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A photograph of an ornate gold throne set against a dark wall lined with rows of small oil lamps. A man in white ceremonial clothing with a red-and-white striped border and a red turban sits on the throne, one hand extended in front of him. He wears a white shawl over his shoulders and gold bangles on his wrist. Brass oil lamps stand beside the throne, and a brass tray with flower petals and offerings rests in front of it. A lion figure is carved at the base of the throne.

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December 31 20112011-12-31A seated man on an ornate gold throne, with carved lion-form armrests and a tall gilded back, raises both palms in greeting or blessing. He wears a red-and-gold turban, a white dhoti with red-striped border, a red shawl draped over one shoulder and a beaded necklace. Brass oil lamps, lit diyas strung on the dark wall, and a tray of flower petals and offerings surround the throne. The setting is a dimly lit hall. The man's appearance (turban, red-and-white ceremonial clothing) is consistent with a person on the throne, and the page links the photo to a person.2011-12-31December 31 20112011-12-31A man seated on an ornate gilded throne with carved golden armrests and a tall gold backrest, raising his right hand in a blessing gesture while smiling. He wears a red and gold turban with a white gem ornament, a white dhoti with red-bordered pleats, a white shawl with a red edge, a rudraksha mala and gold chains. Brass oil lamps with lit flames hang and stand around the throne against a dark wall lined with small lights.2011-12-31A man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, raising his right hand in a blessing gesture while smiling. He wears a red and gold turban with a white plume, a white dhoti and shawl with red border, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, and red armbands. Rows of hanging brass oil lamps and lit lamp stands surround the throne against a dark wall.2011-12-31December 31 20112011-12-31A man seated on an ornate gold-leaf throne with carved lion-headed armrests, framed by many hanging brass oil lamps with lit flames. He wears a red turban with a silver ornament, white dhoti and shawl with red border, a multi-strand rudraksha-style mala, bangles, and a red tilak on his forehead. Two partially visible people in dark clothing sit in the lower right foreground. Lamps burn on the platform in front of the throne.2011-12-31December 29 20112011-12-29A seated figure on an ornate gold throne (peetha) in a dark room lined with rows of small oil lamps. The person wears an orange and red turban, a pink dhoti and wrap, a multi-strand garland, and bangles, and rests feet on a gold tray scattered with flower petals. Gold lion and peacock-shaped lamp stands flank the throne, and hanging brass lamps are suspended from the ceiling. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable) on a throne with turban, pink wrap and garlands.2011-12-27December 29 20112011-12-29April 13 20122012-04-13December 29 20112011-12-29