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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate wooden throne under a canopy draped with white cloth and a red-and-purple floral garland arch. The seated person wears an orange saffron robe, an orange turban, and a long white and purple flower garland across the chest, holding a long golden staff upright and raising one hand in greeting. Carved wooden figures with feathered headdresses flank the throne, and the base is heaped with red, yellow and pink flowers. Oil lamps and a silver-toned pedestal sit at the front. Probable Swamiji cues: orange ceremonial clothing, orange turban, garlands and a throne, though appearance alone is uncertain.

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A seated man in an orange saffron robe and orange turban sits on a carved wooden throne with white draped cloth on either side. He wears a long garland of white flowers with dark berry-like beads and red blossoms, holds a tall bamboo staff topped with a small red flag in one hand, and raises the other hand in blessing. Lion-head carvings flank the throne, and a silver kalasha-like vessel decorated with marigold and red flower offerings sits before him. Ceremonial swords and a shield hang behind the throne, and a floral carpet lies at the base. The man's appearance, with the orange robe, turban, garlands and staff, matches the probable Swamiji candidate as the presiding figure, seated in blessing.2004-07-022004 - First Sannyas Deeksha At AdiKailaasa2004-07-02July 02 20042004-07-02A man seated on an ornate wooden throne with carved lion heads, draped in white cloth with gold borders, smiling with eyes half-closed. He wears an orange saffron robe, an orange turban, a long garland of white and yellow flowers with blue accents, and a rudraksha mala. He holds a tall bamboo staff with an orange pennant. Before him is a silver kalasha filled with flowers, and a ceremonial sword and lit candle stand beside the throne. The scene suggests a peetha/throne honouring during a ceremony.2004-07-02A man seated on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushioning, raising his right hand in a greeting while smiling. He wears a saffron-orange robe over a red top and has a red bindi on his forehead. Long garlands of white and multicoloured flowers with green leaves drape over the throne and arms, and the throne sits on a gold-trimmed platform. Behind him a glowing yellow sunburst backdrop, with flower arrangements and fruit offerings at the sides. a person: the seated man has a saffron robe, flower garlands and throne presentation, matching the page's claim of his presence. The image is a photograph of a single person seated in a formal reception setting.2009-07-12A seated man in an orange saffron robe and matching orange turban sits on a red-cushioned throne draped with white cloth with gold borders. He wears a long garland of white flowers with purple and dark-blue accents, a red and yellow floral garland across his shoulders, and a rudraksha mala. He holds a tall gold-tipped staff with an orange pennant. Two ceremonial swords with silver hilts rest beside the throne, a lit candle stands nearby, and a brass tray of flowers and fruit sits at his feet. Carved wooden lion figures and garlands decorate the background. Probable Swamiji: the orange robe, turban, rudraksha mala and the staff and garland cues support this identification, though appearance is not conclusive.2004-07-02 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange saffron robe and matching orange head wrap sits on an ornate wooden throne with red cushioning, draped in long white and gold-bordered cloth. He wears a thick garland of white and yellow flowers with purple accents and red blossoms across his chest. His right hand rests on a long bamboo-like staff standing in a large silver kalasha decorated with flowers and a green-and-white floral arrangement. Flower garlands hang on carved lion figures flanking the throne, and a sword and a white candle sit at the right edge. Red and yellow marigold petals and flowers are scattered on the floor. The setting suggests a ceremonial puja or satsang at an ashram; one person is visible.2004-07-022004 - First Sannyas Deeksha At AdiKailaasa2004-07-02A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornately carved wooden throne, smiling and raising one hand in blessing while holding a tall bamboo staff with a small orange tassel. He wears a long garland of white flowers with dark blue accents and layered red and yellow blossoms draped over his shoulders and robe. Behind him hang more garlands and carved wooden decorations, and a white cloth with gold border drapes the throne. A brass vessel of flowers sits at his feet and a lit candle stands at the right edge. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair, saffron robes and orange turban on a throne, consistent with the page's account of him seated for the sannyas initiation event.2004-07-02A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate carved wooden throne with a tall red-and-white garland draped over his shoulders and chest. He holds a long orange-tasselled staff upright in his right hand and rests his left hand on his knee. Behind him stand carved lion and deity figures on the throne back, with a sword, trident-like weapons and a large ceremonial sword in front. Flower garlands wrap the throne legs, and a silver kalasha-style pot at his feet is heaped with red and orange flowers. White and gold-bordered cloth hangs on either side.2004-07-022004 - First Sannyas Deeksha At AdiKailaasa2004-07-022004 - First Sannyas Deeksha At AdiKailaasa2004-07-02