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A smiling man in an orange turban and orange draped robe sits on a gold-trimmed cushioned seat in front of a large floral backdrop of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers and purple blooms with green leaves. He wears a heavy gold bead necklace, a gold pendant chain, and beaded bangles on his upper arms and wrists, with a red tilak on his forehead. He gazes off to the side with his arm resting on the armrest. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair, saffron-orange clothing and ornate gold necklaces match the page's description of the event. A decorative silver lamp stand sits at the right edge.

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A man seated on a gold-trimmed throne with a beige cushioned seat, wearing an orange turban with a silver ornament and red tilak, long dark hair, orange silk garment with gold border, and a thick gold bead necklace with rudraksha-style gold beads. He smiles and gestures with one hand resting on the armrest while the backdrop is a large floral arrangement of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers and purple blooms. a person seated on a throne, honoured with a flower display.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20A smiling man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gilded golden throne decorated with lion-head armrests and heaped with marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red, purple and white. He wears a heavy gold bead necklace and beaded bangles, and a red-brown tilak mark is visible on his forehead. The throne is set against a flower-covered backdrop beside a temple-style pillar. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron-orange robes, a turban and a gold bead garland, consistent with the page's description of Swamiji receiving honours at Arunachaleswarar Temple.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20A man in orange saffron robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, draped in yellow and red marigold garlands. He wears a heavy gold bead necklace over his orange shawl, gold-bangled armbands and bracelets, and is barefoot on a cushion scattered with rose petals. Gold lettering appears on the throne base and a white building wall is at right.2011-12-20A man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, draped in flowing orange silk, wearing an orange turban with a jewelled ornament, a long gold necklace of large beads and a gold pendant, and multiple beaded bracelets. He sits in profile with a slight smile, hands resting on the cushioned armrests, bare feet on a cushion scattered with rose petals. Behind him is a large arrangement of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers and green leaves, with a red flower arrangement at the right.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20A smiling man sits cross-legged on a throne decorated with yellow, red and white flower garlands, with an ornate gold throne back behind him. He wears an orange turban with a red jewelled ornament, an orange saffron-coloured robe with a gold border, a heavy gold necklace of beaded links, a rudraksha-style mala, and gold bangles on his arms. A small microphone is clipped to his face. The page describes a Jayanthi celebration; the visible man is presented as a probable Swamiji by appearance cues including the long hair, orange turban and ornate saffron clothing.2011-12-20A man seated on an ornate gilded throne with lion-head armrests, smiling, wearing an orange turban with a jeweled brooch and red tilak, orange silk robes, a heavy gold bead necklace, and beaded bracelets. Behind him the throne is framed with garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers and green leaves. Probable Swamiji (in_person): a sannyasi-style figure in orange with a turban, gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads, seated in honour on the throne. Warm event setting with flower decorations.2011-12-20A man seated on a gold-framed cream throne, smiling and wearing a saffron-orange turban with a red and gold jewelled ornament at the forehead and a headset microphone. He wears saffron-orange robes with gold-coloured ceremonial necklaces, rudraksha-style beads, and beaded gold armlets and bracelets. The throne is banked with yellow marigold garlands and red and white flower arrangements. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron turban, orange robes and ornate gold necklaces identify him as the seated guru figure at the centre of the scene.2011-12-20