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A man sits on a golden cobra-hooded throne (peetha) on a stage decorated with peacock-feather painted backdrops, hanging flower garlands, and brass pots with white tufts. He wears a pink-and-peach shawl over his bare chest, yellow dhoti, layered gold necklaces, a rudraksha-style mala, and a gold headpiece. His hands are folded in his lap and he smiles toward the audience. A tall peacock-feather fan stands at the left edge and gold-carved pedestals flank the throne. Appearance-based label: a person, seated in the throne as a presiding figure.

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A man sits on an ornate golden throne shaped like a seven-headed cobra hood, set on a stepped golden base with red cushions, on a stage backed by a red wall decorated with peacock-feather motifs, marigold and white flower garlands, and hanging brass pots with white tufts. He wears a yellow dhoti, a pale pink shawl draped over one shoulder, gold necklaces and a headband, with hands folded in his lap. A bare-chested man with long hair in yellow dhoti and pink shawl seated on the throne fits the appearance cues, so this is a probable Swamiji seated in state. Two gold-carved pillars flank the throne and a red carpet lies below, with a peacock feather arrangement at left.2009-12-25A seated person sits on a red-cushioned golden throne shaped like a hooded cobra with a canopy of cobra heads, set on a stage in front of a red backdrop painted with peacock feathers. The seated person wears a pale peach-orange shawl draped over the shoulders, yellow dhoti-style trousers, a gold-toned headpiece, multiple beaded necklaces and a long red-pink garland, with hands folded in the lap and a smile. Strands of white and red flower garlands hang on the backdrop, with brass-toned pots decorated with white cloth hanging from above, a black peacock-feather fan at left, and gold carved pillars flanking the throne. A small offering stand sits at the front of the dais, and a red-and-cream carpet covers the stage floor.2009-12-25A man sits on an ornate golden throne shaped like a cobra hood with a red cushioned seat, set on a raised golden pedestal atop a red rug on a stage. He wears a light pink shawl over his shoulders, yellow trousers, a pink-and-white beaded necklace with ceremonial gold ornaments, and a light headband, with long dark hair. Garlands of yellow and orange flowers hang along the red backdrop, which is painted with peacock-feather eyes. Two clay pots with white tufts hang from the top, and black peacock feathers stand in a vase at the left. a person seated in the throne as the central figure of a stage ceremony. There is one person visible.2009-12-25A seated man sits on an ornate golden throne shaped like a coiled cobra with a large hood, set on a stage with a red backdrop painted with peacock feathers and strung with white and pink flower garlands and hanging brass pots with white tufts. He wears a pale peach sash over his shoulders, a yellow dhoti, a multi-strand gold necklace, a small gold headband and a red bindi, and he rests his hands on his lap. A peacock-feather bunch stands to the left and a golden pedestal with red cushions flanks the throne. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair swept back, ceremonial gold necklaces and saffron-toned ornate clothing, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this event, though the appearance is only partially clear.2009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25A man sits on an ornate golden throne shaped like a cobra hood with a cushioned red seat and carved gold side panels, on a stage with a red backdrop, peacock feathers, white flower garlands and hanging kalasha pots. He wears a yellow dhoti, a bare upper body with a light sash, a gold necklace, and a headband with a cloth tail. A small microphone sits on a wooden side table. The setting resembles a stage discourse. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears a gold necklace and a sash over the shoulder, with long hair swept back, and his presence on the throne and stage matches the page's Swamiji claim. Peacock feather fans and a red and gold colour scheme frame him.2009-12-25A seated man sits on an ornate golden throne shaped like a cobra hood, with red velvet cushions and gold carved armrests. He wears a golden crown-like headband, a peach-coloured shawl over his shoulders, a gold necklace and multiple red and gold beaded malas, plus a yellow dhoti. Garlands of white flowers hang from the backdrop, with peacock feathers and a peacock-feather fan on the left and a red wall behind. Swamiji (probable): he has long swept-back hair, a crown and ornate gold jewellery, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this event, so the figure is treated as an in-person candidate with appearance cues. Also visible are kalasha-style pots and a small water bottle on the platform.2009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25December 25 20092009-12-25A man sits on an ornate golden throne shaped like a cobra hood with red cushions and gold-carved armrests on a stage. He wears a peach-coloured shawl over his shoulders, a yellow dhoti, a gold necklace and armlets, and a gold headband, and holds his hands together in his lap. Behind him are a peacock-feather backdrop, garlands of white and pink flowers, hanging decorations, a potted plant with peacock feathers, and a water bottle beside him. Probable Swamiji (appearance cues: long swept-back hair, gold ceremonial necklaces, saffron-toned shawl and ornate clothing) seated on the throne.2009-12-25A man with long dark hair and a pale headwrap sits on a golden throne shaped like a cobra hood with coiled gold bases. He wears a pink shawl over the shoulders, a yellow dhoti, layered beaded necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala, with hands folded in his lap. Behind him a red backdrop is decorated with painted peacock feathers, white and pink flower garlands, and hanging brass pots with white tufts. A black peacock-feather fan stands at left and a small table with a water bottle sits beside the throne on a red carpet. Appearance-based cues are consistent with a person seated in a place of honour, so this is recorded as in_person, though the image alone does not settle identity.2009-12-25