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A smiling man sits on an ornate gilded throne backed by a large golden cobra hood with red cushioned armrests and layered golden seat cushions. He wears a peach-coloured shawl draped over bare shoulders, a brown patterned dhoti, bright yellow trousers, a gold and pink-stoned necklace with a pink bead mala, and beaded bracelets. A gold headband with a peacock feather and a red bindi are visible. Behind him are painted green leaves and a white flower garland. a person seated on a serpent throne with peacock-feather headband, distinctive ceremonial gold necklaces and a pink rudraksha-style mala, in a stage setting.

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December 25 20092009-12-25A man sits on an ornate golden throne with a golden cobra hood behind him and red tiger-striped cushions on its arms. He wears a pale peach silk upper cloth draped over one shoulder, a yellow silk dhoti, a brown-and-gold border sash, a gold-and-cream headband with a peacock feather, and layered gold and pink beaded necklaces with a large gold pendant. He has a red bindi, gold bangles and clasps his hands in his lap while smiling. Green painted foliage and a white flower garland decorate the backdrop, and a gold-patterned panel stands at the left edge. a person: the throne, cobra hood, peacock feather and layered ceremonial jewellery fit the presentation of the page's subject.2009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25A man sits on an ornate golden throne shaped like a multi-hooded cobra with a red cushioned seat and gold-scaled base. He wears a peach satin shawl over the shoulder, yellow silk trousers with a dark brown and gold bordered dhoti panel, a gold and beaded head wrap with a peacock feather, and a heavy gold necklace with red beaded malas. He has gold armbands and bracelets, a red bindi, and smiles with hands clasped. Behind him stand a red-painted backdrop with green leaves and a white flower garland. The description names no ritual; the throne and styling suggest a ceremonial stage presentation.2009-12-25A smiling man sits on an ornate golden throne shaped like a multi-headed cobra hood, with red and gold cushions and a gold pedestal. He wears a peach-coloured shawl over bare shoulders, yellow trousers, a brown and gold dhoti border, a peach-and-gold turban with a peacock feather, a red bindi, layered gold and ruby-red bead necklaces, and gold bangles. His hands are clasped in his lap. Behind him are pink walls with green foliage, a white flower garland and oil lamps. A Swamiji (probable) candidate is seated in the role of a person on a throne; the wrapped turban, peacock feather, bare-shouldered shawl, ornate gold jewellery and ruby malas are the qualifying cues.2009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25A man seated on an ornate red and gold throne shaped like a golden multi-headed cobra hood, with a golden serpent coiled beneath the seat. He wears a peach-coloured shawl over his bare shoulders, yellow silk dhoti with a brown and gold-bordered cloth, layered gold and red-stone necklaces, gold bangles, and a beige headwrap with a peacock feather. He has a red tilak on his forehead and smiles while sitting with hands clasped. Pink and green painted backdrop and white jasmine garland on the right. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, crown-like headwrap, ornate gold and rudraksha-style jewellery, and a throne presence; appearance-based label only.2009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25A man sits on an ornate golden throne shaped like a multi-hooded cobra with a golden serpent hood behind him and gold snake-scale seat supports below. He wears a pale peach silk shawl over the upper body, a yellow dhoti, a brown-and-gold patterned waistcloth, a gold-and-red beaded necklace, bangles, and a headband with a peacock feather and a red bindi. His hands are clasped in his lap and he smiles. A painted pink backdrop with green peacock feathers and a white flower garland appear behind him.2009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25A seated man on a golden throne with a large gilded cobra hood behind him and red-and-gold tiger-striped cushions on either side. He wears a peach-pink shawl draped over one shoulder, a yellow dhoti with a brown and gold border, a gold turban-style headband with a peacock feather, and layered gold and pink bead necklaces. His hands are clasped in his lap and he smiles toward the camera. A pink backdrop with green painted foliage and a garland of white flowers surrounds him. Only one person is visible.2009-12-25A man sits on an ornate golden throne backed by a large gilded cobra hood with multiple raised heads, in front of a red and green painted backdrop. He wears a pale peach silk drape over his shoulder, bright yellow silk dhoti, a gold-bordered headband with a peacock feather, layered gold and pink jewelled necklaces, gold bangles and a red bindi. A microphone stands beside him as he speaks. The red and gold cushioned seats of the throne are patterned with tiger stripes.2009-12-25