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A man seated on a golden throne-style chair in front of a large floral backdrop of marigold and jasmine garlands in yellow, red, purple and white, with an ornate gilded panel above. He wears a red and cream turban with pearl drape, a gold-embroidered beige sherwani with a red sash, red dhoti-style lower garment, and a heavy gold necklace of bead-like pendants; a red tilak marks his forehead. Long dark hair falls to his shoulders. A silver ceremonial staff stands at the left edge and an orange-and-gold cushion rests on the chair arm. Pada puja event context, with the figure seated as the honoured recipient of devotion. Appearance-based identification is not made; he is described by role as a seated honoured devotee.

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December 14 20112011-12-14December 16 20112011-12-16A seated man in a gold-embroidered sherwani with a red sash and red trousers sits on a gold-trimmed throne-like chair before a backdrop of garlands in red, yellow, purple and white. He wears a red and beige turban with a pearl drape, a red tilak on his forehead, a heavy gold necklace and a red shawl draped over one shoulder. A silver bird-topped staff stands at the left, and a small stack of orange cloth rests on the armrest. The setting suggests a ceremonial occasion with floral decoration.2011-12-14A smiling man seated on an ornate gold throne decorated with a large arch of flower garlands in red, yellow, purple, green and white. He wears a crimson pleated turban, a patterned lilac and gold sherwani-style robe with sequined embroidery, red trousers, and layered gold necklaces. He holds a white metal staff topped with a bird figure in his left hand, and his bare feet rest on the golden throne base. Swamiji (probable) appearance-based label: long dark hair, ornate robe, gold necklaces and a throne setting are visible cues.2011-12-16A man seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushioning and a backdrop of garlands in yellow, white and magenta. He wears a cream turban, a cream and pink paisley-embroidered sherwani with red trim, layered gold necklaces with a gold pendant, and a red silk shawl draped over one shoulder. A red bindi marks his forehead, and his hands are folded in his lap. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), seated in a ceremonial throne setting with a long-haired presentation, layered gold ornaments and a shawl.2009-12-28December 14 20112011-12-14December 16 20112011-12-16A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, decorated with garlands of yellow, purple, red and green flowers behind him. He wears a deep crimson fan-pleated turban with a gold border and a central white jewel, an embroidered pink, lavender and silver sherwani with a gold chain necklace, and rich red trousers with gold embroidery. He holds a silver staff with a leaf-shaped finial in his right hand and rests his left hand on the armrest. A decorated deity figure with jewelled green garments is partly visible at the left edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, a crimson turban and ornate ceremonial gold necklaces, and is seated on a throne as a person being honoured in a festival setting.2011-12-16 +1 copiesDecember 15 20112011-12-15A seated man in an ornate gold-brocaded sherwani with a red sash and red trousers, wearing a red and cream turban with a pearl drape and a red tilak on his forehead. He wears a heavy gold bead garland and sits on a gold-upholstered chair, one hand resting on his knee and the other on a silver staff topped with a bird figure. Behind him is a backdrop of garlands in red, yellow, purple and white flowers. The photo is from a pada-puja event on the archive page. The man's appearance is consistent with the a person cues (turban, ornate gold clothing, gold garland), but the image does not establish identity, so this is an uncertain candidate in a seated ceremonial role.2011-12-14A smiling man seated on a gilded throne decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers and white jasmine. He wears an ornate gold crown with red stone accents, a red and gold brocade sherwani-style garment with a cream shawl draped over one shoulder, and multiple gold necklaces including a large gold pendant. He holds a silver staff topped with a white bird figure, and has a red bindi on his forehead. Probable Swamiji based on compatible regal presentation, ornate gold crown and ceremonial gold necklaces; the person is physically present in the photograph.2011-12-15 +1 copiesA smiling man seated on an ornate golden throne before a backdrop of garlands in yellow, red, purple and white flowers. He wears an elaborate gold crown with jewelled detailing, a red-and-gold brocade sherwani with a cream dupatta draped diagonally, layered gold necklaces and a gold pendant, and a red bindi on his forehead. He holds a silver staff topped with a bird figure, and several rings adorn his fingers. The lower corner carries a faint copyright overlay.2011-12-15