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A photograph of a ceremonial padapuja at a decorated stage. A seated figure on a gold throne with a red cushion and a carved golden lion armrest wears an orange saffron robe, an orange turban, and a rudraksha mala; long dark hair falls past the shoulders. Another orange-robed person kneels before the throne, bowing and washing the seated figure's feet, while a third orange-clad figure with an orange cap smiles beside them. Flower garlands in white, orange and pink decorate the throne and steps, a brass vessel sits at the feet, and a standing fan and water bottle appear at left beside a colourful embroidered backdrop with a yellow floral motif.

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July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a seated saffron-robed guru on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing an orange turban, a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, smiling as a devotee in a long orange satin robe bows forward and receives his hand on the head. The throne is framed by a large floral arrangement of yellow and white blooms and purple-and-white striped decoration. In front, a silver lamp stand, a silver bowl and a tray of fruit, including apples, grapes, limes and pineapple, form an offering display. a person is shown in ceremonial saffron clothing with ornate cues, and the devotee is blessed in a darshan-style moment.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a Gurupoornima-style honouring ceremony in a hall with a gilded throne backed by a golden ornate panel and red cushions. A seated figure on the throne wears saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with white and orange flower garlands draped over the shoulders, and rests bare feet on a silver vessel of flowers. Before him, a kneeling attendant in orange robes and an orange cap holds a folded orange cloth, while a second person in a long flowing orange garment and headcloth stands to the left, lifting the cloth to their head. Marigold and white flower decorations line the throne and a yellow-and-maroon floral panel is behind them. Probable Swamiji cues include the saffron turban, orange robes and garlands on the seated throne figure, and he is physically present in the scene.2008-07-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne (peetha) at a Gurupoornima event. The central figure wears an orange-saffron turban, orange robes and a multi-coloured flower garland, and holds an orange cloth in both hands while turned toward a companion. A trident (trishul) stands at the right edge, and a mural-like backdrop of flower patterns in yellow, purple and white surrounds the throne. To the left, a shaved-headed man in orange robes and a red-striped shawl sits on the floor. Fruit offerings including apples, bananas, pineapple and grapes are arranged in front of the throne, and a small oil lamp stands on a pedestal. a person: long hair, orange turban and saffron robes on a throne with a garland.2008-07-17A photograph of a ceremonial stage decorated with white flower arrangements, striped white-and-purple panels and a large yellow flower motif. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with a saffron head covering and a white flower garland, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. A shaven-headed devotee in orange robes kneels before the throne, offering or receiving an orange cloth. Fruit, brass vessels and flowers are arranged on the floor in front of the throne, and a fan stands at the right edge. The seated figure has long dark hair and is wearing a rudraksha-style neck adornment, consistent with a probable Swamiji (probable) seated in the honoured position of a guru puja.2008-07-17A photograph of a ceremonial scene on a richly ornamented golden throne with a floral backdrop of white, yellow and red blossoms. A man seated on the throne wears an orange turban, orange robes and a white and red garland, and holds a small orange cloth over the head of a kneeling devotee. The devotee, in a bright orange silk garment, bows forward with hands joined at the crown of the head. Red cushions and a silver stand with flower garlands are visible. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure in orange turban and robes, shown receiving the devotee's reverence at a Gurupoornima-style event.2008-07-17A seated man on a gold-ornate throne wearing saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with a white and red flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, smiles while placing an orange cloth or tilak-cloth on the head of a kneeling devotee in orange robes who bows forward. Floral decorations with yellow and maroon blossoms, striped and red cushions, a brass oil lamp and white flowers surround the throne. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in saffron robes, turban and garland on the decorated throne, shown blessing a disciple. The bowing devotee is a disciple receiving blessing.2008-07-17A photograph of a ceremony on a stage. A seated figure on a gold and red throne with a gilded lion armrest wears a saffron-orange robe, a saffron turban, and a white flower garland, and rests one hand on the head of a kneeling young man. The kneeling man wears a saffron robe and a saffron cloth on his head and sits in front of a silver kalasha-style vessel and pink and white flower offerings on the floor. Behind them are a gold and floral backdrop and a decorated panel with elephant motifs. A white pedestal fan stands at left. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a saffron turban and saffron robe, and a ceremonial garland, and is seated on a throne as the central figure of the ceremony.2008-07-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a carved lion armrest and red cushions, draped in orange robes with a beaded necklace. The figure smiles and extends a hand in blessing toward a kneeling person in white clothes with palms pressed together. Floral garlands of white and orange flowers decorate the throne and surroundings, with a gold-and-red canopy and colourful striped fabric overhead. Behind them, a few men in orange and white stand or sit on the floor, and a pedestal fan sits beside the throne. The setting appears to be a devotional darshan. a person: the seated figure wears orange robes, a long beaded necklace and sits on a ceremonial throne, with long hair visible.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17