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A seated figure on a red and gold throne decorated with a large arch of multicolored flower garlands in red, yellow, green, white and purple, with a golden kalasha-style crown above and a trident leaning on the side. The central figure wears ornate gold necklaces, a long mala and a golden crown, with a bare upper body and a white dhoti. Before him a wide audience sits on a striped rug, including people in orange and saffron saris and white dhotis, several with long braids, and a few men bare-chested with white cloth wraps. A pink-purple sunset backdrop fills the background. Depiction of a large devotional stage event with a central figure in a person-style ceremonial dress is probable; the specific identity remains uncertain from appearance alone.

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December 23 20162016-12-23A large stage event with a seated figure on a red throne decorated with a tall arch of multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, green, purple and white. Above the throne stands a dark deity murti with a golden canopy/kalasha-like ornament and garlands. The seated central figure wears a saffron-coloured garment, a rudraksha mala, a pink garland and gold ornaments, with a golden halo behind the head. A trident-like ceremonial staff stands at the left side of the throne. In front, a row of devotees sits on a striped cloth: women in orange and saffron saris and men in white dhotis with orange upper cloths and bare upper bodies with tilak marks, some seen from behind. A pink-purple sky backdrop and a white fan are visible at the right. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the a person description in the event context, but identification is uncertain.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial stage event with a seated figure on a large throne covered in multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, green, white and purple. Above the throne stands a dark deity murti, decorated with garlands and a golden umbrella-shaped canopy. The seated man wears a golden crown-like headpiece, a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial gold necklace, with a pink-and-white garland draped over his shoulders. Seated in rows below on a striped cloth are devotees in orange and saffron garments, white dhotis and bare-chested priests with sacred threads, some wearing white and cream clothes. A pastel pink-and-purple sky backdrop fills the top of the frame.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A large outdoor stage event with a figure seated on a red throne framed by a bold arch of marigold and rainbow-coloured flower garlands. The seated man wears a gold crown-like headpiece, a long gold-and-bead necklace, a white garment and a red-and-gold cloth, with a bright floral garland around his neck; a trident-like ornament stands to one side. Behind him a large dark deity murti is adorned with garlands, and a gold kalasha-style umbrella canopy rises above. Around the stage, rows of seated devotees, mostly women in orange and red saris and men in white dhotis, face the throne from behind, with braided hair and kumkum visible. A purple-pink sky backdrop fills the stage, and a small fan sits at the right edge. The seated figure appears to match the Swamiji description, with a crown, ornate gold necklaces and garlands, so the appearance is probable.2016-12-23 +1 copiesA large stage event with a central figure seated on a red cushioned throne framed by an arch of rainbow-coloured flower garlands in red, yellow, green, orange and purple. A bearded man in orange-toned ornate clothing wears a gold necklace, a flower garland and a gold crown-like headpiece; he appears to be in a position of honour. Above him is a dark deity murti with a gold covered vessel or kalasha-like object placed before it. Seated in rows below on a striped cloth are devotees: several women in orange and saffron saris with long braided hair, and bare-chested men in white and orange dhotis with sacred markings on their arms. A trident-shaped ornament hangs at the side of the throne. The backdrop is a pink and purple sky projection. A visible portion of the caption suggests a birthday celebration, but this is not shown in the image itself.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A seated man on a large throne decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, green, purple and white, with a gold ceremonial umbrella above him. He wears a gold necklace, a flower garland and a saffron-coloured cloth, and a tilak marks his forehead. Around the stage, rows of devotees sit facing him; several are bare-chested with white dhotis and orange cloths, and women wear orange, green and teal saris with long braids. A large deity murti stands behind the throne against a pink-violet sky backdrop, with a trident placed beside the seat. a person seated on the peetha, with cues of saffron clothing, gold necklace and garlanded throne. The setting is a festival-style stage event.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on a throne-like seat decorated with green, yellow and red garland bands, with a lion motif at the armrests and a tall dark canopy above with a golden kalasha-like ornament. He wears a large gold necklace and a headpiece, and holds a ceremonial staff. The raised stage has striped multicoloured cloths draped over it, a pink-lit backdrop, and a standing fan at the right. Rows of seated audience members in white and orange clothing sit on striped cushioned seating in the foreground, facing the stage. The scene reads as a formal satsang or celebration at a hall.2016-12-23