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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate carved wooden throne with a dark red cushioned back, framed by white and orange flower garlands and a multicoloured tasselled canopy. The seated figure wears an orange turban with a red bindi, an orange robe, and a long rudraksha mala, and is smiling and waving. Beside the throne, a man in a white kurta and white trousers, with glasses and patches of yellow powder on his clothes, holds a framed photograph of the seated figure. At right, a young person in a yellow garment holds a second framed photograph of the same figure. The printed caption on the framed photo is not legible enough to copy.

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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap sits on an ornately carved wooden throne with a dark red cushioned back, decorated with white jasmine garlands and red-and-pink flowers. He raises one hand in blessing and smiles, with a long rudraksha mala draped over his chest and bare feet resting on a carved wooden footstool. Kneeling beside him on the red-carpeted stage is a man in white ritual clothes, speckled with colour, wearing glasses and a vibhuti mark, holding up a framed photograph of the seated figure in matching orange. Behind them an arch with green, purple and silver trim and red accents frames the scene. The seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robes, a head wrap, and a rudraksha mala, consistent with the Swamiji (probable) cues; the framed photo shows a depiction of him. Other visible people: the kneeling man presenting the framed photo.2008-11-12A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe and matching orange turban with a red forehead mark, wearing a rudraksha mala, sitting on an ornate carved wooden throne with a deep red cushioned back decorated with white and orange flower garlands. The seated figure has long dark hair and raises one hand in a smiling greeting. A standing man in white silk kurta and dhoti with a gold border and a rudraksha mala holds a framed printed portrait labelled with Tamil text; the framed portrait shows the same saffron-turbaned figure. Behind them is a decorated arch with green, purple and red trim and silver accents on a red stage with a carved footstool.2008-11-12A photograph on a stage in front of an ornate carved wooden throne with a deep red velvet back, draped with white and pink flower garlands and a red-and-gold canopy above. A smiling figure in saffron-orange robes, with a matching orange head wrap, a red bindi, a long dark rudraksha mala and long dark hair, sits on the throne and waves with one hand. Beside him a standing man in an all-white kurta and white dhoti, with a rudraksha mala, holds up a framed printed photograph of the seated figure in orange. The stage has a red carpet and a low red footstool with carved legs, and the backdrop is gold with green and red decorative trim. Scattered petals lie on the floor. Two people are visible.2008-11-12August 25 20092009-08-25A photo of a seated figure in an orange sannyasi robe with long dark hair, sitting on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) with a gold canopy overhead, placing a hand on the head of a kneeling boy in white dhoti and shirt with palms joined. A large printed portrait of a bearded elder with white hair and a smiling face fills the backdrop, and garlands of yellow, white and multicolour flowers hang beside it. To the left a man in white sits on the floor near brass vessels, and to the right a man in an orange vest and white dhoti kneels with folded hands. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair and orange robe on the throne, with the throne and seating as ceremonial cues; this appearance-based label is only a probable candidate.2007-02-24A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands in red, white and yellow flowers, with a striped canopy above. The central figure wears saffron/orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial gold necklace, with long swept-back hair, and holds an open book. Standing beside the throne, a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes holds a ceremonial item, another attendant in orange and a man in white stand nearby, and a woman in orange sari with a rudraksha mala stands at right. A flower offering lies at the base of the throne. Appearance cues are consistent with the page's claim, so this is a person presence seated on the throne.2008-07-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate carved wooden throne with a dark red cushioned back, draped with white and orange flower garlands. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron turban and orange robes, with a long rudraksha mala draped across the chest, and raises one hand in greeting while smiling. A standing man in a white shirt and white dhoti, with a rudraksha mala and gold bracelet, holds up a framed photograph showing a portrait of a seated figure in orange turban and robes. A carved wooden footstool sits in front of the throne, scattered with petals. A decorative multicoloured arch with red and gold trim frames the right side. The seated figure's cues are an orange turban, saffron robes and rudraksha mala, matching the page's flag, so this is a probable appearance-based candidate.2008-11-12A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe and matching orange head wrap sits on an ornately carved wooden throne with a dark red velvet back, wearing a multi-strand rudraksha mala and raising one hand in greeting. Two men in white ritual clothing stand on either side holding framed photographs of the same orange-robed figure, and both also wear rudraksha malas. Fresh white and pink garlands drape the throne, and a large arch of white flowers and green, red and purple fabric frames the stage. Red carpet covers the floor, with a carved footstool in front. The figure has distinctive long hair, a saffron head wrap, orange robes and a rudraksha mala, a presentation consistent with the Swamiji candidate on this page; the portraits they hold show the same orange-clothed figure. Three physical people are visible: the seated figure and the two men.2008-11-12A seated man on a gilded throne with a silver trident beside him, wearing an orange-red turban, a multicolour marigold and white flower garland, gold bangles, a red shawl and brown dhoti. An attendant in a saffron-orange robe bends forward to touch his feet, while a man in a red-brown robe with rudraksha beads and a white-clad helper stand behind. A fruit tray and scattered petals lie in front. Appearance-based label: a person, seated in the honoured position with the saffron-orange attendant performing padapuja. The seated man has turban, garland, gold bangles, red shawl and rudraksha-adjacent attire as qualifying cues.2015-05-09December 27 20082008-12-27A photograph of a figure seated on an ornate carved wooden throne with a deep maroon cushioned back, decorated with white jasmine garlands and orange-red flowers, under a colourful tasselled canopy. The seated figure wears an orange saffron turban and orange robes with a long rudraksha mala, smiling and raising one hand in a wave. Beside the throne a woman in a white sari with a pink border stands holding a framed photograph showing the seated figure in the same orange turban. A young boy in a yellow outfit kneels at the right edge holding a small book. The backdrop has gold fabric and a silver and green embellished arch.2008-11-12A seated man in an ornate carved wooden throne with a dark red cushioned back, decorated with white jasmine garlands, red and orange flowers, and a multicolored fringed canopy above. He wears an orange-saffron robe and matching orange head wrap, with a long rudraksha mala around his neck, and sits barefoot with hands resting on his lap, smiling toward the camera. Lion-shaped carvings flank the throne and a gold-fringed yellow backdrop fills the background. Swamiji (probable): long hair falling past the shoulders, saffron robe, rudraksha mala and ceremonial throne setting, indicating a sannyasi seated for darshan.2008-11-12