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A photograph of a seated man on a red-cushioned throne decorated with garlands of red roses, yellow and orange marigolds, and white jasmine. The seated man wears a peach-coloured ornate embroidered sherwani, a matching turban with a white feather and a red tilak, a gold necklace, and a long sash. He lifts one hand in greeting. A second man in white kurta with an orange shawl stands at left, arranging a long rose garland. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long, swept-back dark hair, a turban, ornate peach embroidered clothing, a gold necklace and a red tilak, cues consistent with Swamiji's presentation at this event.

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A man seated on a red velvet throne decorated with garlands of orange, yellow, red and white flowers. He wears a cream and gold brocade sherwani with a matching sash, a gold necklace, and a cream-and-gold turban with a fan-shaped plume. Long dark hair falls to his shoulders and he gazes to the side. A brass lamp stand with flower garlands stands at the left edge, and a stone temple-style backdrop with foliage fills the background. Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne in a ceremonial role, with cues of long swept-back hair, a turban and ornate gold necklace.2006-12-30December 30 20062006-12-30December 30 20062006-12-30December 30 20062006-12-30A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair wearing a white turban, a gold-and-cream brocade kurta, and a white and red flower garland, smiling broadly. He sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. A man in a white kurta, wearing a rudraksha-style red-and-beige cord, leans in from the left and places his hand on the turban in a gesture of blessing. Flowers and a red-and-white garland surround the scene. The seated man is a Swamiji (probable) by appearance cues of long hair, saffron-era ornate clothing and a ceremonial gold necklace, shown as a person seated on a throne receiving a blessing; the attendant in white is a devotee or priest.2009-07-06A seated man in white ceremonial dress receives blessing from a young man in a white short-sleeved polo shirt and blue jeans who kneels before him and touches his head. The seated figure wears a cream turban, a white and gold-bordered dhoti, a white shawl with gold edging, layered white and red flower garlands and a gold chain. He sits on a red velvet throne with gold carved armrests and a golden lion-form finial, decorated with orange and red flowers. Behind is an ornate gilded backdrop with a framed deity murti and a wall of floral garlands in yellow, orange and purple. A small fan stands at left.2009-06-22A seated man in a peach-gold turban with a white feather and jewelled brooch, wearing a beige embroidered silk tunic and a dense garland of red roses and pink blossoms, looks down with eyes lowered. He sits in front of a decorated throne-like backdrop of marigold, white and pink flower garlands and a deep red cushioned frame. A second man in white kurta with a flower garland stands at right with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them is a painted backdrop of a stone temple pillar with greenery. The garlanded seated man may be a person, with cues of a turban, ornate clothing and garlands; the appearance is only moderately distinctive, so the identity is uncertain.2006-12-29A seated man on an ornate flower-covered throne (peetha) with a garlanded canopy, wearing a gold-and-cream silk kurta and a saffron-orange turban with a feather, holding a microphone and speaking while smiling. Red, pink, yellow and white flower garlands drape the throne and his shoulders. Lion-shaped carvings flank the seat. To the left, a standing man in white with an orange shawl reads from a pink booklet, and a kneeling man in white with an orange shawl sits with folded hands. A painted temple-gateway backdrop and scattered petals fill the stage.2006-12-30A man with long dark hair sits smiling on an ornate throne decorated with a flower-garlanded canopy of white jasmine, yellow and orange marigolds, and pink and red blossoms. He wears a peach-coloured turban with a white feather, a cream embroidered brocade kurta, and a thick pink and red rose garland draped across his shoulders and chest. His hands rest on a white cloth on his lap. Behind him a painted forest backdrop hangs on the stage. To the right, two men in white dhotis and shirts stand with palms pressed together in greeting, one wearing a flower garland, beside a brass oil lamp.2006-12-29A man seated on an ornate throne canopy decorated with marigolds, roses, and white jasmine garlands speaks into a handheld microphone. He wears a gold-and-tan silk sherwani, a gold turban with a white feather ornament, and a thick pink rose garland. The throne has a red cushion and carved lion-head armrests. Beside him, a man in white clothes and an orange shawl kneels and holds a small book. A painted forest backdrop with carved pillars fills the stage, and flower petals scatter on the floor. a person is the seated man on the throne, identified by his distinctive turban, long hair and ceremonial garlands.2006-12-30December 30 20062006-12-30A man with long dark hair sits cross-legged on a golden throne decorated with garlands of white jasmine, yellow and orange marigolds, pink and red flowers and green leaves, with a canopy above. He wears a peach-gold embroidered sherwani, a matching dhoti, a peach turban with a white feather and jewel, and a heavy gold necklace. His eyes are closed and his hands are raised in a gesture. Golden lion-head armrests flank the seat, a red cushion lies beneath his feet, and flower petals are scattered on the floor. Behind him is a painted backdrop of trees and a stone temple pillar.2006-12-30