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A smiling man seated on an ornate silver-and-jewelled throne decorated with peacock motifs, colourful gemstones and a backdrop of marigold and rose garlands. He wears a gold crown, a rust-brown silk garment with gold border, a long multi-coloured flower garland and heavy gold necklaces and armlets, and raises one hand in greeting. Tiger-striped cushions flank him on the throne.

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December 27 20132013-12-27December 27 20132013-12-27A smiling seated figure sits cross-legged on an ornate silver throne decorated with peacock motifs, colourful stones and mirror-work, with a tiger-striped cushion beneath. The figure wears a maroon-brown crown or turban with gold ornaments, a maroon-brown silk garment, a long gold necklace, a red and green flower garland and gold armlets. Yellow and red marigold garlands frame the throne. The figure appears to be a presiding teacher; the appearance cues are a distinctive headdress and ornate ceremonial clothing, but the identity is uncertain. Scene is an indoor satsang or rudrabhishekam event.2016-12-27A seated figure on an ornate silver throne with jewelled floral and peacock-like carvings and tiger-striped cushions, wearing a tall gold crown, a rust-brown silk garment with a gold border, layered gold necklaces, a gold pendant, gold bangles and a red bindi. A thick garland of yellow, red, purple and green flowers drapes the shoulders, and a large flower garland hangs beside the throne. Silver trays with flowers sit at the bare feet. The figure smiles. No a person candidate can be confirmed from appearance, so identity is unsure.2013-12-27December 27 20132013-12-27A smiling person seated on an ornate silver throne decorated with jewelled peacock-feather patterns and garlanded with marigolds in yellow, red and purple. The seated figure wears a gold crown, a rust-brown silk garment, a gold pendant necklace, a rudraksha-style gold chain, a red garland with green and gold accents, gold bangles, and striped tiger-print trousers. Silver lion or elephant-headed armrests flank the throne, and small deity figures appear at the right edge.2013-12-27A smiling man with a short-haired head wrapped in a maroon and gold turban sits cross-legged on an ornate silver throne encrusted with coloured stones and peacock motifs. He wears a rust-orange silk garment, layered gold necklaces, a large gold pendant, gold armbands, and a garland of yellow marigolds with red and green strands. His right hand is raised in a blessing gesture. The throne is framed by marigold garlands and sits on a tiger-striped cushioned base, with a dark blue backdrop behind.2016-12-27December 27 20132013-12-27A smiling person seated on an ornate silver throne covered in jewelled and enamelled floral filigree, with a tiger-striped cushion and a tall gold crown. They wear a rust-brown silk garment, heavy gold necklaces, a long multi-coloured garland of red, yellow and green blooms, gold bangles and a red kumkum mark on the forehead. A small oil lamp burns at the lower left and a yellow-and-magenta flower garland hangs at upper right. Visible candidate: the person's presentation (crown, gold adornments, throne, garlands) is consistent with the page's reference to a person, though the face is not used for identification; the appearance-based label is a person, seated in a ceremonial throne setting.2013-12-27December 27 20132013-12-27A smiling man seated cross-legged on an ornate silver throne decorated with jewel-like inlays and marigold garlands, wearing a maroon-brown turban with gold ornaments, gold necklaces, bangles and a rust-coloured dhoti with a gold border. He holds up a printed calendar, and its cover shows a seated figure in similar attire. The throne has carved elephant-head armrests and tiger-striped cushions, with a red and green garland draped over his shoulders. The setting suggests a ritual or satsang gathering.2016-12-27December 27 20162016-12-27