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A seated man in a maroon kurta with gold trim, a cream turban and a thick red-and-white flower garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with marigold and jasmine garlands, beneath a flower canopy. A woman in a white sari with a colourful border kneels on the white-draped stage, placing her hands on his shoulders to honour him. Attendants in white and orange stand beside the throne, one in an orange shawl wearing a rudraksha mala, and a white-clad helper on the right smiles and holds his hands together. A golden lion-like figure sits at the base of the throne amid flowers. Petals are scattered on the stage.

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A seated man on a gilded, ornate throne with a red heart-shaped back cushion, decorated with garlands of marigolds, roses and white jasmine, with a flower canopy above. He wears a cream turban, a red-maroon sherwani-style garment with gold trim, a multicolour rose and marigold garland, and a cream dhoti. A kneeling devotee in white dhoti and an orange shawl presses palms together in namaskar before him, while a standing attendant in white with an orange shawl smiles at the side. A man in white stands at the left edge; a white cloth covers the platform with scattered rose petals. The throne and devotee suggest a seated honouring ceremony; the seated man's appearance does not meet the threshold for a person identification.2008-01-07Photograph of a stage event: a man in a red and gold silk kurta with white dhoti and a cream turban sits on a gold ornate throne with a red cushioned back, decorated with marigold and jasmine garlands and a flower canopy above. Before the throne, a man in white kneels on a white-draped platform, reaching toward the seated figure. To the left, a man in saffron robes and a gold necklace sits, and to the right, a man in white with an orange shawl and a rudraksha mala holds beads. Dark drapes form the backdrop. Blurred figures in the foreground watch the scene.2008-01-07A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with flower garlands and a floral canopy above, during a public event on a stage with a dark curtain. The seated man wears a cream turban, a maroon silk kurta, and layered pink, red, yellow and white flower garlands, and is barefoot on a white-draped platform. A kneeling woman in a cream sari with green border offers him a small red box and touches his hand. To the left, a man in saffron robes holds a rudraksha mala and wears a gold necklace. Two more people in saffron stand at the right edge, and a flower-scattered floor surrounds the platform. a person: the seated man's long swept-back hair, ornate maroon silk and flower garlands on a throne fit the candidate, but the face cannot be relied upon, so the appearance is uncertain.2008-01-07January 07 20082008-01-07A man in a red silk kurta with gold trim and a gold-coloured turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet back, decorated with yellow, orange and white flower garlands. A kneeling woman in white robes and a rudraksha-style red-orange bead necklace raises her hands toward him as if in blessing or reverence. To the right, a seated attendant in white with an orange shawl and a red-orange rudraksha mala holds a bead string, with a red tilak on the forehead. The stage has a white cloth covering. a person: the seated man on the throne wears a turban and red-gold ceremonial clothing with a gold-crowned throne, but the cues are limited and the appearance is uncertain.2008-01-07A photograph of a ceremonial scene on a stage with dark drapes. A seated man on a gold throne with a red velvet back and a flower-garland canopy wears a cream turban with a red tilak, a deep red long kurta with gold trim, and a cream dhoti; he has long hair. A woman in white kneels before him, palms raised. On the left a man in orange robes with a flower garland and rudraksha mala sits, and on the right a person in white with an orange shawl holds a small brass vessel and a mala. A white-draped platform lies in front, with marigold and rose petals scattered at the base of the throne. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure in the central throne, identified by the turban, long hair and ornate red-and-gold ceremonial dress.2008-01-07A seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne under a flower-decorated canopy, wearing a cream turban, a red-maroon kurta-style jacket and cream striped dhoti, with a large multicolour rose and marigold garland. A man in white kurta kneels on the white-draped stage and touches the seated man's foot. Two women in white saris with gold borders and orange shawls stand at right, one holding a long rudraksha mala. Rose petals lie on the stage. A ceiling fan appears at left and a dark curtain forms the backdrop. The seated figure has long hair and a red bindi and is smiling, and the scene matches a person by his turban, long hair and ceremonial garlands while seated on a throne being honoured.2008-01-07January 07 20082008-01-07A seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne is garlanded with thick chains of pink, orange and yellow flowers and wears a tan turban, a maroon robe and a long flower-decorated shawl. A kneeling man in a pale green shirt and white dhoti reaches up to touch the seated man's knee in reverence, while a standing man in orange robes behind him watches. On the right, a woman in white with a rudraksha mala holds out a hand toward the throne. A golden crown-shaped canopy of white jasmine and orange marigolds hangs above the throne, with a golden lion-form armrest and a bed of white sheet with scattered petals on stage, and a blue draped curtain behind. A small ceiling fan and a striped orange umbrella appear at the left edge.2008-01-07January 07 20082008-01-07Photograph of a stage event with a seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet back, draped in a flower garland canopy of white jasmine with orange and yellow marigolds. He wears a cream turban, a red kurta with gold collar, and a vermilion mark on his forehead. Before him a man in white dhoti and shirt kneels with palms pressed together, his hand resting on the seated man's knee, while the seated figure's hand touches his head. To the left a man in orange robes and a gold-and-orange garland sits with hands folded in namaste. To the right a woman in a white saree with gold border and orange shawl, with a vibhuti mark, sits with hands folded. The white-draped platform is decorated with marigold and jasmine garlands. The scene resembles a padapuja or blessing ceremony.2008-01-07A seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne is garlanded with multicoloured flower necklaces of pink, orange, yellow and white blooms. He wears a cream turban with a red mark on his forehead and a maroon silk kurta with gold trim, and he has long, swept-back hair. A kneeling devotee in a white kurta and dhoti faces him with raised hands, touching his knee. The throne is framed by yellow and orange marigold garlands, and rose petals are scattered on the white stage. To the left, a seated man in an orange robe with a gold necklace watches. A dark curtain forms the backdrop. Visible Swamiji cues include the long swept-back hair, ceremonial gold necklace and garlanded throne; the page identifies him, so he is a probable match.2008-01-07