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A photograph inside a decorated hall where a long-haired man in a dark embroidered kurta sits on an ornate gilded throne draped in white jasmine and marigold garlands with red and yellow flowers. He smiles and gestures with one hand toward a devotee prostrating at his feet on a mat. Standing nearby, several men in white dhotis and orange shawls, one with a microphone, watch and gesture, and a woman in white with an orange shawl stands at the right edge. Behind the throne hang red, blue and white cloths and a row of painted figures. The appearance of the seated man matches the a person cues of long swept-back hair and ceremonial garlands, presented here as a seated figure receiving devotion during the event.

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December 28 20062006-12-28December 28 20062006-12-28A photograph of a seated man with long, swept-back dark hair on a garland-draped throne decorated with white jasmine and yellow and orange flowers. He wears a dark brown embroidered kurta, a black shawl, and a multicoloured flower garland, and smiles while his hand rests on the armrest. Before him, a man in white kurta and dhoti bows with his head near the ground, and kalasha pots with flower offerings sit on the floor. Three standing men stand nearby: one in white with an orange shawl and hands folded, one in white with a rudraksha mala and hands clasped, and one in white with an orange shawl and hands folded in greeting. Behind them hang a red drape, a blue cloth, a patterned fabric, and a wall with small figure illustrations. Ceremonial padapuja-style honouring is taking place in an ashram hall.2006-12-28A seated man with long dark hair, wearing a dark embroidered long-sleeved garment, sits on a red-cushioned throne decorated with white, yellow and orange flower garlands and a gold lion-like figure at its base. He has a long garland of white jasmine and multicoloured flowers around his neck and smiles while raising a hand. In front of him a man in a white shirt and white dhoti bends forward, hands near the throne, as devotees offer homage. Behind them a smiling man in white clothing with a beaded necklace stands near a man in an orange robe, and a backdrop of red and blue cloth with a printed rectangular panel of figures is visible. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne with long hair and a dark embroidered garment, receiving garlands and homage.2006-12-28December 28 20062006-12-28A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red upholstered back, wearing long swept-back dark hair, a large white and multicolour flower garland and a green-and-white-beaded garland. He is bare-chested beneath the orange cloth, gesturing with a raised palm while smiling. Before him, a man in white kurta and dhoti kneels with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them, several men in white with orange shawls stand near a draped red and gold backdrop, and scattered flower petals cover the floor. The distinctive saffron robe, long hair and adornments match the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues, and the throne and kneeling devotee suggest a darshan setting.2007-02-24A photograph of a ceremony in a decorated hall. A young man with long dark hair, wearing a dark embroidered kurta and smiling, sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) draped in thick garlands of white jasmine and yellow, pink and red flowers, with a red velvet backrest. Several figures stand nearby: a man in white dhoti and shirt holding a microphone, a man in white with an orange shawl and a bearded older man in white with a rudraksha-style necklace, all clapping or reading. In the foreground a devotee in white kneels and bows with his head touching the floor before the throne. Behind them a wall is covered with colourful painted panels of standing figures, and a blue cloth and red drapes hang at the side.2006-12-28December 28 20062006-12-28A photograph of a ceremonial gathering under a canopy decorated with orange and red bunting. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate throne heavily garlanded with red, orange and white flowers, gesturing with raised hands while smiling. Beside him stand several devotees in orange shawls and white clothing, including a woman with curly blonde hair in a white dress with an orange shawl, and a man in white with an orange shawl. A man in a maroon jacket and another in dark attire stand behind, and seated devotees in white fill the lower left. A bronze-coloured ornament sits by the throne. Photo credit text is overlaid on the lower right.2006-12-30A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne heavily decorated with white jasmine and multicoloured flower garlands. The seated person wears a dark embellished kurta-style top and smiles widely, one hand raised. In front, a man in white dhoti and shirt bows low with his head near the throne's base. Behind, several men in white clothes, some with orange shawls, stand and converse. The backdrop is a cloth printed with rows of colourful figures, with a red curtain and a pink cloth nearby. Flowers and small offerings lie at the foot of the throne.2006-12-28A photograph of a ceremony in front of an ornate red and gold throne decorated with white jasmine garlands and a red-and-white floral garland. A smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on the throne, wearing a white garland and a cream-coloured garment. Two devotees kneel at his feet: a woman in an orange shawl with a long braid, and a person in white with long hair. Women in white and cream saris stand around the throne, one in an orange shawl with a beaded necklace, others with clasped hands in applause. The throne is framed by a curved arch of white flowers edged in green, red and purple, with a yellow floral backdrop. The scene reads as a pushpabhishekam-style offering of flowers to the seated figure.2008-11-12A photograph of a stage event. A long-haired man in a cream kurta with a tan shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back, wearing a garland of white, pink and red flowers and a red bindi. A man in white shirt and white dhoti kneels on white cloth in front of the throne with hands pressed together, bowing. To the left stands an older man with a grey moustache, white shirt, white dhoti and rudraksha mala. The throne is framed by marigold and yellow flower garlands, a microphone stand is at right, and a brass lamp with white flower garland stands beside a fan.2007-12-23