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A group photograph on a decorated stage with a green-lit backdrop and garland-draped pillars. A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with a canopy above. Around him stand about nine people in white: men in white shirts and dhotis, and women in white saris with gold borders. Several wear rudraksha malas and lanyards. The central figure raises one hand in blessing. Matching white-clad devotees frame the throne on a raised platform.

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A group photograph on a decorated stage with green lighting and garlands of flowers framing a large gold throne. A central seated figure wears an orange-saffron robe, a long rudraksha mala and sits on a red cushion on the throne, raising one hand in a blessing gesture. Around them stand nine people in white ritual clothing, several wearing rudraksha malas or white shawls with gold borders, with two women in white saris with gold borders beside the seated figure. The central figure shows long hair and an ornate robe, matching presentation cues for Swamiji (probable), seated in a position of honour. The stage has a gold-framed ornate backdrop and a decorated base in front.2008-12-25A group photograph on a decorated stage in front of a gilded throne with an ornate canopy and a red-and-yellow flower garland. A central figure sits cross-legged on the throne wearing a long saffron-orange robe, a rudraksha mala and long dark hair, with one hand raised in blessing. Around him stand about nine people in white: men in white shirts and dhotis with lanyards, and women in white saris with gold borders, some with rudraksha malas. The stage is framed by green-lit floral garlands and a green backdrop. The figure's appearance is consistent with the page's description, though not conclusive.2008-12-25December 25 20082008-12-25December 25 20082008-12-25December 25 20082008-12-25A group photograph on a stage before a gold-framed throne decorated with white flower garlands and a golden crown-like top. A seated figure in orange robes with a golden shawl, a long white flower garland, orange-and-white ribbon and gold necklaces sits barefoot on a red cushion, one hand raised in greeting. Five people in white stand around the throne: three men in white dhotis and shirts on the left, one wearing a white shawl over a white kurta, and two women in white saris with gold borders and dark beaded malas on the right. A silver vessel and brass ritual items sit on a red patterned carpet in front, with fruit visible. A large backdrop with flowers and a pale fabric panel completes the setting.2006-12-27A group photograph on a stage in front of purple curtains. A seated figure in the centre wears saffron robes and a gold-embroidered throne with a red cushioned seat under an ornate golden canopy sits behind him, with a gold footstool in front. Around him stand about a dozen people: several women in saffron shawls, some in white or patterned saras, and men in white dhotis and saffron or yellow shawls, one with a shaved head in saffron robes at the far right. A brass lamp appears at the left edge. Scattered petals cover the stage floor. The seated figure has long swept-back dark hair and a distinctive ornate look consistent with the page's reference, but appearance alone is uncertain, so he is described by role as the seated central figure.2006-08-22Five people stand and sit around a gilded throne (peetha) decorated with white jasmine garlands and yellow flowers against a red and silver backdrop. Seated centrally on the throne is a man with long dark hair wearing an orange-saffron robe with gold border, a white flower garland and a gold necklace, with a red flower offering at his feet; this seated figure's appearance is a probable Swamiji candidate from his long hair, saffron robe and ornate gold adornments. Standing to the left are three men in white dhoti and shirt-style garments with rudraksha malas; to the right two women in white saris with gold borders and rudraksha malas stand beside the throne. Silver puja vessels sit on a red carpet in the foreground.2006-12-27August 22 20062006-08-22August 22 20062006-08-22December 25 20082008-12-25A group photograph on a stage in front of deep purple draped curtains. A seated central figure sits on an ornate gold and red throne with a golden canopy above, wearing long flowing saffron-orange robes and a saffron shawl, with long dark hair, one hand raised in greeting. Around the throne stand about a dozen people: on the left, a woman in orange saree and several women in white sarees with orange shawls; on the right, men in white dhotis and orange shawls, and a shaved-headed man in orange robes with glasses. Gold ornamental figures appear at the left edge and confetti lies on the floor.2006-08-22