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A photograph of a flower-decorated stage in an indoor hall. A bald man in an orange robe stands at centre, facing right, while a man in a white shirt and white dhoti places a long garland around his neck and a woman in an orange sari with a gold shawl reaches to adjust it. Another man in a grey shirt and white dhoti stands at left. Behind them rise large arches of orange marigolds, yellow blooms and purple and red flowers. At right, an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and gold carved base sits beside a gold-framed panel. Dark blue drapery forms the backdrop.

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October 25 20102010-10-25A photograph of a felicitation at a stage in front of a golden throne. A man in a grey-green shirt and white dhoti leans forward to drape a garland of yellow and white flowers with green leaves around the neck of a seated figure in an orange and gold shawl, with a rudraksha-style red-and-white mala visible. Behind them, a monk in orange robes stands, and an older man in white clothes and a yellow-bordered cloth holds a basket. A large floral arrangement of orange, yellow, magenta and purple flowers frames an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, against a dark blue backdrop.2010-10-25 +1 copiesA photograph of a formal event on a stage with maroon curtains. On the right, a figure in orange and cream robes with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-head armrests and a tiger-skin covering, holding an open book and smiling. Beside the throne, a bare-chested attendant in a white dhoti with a garland stands. A man in a cream shirt, white trousers and an orange-and-green shawl bends forward, hands folded, offering a garland. An elderly white-bearded man in white clothes sits on a chair at left. Another attendant stands in the background, and a gold-trimmed low platform sits in front of the throne. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne, identified by the orange robes, long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace.2013-03-26A seated figure in orange saffron robes and a red-orange shawl sits on a gold-framed throne, wearing a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial gold necklace, with a vermilion mark on the forehead. Men in white shirts and trousers surround him, one pouring petals and holding flower garlands over his head while others hold garlands and a plastic bag of petals. Pink and white flowers cover the seated figure, and a man in a striped shirt with a rudraksha mala stands at right. A photographer holds a camera above the crowd, and a black backdrop hung with floral strings fills the background. a person: the seated figure has long hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, and is being honoured with garlands in a ceremonial setting.2010-08-15A photograph of a ceremonial stage at a Gurupoornima event. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a garland of white and red flowers sits on an ornate golden throne with a peetha base, a bright cushion and floral decorations. A man in an orange shirt and white dhoti kneels at the front, draping an orange cloth over the seated figure's lap, while a woman in a blue sari with gold trim assists beside them. Behind the throne stand gilded figures of seated sages in orange, a golden trishula leans at left, and a backdrop of painted rocks and greenery surrounds the stage. Standing attendants in orange and white watch from the sides. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable candidate for a person, given long swept-back hair, saffron robes, a garland and throne setting.2009-07-07A photograph of a ceremonial reception on a stage decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, purple and red flowers. A long-bearded elder in white with a white forehead mark stands centre, hands pressed together. A young figure in orange robes with flower garlands receives him, and a bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti with a red sash faces them. An orange-robed attendant smiles nearby. On the right, an ornate gold throne with red cushions stands behind the garlands. A standing boy in a white shirt and a man with folded hands stand at the left edge.2010-10-24 +1 copiesAugust 26 20112011-08-26July 18 20132013-07-18Indoor photo in a plain white-walled hall with a tiled floor. A seated figure on a zebra-striped throne-like chair wears an orange saffron turban, orange robe and ornate beaded necklaces, and extends a hand toward the head of a kneeling devotee in white shirt and trousers. Standing around them are a row of people in white dhotis and shirts, a woman in a pink-and-white sari, a young woman in a blue salwar outfit, a young man in white kurta, and two bald-headed men in white with white tilaka marks on their foreheads, one with a rudraksha mala. Some hold papers and stand with hands folded. The scene appears to be a blessing or ritual gesture.2011-10-02A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red turban, orange and white garland of flowers and beads, and saffron clothing, on a red tiger-striped cushion before a golden carved throne with lion heads. A woman in a white sari with a red-orange rudraksha garland and gold bangles stands at right, extending her hands to receive a small paper card. A brass tray with more cards sits nearby. Behind them is a seated crowd in white and orange clothing, with banana leaves and a striped cloth hanging above. Whether the seated figure is a person is uncertain, as the appearance cues are not sufficiently distinctive.2015-08-09July 26 20152015-07-26May 01 20152015-05-01