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A photograph of a man seated on an ornate golden throne with a large decorated cobra-hood backrest covered in jewelled panels, mirror work and yellow marigold flowers. The seated man wears a rust-brown robe, a pale pink and white flower garland, and has a long dark beard and swept-back hair with a forehead marking. A golden lion figure sits at the front of the throne, a silver trident-topped staff stands beside it, and a leopard-print cushion covers the seat. Behind, other people in white and green garments wear flower garlands, and a striped mat covers the floor under a white tent canopy with hanging decorations. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), identified by the saffron-brown robe, long hair and throne setting with ceremonial regalia, shown in person at the event.

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October 10 20162016-10-10A bearded man with long, swept-back hair sits on an ornate throne decorated with jewelled blue, green and gold embroidered panels and a tall golden-yellow backrest of pearl strands. He wears a rust-orange shawl over saffron-coloured robes, a long gold necklace, a rudraksha-style mala, bangles on both arms and a red kumkum bindi, and a thick garland of white, pink and red flowers drapes his shoulders. His right hand holds a small gold-coloured object while he gestures outward, and a microphone stands at his right side. Two gilded lion-like figures appear at the lower corners of the throne.2016-10-08A photograph of a seated man on an ornate golden throne (peetha) with a heart-shaped back covered in gold, green, navy and maroon embellished panels and a golden hooded canopy above. He wears a rust-orange saffron robe and a pink-and-white flower garland, with a long dark braided hair and beard, and sits with hands resting in his lap. The throne has a golden lion's head at its front and leopard-print cushions, and yellow marigold flowers fill the backrest. Behind him stand two men in white dhoti and garlands, one bare-chested, and a woman in the right background, with a silver staff in the foreground and striped floor mats below. The person on the throne matches the page's Swamiji reference through cues including long hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial garland, so this is probable Swamiji seated in person.2016-12-19October 09 20162016-10-09A man seated on an ornate golden throne with a heart-shaped back decorated in gold, blue, green and red panels and cushioned with leopard-print pillows. He wears a black turban, a saffron-orange dhoti-style garment, a pale pink and white flower garland, a gold ceremonial necklace, rudraksha beads and a tilak mark on his forehead. He is surrounded by yellow and red marigold and flower garlands, a silver trident stands on the left, and a silver lion-head ornament rests beside the throne. The setting appears to be a temple interior.2018-04-14December 09 20162016-12-09Outdoor ceremony on a golden throne with a large floral backdrop of red, orange, yellow and white marigold garlands arranged in heart-like arches. A seated man in orange-red robes, a red and gold garland, rudraksha-style beads and ornate gold necklaces sits with palms pressed together in namaskar and a slight smile. Before him, a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a purple and gold shawl and a pink headcloth pours water from a small vessel over the seated man's hands, while yellow flowers lie on the cushion. Golden lion figures flank the throne, with gold-handled tridents, a gold parasol and a standing fan behind.2015-07-17A bearded man in an orange-red robe sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate golden throne. He wears a pink-and-white flower garland, a brown rudraksha mala, and a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him stands a heart-shaped throne back of gold embroidery, mirrored patterns and colourful jewelled trim, with pearl-like beads and a golden lion-head armrest at his right. Red velvet armrests and a red curtain frame the scene. a person appears in person, identified by the saffron robe, rudraksha mala and ornate throne. A water bottle sits near the left armrest.2016-10-11October 08 20162016-10-08 +1 copiesA seated man in an ornate golden-canopy procession float at night, framed by a large heart-shaped backdrop of gold, yellow, white and purple flower garlands and colourful embroidered panels. He wears a gold crown, rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, a white flower garland, and a rust-orange wrap over a saffron-gold dhoti. He sits on a leopard-print cushioned seat flanked by two golden lion figures, with a silver trident standing at the front of the float. The float is draped with striped cloth, and the setting appears to be an outdoor evening procession.2016-12-09A seated man in a dark maroon-black turban and reddish-orange robe sits eyes closed in meditation on an ornate throne. Behind him is a heart-shaped backrest covered in gold, green, blue and red jewelled panels with white and yellow flower garlands. Golden lion figures flank the throne seat, which is draped in leopard-print cushions. He wears rudraksha and gold ceremonial necklaces, a pink flower garland, gold armlets and a white forehead marking. Right side shows a deity murti decorated with a red garland and jewellery. Probable Swamiji (probable) is seated in meditation on the throne, identified by the distinctive turban, saffron-toned robe and ornate gold ceremonial adornments.2016-02-20 +1 copiesDecember 09 20162016-12-09 +1 copies