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A seated figure on a gilded throne with red tiger-striped cushions is having a forehead anointed by a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes with white markings on his arms and chest. The seated person wears a rust-red turban, a rust-red shawl over a dark-red garment, a heavy gold necklace with a large pendant, bangles, and holds a hand to the forehead. Behind them hang dense garlands of red, pink, yellow and white flowers. A golden lion-shaped armrest and a microphone stand are visible. The attendant holds a small brass vessel. The scene suggests a ceremonial blessing or abhishekam-style rite in a hall.

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November 16 20152015-11-16A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with lion-head armrests and a golden arched backdrop topped by a gold crown finial and carved deity figures. The seated person wears a saffron-orange turban, orange-red robes, a gold necklace, and a long rudraksha-style mala, with a multicoloured floral garland of red, orange, yellow, purple and white flowers arranged in a large arc behind the throne. A tiger-striped skin lies beneath the seat, and a golden platform sits in front. Swamiji (probable) is seated centrally, smiling, wearing the saffron turban and orange robes, indicating a satsang or discourse setting.2015-01-13A seated man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a multi-strand gold necklace and a red-and-white flower garland, sits eyes closed on a gold throne with a tiger-skin-patterned base and red velvet cushions, under a rainbow-coloured floral arch. Beside him stands a smaller gold throne with a decorated deity murti in orange and gold robes with a crown, also garlanded with flowers. Orange and red cloth drapes the lower stage; green plants and patterned rugs fill the foreground, with pink and gold decorations on the backdrop.2013-05-25July 03 20122012-07-03A photograph of a ceremony on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of white, red, orange and pink flowers. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe, orange dhoti with yellow border, rudraksha mala and gold beaded necklace, sits smiling while a shaved-headed attendant in a white dhoti and white shawl with red border applies a tilak to his forehead with a stick. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure shows long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha and gold ornaments on a throne; the attendant is a priest. Gold lion-faced armrests, a tiger-striped cushion and a draped white backdrop complete the setting.2012-07-03A seated figure on an ornate gilded golden throne flanked by two golden lion sculptures, set before a tall backdrop of marigold and red-white-green flower garlands arranged in arched bands. The person wears a deep red-maroon robe with gold trim, a red turban, a heavy gold necklace, a red and white flower garland, and gold bangles, and holds one hand near the chest. Swamiji (probable): the visible cues are a red turban, ornate gold jewellery and a ceremonial throne setting, so this appearance-based candidate is physically present. Flanking the throne are painted deity murti statues with crowns and a brass oil lamp on a stand in the left foreground. Festive satsang-style presentation.2015-07-31A seated man with a shaved-looking head and a red bindi sits cross-legged on a golden throne with carved lion heads and tiger-striped red cushions, a tiger-skin rug beneath him. He wears a saffron-orange robe with a golden-yellow border, a thick rudraksha-style mala and a gold pendant, and presses his palms together in namaskar with eyes closed. A silver staff with an ornate top stands to his left, a microphone is at his right, and behind him is a backdrop of garlands in pink, orange, yellow and white flowers. The page does not identify him as a person and his appearance does not clearly establish that, so this is a person seated on a throne in namaskar.2015-11-16A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a matching saffron turban sits in namaste with palms pressed together and eyes closed on a red-and-gold throne. He wears layered gold necklaces and bangles, and a microphone stand is at his side. Behind him are dense garlands of red, orange, yellow, pink and white flowers, and gilded lion figures flank the throne with a tiger-striped cloth beneath. Appearance-based cues are present, so this is a person candidate in person, with the appearance uncertain.2015-11-16 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor stage event with a gilded, ornately carved golden throne (peetha) decorated with garlands of red, orange and white flowers. A man with long, swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe, a rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklaces, sits on the throne smiling, with a leopard-print cushion beside him. Another man with a shaved head, wearing white ritual dhoti and shawl with an orange-bordered cloth, kneels at the throne and holds the seated man's hand in greeting. A large backdrop portrait showing a smiling face in a white turban is behind them. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, based on robe, long hair and rudraksha and gold adornments, shown on the throne receiving devotion.2012-07-03October 27 20142014-10-27 +1 copiesNovember 16 20152015-11-16Photo of a coronation-style ceremony on a stage with a gold throne and gold lion-head armrests. A seated man in saffron clothing, a golden crown, a long flower garland and rudraksha-style beads, with palms pressed together, receives an anointing from an older man wearing a tall gold crown, a white-and-red garland, a saffron-and-gold shawl, and a vibhuti mark on his forehead. Standing to the left, a man in orange robes holds a silver tray. Another attendant in white dhoti and rudraksha mala stands behind the throne. Behind them hang a deep maroon velvet curtain and gold ornamental carvings, with garlands of marigold and roses decorating the throne backdrop.2012-04-27