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July 12 20092009-07-12July 12 20092009-07-12A group photograph on a stage before a gold-framed throne decorated with white flower garlands and a golden crown-like top. A seated figure in orange robes with a golden shawl, a long white flower garland, orange-and-white ribbon and gold necklaces sits barefoot on a red cushion, one hand raised in greeting. Five people in white stand around the throne: three men in white dhotis and shirts on the left, one wearing a white shawl over a white kurta, and two women in white saris with gold borders and dark beaded malas on the right. A silver vessel and brass ritual items sit on a red patterned carpet in front, with fruit visible. A large backdrop with flowers and a pale fabric panel completes the setting.2006-12-27A photograph of a seated man on a gilded throne with a red cushion, garlanded with white and pink flower chains, wearing an orange-saffron robe and waving his right hand while smiling. Several people in white dhotis and shirts stand and kneel around the throne, with a woman in a yellow sari and a white-haired older woman in a green sari at the right. Behind them a backdrop shows a yellow-orange sunburst with a stylized white bird emblem. The figure on the throne in saffron robes with a garland and throne setting fits the page's description of an appearance-based candidate, so this is a person seated in darshan, with devotees in white around him.2009-07-12February 07 20102010-02-07A photograph inside a white tent during a ritual at a golden throne decorated with multicoloured flower garlands. A man in orange robes with an orange head wrap sits on the throne, smiling, holding a flower garland and reaching toward a large golden tray of flowers and offerings in front of him. A bald priest in white dhoti and shawl with an orange garment stands at left, and a woman in a cream sari stands near the tray. On the right, a man in a pinkish-white jacket with clasped hands and a man in a light blue shirt stand near the throne, and another orange-robed man stands behind. Green carpeting covers the floor and red drapes line the tent. The seated figure is the central subject of the honour.2011-07-15A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a white flower garland and a red bindi, sitting on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with white, pink and yellow flowers against a sunburst orange backdrop. A standing man in orange robes at left has his hands joined in greeting. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers bows low and touches the seated figure's feet, and a woman in a yellow sari with a gold border holds a white cloth or offering. Another woman in white stands at the right edge. a person: the seated figure has a shaved-style hairline with a vermilion mark, saffron robes and a flower garland on a throne, matching the page's event context. The scene reads as a devotee seeking blessings from a seated guru.2009-07-12A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with white, yellow and pink flower garlands and orange gerbera flowers. He wears a long white garland with pink and yellow blossoms and has a red tilak on his forehead, with rudraksha beads visible at his chest. Around him, men in white shirts and white dhotis press palms together in namaskar, and a man in a light blue striped shirt stands behind the throne placing a hand on the seated man's shoulder. A small circular logo appears at the top left and a copyright credit runs along the lower right. Four to five people are visible in the scene.2010-10-24February 12 20062006-02-12A seated figure in saffron robes sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with carved floral motifs, smiling broadly and with palms pressed together in greeting. Long dark hair falls past the shoulders and a red bindi marks the forehead, and a red and white flower garland drapes over the shoulders with loose petals heaped at the base of the throne. Two devotees in white stand before him: an older man in white trousers and shirt leans forward to offer a garland, and a woman in a white sari bows with hands raised. Behind them a third person in orange kneels at the edge of the frame. The backdrop is covered in white and blue patterned fabric, marigold and rose garlands, and yellow flower arrangements.2008-07-17December 29 20102010-12-29A photograph of a padapuja ceremony on an ornate golden throne draped with red and orange flowers and garlands. A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a bare chest area and a tilak on his forehead sits on a red cushion. A woman in a white sari with a green blouse stands before him, bending forward and touching his arm while holding a small offering. To the right, two young men in white dhotis with yellow shawls stand attentively, and a young woman in white stands at the far left beside a table with water bottles. Red and white patterned panels and small brass lamps frame the stage.2009-08-25