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A smiling man with long dark hair, a red-and-gold-trimmed maroon dhoti and bare chest sits on a gold-and-red throne (peetha) decorated with yellow and red marigold flowers. He wears a heavy gold necklace, a red flower garland, gold armbands and a tilak on his forehead, and raises one hand in greeting. Beside him a gold lion sculpture stands on the throne platform. At left, a hand holds a silver lamp or kalasha-shaped vessel over an ornate gold-embroidered parasol, and silver staffs with trident-tipped finials frame the scene under a white tent with green foliage behind. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace, red flower garland and a maroon-and-gold ceremonial dhoti seated on a throne.

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July 06 20152015-07-06A photograph of a seated figure on a richly decorated golden throne with a tall backrest covered in yellow marigold and red rose garlands arranged in arches. The person sits cross-legged with eyes closed in a calm, meditative posture, wearing a dark maroon-brown dhoti and shawl, a heavy gold necklace with a pendant, a red flower garland draped across the chest, and gold bangles. Gold lion-shaped armrests and a red zebra-striped cushion flank the throne under a green canopy with artificial foliage. A small red-and-green dot marks the forehead.2015-07-06A seated person with closed eyes and a faint smile sits on an ornate throne decorated with banks of yellow marigolds and red, white and green garlands. The person wears a dark maroon-brown silk garment with a gold-bordered cloth, heavy gold necklaces, a large gold pendant, gold armlets and bangles, and a red-and-white garland of beads across the chest. A red bindi marks the forehead. A gold lion-headed carving stands at the right edge, and leafy greenery and a green canopy frame the top. The seat is covered in red fabric with a tiger-stripe pattern. The scene appears to be a ceremonial sitting or darshan setting.2015-07-06September 05 20152015-09-05A smiling man seated on an ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with a flower-garland backrest in yellow, white, red and green, flanked by gilded lion sculptures. He wears a deep maroon-brown dhoti and shawl, a heavy gold necklace, a red and white flower garland, gold armlets and bangles, and a red bindi. A gilded staff stands at the right edge and foliage and a green canopy frame the scene.2015-07-06A photograph of a ceremonial moment in a temple-style hall. A seated figure in a maroon-brown garment wears a long red and white flower garland, layered gold necklaces, a gold waist ornament and gold armlets, and sits on a plush maroon cushioned seat in front of a large floral backdrop of yellow and white marigolds. Before him kneels a man in a rust-orange turban and saffron-orange cloth, holding a silver tray and a small brass vessel while offering something toward the seated figure's hand. A golden ornamental umbrella and a gold figure of an animal mount are visible behind. A person wearing a gold-trimmed ceremonial figure, a traditional seated puja with offerings and an ornate golden throne-like setup complete the scene.2015-07-06May 08 20132013-05-08May 08 20132013-05-08A seated person with closed eyes sits on a red velvet throne with tiger-stripe upholstery, one hand resting on the armrest. They wear a deep maroon sari with a gold border, a red and white flower garland, a long brown rudraksha-style bead mala, layered gold necklaces, gold armbands and bangles, and a small dark bindi. Behind is a wall of yellow and red marigold and rose garlands, beside a gold lion-headed armrest and an ornate gold embroidered parasol.2015-07-06A photograph of a person seated on an ornate golden throne (peetha) with a large arch-shaped backrest covered in floral garlands in red, yellow, orange, purple and green. The seated person wears a dark brown-maroon robe with a gold-edged cloth, a long white and pink flower garland over the shoulders, multiple beaded necklaces and gold bangles, and smiles while looking to the side. Golden lion-head armrests and a carved gold footstool surround the seat, with maroon draped curtains and a gold arch framing the right edge of the stage.2012-04-23 +2 copiesMay 08 20132013-05-08A seated man on a gold-and-red throne with carved golden lion-head armrests, in front of a backdrop of red, yellow and white flower garlands. He wears a rust-orange turban with a gold brooch, a rust-orange robe, a red and white flower garland, a brown rudraksha mala, a gold pendant, gold bangles and a gold bracelet, and smiles while gesturing with his right hand. a person: long swept-back hair and a crown-like turban are not visible, but his orange ornate clothing, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace match the page's claim, so this appearance-based label is given for the seated devotee-centred presentation.2015-04-30