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A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron dhoti-style garment with a gold-bordered shawl, a heavy gold necklace of large beads, a red bindi, and gold bangles, sits on a gold-upholstered throne. He raises his right hand while holding a gold staff with a pointed finial in his left hand. The throne is framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers, and red roses, with a gold kalasha-style ornament and a basket of fruit at the left. Several people's heads and shoulders are visible in the foreground, seated facing him at a public gathering.

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A smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair sits on a gold-armed throne decorated with garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers. He wears an orange saffron robe with a gold-edged shawl, a long strand of gold-beaded ceremonial mala around his neck, gold bangles on his arms, and a red tilak on his forehead. He raises one hand in blessing while holding a gold ceremonial staff. Silhouetted devotees' heads fill the foreground. A gold urn stands at the right edge and a woven basket at the left. a person seated in a darshan setting, with the identity drawn from appearance cues only.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20A photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron shawl and orange garment, with long dark hair and a red bindi on his forehead, sitting on a gold-upholstered throne-like seat. He wears layered gold necklaces and a gold bangle set, and holds a gold ceremonial staff with a golden finial. Behind him is an arch of yellow, orange, purple, red and white marigold and flower garlands, with gold lion-like armrests and a basket of fruit at his left. The foreground shows the backs of several seated audience members' heads.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20A smiling man with long dark hair sits on an ornate throne decorated with yellow, red, purple and white marigold and flower garlands. He wears an orange-saffron robe with gold borders, a red bindi, a heavy multi-strand gold necklace and gold bangles. He holds a golden trident (trishul) upright in one hand and rests the other on the armrest. Fruit sits in a woven basket at left, and the shoulders and heads of a seated audience are visible in the foreground. Swamiji (probable) is seated as the honoured guest, identified by the orange robe, long hair, gold necklaces and trident.2011-12-20A seated man in an orange saffron garment with a gold-toned sash sits on a gold-trimmed throne-like chair decorated with yellow, white and red marigold garlands. He wears a long gold bead necklace, gold bangles on his arms, and a red bindi on his forehead, and holds a gold ceremonial staff in his right hand while smiling. Long, swept-back dark hair falls past his shoulders. In the foreground, the backs of several seated devotees are visible, including one in a light blue shirt. The setting is a festive hall with floral decoration and gold ornaments. A probable Swamiji appearance is shown in the in-person presence on the throne, with saffron clothing, long hair, a gold bead mala and gold ceremonial staff as cues.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20A smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair sits on a richly decorated throne covered in marigolds, red roses and white flower garlands, with a green leafy backdrop. He wears an orange-saffron garment with a gold border, a red tilak on his forehead, and a long ceremonial garland of large gold beads. He holds a gold trident and a gold-handled staff. Blurred heads of seated devotees fill the foreground, and a wicker basket of fruit sits at the left edge. Appearance cues are consistent with the page's a person reference, so this is a person seated in a throne-like position, receiving honour at a festival setting.2011-12-20A smiling man with long dark hair sits in a gold-cushioned armchair in front of a large backdrop of marigolds, roses and jasmine garlands in yellow, red, orange and white. He wears an orange saffron robe with a gold border, a long necklace of large gold beads, gold bangles on both wrists, and a red kumkum mark on his forehead. He raises both hands near his shoulders in an animated gesture. Another person in dark red clothing is partly visible at the left edge, and a gold-and-brass ritual vessel with a tray sits beside the chair. Swamiji (probable): the orange robe, long hair, gold necklace and bangles are the appearance cues for the seated figure, who is presented as the central guest of a celebration.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20A seated man in an orange saffron wrap and a long ornate gold necklace of large beads sits on a golden throne cushioned in yellow, backed by a dense arch of marigolds, red and white flowers and green leaves. He has long dark hair, a red bindi on his forehead, gold armlets and holds a gold ceremonial staff with a pointed end, eyes lowered and smiling. A basket of fruit sits at the left edge and gilded urns flank the throne. Dark-haired heads of seated devotees appear in the lower foreground. The appearance matches Swamiji (probable) by the saffron clothing, long hair and gold necklace, shown as a seated honoured figure on a flower-decorated throne at a Jayanthi celebration.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20