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A photograph of a padapuja-style ceremony on a stage before a gilded throne. A seated figure in orange robes, an orange turban, a bare upper body with a rudraksha mala and gold armlets, places his hand on the head of a young man in white dhoti and shawl with gold borders, who bows forward with hands joined. Behind them stands a golden throne with a red cushion, an orange and red drape, and a carved gold lion-like finial. To the left, a man in white kurta and glasses and a woman in a green sari stand holding a purple cloth bundle. Carved pillars and a painted backdrop fill the background.

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A seated man in an orange robe and marigold garlands sits on a golden throne with a red cushioned back, his hand raised toward the head of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti who bows forward with hands folded. Behind them, a man in a white kurta with a yellow shawl and rudraksha mala watches, a woman in a maroon sari with a red bindi stands at left, and another man in white stands near the throne. A gold-ornamented carved backdrop and a red curtain frame the scene, with a thatched structure and greenery visible at the top left. The setting appears to be an outdoor-side pavilion with devotees receiving blessings.2009-11-17 +1 copiesOctober 10 20112011-10-10November 12 20102010-11-12 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange-saffron turban with a jewelled ornament, a saffron shawl draped over the shoulder, layered red and white flower garlands, a rudraksha-style mala, and bracelets. The figure smiles while holding a small printed card and touches the forehead of a kneeling man in white dhoti with an orange-bordered shawl, who has his hands folded in namaste. A man in a white dhoti stands behind on the left and a brass vessel with flowers sits nearby. a person is shown as the seated figure with turban, saffron shawl and ornate garlands, performing a blessing on the devotee. The backdrop is dark purple with a small white-and-purple logo at top left.2011-08-31October 10 20112011-10-10A seated figure in a saffron-orange turban, orange and gold robes and multiple rudraksha malas blesses a kneeling man in white kurta with palms pressed together. The blessing hand is raised to the devotee's forehead. Behind them, figures in white and red-bordered garments move across a red and orange room, with a gold-leafed throne, a red drape and a tray of apples nearby. Probable Swamiji (probable): long hair under the turban, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold-trimmed saffron clothing mark him as the officiant. The scene shows a blessing or darshan.2015-10-25A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap sits on an ornate gold throne with carved backrest and lion-form armrests, decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands. A man in a white kurta gestures with raised hands as he touches the seated man's head, a blessing-style gesture. The seated man wears a rudraksha mala with gold beads. A woman in a yellow shawl stands at the left edge.2009-12-07A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long, swept-back black hair and a rudraksha mala sits on a gold-carved throne with plush red cushions, placing one hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a white kurta, a rudraksha mala and has his hands clasped in prayer with eyes closed. Behind them, a man in white dhoti with maroon border and gold necklace stands with hands folded, and another person in orange garments stands in the background. A small tray with red apples and offerings sits beside the throne. Swamiji (probable): the seated saffron-robed figure with long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ornate gold throne fits the candidate description, consistent with a blessing or darshan. Gold-trimmed red-and-gold throne setting.2010-09-17A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a gilded throne seat draped in red cushions and a garland of red flowers. A person in saffron-orange robes with long braided hair and a red tilak sits on the throne, bare feet resting on a red cushion, with a rudraksha-style mala visible. Around him, devotees in white shirts and white dhotis or cream-bordered saris stand and raise hands in blessing or offering gestures. Another saffron-robed person stands at right. Pink and red drapery forms the backdrop, with purple and red flower arrangements in the foreground. a person is seated on the throne, shown in orange robes, long braids and a mala, being honoured by devotees.2009-08-06A seated man in an orange sannyasi robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a garland of yellow and red flowers draped over its back. A standing person in a white long kurta and white trousers, with long dark hair, applies a mark to the seated man's forehead with their fingers. Behind them, a woman in a white sari with gold border stands at right, hands clasped. At left, a person in orange clothing kneels beside a low table. Before the throne, a gold stand holds a heap of flowers and red petals, and fruit sits on a side table. The backdrop is a large red-orange printed panorama of rock formations.2009-08-30A photograph from a stage ceremony in front of a painted orange and cream backdrop. A seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, decorated with garlands of red, white and yellow flowers. A man in a dark navy shirt and white dhoti bends forward to offer padapuja-style devotion at the seated figure's feet, while a young man in orange robes and a beaded necklace stands at left. Two women in white saris with gold borders stand at right, one with her head bowed. A small table draped in white and a floral arrangement sit at the throne's base. The seated figure's appearance is uncertain and the image does not establish identity, so the role is described as the seated guru on the throne.2009-07-25A photograph on a stage in front of a red-and-orange backdrop. A seated man in an orange robe with bare chest and a red undergarment sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions and a garland of red, yellow and green flowers. A man in white kurta and dhoti stands and touches his forehead. To the left, a young man in an orange robe kneels beside a white pedestal. Two women in white saris with gold borders stand at right, one wearing a dark beaded necklace. A gilded footstool holds a flower offering.2009-08-30