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A seated figure in an orange saffron robe sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) with a deep red cushion, draped in a white jasmine garland and a multicoloured flower garland, speaking into a microphone. Long, swept-back dark hair and the saffron robe are visible cues that match the a person candidate, identified here by appearance only. Around the throne sit many devotees in orange robes and sannyasi attire, several holding long bamboo poles with orange tassels, while women in orange saris and white garments sit on the right. Blue and pink draped cloth forms the canopy behind, with a hanging chandelier above.

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December 28 20062006-12-28A seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne decorated with white jasmine garlands, marigolds and red and yellow flowers, with a red heart-shaped backing. He wears a multicoloured flower garland and a green-and-white garland, and a red mark on his forehead; his hands rest on the armrests as he smiles toward the gathering. Orange-robed devotees sit on the floor in front, one bent forward, and bamboo staffs with orange cloth streamers frame the stage. Behind is a blue and pink draped backdrop. The scene suggests a festival event with devotees seated before a throne, a photo of a sannyasi seated on the throne with garlands and orange streamers.2006-12-28December 28 20062006-12-28Photo of a ceremonial initiation event on a raised stage draped in red, maroon and blue cloth. A figure with long dark hair in an orange robe sits on a golden throne-like seat under a gold canopy, decorated with white jasmine and red-and-yellow flower garlands, with a rudraksha-style necklace visible. Seated before him on the floor are several people in orange robes, including a young man in an orange shawl who holds papers and pays attention to the seated figure. Long bamboo poles with orange tassels stand around the stage. Below, women and girls in white and orange sit with their backs to the camera, and a tray of flowers, coconut and offerings lies on a teal cloth. A man in white stands at the back left. The scene suggests a deeksha or initiation ceremony at a temple-style hall.2006-12-28A photograph of a seated man in an orange robe on a golden throne (peetha) heavily decorated with white jasmine garlands and orange, red and yellow flowers. He wears a long multicolour garland of white, blue, pink and green flowers and smiles while resting one hand on the throne's armrest. Behind him are blue and pink draped cloths and tall bamboo poles with orange bows. Seated on the floor in front are several people in orange robes, including young boys and a woman in white at the right edge. A microphone stands at the side. A man in the throne photo with a visible orange-robed sannyasi-style appearance and long hair has a probable identity cue of distinctive hair and orange clothing, so the appearance-based label applies.2006-12-28December 28 20062006-12-28December 28 20062006-12-28A photograph of a ceremonial gathering on a decorated stage. A figure with long dark hair and a bare upper body wears an orange garment and a multi-strand flower garland, seated on a gilded throne beneath a golden canopy. Behind him hang red and blue draped cloths and a dark backdrop. Around the throne, several people in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged, some holding long wooden staffs with orange tassels, while others in white clothes and white head coverings sit or stand nearby. Several women with braided hair in white and pink saris sit in the foreground. A cameraman in white stands at the left. Small offerings and flower petals lie on the stage, and a framed portrait hangs on the left wall. Probable Swamiji: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, orange clothing and a garland, seated on the throne as the central figure.2006-12-28A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne under a canopy, draped with white jasmine and orange-and-white flower garlands. The seated person wears orange robes and a long rudraksha-style garland, while several orange-robed attendants sit on the floor in front of the dais holding long poles with orange tassels. Devotees in white and cream saris sit on the floor in the foreground, and a photographer in white stands at left. Blue and red draped fabric frames the stage, with a small portrait displayed at left. This appears to be an event with ceremonial seating and devotees gathered for darshan.2006-12-28A photograph of a ceremony in a decorated hall. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron garment and a garland of white jasmine and multicoloured flowers, sits cross-legged on a golden throne-like seat (peetha) beneath an ornate canopy. Around him stand and sit several people in orange robes, some holding long bamboo staves with orange tassels, and a man in white near a camera. In the foreground, rows of women with long braided hair in white and pink saris sit facing the throne. Blue and pink drapes, a red cloth, and a tiled floor scattered with rose petals and a brass vessel frame the scene. Rows of devotees face the seated figure as in a darshan or satsang gathering.2006-12-28December 28 20062006-12-28A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-shaped armrests, a white jasmine garland and a marigold garland with red and yellow flowers draped over the shoulders, and a microphone in front. a person is seated centrally, appearing to address the gathering. Around him are a crowd of people, several in saffron clothing, and the foreground shows heads and shoulders of seated devotees. Behind the throne hang red-and-white floral garlands and a large red cushion, with a blue and cream draped cloth and bamboo poles with orange tassels framing the scene.2006-12-28