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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a tiger-skin cushion, in front of a dark maroon velvet curtain. The seated man wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, has a white tripundra mark on his forehead, rudraksha-style beads and gold necklaces, and smiles while reaching out to take papers from a standing man in a cream shirt and white trousers with an orange scarf. A bearded elderly man in all-white clothes stands at left holding a pink cloth, and a red chair sits to his side. The ornate throne, saffron robes and tripundra suggest a ceremonial setting. a person: the seated figure is shown on a throne in saffron robes with a tripundra and rudraksha-style beads, which matches the page's attribution, though appearance alone is only moderately distinctive.

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A photograph of an indoor stage set with a dark maroon velvet backdrop and a large gold-carved throne at right. A long-haired man with a white beard and glasses, dressed in white kurta and white dhoti, leans forward on a chair at left, pointing with one hand. Beside him, a bearded man in a saffron-orange and cream shawl sits in a chair. On the raised golden platform, a figure in orange robes with a white shawl and tiger-skin-patterned cloth sits on a red-cushioned seat, holding a small white card or booklet and smiling, with a white tilak on the forehead and a saffron-orange garment over the shoulder. Another person in orange robes sits nearby on the platform, partially turned, with a gold-trimmed cushion in front.2013-03-26March 26 20132013-03-26March 26 20132013-03-26May 20 20142014-05-20A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a rust-red turban, rudraksha mala necklaces, a gold chain, gold bangles and armband, and rust-red robes, smiling as he reads a printed booklet. Beside the throne, an older man in white dhoti and white shirt with glasses leans in and holds a folded white cloth. A carved gold chair back and a purple painted backdrop with deity figures surround the scene. The seated man matches the appearance cues of Swamiji (probable), with a turban, rudraksha malas and ornate gold jewellery, and is shown in a discourse setting.2017-06-21A photograph on a stage with a deep maroon curtain behind. On the right, a long-haired figure with a white tilak on the forehead wears an orange shawl over a cream garment, sits on a gold-framed throne with red cushions, and holds a small book while smiling. On the left, an older man with long white hair and a white beard wears all-white clothes and sits on a black chair, while a bearded man in a cream kurta with an orange-and-green shawl sits beside him with arms folded. Behind them, a shaved-headed man in orange robes with white arm markings stands, and another person in orange robes stands further back. A gold ornate pedestal and a red-cushioned seat are in the foreground.2013-03-26July 07 20092009-07-07Photograph of a ceremonial scene at night. A seated woman in a cream silk sari and a white-and-flower garland sits on a gold and red velvet throne with carved lion-head arms, smiling as an attendant in white with a saffron shawl presents an open book toward her. A man in white with a saffron shawl stands at right beside a draped, plastic-covered throne, and a bald older man in white with a rudraksha-style necklace stands at left among other devotees in white. Strings of marigolds and white flowers decorate the throne, and a gold deity relief appears at the top. The page is a photo, not a poster, and no ritual name is clear.2007-12-27September 16 20152015-09-16 +1 copiesA seated figure in a red-orange turban and rust-orange robe with gold trim sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, holding out a document with both hands. Pearl-like beaded necklaces hang on the chest. Opposite, an older bearded man with white hair wearing an orange saffron robe sits on a red tufted sofa, receiving the paper. Standing behind, a younger man in white dhoti and shawl with gold borders wears a rudraksha-style garland and gold necklace and stands with hands folded. A colourful striped mat lies on the floor and a red curtain with patterned wallpaper forms the background. a person: the figure on the throne wears a turban, saffron-orange robe and beaded necklaces, a presentation consistent with his role as the enthroned host receiving the document.2015-09-16March 26 20132013-03-26Photograph of a seated man in a rust-red turban, red-brown robes, multiple rudraksha mala necklaces and gold ornaments on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. He smiles while holding a folded paper. Beside him, an older man in white dhoti and kurta, with grey hair and glasses, bends forward to hand him the paper. A golden lion-shaped figure sits at the bottom edge, and a painted backdrop of a deity with a trident is behind them. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a rust-red turban, rudraksha malas and gold ceremonial ornaments on an ornate throne.2017-06-21