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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a deep red cushion, the throne decorated with white and orange-red flower garlands. The central figure has long dark hair, wears a saffron-orange robe and a gold necklace, and holds a dark blue object, with a small silver vessel beside them. Two men in white shirts stand nearby, one with an orange scarf, another holding a small object in his hands. A small boy in white stands at right. A woman in a red-and-white striped sari kneels in the foreground, and a gold lion or lion-shaped figure sits at the base of the throne. Watermarked archive image.

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A seated figure in an ornate gilded throne with a red cushioned back, draped in orange saffron robes, a long gold necklace and a gold armlet, with long swept-back dark hair, is being honoured by a man in a white shirt and watch who bends forward with his hands on the figure's lap. A boy in white with a rudraksha mala stands beside them, and a bearded man in orange robes stands behind on the right. A golden lion-faced figure sits at the base of the throne, which is framed by marigold and white flower garlands. a person: the seated figure's long swept hair, saffron robes and gold necklace on a throne fit the candidate, and the page places him at this event, so the person is labelled as probable. Presence and role indicate a devotee paying respects during a Guru Poornima celebration.2006-07-11July 11 20062006-07-11A photograph of a seated figure in orange robes on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with white and orange flower garlands, with a long flower garland draped down the front of the robe and bare feet resting on a red cushion. A man in an orange shawl and white attire leans in to offer something by hand, while a man in white and a woman in a pink-and-maroon sari kneel at right, the woman with her hands extended toward the seated figure. Another man in an orange shawl stands behind the throne, and a metal vessel sits on the floor at right. A greeting-style ritual moment at an event.2006-07-11July 11 20062006-07-11July 11 20062006-07-11July 11 20062006-07-11A seated figure with long dark hair and an orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back, decorated with white and orange flower garlands. He reaches out to offer something from a small plate to a kneeling man in white clothes wearing a rudraksha mala, who bows low with his hands joined near the flower-strewn base of the throne. A bearded man in an orange robe stands behind the throne holding a small object. To the right, a woman in a cream sari holds a white-wrapped bundle, and a cameraman with a video camera on a tripod and another man in white stand nearby. Fruit and a golden ornament sit on the platform in front. The throne seat's front shows a gold emblem. Behind is a wall with a red and blue backdrop and a hanging orange cloth. Seven or so people are visible.2006-07-11July 11 20062006-07-11A photograph of a Guru Poornima padapuja-style gathering in a decorated hall. A long-haired man in saffron robes and a gold necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold lion-figure at its base, smiling, his feet being attended. Before him a woman in a grey-haired bun and white sari with gold border kneels and bends forward, hands near his feet. Standing behind are devotees: a woman in white with a blue-patterned shawl and folded hands, an older man in white with a grey beard and rudraksha-style pendant, a young boy in beige kurta with folded hands, and a woman in a red shawl. A man in orange shawl and white kurta holds a silver vessel at right. Marigold and white jasmine garlands drape the throne and the decorated backdrop.2006-07-11July 11 20062006-07-11July 11 20062006-07-11A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a deep red cushion, wearing an orange saffron robe, long dark hair, and a beaded necklace, smiling. Chrysanthemum and marigold garlands in red, orange and white decorate the throne and the backdrop. A kneeling man in white clothes and a white-haired head, with a garland around his neck, bows and cups the seated figure's bare feet in his hands. Standing beside them, a man in white dhoti and shirt with folded hands, a man in a white shirt and glasses with folded palms, and other men in white and saffron clothing watch. A man in saffron clothing holds a silver vessel. A kumkum-marked padapuja-style honouring is taking place. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji (probable) by long swept-back hair, saffron robe and beaded necklace, and is in person.2006-07-11