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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a red-orange head covering and layered flower garlands sits on an ornate gold throne-style seat set on a small raised platform decorated with flowers. Several men in white dhotis and shirts, some with cream and white clothing, stand around the seat, and one man in a light shirt holds a metal tray of offerings toward the seated figure. A man in an orange robe stands at left and a bald man in white with a gold necklace and sacred thread stands beside him. A woman in a white sari with yellow border stands at right. The background is a black curtain with hanging green leaf garlands and strings of flowers.

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August 15 20102010-08-15A seated figure on a gold-and-brown ornate throne is being honoured by a group of men in white shirts and dhotis. The seated man wears an orange-saffron robe, an orange turban, and a rudraksha mala, and is heavily garlanded with pink and yellow flower garlands. Several devotees lean in to offer flowers and garlands, one holding a bag of petals. Behind them hangs a black backdrop decorated with strings of white flowers, and a few saffron-robed attendants stand at the left. This appears to be a garlanding ceremony before a seated guru. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has an orange turban, saffron robe, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garlands, and sits on a throne with devotees honouring him.2010-08-15A seated figure in an orange robe and orange turban, wearing a rudraksha mala and a garland of pink and white flowers, sits on a gilded throne in front of a black backdrop hung with green leaf-and-flower garlands. Several men in white shirts, white dhotis and pale kurtas crowd around, lifting and draping flower garlands over him, while one holds a camera. Another man in a light blue shirt stands at the right. The scene suggests a felicitation with flowers, with the seated figure's cues including orange robes, a turban and a rudraksha mala.2010-08-15A photograph of a ceremonial honouring on a stage. A seated figure on a gold-framed throne with red cushions wears an orange robe, a pink-and-white flower garland and an orange shawl with a rudraksha mala, raising one hand in blessing. A man in an orange robe stands at left and holds the arm of a man in a white shirt and blue trousers, while attendants in white shirts and dhotis stand around, one holding a yellow-wrapped bundle and another with palms joined at right. Garlands hang on a dark draped backdrop, and a red carpet covers the stage floor.2010-08-15A central figure seated on an ornate gold throne on a stage with a black backdrop hung with white flower strands. He wears an orange-and-red head wrap, orange robe, and a garland of white and pink flowers, and raises one hand in blessing. Men in white shirts and dhotis kneel around the base of the throne, pressing their hands onto the gold platform, with scattered marigold and rose petals on the floor. Attendants in orange and saffron robes stand behind, one in white with a yellow shawl and rudraksha mala. Some of the men wear white shirts and trousers. Scene resembles a felicitation or padapuja at a satsang.2010-08-15August 15 20102010-08-15July 12 20092009-07-12A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, draped in a large garland of pink and white flowers. Around the stage, devotees in white traditional dress stand and offer flowers and gestures; women in white saris with gold borders stand to the right, while men in white dhotis and a yellow shawl kneel to the left. Rose petals scatter the glossy white stage, and a dark backdrop is decorated with hanging white jasmine garlands. A cameraman with a camera stands nearby.2010-08-15August 15 20102010-08-15September 12 20102010-09-12August 15 20102010-08-15A photograph of a ceremonial reception on a stage. A long-haired figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gilded golden throne with red cushions, smiling with bare feet on a red cushion. A man in a white kurta offers something with both hands while bowing toward the seated figure. Behind them, a man in a plaid shirt and grey trousers leans in, and several older men in white kurtas stand to the left, one holding a garland of flowers, others with hands pressed together. Behind the throne is a large painted backdrop of a colourful temple gopuram with carved deities. Orange-robed figure is seated centrally with a white-robed devotee performing padapuja-style reverence. The seated figure has long hair, an orange robe and a saffron shawl, consistent with the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues.2010-02-10