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A man with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-armrests, backed by a tall gold arch draped in yellow, purple and white flower garlands. He wears an orange-saffron silk kurta with gold embroidery, a gold-and-red beaded collar and gold necklaces, and an orange shawl over one shoulder, and he claps his hands while smiling. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure in saffron-orange ceremonial clothing, long hair, and ornate gold necklaces; he is presented as the central honoured figure of the stage.

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December 28 20082008-12-28A smiling man with long dark swept-back hair sits on an ornate throne decorated with gold lion heads, red tiger-striped cushions and garlands of marigolds and white flowers. He wears a peach-coloured embroidered kurta with gold sequined motifs, a gold necklace, an orange shawl draped over one arm, and a small red tilak on his forehead, his hands pressed together in greeting. Behind him hangs a green backdrop with a painted yellow and black emblem. A gilded deity relief is visible on the left. Swamiji (probable) seated on a throne, identified by long swept-back hair, ornate peach silk kurta, gold necklace and orange shawl.2008-12-28A man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits smiling on an ornate throne with golden lion-head armrests and red tiger-striped upholstery. He wears a salmon-pink embroidered silk kurta with gold detailing, a gold necklace, and an orange shawl draped over his shoulder, hands pressed together in front of him. Behind the throne is a garland of marigolds, roses and white flowers around a gilded deity murti, with a green backdrop painted with a large yellow motif. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron-orange ornate clothing, and a ceremonial gold necklace, seated on the peetha in a stage setting.2008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28A seated man with long dark swept-back hair, wearing an orange-peach embroidered silk kurta with a matching orange shawl and a gold necklace, sits on a richly decorated golden throne. He smiles with palms pressed together in greeting. The throne is draped with yellow, purple and white flower garlands and has a golden lion-head armrest in front. Behind him hangs a green backdrop with a painted dark motif and a painted golden disc. A tilak mark is visible on his forehead. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, orange ornate clothing with gold necklace, seated on a throne in an honoured position, presenting a greeting.2008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28 +2 copiesDecember 28 20082008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28A smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate golden throne with carved lion-head armrests, draped in flower garlands of yellow, purple and white. He wears a peach-orange embroidered kurta with a shawl-like orange wrap over one shoulder, layered gold necklaces and bangles, and gestures with his hands toward a green backdrop decorated with a painted sun-like motif. Red-and-black tiger-striped cushions cover the throne. a person is seated in person, appearing to participate in a festival stage event.2008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28A seated man with long dark hair sits on an ornate golden throne decorated with carved lion heads upholstered in red striped fabric. He wears a peach-coloured embroidered kurta with gold detailing, a gold necklace, and an orange shawl draped over his shoulder, with a red tilak on his forehead. He smiles broadly while gesturing with both hands open. Behind the throne are garlands of white, yellow, purple and red flowers, a silver-and-gold relief panel of a deity, and a green backdrop with a stylised yellow and black painted motif. The scene suggests a stage setting at a devotional event.2008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28