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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a carved wooden throne with lion-head armrests, draped with multicolored flower garlands. A man in white kneels before the throne with palms pressed together in namaskar, head bowed. Behind them, standing men in white kurtas, one in an orange shawl, and a man in a white shirt wearing a lanyard and ID badge look on, while a standing man lifts a garland. A white draped backdrop and red carpet complete the scene.

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January 01 20032003-01-012002 - Glimpses From Various Programs2002-01-01 +1 copiesA photograph of a devotional reception in a white-draped hall. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap, with a white flower garland of red and yellow blossoms, smiles while holding the hands of a kneeling man in a white shirt who bows over them, wearing a rudraksha mala. Behind them, women in white saris hold steel bowls and scatter yellow and pink petals, and a standing fan and pink flower arrangements are visible. Petals cover the white cloth. The seated figure's appearance shows several saffron-robe and head-wrap cues, consistent with a person presence, though the identification is uncertain.Photograph of an indoor ritual in a white-draped room. A seated figure in a saffron-orange turban and orange robe, with a thick white jasmine garland and red flower garland, has his head touched by another person's hand. A man in white kneels before him wearing a red-bead rudraksha mala, hands folded at the chest. Behind them, people in white clothing stand and sit, one holding a steel plate of offerings, another raising a camera, and an elderly man sits cross-legged on a red floral rug. Fans, pink flowers and a bowl of red offerings stand nearby.A seated figure in a saffron-orange turban, saffron robe and layered white and green-red floral garlands sits in a cushioned wooden chair, smiling as he extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a kneeling man in white shirt and dhoti with palms pressed together in namaskar. Behind them standing devotees in white clothes hold brass and steel bowls and garlands, a woman in a white sari with red border holds a tray of flowers, and vases of pink, white and red flowers stand to the right on a table. The floor is covered with scattered red and green petals. The kneeling man is a devotee receiving blessing.2002-05-26Photograph of a padapuja at a Guru Poornima event. A figure in saffron-orange robes with a white flower garland sits on a decorated throne with a red backdrop, marigold and white flower garlands around it. A man in a white kurta kneels and bows his head to the feet of the seated figure, who rests them on a silver bowl. Behind them, a woman in a white sari with gold border and men in white kurtas, one with an orange shawl, stand watching. A man in white on the right gestures with his hand. Several people are visible, including partially visible ones at the edges.2007-07-29A photograph of a flower-decorated throne stage during a guru ceremony. A central figure in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair and a white-and-red garland sits smiling on the throne, which is framed by white jasmine, marigold and red flower arrangements. A devotee in a white shirt kneels before him and washes his feet from a silver bowl as a paada pooja. Around them stand several men in white kurtas, one wearing an orange-and-white shawl, another with an orange-beaded mala, and a man in white on the right gesturing with raised hands. A woman in white stands at the left edge.2007-07-29A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a white-and-orange flower garland sits on an ornate silver throne decorated with marigolds and white jasmine garlands, a microphone stand beside him. A man in white dhoti and shirt kneels barefoot on the floor, touching his forehead to the base of the throne in a padapuja-style obeisance, with petals and white cloth scattered around. Behind them, several men in white clothes, some wearing saffron or yellow shawls and beaded necklaces, stand watching. At the right, a woman in a saffron-and-white top leans in to tend the flowers. The backdrop is draped in red and floral arrangements. The seated figure matches Swamiji (probable) by long swept-back hair, saffron robe and garlanded throne, in a role of being honoured with a pada puja.2007-07-29A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red upholstered back, wearing long swept-back dark hair, a large white and multicolour flower garland and a green-and-white-beaded garland. He is bare-chested beneath the orange cloth, gesturing with a raised palm while smiling. Before him, a man in white kurta and dhoti kneels with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them, several men in white with orange shawls stand near a draped red and gold backdrop, and scattered flower petals cover the floor. The distinctive saffron robe, long hair and adornments match the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues, and the throne and kneeling devotee suggest a darshan setting.2007-02-242002 - Glimpses From Various Programs +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe and orange head wrap on an ornate carved wooden throne with lion-shaped armrests, draped in layered garlands of white, yellow, pink and green flowers. The seated figure extends one hand outward while a kneeling devotee in white clothes with a red-thread neck cord bows forward holding a yellow-and-white flower garland. Behind them, several men in white dhotis and shirts stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, one older man wearing glasses and an orange shawl. A bright white quilted backdrop and a blue floor mat fill the scene, with a wire and a red and pink floral arrangement visible at upper right. a person: the seated figure wears a saffron robe, orange head wrap and layered garlands on a throne, consistent with the page's description of a Jayanthi celebration.2003-01-01A photograph of an indoor session with a seated figure on a white-draped chair at left, wearing an orange-saffron turban and orange robes with a rudraksha mala lying on the cloth before him. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers bends over a scatter of pink and white flower petals on the tiled floor, offering them while another person kneels nearby. Standing devotees in white dhotis and shirts line the pale walls, some wearing lanyards and red-orange cords. A small framed portrait hangs on the wall and red curtains frame the room. A seated woman in white at right presses her palms together. The visible people number about ten to fifteen.2003-03-16