushioning, beneath a gold ceremonial umbrella with leaf-shaped pendants. Rose petals are scattered on the white stage cloth in front. A man in white kurta with an orange-saffron shawl kneels before the throne with his hands on the seated figure's arm, in an act of respectful greeting. A purple curtain backdrop and a small bird logo appear in the upper left.2007-02-02February 14 20072007-02-14 +1 copiesA seated man in a red silk kurta with gold embroidery and a red tilak on his forehead sits smiling on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet back, beneath a gold canopy with leaf-shaped pendants. Rose petals and a red garland lie at the base of the throne. A dark-haired man in white with an orange shawl leans in from the left, and a woman in white kneels at the right with her hands in anjali. A purple curtain backs the stage, and a blue logo appears in the upper left. a person: the seated man has long dark hair, a red tilak, a gold-embroidered red silk kurta and a gold canopy throne, cues consistent with the page's a person reference; the appearance is treated as a probable identification.2007-02-14February 14 20072007-02-14 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial honouring on a raised white-draped platform in front of a deep purple curtain. A seated figure in red and gold robes sits on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushioned back and a golden canopy overhead. A man in white kurta and dhoti stands on the platform, leaning in to place a long red and yellow marigold garland over the seated figure's head. On the left a man in white with an orange shawl stands watching, and on the right a woman in white with a gold-bordered sari stands with folded arms. Colourful embroidered hangings hang at the far left edge.2007-02-02 +1 copies