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A 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.

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A 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 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 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.2008-11-12A photograph of a festive gathering at a decorated throne. A long-haired man in a cream embroidered kurta with a red-green sash and a white and red flower garland sits on a red-cushioned throne with carved wooden lion-shaped armrests, smiling and gesturing with one hand. Around him, women in white saris and a man in white kneel and stand close, some with hands raised in greeting. A young man in yellow-stained white clothes with purple face paint holds a tray of flower petals at left. Garlands of white jasmine and marigold decorate the throne, with bunting strung in the background.2008-11-12A man seated on an ornate carved wooden throne draped with white jasmine garlands and red flowers, under a canopy with a multicolored fringed top and red and purple swags. He wears a cream embroidered kurta-style outfit and a maroon-and-gold shawl, with a garland of white and red flowers around his neck, and is barefoot, with flower petals scattered on the white cloth before him. To his left, a man in white with an orange shawl stands with hands folded, and to the right a woman in a white sari with gold border and a second woman in a silver-sheen outfit stand with palms pressed together. The a person candidate's appearance matches the probable cues: long swept-back dark hair, a crown-like throne setting and ornate attire, though a bare-chested or crown-level detail cannot be fully confirmed, so the identity remains uncertain.2008-11-12A 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 festive indoor event under a tent with yellow and orange draped fabric. At the centre, a seated figure in a cream-coloured kurta with a long garland of white and orange flowers sits on an ornate, elaborately decorated throne with a floral arch and a multicoloured canopy above. Around the throne, devotees in white dhotis and shirts and one person in a pink-stained kurta stand with hands joined in greeting or namaskar, and others wear orange and yellow garments. Some clothing is marked with coloured powder. Flower petals cover the white platform in front of the throne. A banner in the background carries partial lettering.2008-11-12A man with long dark hair sits smiling on an ornate carved wooden throne with a red backrest, draped in a multicoloured garland of white flowers with red, green and blue accents. He wears a cream and gold embroidered kurta and matching trousers, with a maroon shawl draped across his lap. Heaped white flower garlands hang from the throne canopy, and yellow and orange petals are scattered on the white cloth below. Around him, people in white and yellow clothing stand close, one woman in a white sari with gold border offers something from a tray, and others in white and yellow hold up pinches of colour.2008-11-12A photograph of a ceremonial scene at an ashram event. A young man with long dark hair sits on an ornate carved wooden throne with a red cushion and white pillows, flanked by two carved lion figures decorated with white and red flower garlands. He wears a cream embroidered silk kurta with a red and gold sash and a white flower garland around his neck, and smiles while touching his hair. Two devotees in cream and gold-bordered saris bend forward with their foreheads to the white cloth at the base of the throne, and another devotee in a white saree bows over the bed of white cloth. Standing nearby are men in white dhotis and a man in an orange shawl, some with rudraksha mals, and an outstretched arm in orange fabric on the left. The throne area is decorated with white jasmine garlands, red flowers and a red carpet scattered with petals, and a pedestal fan is visible on the right.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 photograph of a seated man on an ornate carved wooden throne with a deep red velvet backdrop, smiling broadly. He wears a gold-embroidered cream silk kurta, a garland of white jasmine with red and green flowers, and a red tilak on his forehead. A woman in a cream sari with gold border and a rudraksha mala stands at right, hands pressed together and smiling. A man in white, bent forward with an orange cloth draped over his back, offers obeisance at the foot of the throne, with marigold and rose petals scattered on the floor and a carved lion figure at the armrest. A partly visible man in a yellow kurta stands at left. a person is the seated figure on the throne, identified by his long swept-back hair, gold-embroidered ceremonial attire and garland of honour; he is being honoured while receiving devotees.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.2008-11-12