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A seated figure in a red-and-saffron robe and red head covering sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-shaped armrests and red cushions, wearing a white flower garland. The throne sits on a stage backed by giant pink lotus petals, a silver-and-gold trishul, a crescent moon and a painted backdrop of Varanasi ghats and temple spires under purple and pink stage lighting, with a dark dome canopy overhead. The seated figure is the only physical person visible; no identification is made from appearance.

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A photograph of a stage set with a seated man on an ornate golden throne with lion-head armrests and red cushions. He wears an orange-red turban and orange-red robes, with a dark rudraksha mala around his neck and a gold-coloured waist cloth. Behind him a large pink lotus-petal backdrop, a crescent moon and white stars decorate a purple dome, and a giant silver trident stands to the right. Painted pastel riverfront buildings line the sides of the stage. The figure matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues of orange clothing, turban and rudraksha mala while seated on a throne in a stage setting.2014-05-19A seated figure sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions and lion-head armrests on a stage. The figure wears a saffron-orange cloth draped over the body, a rudraksha-style mala with white flowers, and a reddish turban-like headwear. Behind the throne is a pink and purple lotus-petal backdrop with a crescent moon and a large white trident, flanked by a painted cityscape of riverside buildings in pink light. The stage has a dark blue floor and is covered by a dark dome-shaped canopy. Appearance-based cues are consistent with a person seated in a ceremonial role, with long hair not visible but saffron clothing, garland and turban distinctive; identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2014-05-21May 21 20142014-05-21May 19 20142014-05-19A man seated cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with lion-shaped armrests at a stage event. He wears a maroon-red turban, a red-orange robe and dhoti-style wrap, a black beaded rudraksha mala and a gold-toned necklace, with gold armbands. Two golden lion figures flank the throne, which sits on a red-cushioned dais with a water bottle at its base. Behind him a large pink lotus petal backdrop, crescent moon and stars on a purple sky, a trident-like ornament, and painted Varanasi ghat architecture frame the scene.2014-05-19May 19 20142014-05-19May 19 20142014-05-19A photograph of a stage set inside a dark tent with a lit pink lotus backdrop and a glowing trident and Om symbol, with painted Varanasi ghat architecture on the sides. A seated figure in a maroon-red robe and a red head covering sits on an ornate gold throne flanked by golden lion figures, wearing a white flower garland and holding his hands together in greeting. To the left, a group of saffron-robed sannyasis and a man in a white kurta and dhoti stand near the stage edge; one saffron-robed monk in a maroon shawl stands at the front.2014-05-21A seated figure sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and gold lion armrests on a stage. The figure wears an orange-saffron robe, a saffron turban, a black and white beaded necklace, and a leopard-print waist cloth, with bangles on the wrists. A tall golden trident stands beside the throne. Behind is a backdrop with a large pink lotus, a crescent moon, stars, a golden trident, and painted riverside buildings in pink and violet lighting.2014-05-19 +1 copiesA man in saffron-red robes sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne with lion-shaped armrests and a large gilded arched backrest. He wears a red rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, has a long swept-back hair and a forehead marking, and holds his hands together in his lap. A tall silver trident stands beside the throne, and white spotlight beams fall across a stage backdrop of carved stone-like pillars. The scene is a stage presentation with no other people visible.2017-12-19December 19 20172017-12-19May 21 20142014-05-21