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Photograph of a stage at a ceremonial event with two gilded thrones with red cushions flanking the scene. On the left, a smiling man in saffron-orange robes, wearing white and red garlands and bangles, sits on a throne with lion-carved armrests. On the right, a man in brown-orange robes with a red-and-white garland sits on another gilded throne, speaking into a microphone on a stand. Between them, a third man in saffron robes and an orange head wrap sits on a central golden throne. Painted panels behind show two multi-armed guardian figures with flaming crowns, red garlands and clubs. A gold kalasha-style vessel and a red-and-gold carpet lie on the floor.

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Three seated figures on ornate gold thrones before a painted temple backdrop with large guardian figures holding tridents and maces, and a central doorway hung with brass lamps and green leaf festoons. On the left, a man in orange robes with white and red flower garlands sits with hands joined; his appearance is consistent with a person candidate seated on a gold throne, though the cues are uncertain. In the centre, a saffron-robed sannyasi with a rudraksha mala sits in front of a golden arch. On the right, a man in orange-brown robes wears a crown and white and red garlands and rests his hands on his lap on a gold throne. Red velvet cushions, a red carpet and a gold-edged low table complete the scene.2012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27Photograph of a stage with a golden throne setup and two large painted dvarapala-style guardian figures with flaming crowns and raised weapons flanking the backdrop. Two seated men in orange and saffron robes sit on ornate gold thrones with red cushions; the figure on the left has a garland, bracelets and a rudraksha-style adornment, and the seated man on the right wears a garland, a crown-like headpiece and holds his hands in his lap, a microphone stand in front of him. A third person in orange sits centrally on a smaller throne in the background behind a golden lion sculpture. A brass-coloured kalasha-like vessel and a red-and-gold carpeted floor complete the setting.2012-04-27Three seated figures on a stage with gold-and-red thrones before a painted backdrop of two large guardian figures with flame-like crowns, red garlands and gold ornaments. The figure on the left wears orange robes, white and orange garlands and a small crown, seated on a gold throne with a lion carving. A central figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits behind, gesturing with raised hand. On the right, an elderly figure in a crown, red and white garlands and an orange shawl sits on a gold throne speaking into a microphone. A golden peetha and carved panels frame the scene, with a red carpet below and a gold vessel on the floor.2012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27Photograph of a ceremonial event on a stage decorated with painted guardian figures in turquoise and pink, with golden lion sculptures. Two seated figures on ornate gold thrones with red cushions face forward. The figure on the left wears saffron-orange robes, a crown, multiple flower garlands and a rudraksha-style mala, with hands joined in greeting and a smile. The figure on the right wears a crown, white and red flower garlands and orange-brown cloth, speaking into a microphone on a stand. A third person in orange robes and a red head covering sits on a central gold throne in the background, hands raised. Gold kalasha-style vessels and a brass lamp sit near the stage edge over a red patterned carpet.2012-04-27Three people sit on ornate gold thrones on a raised platform before a colourful temple-style backdrop with painted guardian figures holding maces and tridents. The figure on the left wears an orange dhoti, a white flower garland and a crown, and smiles while seated on a gold lion-footed throne. In the centre, a person in orange robes with a red head covering sits on a smaller gold seat, with a gold kalasha vessel nearby. On the right, an older man in orange-brown robes, a crown and a red-and-white garland speaks into a microphone on a gold throne with red cushions. Red and patterned carpets cover the floor. Gold lions, a small gold urn and brass hanging lamps decorate the scene.2012-04-27Three seated men on gold-carved thrones in a bright temple-style hall with turquoise and pink walls. On the left, a smiling man in saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a white-and-red flower garland sits with hands folded, a crown on his head, on a gold throne with a lion beside it. Centre, a man in orange robes and a red headcloth sits on a smaller gold throne. On the right, a man in brown-orange robes and a crown, with a white-and-red garland and rudraksha beads, sits with a hand near his face on a red-cushioned gold throne. Behind them, large painted guardian figures with raised weapons and gold crowns flank a dark shrine doorway hung with brass bells and green leaf festoons. A red carpet covers the floor. Swamiji (probable) appears as the smiling man on the left, based on saffron robes, rudraksha mala, crown and garland; he is seated on a throne rather than identified by name in the scene.2012-04-27A photograph of a ceremonial stage with three seated figures on ornate gilded thrones. On the left, a man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron dhoti and a white-and-red flower garland, hands joined in greeting. In the centre, a seated priest in red-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits in a smaller gold chair. On the right, an elderly man with a gold crown and white-and-red garland sits on a throne in orange-brown clothing. Behind them, large painted guardian figures with flaming crowns, golden ornaments and raised weapons flank the stage, and a dark doorway with hanging brass lamps is visible. Red and gold carpets cover the floor, and a brass vessel sits at the front right.2012-04-27