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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushioning, wearing an orange robe, a red-orange turban, a rudraksha mala and layered pink and white flower garlands, smiling broadly. Four men in white shirts and light trousers stand around him: one at left holds a rudraksha mala and papers, another holds rolled papers, and two at right lift a garland over his head. Behind the stage hang strands of green leaf garlands against a black backdrop. The throne-seated figure is described by role only, as the central honoured guest being garlanded.

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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne draped with pink and white flower garlands, wearing an orange turban, orange robe and red shawl, with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace visible. Several men in white and light-coloured shirts crowd around; one in the foreground on the left extends his hand toward the seated figure, another behind lifts a flower garland over the seated figure's head, and a man on the right holds a bundle of flowers. A black backdrop hung with green floral strands fills the background, and a cameraman stands at the far left edge. Floral offerings are scattered on the base of the throne.2010-08-15August 15 20102010-08-15August 15 20102010-08-15A seated man on a gilded throne with red tiger-striped cushions receives honour during a ceremony. He wears an orange-red turban, a red and gold silk shawl, an orange dhoti and layered garlands of pink petals and flowers, with a rudraksha mala visible. A man in white kurta at right bends forward and touches the seated man's head with one hand while holding rolled white scrolls. Another man in white stands at left, and a bespectacled onlooker appears behind. Strings of white and purple flowers hang on the black backdrop, and flower petals cover the throne base.2010-08-15A seated figure on a gold-and-brown ornate throne is being honoured by a group of men in white shirts and dhotis. The seated man wears an orange-saffron robe, an orange turban, and a rudraksha mala, and is heavily garlanded with pink and yellow flower garlands. Several devotees lean in to offer flowers and garlands, one holding a bag of petals. Behind them hangs a black backdrop decorated with strings of white flowers, and a few saffron-robed attendants stand at the left. This appears to be a garlanding ceremony before a seated guru. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has an orange turban, saffron robe, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garlands, and sits on a throne with devotees honouring him.2010-08-15August 15 20102010-08-15August 15 20102010-08-15A seated figure in an orange-saffron turban and orange robe, wearing a multicolour flower-and-bead garland, sits on an ornate carved wooden throne with a white quilted backdrop and red-and-pink flower garlands hanging from it. An elderly man in white clothes reaches toward him, while a man in white kneels and bows his head at the throne's base. Standing behind, men with folded hands in white shirts watch. The backdrop shows a painted banner. Appearance-based Swamiji (probable) cue: saffron robe and turban on the central seated figure, in person.2003-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial honouring at a stage backdrop with green and red banners bearing large red Kannada-style lettering. A seated elderly man in orange robes and a red-and-orange flower garland sits on an ornate red-and-silver throne. A younger man in an orange turban, orange robes, a long necklace of gold beads and long swept-back hair stands at right with his hand on the throne, appearing to honour the seated man. Swamiji (probable) cues: long swept-back hair, orange turban and ornate gold necklace while performing the honouring role. Beside them, a bald man in orange robes with hands clasped stands at right, and a man in white with a white shirt and a bearded man in white stand at left, along with a man in white clothes and an older bearded man in orange at far right, all visible as standing attendees.2007-01-30July 07 20092009-07-07A seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne receives a ceremony from attendants. He wears an orange-red turban, a saffron robe under a red-and-gold shawl, rudraksha beads and white-and-pink flower garlands, with pink powder on his forehead. He holds a white staff. Attendants in white kurtas and a man in a yellow top stand around him, one pouring or sprinkling from a green-leaved vessel. Strings of white flowers hang on a dark backdrop behind, and a fruit tray sits at the lower left. The man on the throne matches the appearance cues of a.2010-08-15August 15 20102010-08-15