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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne (peetha) with a red cushion, covered in white jasmine garlands and multicolored flower garlands, under a small golden canopy with hanging beads. Seated devotees in orange clothing sit at the base of the stage, and women in the lower right watch. Behind is a backdrop of a sunset over a mountain with a lit temple below and blue and pink draping fabric along the stage. Orange-tipped ceremonial staffs stand on the right.

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December 28 20062006-12-28A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate throne-like seat (peetha) decorated with white jasmine garlands and a canopy above, set before a draped stage with pink and blue cloth and a painted night backdrop. The seated figure wears orange-saffron robes, multicoloured flower garlands and a mala around the neck, and sits with head tilted down. Several people in orange-saffron clothing sit or kneel on the floor in the foreground, one leaning forward toward the seat. Ceremonial poles with orange tassels stand at the sides and a colourful embroidered banner hangs at left. Darkened setting suggests evening darshan.2006-12-28A man with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with white jasmine garlands and red and yellow flower strands. He wears a saffron-orange robe and a long garland of white flowers with a green-and-red tassel, smiling and gesturing with one hand toward a microphone on a stand. Behind him hang blue and pink drapes and a tall decorated pillar in orange, red and blue fabric with floral motifs. Two women in white sari-style clothing sit at the right edge near a fan. The Swamiji (probable) cues here are the long swept-back hair, saffron robe and ornate throne, consistent with a seated discourse or darshan event.2006-12-28December 28 20062006-12-28A seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne decorated with white jasmine garlands, marigolds and red and yellow flowers, with a red heart-shaped backing. He wears a multicoloured flower garland and a green-and-white garland, and a red mark on his forehead; his hands rest on the armrests as he smiles toward the gathering. Orange-robed devotees sit on the floor in front, one bent forward, and bamboo staffs with orange cloth streamers frame the stage. Behind is a blue and pink draped backdrop. The scene suggests a festival event with devotees seated before a throne, a photo of a sannyasi seated on the throne with garlands and orange streamers.2006-12-28A photograph of a seated man in an orange robe on a golden throne (peetha) heavily decorated with white jasmine garlands and orange, red and yellow flowers. He wears a long multicolour garland of white, blue, pink and green flowers and smiles while resting one hand on the throne's armrest. Behind him are blue and pink draped cloths and tall bamboo poles with orange bows. Seated on the floor in front are several people in orange robes, including young boys and a woman in white at the right edge. A microphone stands at the side. A man in the throne photo with a visible orange-robed sannyasi-style appearance and long hair has a probable identity cue of distinctive hair and orange clothing, so the appearance-based label applies.2006-12-28A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a gold-bordered shawl, speaking into a handheld microphone on a flower-decorated throne. The throne has a tall arch of white jasmine garlands with red and yellow marigold accents, a red velvet backrest and a white cushion, and a golden canopy hangs above. Behind is a large banner showing a smiling figure with long hair, a red bindi and rudraksha beads over an orange sunset backdrop with dark mountains. A man in an orange shirt stands at right beside a tray of cake, and another man in white with an orange scarf stands behind the throne.2006-12-27Photo of a ceremonial initiation event on a raised stage draped in red, maroon and blue cloth. A figure with long dark hair in an orange robe sits on a golden throne-like seat under a gold canopy, decorated with white jasmine and red-and-yellow flower garlands, with a rudraksha-style necklace visible. Seated before him on the floor are several people in orange robes, including a young man in an orange shawl who holds papers and pays attention to the seated figure. Long bamboo poles with orange tassels stand around the stage. Below, women and girls in white and orange sit with their backs to the camera, and a tray of flowers, coconut and offerings lies on a teal cloth. A man in white stands at the back left. The scene suggests a deeksha or initiation ceremony at a temple-style hall.2006-12-28A seated figure in an orange saffron robe sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) with a deep red cushion, draped in a white jasmine garland and a multicoloured flower garland, speaking into a microphone. Long, swept-back dark hair and the saffron robe are visible cues that match the a person candidate, identified here by appearance only. Around the throne sit many devotees in orange robes and sannyasi attire, several holding long bamboo poles with orange tassels, while women in orange saris and white garments sit on the right. Blue and pink draped cloth forms the canopy behind, with a hanging chandelier above.2006-12-28December 28 20062006-12-28A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-shaped armrests, a white jasmine garland and a marigold garland with red and yellow flowers draped over the shoulders, and a microphone in front. a person is seated centrally, appearing to address the gathering. Around him are a crowd of people, several in saffron clothing, and the foreground shows heads and shoulders of seated devotees. Behind the throne hang red-and-white floral garlands and a large red cushion, with a blue and cream draped cloth and bamboo poles with orange tassels framing the scene.2006-12-28A photograph of a ceremonial gathering on a decorated stage. A figure with long dark hair and a bare upper body wears an orange garment and a multi-strand flower garland, seated on a gilded throne beneath a golden canopy. Behind him hang red and blue draped cloths and a dark backdrop. Around the throne, several people in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged, some holding long wooden staffs with orange tassels, while others in white clothes and white head coverings sit or stand nearby. Several women with braided hair in white and pink saris sit in the foreground. A cameraman in white stands at the left. Small offerings and flower petals lie on the stage, and a framed portrait hangs on the left wall. Probable Swamiji: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, orange clothing and a garland, seated on the throne as the central figure.2006-12-28