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A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in namaste, wearing a white and orange garland. Behind and beside the throne, two devotees in orange and saffron clothing raise ceremonial implements, one holding a tall brass object and the other lifting a sword-like ritual item, in front of a dense arrangement of white and yellow flowers and striped floral decorations. A gilded canopy hangs above. Fruits, bowls and brass vessels are arranged in the foreground on the altar. The scene appears to be a puja or aarti offering at a decorated throne. a person: the seated figure wears saffron robes, an orange turban and a garland on an ornate throne, consistent with the page's reference to a Gurupoornima celebration.

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A photograph of a ceremonial puja at a decorated stage. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with a rudraksha-style garland of white and red flowers, sits with palms pressed together in namaste before an ornate gilded throne with red cushions and a mandala-style backdrop. Two men in orange robes stand on either side, one raising a hand toward the figure and the other holding a small object. A man in white with an orange shawl stands at the right edge. Fruit, flower offerings and a metal vessel lie on a low altar in front, and a trident stands near the throne. The seated figure may be a person based on the orange robe, turban and garland, though appearance is not conclusive.2008-07-17A seated figure in an orange saffron robe and orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in namaste and a garland of white and orange flowers around the neck. A standing attendant in peach-orange clothing faces the throne from the lower right, and a partly visible person in orange stands at the left edge. The throne is framed by a decorative wall of white, blue and yellow floral panels, with a golden trident-like staff on each side. In front, brass vessels, fruit including bananas and pineapple, and flower garlands are arranged as offerings, consistent with a puja or aarti setting.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushion sits centrally before a decorated backdrop with a golden umbrella and white-and-red patterned panels. The seated person wears an orange robe, an orange head covering and a white-and-orange garland, with hands pressed together in namaste. In front, a standing priest in an orange dhoti and shawl faces the throne, performing puja with an arm raised, while a trident and a kalasha stand near a tray of fruit, flowers, a brass vessel and oil lamps. a person: the seated figure has an orange head covering and orange robe with a garland, a throne-seated presentation consistent with the page, though the face and head are not fully clear enough to confirm.2008-07-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne (peetha) with a red cushion, in a richly decorated stage with white and blue scalloped panels and yellow-and-red flower motifs. The seated figure wears an orange saffron robe, an orange turban, and a flower garland, with hands pressed together in namaste. Two attendants in orange robes stand in the foreground at a puja table with an oil lamp (lamp), fruit offerings including bananas and apples, and brass vessels.2008-07-17A photograph of a ceremonial stage decorated with striped blue-and-white fabric and a large gilded throne. A central figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on the throne with palms pressed together in namaste, wearing a white-and-red flower garland and a gold necklace; long dark hair falls past the shoulders, and a golden trident stands behind. Before the throne a brass kalasha sits amid red and orange flowers and fruit, with two lit oil lamps on stands. Three attendants in orange robes sit around the offering: one bald man in orange and another in orange pours or tends the vessel, and a woman in orange and maroon sits to the right with hands folded in prayer, indicating a puja or pancha arati ritual.2008-07-17A seated figure in orange-saffron robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands joined in namaste, wearing a white and red flower garland and a bead necklace. The throne is framed by elaborate white and multicoloured floral arrangements with garlands, and a gold trident stands at left. In front, a silver vessel and fruit offerings are set on a platter. Two people in orange clothing stand in the foreground with their backs to the camera, one at right and one at left, with lit oil lamps near the bottom.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a ceremonial puja at a temple dais. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, hands folded in namaskar, wearing a white flower garland and a gold-toned necklace. Around the throne, several devotees in orange robes sit cross-legged on the floor; one bald attendant in orange offers or pours from a silver vessel, and a woman in an orange sari with red border sits to the right beside a kneeling devotee. In front are silver plates of fruit including bananas, grapes, apples and pineapple, and silver lamps. Behind the throne, a silver trident leans against the wall, and the throne is framed by striped blue-and-white arches decorated with marigold and white flowers.2008-07-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne (peetha) before a decorated backdrop of white and blue striped draping, marigold and rose garlands, and yellow flower banks. The seated figure, eyes closed, palms pressed together in namaskar, wears an orange-saffron robe, a saffron turban, a multi-strand white and red flower garland, a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala. A second person stands in the right foreground, back to the camera, in an orange-saffron robe and holding a microphone. The scene reads as a satsang or public teaching. A seated figure with this presentation (turban, saffron robe, rudraksha mala, gold necklace) is a probable Swamiji candidate on the throne, as the page indicates, but the face is not used for identification.2008-07-17A photograph of a seated figure in an ornate golden throne (peetha) at the centre of a decorated stage, with a red cushion and a gold crown-shaped canopy above. The seated person wears an orange saffron robe, an orange turban, and a long rudraksha-style garland with a red floral garland, with hands held together in namaste. Two attendants in orange clothing stand in the foreground with their backs to the camera, one holding a bell. In front of the throne are a silver vessel, fruits including bananas, apples and oranges, flowers and offerings. The stage is framed by yellow and white floral and patterned decoration, and two electric fans stand at the sides. Two other partially visible people sit at the bottom edge of the frame.2008-07-17A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) with red cushions, hands joined in namaskar. A white and red floral garland hangs on his chest, with a rudraksha-style mala and gold necklace visible. The throne is framed by white jasmine flower arrangements with orange and yellow marigolds and a striped garland drape. A brass trident (trishul) stands at the right edge, and a partially visible person in light saffron clothing with dark hair stands at the lower right, facing the throne. The setting resembles a stage or temple dais decorated for a ceremony. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair under an orange turban, saffron robes, a garland and ceremonial gold necklace, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this event.2008-07-17