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A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a gold foil backdrop. A long-haired figure in orange robes with a garland sits on an ornate carved wooden throne flanked by lion sculptures, hands joined in greeting, with a microphone on a stand in front. A bearded man in white with an orange shawl stands at left with hands folded. In the foreground a man in white kneels and bows his head toward a silver padapuja platter heaped with yellow flowers, with a brass kalasha vessel and pink flowers nearby. Marigold and mixed garlands hang from the throne and a pillar at right, and petals are scattered on the red floor. A watermarked caption and a framed portrait behind the throne are visible.

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A photograph of a ceremonial padapuja-style honouring on a red-carpeted stage before a gold-foil backdrop. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes, with a garland of white and pink flowers, sits on a carved wooden throne flanked by carved lion heads, hands folded in greeting. A bearded man in orange robes stands beside him holding a small object, while a man in a white shirt and dark trousers stands behind holding a dark cloth or garment. In the foreground a man in white kneels with palms pressed together. Silver and brass vessels, a silver tray with yellow flowers, orange and yellow marigold garlands, and a microphone stand are arranged around the throne. A visible overlay credits the image to a copyright notice and source site.2005-07-21 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes with long, swept-back dark hair and a multicolored flower garland sits on a red-cushioned wooden throne flanked by carved lion heads, smiling. A white-clad devotee kneels and bows with forehead to a silver-and-gold footstool heaped with yellow and orange marigolds. To the right, a kneeling man in white with an orange shawl holds a small brass bowl. Behind them, a standing woman in a cream sari with brown paisley motifs stands near a gold-foil backdrop with framed dark pictures and garlands on stands. Red carpet and white cloth cover the floor. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in orange robes and long hair, with a flower garland, on the throne.2005-07-21A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair and a smile, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a gold necklace with a pendant, on an ornate gold-framed red throne decorated with white and yellow flower garlands. A golden lion figure sits at the base of the throne. A man in a white shirt with an orange scarf and glasses stands behind, holding a silver vessel. In front, a man in white clothes bends forward to offer his respects, touching the seated man's hands. A camera on a tripod is visible at the right edge.2006-07-11August 15 20092009-08-15A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a carved crest and lion-like finials is draped in orange robes and a red and white flower garland with a yellow marigold tassel. A man in a white dhoti and shirt kneels on a white sheet, bowing forward to touch the seated figure's feet in reverence. Two monks in orange and white stand behind, and a person in white stands at the left edge. A red and gold backdrop and a hanging golden canopy frame the scene.2007-02-24February 24 20072007-02-24December 25 20082008-12-25February 14 2009 -Kalpataru Convention at Chennai Tamilnadu2009-02-14A photograph on a stage at an indoor event. A smiling figure with long dark hair, wearing saffron-orange robes and a red-and-white flower garland, sits on an ornate gold throne with a gilded canopy and carved backrest. Behind him a large red-toned banner shows an enlarged close-up portrait. In front, a bald man in white ritual clothes kneels on the white stage cloth with his hands clasped, facing the seated figure.2007-02-24A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes on an ornate gilded throne with a carved red-cushioned back and a small gilded lion-form footrest. A tiered gilded umbrella hangs above him. He wears a long red and white flower garland with a yellow flower pendant and a red forehead mark, and he smiles with eyes closed. In front of him a man in white dhoti and shirt kneels on a white-draped platform with hands in anjali. A man in white dhoti and shirt with a dark pendant necklace stands at the left. Behind them is a large red and silver backdrop with a purple bird logo at upper left. The seated figure has long swept-back dark hair and orange clothing, which are appearance cues consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, so the seated man is an appearance-based probable Swamiji in person.2007-02-24Outdoor guru puja at an ashram under a gold-foil backdrop framed by purple-trimmed scalloped edging. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe, rudraksha mala and flower garland, sits on an ornate carved wooden throne with carved lion heads, smiling. Beside the throne stand a flower-draped lamp-stand and an orange-and-pink garland arrangement. A woman in a white and red-patterned sari kneels on a white cloth, bowing forward to touch or honour the silver padapuja stand in front of him. Behind her, two framed images show a kalasha-like offering of flowers and a figure by a tree. A bare-headed attendant in white sits at the right edge, and another person in orange stands in the background at left. Marigold and jasmine petals are scattered on the red carpet.2005-07-21 +1 copiesAugust 16 20092009-08-16