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A man seated on a gold-trimmed throne with a cream and red turban, gold-embroidered brocade ensemble, a heavy gold necklace of beads and a red sash, holding a silver bird-headed staff. Behind him, a throne backrest is wrapped in red, yellow, white, purple and green flower garlands. On the right, a deity murti in purple draping is partly visible. A golden lion-head armrest sits at the side. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears a turban, ornate gold-embroidered attire, a gold necklace and a red sash, consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, and is seated as the central figure of a pada-puja ceremony.

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A seated man in a gold-embroidered cream and bronze sherwani with a red shawl, wearing a striped red, cream and gold turban and a heavy gold necklace, sits on a golden-armed throne with his eyes lowered. Behind him a throne back is decorated with garlands of marigolds and roses in yellow, green, red, white and purple. To the right a golden standing figure in purple robes stands beside the garland-decorated throne, and a gold lion-head armrest is visible in the foreground. The scene appears to be a pada-puja ceremony, where a seated figure is honoured with reverence.2011-12-14A man seated on a gold-trimmed throne with lion-head armrests, wearing a red and cream turban with a pearl-strand ornament, a gold-embroidered cream and gold sherwani, a thick gold ceremonial necklace and a red shawl draped over his shoulder. Behind him is a backdrop of garlands in red, yellow, purple, green and white. On the right, a golden deity murti in a purple garment stands near the garland-draped pillar. An orange cloth lies at his feet. The seated figure does not show clear a person cues beyond the throne and ceremonial dress, so his identity is uncertain.2011-12-14 +1 copiesA man seated on a gold-armed throne decorated with a large floral garland of red, yellow, green, white and purple flowers. He wears an ornate gold-and-orange brocade sherwani, a red shawl draped over his shoulder, a turban with a red-and-white band and pearl strand, a red tilak, and a heavy gold bead necklace. He holds a silver-white staff topped with a small white bird and rests his hand on a gold lion-headed armrest. A deep red curtain and a second floral garland appear behind him.2011-12-14 +1 copiesA seated man in an ornate gold-brushed brocade kurta and a red-and-cream turban with a pearl drape sits on a gold throne wrapped in garlands of marigolds and roses in yellow, red, green and purple. He wears a red stole, a rudraksha-style gold bead necklace and holds a silver ceremonial staff topped with a bird figure. Behind him a statue in a purple robe and turban stands with hands folded in namaste. This is a pada-puja setting with a garlanded throne and deity-like statue; the seated man is probable Swamiji by his long hair, ornate saffron-gold clothing, bead necklace and ceremonial presentation.2011-12-14A man seated on a golden throne decorated with multicolour flower garlands in yellow, green, red, white and purple. He wears a red and cream turban with a white pearl string, a gold brocade jacket, a red shawl and layered gold necklaces. He holds a white bird-topped staff and rests a hand on a cushion. Beside him stands a painted statue of a saint in a purple turban and purple wrap, with hand raised in blessing. The setting is a ceremonial stage with a dark red curtain. The man has long, swept-back hair and ornate attire consistent with the a person appearance cues, so the identification is probable.2011-12-14December 14 20112011-12-14 +1 copiesA seated man on a golden throne with flower garlands in red, yellow, white and purple wraps the throne's arch. He wears a red and gold turban, a gold embroidered brocade kurta-style outfit, a red shawl draped over one shoulder and a multi-strand gold bead necklace. He holds a silver staff topped with a bird figure, and his forehead bears a red tilak. Beside him, a standing statue of a figure in purple robes with a purple head covering stands with hands folded, framed by the same floral garlands. The setting appears to be a Pada-Puja ceremony at a temple-style stage with gold ornaments and deep red drapery behind.2011-12-14December 24 20092009-12-24 +1 copiesA smiling man with closed eyes sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with yellow marigold and purple flower garlands. He wears a cream turban, a deep maroon embroidered jacket with silver and gold embellishments, a layered gold necklace, and a red zebra-striped cloth draped over his lap. A small microphone stands on a gilded table in front. Foliage is visible behind the throne. Swamiji (probable) is seated in a throne-like setting, with his maroon jacket and ornate gold necklace as distinctive ceremonial cues, and a cream turban.2009-12-24A seated man sits on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion, framed by garlands of yellow marigolds and purple flowers. He wears a beige turban, a small red bindi on his forehead, a maroon and gold embroidered sherwani, layered gold necklaces and a beige shawl draped over one shoulder. He rests one hand against his cheek and looks off to the side with a slight smile. Red patterned fabric covers his legs. The scene appears to be a formal ceremonial setting.2009-12-26 +1 copiesDecember 16 20112011-12-16A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat, framed by green leafy branches and yellow and purple marigold flowers. He wears a beige turban with a small red bindi, a maroon brocade garment with embroidered silver and red trim, and layered gold necklaces. The gilded throne is decorated with floral carvings. A water bottle is visible at the lower left.2009-12-24