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A stage ceremony with a seated guru in orange robes and a long-haired, saffron-clad figure sitting on a flower-covered dais, garlanded with white and orange flowers and a red-and-white garland. A man in white kurta and pants, with a yellow cloth draped over his hands, bends forward carrying a brass vessel toward the dais. A second man in white with an orange shawl stands behind him. A microphone stands at the dais, a brass oil lamp sits on the left, and petals are scattered on the white cloth floor. Dark maroon curtains and a framed photograph with garland decoration form the backdrop, with a printed panel on the wall.

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July 29 20072007-07-29Photo of a ceremonial stage decorated with garlands of marigolds, white flowers and multicoloured blooms. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and a flower garland sits on a decorated throne-like seat, smiling toward the others. A man in white kurta with an orange shawl, and a younger man in white with curly hair, stand before him; the younger man in white bows and offers a golden tray holding a small brass object, while a microphone stands nearby. A brass oil lamp sits on the left of the stage, and a framed photo display with text hangs on the wall behind. a person: the seated saffron-robed figure with long swept-back hair, flower garlands and throne-like seating matches the presentation cues.2007-07-29A seated figure in orange robes with long, swept-back hair and a flower garland sits on a decorated dais at a microphone, speaking, while a man in white clothes with an orange shawl stands beside him holding a small silver ritual vessel on a yellow cloth. In the foreground a devotee in white kneels and bows with forehead to the feet of the seated figure during padapuja. Behind them are a large floral backdrop of marigolds, white jasmine and red garlands, a maroon curtain, a brass oil lamp on the floor, and a wooden podium on the left wall beside a framed photo panel. The seated figure's appearance matches Swamiji (probable) through orange robes, long swept-back hair and a garland, with the role of teacher giving satsang.2007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29A photograph of a Guru Poornima padapuja on a raised red stage. A central figure in orange-saffron robes and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on an ornate throne heavily decorated with white, yellow and red flower garlands, speaking into a microphone on a stand. Two men in white dhoti and kurta kneel before him; the foremost bends low with hands folded and a yellow cloth draped over his arm, while the other, wearing an orange shawl, touches the seated figure's feet in reverence. A brass oil lamp stands at left, and a white cloth covers the stage floor. A portrait and a banner are visible in the background. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne in orange robes with long swept-back hair and a garland; he is shown receiving padapuja.2007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29A photograph of a ceremonial padapuja or honouring at a floral altar. A seated figure with long dark hair, a red tilak on the forehead, a rudraksha-style mala, and an orange-saffron robe sits on a silver pedestal, decorated with white and orange-red garlands. Two attendants in white kurta and dhoti with orange shawls stand on either side; the left attendant bends forward offering a folded yellow cloth and a red-covered book, while the right attendant holds a yellow cloth. A microphone stands at right. Behind the seated figure is a red backdrop framed with marigolds, roses and white jasmine, with a small deity murti above. Silver kalasha-like vessels rest on the floor. The seated figure is shown with distinctive long swept hair and saffron clothing, consistent with a person, seated in the honoured position.2007-07-29A padapuja ceremony on a stage draped with dark maroon curtains and dense garlands of white jasmine, orange and red flowers. A seated man in orange robes with long swept-back hair and a white floral garland sits on an ornate gold throne and smiles while raising his hand in blessing. A man in white with an orange shawl stands behind him holding a yellow cloth tray. In the foreground, a man in white kneels on a white cloth and bows his head toward the seated figure's feet, which rest on a silver footstool. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge. A microphone on a stand is near the throne, and a printed banner with text hangs at the top left. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, saffron-orange robes and garland on the throne) is seated at the centre of this ceremony.2007-07-29A photograph of a flower-decorated stage at a Guru Poornima event. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a raised seat, smiling and reaching to receive a yellow-cloth-wrapped object from an older man in a white shirt and brown trousers, who bows with a white flower garland. On the left, a young man in white with an orange shawl leans in to assist. At right, a seated young man in white with an orange shawl watches, and a camera operator is partly visible. A purple curtain and a standing fan are behind the stage. Visible people: five.2007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29A stage event with a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and long dark hair, wearing a white and red-green flower garland, seated before a microphone on a stand. Beside him stands a man in white kurta with an orange shawl, holding a gold tiered object on a yellow cloth. A woman in a cream salwar kameez kneels at the lower left, reaching toward the tray. The seat is banked with orange, yellow and red marigolds and white jasmine garlands, and a golden lion-like carved ornament is at the right. Dark red curtains form the backdrop.2007-07-29