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A photograph of a devotional gathering at a decorated throne. A man seated on an ornate reddish-brown throne wears a cream-gold embroidered kurta with a maroon-and-gold shawl and a garland of white flowers with red, green and blue beads. The throne is framed by white jasmine garlands, orange flowers and a curved arch of silver-white and green ornaments. Around him, devotees kneel and bow: a woman in a cream and gold saree bends forward with her hands near his feet, a man in white kneels with palms pressed together, and a man in an orange-and-cream cloth with saffron tones sits at the left. Scattered yellow and orange flower petals cover the white platform below. Several standing attendants in white and yellow clothing surround the throne. The mood suggests a padapuja or devotee blessing ceremony.

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A photograph of a ceremonial scene at an ashram hall. A man seated on an ornate carved wooden throne with a white cushion wears a gold-bordered cream silk garment and a multicoloured flower garland, with a red-and-white flower swag above the throne. Around him, a woman in a white and gold-bordered sari with a black beaded necklace stands at right, and another woman in a white sari with gold border also stands at right. A man in a white dhoti with gold border bows low with his head near the feet of the seated man, while a man in a light blue shirt and dark trousers kneels nearby with folded hands. Young attendants in orange shawls and white clothes stand at left and right. The throne is framed by a decorative arch with white-and-green lights and a tinsel border, and framed portraits of deities hang on the wall at upper right. Visible people: about ten.2008-11-12A photograph of a seated man on an ornate carved wooden throne with a white cushion, framed by white flower garlands and a multicolored floral garland with pink, red and green flowers around his neck. He wears a cream-colored embroidered kurta and smiles as devotees gather around him. In front, a man in white shirt and dhoti bends forward toward him, while a woman in a white sari with gold border and a brown beaded mala stands at right, smiling. Other devotees in white and saffron clothing, including a young woman with a long braid in an orange shawl, surround the throne. Background shows gold and red decorative trim on the throne canopy. The seated man has long hair swept back and is adorned with a garland, matching the page's a person reference, but the appearance cues are not sufficiently distinctive to confirm identity.2008-11-12A man seated on an ornate carved wooden throne with white cushions, draped in white garlands and red-and-white flower strands, smiles broadly while resting one hand on a carved lion-form armrest. He wears a cream-gold embroidered kurta with a maroon shawl and a red tilak. Behind him hang white jasmine garlands and a colourful decorated backdrop. To the right, women in white saris with gold borders stand with hands folded in reverence. In the foreground a devotee in white clothes with an orange cloth kneels in prostration, head bowed, on a white sheet scattered with yellow and marigold petals.2008-11-12A photograph of a devotional gathering on a decorated ornate throne. A man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits centrally, wearing a gold-embroidered cream garment and a multicolour garland of white and pink flowers with red and green ribbons. Around the throne, an elderly woman in a dark blue blouse and grey hair touches his hand, while a woman in a white sari with gold border and rudraksha mala pours or presses a garland, and a man in white shirt and dhoti stands at right. Women in white and gold saris and a young woman in an orange shawl with a long braid attend nearby. The throne is framed with white jasmine garlands, red flowers and a silver-and-green arch. Counted physical people: about nine visible.2008-11-12A seated figure with long dark swept-back hair, wearing a cream-gold embroidered kurta and a maroon shawl, sits on a decorated throne under an ornate arched canopy hung with white flower garlands and a multicoloured rim. Around him, devotees in white clothes and rudraksha malas kneel and stand close, some in orange shawls, and a woman in an orange shawl leans in. The white-draped platform in front suggests a ceremony. Many people are visible in the crowd. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair and gold-and-cream ceremonial clothing, placed centrally on a throne as the focus of the gathering.2008-11-12A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair, wearing a gold-brown garment and a multicoloured garland of white jasmine with red, green, pink and blue flowers, in front of a carved wooden throne with a deep maroon backrest. Floral strands drape over the backdrop. Around him, three devotees bow forward: a grey-haired man in a white shirt and white dhoti bends low near his feet, another grey-haired man in white bends forward at right, and a woman in a cream sari with gold border and gold bangles, wearing a beaded mala, stands with hands raised in offering. A child in a striped shirt stands at far right and an orange-clad figure is at left edge. The seated man is an appearance-based a person candidate: long swept hair, a garland and ornate gold-trimmed garment, seated on a throne during devotees' pranams.2008-11-12A photograph of a festive stage event. A central figure sits on an ornate golden throne with a red velvet back, wearing a cream embroidered kurta, a maroon shawl and white flower garlands around the neck. Long dark hair frames the face and he holds his hands together at the chest. A tall crown-like canopy with red, yellow and green fringes and white jasmine garlands arches above the throne. Around him, several men in white dhotis and shirts with dark beaded necklaces stand or kneel, and women in white saris, some with orange shawls, kneel close to the throne on a white-draped platform. One man at the left wears a white dhoti with a pink-stained shirt and a saffron turban is visible at the upper left. A backdrop of gold and blue draping hangs behind the scene, with a framed devotional image of deities at the upper right. The setting suggests a devotional celebration with visible colour powder and flower offerings.2008-11-12A seated man in a gold and cream embroidered kurta and matching dhoti sits on an ornate carved wooden throne with a white cushion, smiling, with a large garland of white flowers and multicoloured pompoms draped over his shoulders and chest. Garlands of white blossoms hang above and behind him against a decorated backdrop with green, purple and red accents. Devotees in white and cream clothes bow or lean forward near the throne, and a woman in a gold-bordered sari stands at the right, while a person in an orange garment appears at the left edge. a person: the seated man has long swept-back dark hair and a ceremonial flower garland; the page associates this event with him, but the appearance cues are moderate, so the identity is uncertain. Pushpabhishekam-style flower offering and darshan are suggested by the flower garlands and devotees bowing before the throne.2008-11-12A photograph of a seated man on an ornate carved wooden throne with a dark red cushioned back, decorated with white and orange flower garlands and a canopy of white and red-tipped garland arches. He sits with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a cream embroidered kurta, cream dhoti-style lower garment and a rope of white and red flower garlands. A young man in a yellow-and-white dhoti-style outfit stands at left holding a brass plate, and several women in white saris with gold borders stand beside and behind the throne with hands folded, one wearing a rudraksha-style mala. Flower petals are scattered on the white draped platform, and a portrait-style painting with deity figures hangs on the right backdrop. The scene appears festive, with yellow-tinted clothing. a person identity is unsure from appearance.2008-11-12A man seated on an ornate carved wooden throne with a dark red backrest and carved lion-like armrests, draped with white jasmine garlands and flowers. He wears a cream silk kurta with a long multicolour flower garland and a maroon shawl, and smiles while a young boy in white leans against him and holds his shoulder. Around the throne, people in white dhotis and kurtas, some with saffron cloth at the waist and rudraksha malas, stand and sit. A woman in a white sari with gold border and a rudraksha mala stands at right with hands in namaste, and another older woman in white sari stands beside her. Yellow and pink powder stains on clothing suggest a holi celebration. The scene is a festive gathering with floral decoration and a golden backdrop.2008-11-12A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate carved wooden throne under a floral-garlanded canopy decorated with red and green ornaments and a red-and-gold tassel. The seated man wears a cream kurta and a maroon shawl draped with a white flower garland, hands pressed together in greeting. Flanking him, a woman in an orange shawl over white sari stands at left, and at right two women in white saris and a man in white dhoti and shirt with a rudraksha mala stand near the throne, some with hands folded. Marigold and white jasmine garlands hang along the throne and a yellow backdrop. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the page's claim but the cues are limited, so identity is uncertain.2008-11-12A photograph of a festive stage setting at an outdoor ashram event. A seated man with long dark hair, wearing a cream-coloured garment and a multicoloured flower garland with a maroon shawl, raises one hand in blessing in front of an ornate arched backdrop decorated with white jasmine garlands, green and red trim and a striped canopy. Around him, about a dozen people in white and cream clothes, several with orange shawls and beaded necklaces, sit or stand closely. Some faces and clothes are speckled with coloured powder. A white-draped table sits in front of him, and a painted devotional picture is visible at the upper right.2008-11-12