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A photograph of a stage ceremony in a hall with a brick-patterned back wall. A seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and gold lion-head armrest wears a cream turban, a light beige shawl, and a red-and-white flower garland; he has long hair and holds a hand toward a kneeling man in white dhoti and white shirt who bows low before him. a person is the seated figure on the gold throne, identified by long swept-back hair, a turban, ceremonial garland and ornate seating. A woman in orange robes kneels at a side table with flowers and a ritual vessel, and a monk in orange sits at the far left. Two women in white and gold saris stand at right, and a golden umbrella hangs above the throne. Audience members in the foreground are seen from behind.

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July 07 20092009-07-07A stage event with a golden throne on a raised gold-trimmed platform, its back decorated with garlands of white and orange flowers and a golden umbrella canopy above. A seated man in a white turban, white garland and cream kurta sits on the red-cushioned throne smiling, while a woman in white kneels before him washing his feet, and a woman in an orange sari stands behind her. A shaved-head young man in a grey shirt and white pants stands at left, a woman in white sits at the right edge, and a standing woman in a long pale top with long dark hair is at far right. Two girls in pink and white kneel at the lower left edge of the stage. Brick-patterned backdrop and warm stage lighting.2009-07-06A golden ornate throne on a stage with a brick-patterned backdrop is the centre of a ceremony in a hall with ceiling fans. A seated figure in cream and red garments with a white turban and a red garland sits on the throne. A man in white kneels at the base of the throne, bending forward toward the seated figure, while women in white and a woman in yellow stand nearby. A woman in an orange robe sits on the stage floor below, and a row of seated audience members in white fills the foreground. A video camera on a tripod records from the right side of the stage. Floral arrangements, a golden kalasha-style canopy and a red framed panel decorate the stage. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the page's a person reference, but the face and features are not clearly visible enough to confirm identity.2009-07-06July 06 20092009-07-06A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne (peetha) in a temple-style hall, wearing saffron-orange robes, an orange head wrap, and a multicolour flower garland with a red-and-white mala. He raises one hand in blessing. Two men in white dhoti and shirt kneel or bow at the base of the throne, one attending near a brass vessel, and two women in cream and white saris with orange borders stand with hands folded to the right. Gold trishula staffs and a golden canopy frame the throne against a painted temple backdrop.2010-11-05July 19 20092009-07-19A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne (peetha) under a gold canopy, garlanded with multicoloured flower garlands. The central figure wears an orange-saffron robe, an orange turban, and a rudraksha mala, and makes a raised blessing gesture. Around the throne, several people in white dhotis and white saris stand or kneel; one kneeling man in white attends the throne base, and a woman in a red-bordered sari kneels at the front. Gold ceremonial fans and staffs stand on either side, with a temple-arch backdrop and a red carpet beneath. Swamiji (probable): the orange turban, saffron robe and rudraksha mala are the distinguishing cues on the seated central figure, shown in a throne-and-darshan setting.2010-11-05July 19 20092009-07-19A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushioned seat, backed by a golden arched halo-style frame decorated with white and green flower garlands. The seated person wears a white turban and light cream robes, with red and orange flower garlands draped over the shoulders and lap. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers stands before the throne bending toward the seated figure. A young man in a white t-shirt and grey trousers and a person in orange robes stand at left, a monk in orange robes sits at lower left, and a woman in a white t-shirt stands at right holding offerings beside a flower-decorated tray. Children in pink and white sit at lower right. Dried straw covers the floor, a brick wall with decorative painted borders forms the backdrop, and a golden canopy hangs above the throne.2009-07-06A seated figure on an ornate gold throne under a gold canopy is dressed in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban and a rudraksha mala, with a large floral garland of yellow, red and blue flowers across the throne back. A man in white dhoti and shirt on the left holds a ritual vessel, while a kneeling priest in white dhoti and a woman in a white sari with green and red border bow at the foot of the throne. Two women in white saris with folded hands stand on the right, and a gold trident stands beside the throne. The backdrop shows a painted temple scene. The seated figure has distinctive orange robes, turban and mala, consistent with the page's a person reference.2010-11-05A seated figure in a white turban and cream robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned dais, wearing a long white garland with red flowers. A man in white kneels before him, hands joined, holding a paper, while a woman in a grey-gold sari kneels at the side. A woman in a white sari with gold border stands at right beside floral arrangements and offering vessels. A figure in orange robes sits at the left edge on straw. Brick wall backdrop with a gold-framed red panel and a fan at left. Ritual reception scene at a stage setting. The seated figure in a white turban, cream robes and garland on the gold throne is a person by appearance and throne placement, though the face and attire are only partly distinctive.2009-07-06 +1 copiesJuly 19 20092009-07-19