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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, carved lion-shaped armrests and garlands of white and pink flowers, holding a small ritual object in both hands. Beside the throne, a woman in orange robes with a maroon border stands, and a shaved-headed young man in orange sits on the platform near a gilded pot. In front are fruit, flower arrangements and silver ritual vessels, with a decorated colourful backdrop and a dark curtain behind. The setting suggests a Gurupoornima celebration with a guru puja. Three people are visible.

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A photograph of a stage event. Seated on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion and a golden lion-form armrest is a man in an orange robe and orange turban, wearing a white flower garland and holding a small object in his raised hands. Beside the throne, a shaved-headed young man in orange sits on a low seat. Standing to the left is a woman in an orange sari with a magenta border, smiling. In front are fruit, flower offerings and a silver tray, and behind them a decorated backdrop with painted elephants and a dark curtain. White flower garlands drape the throne. a person: the seated man wears an orange turban and garland, with a throne and ceremonial dress consistent with the page's description.2008-07-17Photograph of a ceremony on a stage with a dark curtain behind it. A figure in orange robes and an orange head wrap sits on an ornate golden throne with a lion-form armrest, red cushions and white-and-red floral garlands, holding an object in the hands. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), with saffron-orange robes, orange turban and a long swept-back hair with ceremonial garlands. To the left, a woman in orange robes stands beside a seated young man in orange with a red-bordered shawl who sits before a brass vessel and offerings of fruit, flowers and a brass lamp, indicating a puja. A decorative folk-patterned panel with elephant motifs and a fan stand in the scene.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and a golden lion armrest wears an orange turban, orange robe and a white flower garland, smiling. In front, a person in an orange robe kneels and bows low with hands pressed together, performing padapuja at the seated figure's feet over a brass vessel. Fruit, flowers, brass lamps and a silver plate with offerings sit on the table; the throne is framed by floral garlands and a colourful striped and patterned backdrop. This image shows a worshipful ritual reception on stage. The seated figure is described by role only; no identity is established from appearance.2008-07-17A 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 photo of a ceremonial scene in a hall decorated with white and blue striped drapery, a painted pillar with elephant motifs and a golden throne-like seat covered in flower garlands. A figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on the ornate golden throne with a red cushion, holding a ceremonial staff, and wears a garland of flowers and a rudraksha-style mala. Seated before the throne on a patterned red and gold carpet is another person in orange robes and an orange headwrap, with hands folded in greeting. Brass lamps, a tray of fruit including pomegranates, grapes, bananas and apples, a silver offering vessel, and flower petals sit in front. A trident stands at the right edge.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.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photo inside a decorated hall where a long-haired figure in orange robes and orange beaded necklaces sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved golden lion, red cushions and white flower garlands. The seated figure extends one bare foot toward a silver footstool while gesturing with a hand. Beside the throne, a shaven-headed man in orange robes with a red shawl and beaded necklace points toward the foot. A woman in a white sari with gold borders stands at the left edge, and another man in the background watches. Maroon drapes, a colourful striped pillar and a purple logo appear in the background. Swamiji (probable) is shown as the long-haired seated figure in orange robes with a crown-like throne setting and beaded necklaces.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe and an orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne decorated with red cushions and flower garlands, holding a trident-like staff. A woman in orange robes stands at left and a shaved-headed man in orange kneels at the throne's base, surrounded by offerings of fruit, apples, bananas, pineapple and red-and-gold cloth on the floor. The figure on the throne has long hair and a saffron wrap, a cue consistent with the page's a person reference, though the appearance is only partially clear; the seated figure is treated as a probable candidate.2008-07-17