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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap sits on a red and gold ornate throne with a golden-edged backrest and a crown-like finial. A long garland of yellow, purple and red flowers hangs across the throne, and a rudraksha mala is visible around the neck. A girl in a white top and peach skirt stands at left, reaching toward the seated figure's raised hand. At right, a man in orange robes bends forward, extending his hands in a blessing gesture. In front of the throne are brass bowls of fruit, sweets and flowers, a brass oil lamp at left, and a dark curtained backdrop. Several people are visible, and the scene appears to be a ceremonial honouring. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair partly hidden by the headwear, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, though the appearance is only partly clear.

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A photo of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap on an ornate red and gold throne, raising one hand in greeting while smiling. Long rudraksha malas hang across his chest and a garland of yellow, purple and red flowers drapes over him. In the foreground a girl in a red top and checked skirt kneels with palms pressed together, and a bowed older man in white clothes stands at the right beside a tray of brass bowls filled with fruit, flowers and offerings. Swamiji (probable): the saffron robes, long hair under the head wrap, rudraksha malas and throne match the appearance-based cues.2009-10-17A photograph of a ritual on a raised stage with a dark curtain behind it. A seated man in saffron-orange robes, with a saffron head covering, a rudraksha mala, and a long floral garland of yellow, red and purple flowers, sits on an ornate red and gold throne. He raises one hand in blessing. A young girl in a red blouse and checked skirt leans forward to touch a tray of offerings on a white table, which holds silver bowls, fruits, pineapple and flowers. An oil lamp stands at left, and a man in white stands at right with hands folded in greeting. a person: the seated figure's saffron robes, saffron head covering, mala and garland match the appearance cues of the candidate, so the seated man is labelled as probable Swamiji on the throne.2009-10-17A photograph of a ceremonial stage event. A young girl in a white top and pink skirt bends forward to place a long garland of yellow and purple flowers over him. In front of the throne is a tray of fruit, flowers and brass vessels, with an oil lamp at left. A man in white dhoti stands at left, another man in orange robe stands at right holding a brass plate, and a third man in white lies prostrate at lower right. A dark backdrop with a digital clock on a side table completes the scene.2009-10-17A seated man in orange robes and an orange turban sits on a red and gold throne with a gold-edged backrest, wearing a long garland of yellow and purple flowers and rudraksha malas. A woman in an orange and gold sari and a young child in dark clothing lean in toward him, the child's hand raised, while a standing attendant in orange robes and a mala holds an object at right. In front of the throne are silver bowls of fruit, flowers, sweets and an oil lamp, with a row of fruit on the floor and a dark curtain behind. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears orange robes, an orange turban, rudraksha malas and a flower garland on the throne.2009-10-17A photograph in a flower-decorated hall with a gold-framed deity murti on the wall behind. A young man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange sleeveless garment and a large multicoloured flower garland, sits on a cushioned seat and places a white cord or thread around the neck of a young girl in a pink dress. A man in a white shirt stands beside the girl with a hand on her shoulder, and a bespectacled man in orange robes with a rudraksha-style mala stands at the left, one hand resting on the white-shirted man's shoulder. The young man has distinctive long hair, ornate garland and orange clothing, so he is a probable Swamiji (probable) in the seated giver role.2009-12-24A seated man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe with maroon borders and a long rudraksha mala, sits on a golden-cushioned throne and smiles as he hands a small folded paper to a young boy in white. The boy, in white kurta with a purple flower garland, reaches up toward him. Behind them a woman in a cream sari with green border holds a gold tray of apples and purple flowers. A gold-carved backdrop and a dark curtain frame the scene. Swamiji (probable): the seated man's long hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala match the presentation cues.2010-11-10A photograph of a seated man in an ornate red and gold throne with a carved golden back, wearing saffron-orange silk robes and a long necklace of gold-tone beads, with a red tilak on his forehead, smiling and raising one hand in greeting. A bald man in a white kurta and white dhoti with a white jasmine garland bows with palms pressed together toward him. To the right, a young girl in a grey-green embroidered outfit and a woman in an orange sari with a white flower garland stand smiling beside the throne against an orange wall. a person: the seated man wears orange robes, gold bead necklace and forehead tilak, presented as a person on the throne in a receiving-devotees setting.2012-02-09May 07 20142014-05-07A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a silver and gold backrest decorated with floral garlands in red, white and yellow. The seated figure wears a saffron-orange robe and a long garland of white and red flowers, and is smiling while a woman in white clothing with a long plait reaches toward them with her hands. Two more people stand to the left and right: a young man in white with an orange shawl, and a person in saffron on the right edge. Orange-and-white drapery and floral decorations frame the throne.2008-07-17A photograph of a children's day or padapuja-style ceremony in front of a floral backdrop of green foliage with pink, orange, and yellow flowers. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a long multicolour flower garland, sits on an ornate golden throne with a gilded deity relief behind him and a red cushion beside him. A young girl in a pink dress with long plaits stands before him, reaching up to touch his shoulder while holding a thin white thread that is tied to his wrist area. To the left, a priest in an orange robe and orange headwear assists, and a second person in white and yellow clothing with a rudraksha mala stands behind. A small microphone sits on the throne armrest.2009-12-24A photograph of an ornate red and gold throne at the centre of a stage with a dark drape behind it. A seated figure in orange robes, wearing an orange turban, rudraksha mala and a large garland of yellow and red flowers, raises one hand in blessing. A second person in orange clothing kneels at the lower left, holding a lit oil lamp near the garland. Fruit, coconuts and offering trays sit on the stage in front. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne with orange turban, rudraksha beads and flower garland. The attendant performs aarti with a flame.2009-10-17A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, wearing layered garlands of red, yellow, white and pink flowers, sitting on a cream-cushioned gold-carved throne-style seat before a backdrop of gold ornamentation and floral arrangements. A young girl in a white short-sleeved top, with a ponytail and glasses, stands before him holding small packets and a card, while he reaches toward the items. To the left, an older man in orange robes with a beaded necklace stands nearby, and another child in yellow is partly visible behind. Boxes and packets are held in a tray at the right edge. Probable Swamiji seated on the throne, identified by his long hair, saffron robes and floral garlands; he is receiving or distributing gifts to the children.2009-12-24