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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a lion-armed backrest, wearing an ornate golden crown and orange saffron robes, with multiple white and orange flower garlands draped over the shoulders and a strand of rudraksha beads at the chest. The figure smiles while holding a clear rod, possibly a wand or staff. Rose petals and flowers are scattered across the cushioned seat, and red tiger-striped cushions sit on either side. A golden trident stands to the right, and the backdrop is decorated with blue and white feather-like fans and floral garlands. Appearance-based cues (crown, saffron robes, rudraksha, garlands) are consistent with a Swamiji (probable) seated in a throne setting, presented as a candidate in person.

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A seated man on an ornate gilded throne framed by a large arch of marigolds, red roses and white flower garlands with green leaves. He wears a gold crown, an orange saffron garment draped over his shoulders, a red tilak on his forehead and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace with a long garland of white and orange flowers. His hands rest folded in his lap. Two people appear at the lower edges of the frame, one at bottom right with a red tilak.2010-12-29July 17 20082008-07-17A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a large gilded backrest and carved floral scrollwork, decorated with garlands of white flowers and strands of red and green blooms, and with yellow marigold draping along the sides. The figure wears a saffron-orange robe and a long flower garland, with a rudraksha-style mala and gold necklace visible, and long swept-back hair. Hands rest open on the arm of the throne, and a gold ceremonial staff stands at the left. Flower heaps in red and pink lie on the dais in front, and a gold-topped ceremonial pole and an ornamented lamp stand appear at the edges. a person is seated in a position of honour during a festival setting.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a lion-carved base and red cushions, decorated with white, orange and yellow flower garlands. The figure wears an orange-saffron turban, orange robes, a white-and-orange garland and beads, and sits with palms pressed together in namaskar. A golden trident stands beside the throne against a backdrop of decorative patterned panels and a large yellow-and-black flower motif. The figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), with long swept-back hair and saffron robes, seated in a position of honour.2008-07-17A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) with red cushions, hands joined in namaskar. A white and red floral garland hangs on his chest, with a rudraksha-style mala and gold necklace visible. The throne is framed by white jasmine flower arrangements with orange and yellow marigolds and a striped garland drape. A brass trident (trishul) stands at the right edge, and a partially visible person in light saffron clothing with dark hair stands at the lower right, facing the throne. The setting resembles a stage or temple dais decorated for a ceremony. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair under an orange turban, saffron robes, a garland and ceremonial gold necklace, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this event.2008-07-17A seated figure on a gilded throne with golden lion-faced armrests, backed by a floral arch of yellow marigolds and red, white and orange blooms. The person wears an orange-saffron turban with a gold ornament, a saffron robe with a gold border, a heavy gold necklace, layered garlands of red and white flowers, gold armbands and bangles, and sits barefoot with hands resting on the armrests. A silver trident-like staff stands at the right edge. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), identified by the saffron turban, ornate gold necklace and garlands while seated on a throne.2015-07-13A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-shaped armrests and red-and-gold cushions with tiger-stripe fabric. He holds his palms together in namaste with eyes closed, wearing a long multicolored flower garland and a gold necklace. The throne is framed by yellow, red and white flower garlands. Only one person is visible; no other people appear in the frame.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a figure seated on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions and a tiger-striped throne cover, hands joined in namaskar at the chest. The figure wears an orange-saffron robe and a matching orange turban, with a long multi-coloured garland of white, red, green and yellow flowers and a gold pendant necklace. A gold trident stands at the right edge and the throne is framed by flower garlands and a carved gold arch. Swamiji (probable): the orange turban, saffron robe, gold necklace and ornate throne setting match the presentation cues, and the figure is seated as a honoured presence in the shrine-like hall.2008-07-17