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A seated figure in an orange saffron turban and orange robe, wearing a red and multicoloured flower garland and a gold necklace, raises one hand in blessing on a golden throne (peetha) with a gold canopy umbrella above. Flower garlands drape the throne. A golden trident stands at left. Foreground shows the backs of devotees in white and yellow clothing and a figure in orange kneeling in worship. Behind is a painted backdrop of a temple with carved pillars and a deity murti. The figure is a candidate for Swamiji (probable), identified by the saffron turban, ornate orange clothing and garlands on a throne. Photo of a ceremonial seated darshan at a temple.

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November 05 20102010-11-05A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy umbrella, flanked by golden trident-topped staffs. The figure wears an orange saffron robe, an orange turban, a red-and-white-and-yellow flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala, and raises one hand in blessing while seated in meditation pose. The throne is decorated with floral garlands and sits before a painted backdrop of a temple hall with carved pillars and a deity image. A printed copyright line runs vertically along the right edge.2010-11-05A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a golden canopy umbrella, wearing a long multicolour garland and a rudraksha mala. He raises one hand in a blessing gesture. Gold ceremonial staffs with trident finials stand on either side, and a golden fan or chamara is at left. Confetti falls through hazy light in a temple hall with carved pillars and a deity murti visible in an arch behind. The figure matches the appearance cues for a person, seated in a role of honour on the throne.2010-11-05November 05 20102010-11-05A smiling man with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne framed by a large arch of yellow marigolds, red roses, white flowers and green leaves. He wears an orange turban with a jewelled ornament, orange silk robes with gold border, a heavy gold bead necklace, a gold chain and gold armbands and bangles, and raises one hand in a gesture while the other rests on the armrest. Several devotees in orange and maroon clothing sit in the foreground with their backs partly to the camera, facing the throne. A woven basket and small brass items sit at the left edge.2011-12-20November 05 20102010-11-05November 05 20102010-11-05November 05 20102010-11-05November 05 20102010-11-05A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a red velvet throne with gold carved armrests and a golden arched backrest, raising his right hand in blessing. He wears a long white and multicoloured flower garland and a beaded necklace, and his feet rest on a red cushion. Behind him an elaborate floral arch of orange marigolds, pink, purple and yellow blooms frames the throne under a gold fringed canopy with a lotus motif. Blue draped curtains form the backdrop, and flower-filled brass pots sit at the sides. Several rudraksha-style beads hang at his chest. Cues in the appearance match the Swamiji (probable) label: saffron clothing, a turban, ornate garlands and rudraksha beads, seated in a ceremonial throne setting.2010-10-24November 05 20102010-11-05A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban sits cross-legged on a gold throne (peetha) with an ornate golden canopy. A garland of white, red, yellow and purple flowers drapes the throne. He wears a long rudraksha mala and a gold-edged orange shawl, and raises one palm in blessing while smiling. Golden trident staffs flank the throne, and carved stone temple pillars and a deity-niche panel form the backdrop.2010-11-05