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A seated figure on a golden throne (peetha) with a dense garland of red, orange and purple flowers draped over the back, holding up a small dark book or card toward the audience. The figure wears a yellow dhoti, a red and gold shawl and a yellow wrap. Thatched straw roof over a stage set with peacock-feather decorations, red-curtained windows, golden oil lamps and copper kalasha pots. To the right, a shaven-headed attendant in saffron-orange robes and a saffron wrap holds a tray. A microphone stands in front of the throne.

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August 22 20112011-08-22 +1 copiesAugust 23 20112011-08-23March 03 20172017-03-03December 25 20092009-12-25A seated man sits on an ornate golden throne shaped with a large cobra hood over its back, set on a stage with a red and orange backdrop painted with peacock feathers. He wears a pale pink shawl over his shoulders, a yellow dhoti, a gold necklace and a gold headpiece, and smiles while looking to the side. Strings of white and yellow flower garlands hang along the backdrop, with decorated clay pots dressed with white tufts suspended from them. Tall peacock feather arrangements stand beside the throne on gilded pedestals, and a red carpet covers the stage floor.2009-12-25A man with long dark hair sits on an ornate golden throne shaped like a multi-hooded cobra, with red velvet cushions and gold-carved pedestals on either side. He wears a saffron-orange shawl over bare shoulders, yellow trousers, a gold headband, and beaded necklaces, with hands pressed together in greeting. Behind him hang red and orange drapes painted with peacock feathers, strung with white and yellow flower garlands and coconut-shaped lanterns. Tall dark peacock-feather fans stand on the stage at each side, and the stage floor is pale and polished. A faint archive copyright line appears at the lower right.2009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25A stage set for a Krishna Janmashtami event, with a figure seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) at centre. The seated person wears a pale green kurta and yellow dhoti-style trousers, with a crown-like headpiece and a gold necklace, and is seated cross-legged with hands resting on knees. Two people in saffron-orange robes stand at the left edge near a tall vase of peacock feathers. A deity murti in purple and gold dress, adorned with a flower garland and crown, stands on a white pedestal at right beside a flower-decorated altar. Striped woven hangings in red, orange and cream form the backdrop, with orange-draped pedestals and fans at the edges. The image carries an archive copyright notice.2010-09-02A seated man sits on an ornate golden throne shaped like a cobra hood with a coiled golden base, placed on a stage before a red backdrop painted with peacock feathers. He wears a pink shawl over a bare upper body, yellow dhoti, a golden crown-like headband, long hair, and multiple beaded necklaces and malas, holding a short ceremonial staff. Garlands of yellow and white flowers hang from the backdrop, with decorated gourd-like pots and black peacock-feather fans at the sides. The figure's appearance with long hair, ornate adornments and rudraksha-style malas fits the page's reference to Swamiji, so the candidate is an appearance-based probable match seated in person.2009-12-25A stage set for a ceremony shows a figure seated on a gilded throne with a large golden cobra hood rising behind its back, the throne placed on a raised white platform. The seated figure wears yellow dhoti-style cloth, a pale pink shawl, and a headband, with a garland of white flowers. Behind the throne a painted orange backdrop displays peacock-feather motifs and a glowing light. Garlands of marigolds hang from the stage frame, and coconuts are tied with red and yellow cloth at the top. Feathery green plants stand on both sides, and patterned brown and orange curtains with beaded strands frame the stage. Two small audience figures are visible at the bottom edge of the frame.2009-12-25A man in saffron-orange robes and a cream turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, raising one hand in a greeting or blessing while smiling. He wears a long rudraksha-style bead necklace and gold bangles. Gold oil lamps flank the throne, and painted deity figures stand on either side, one holding a trident and wearing gold ornaments. Two partially visible people sit at the lower right edge. A probable Swamiji is seated in a satsang-style setting, with the swept-back hair, orange clothing, beads and ceremonial throne serving as the qualifying cues.2012-04-04July 07 20092009-07-07