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A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a gold-carved armrest wears an orange turban, orange sleeveless top and orange dhoti, with a red and white garland and a dark rudraksha-style mala. He places his right hand on the head of a standing man in a white dhoti and shirtless upper body, who has his palms pressed together in reverence. Behind them a large banner shows a smiling face in orange, and a garlanded deity murti and a yellow-and-green floral-decorated canopy stand to the left, with a woman in a white sari behind. Garlands of yellow and red flowers drape the throne, and a brass lamp stand is visible. This is a blessing scene during a Dasara celebration.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap sits on an ornate gold throne with carved backrest and lion-form armrests, decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands. A man in a white kurta gestures with raised hands as he touches the seated man's head, a blessing-style gesture. The seated man wears a rudraksha mala with gold beads. A woman in a yellow shawl stands at the left edge.2009-12-07November 12 20102010-11-12 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange sannyasi robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a garland of yellow and red flowers draped over its back. A standing person in a white long kurta and white trousers, with long dark hair, applies a mark to the seated man's forehead with their fingers. Behind them, a woman in a white sari with gold border stands at right, hands clasped. At left, a person in orange clothing kneels beside a low table. Before the throne, a gold stand holds a heap of flowers and red petals, and fruit sits on a side table. The backdrop is a large red-orange printed panorama of rock formations.2009-08-30A seated figure in an orange cloth with long dark hair and a gold necklace rests a hand on the bald head of a kneeling monastic in orange robes with palms joined in reverence. The seated figure sits on a red-cushioned throne framed by white flower garlands with red, yellow and orange blossoms, and a gold lion-shaped support lies at the base. Behind them, rows of orange-robed monks sit cross-legged holding brass oil lamps, and many tall bamboo poles with orange flags stand around the stage. The setting is an indoor hall with a red-and-white wall. This appears to be a blessing ceremony during a Guru Poornima event.2006-07-11A photograph of a padapuja-style ceremony on a stage before a gilded throne. A seated figure in orange robes, an orange turban, a bare upper body with a rudraksha mala and gold armlets, places his hand on the head of a young man in white dhoti and shawl with gold borders, who bows forward with hands joined. Behind them stands a golden throne with a red cushion, an orange and red drape, and a carved gold lion-like finial. To the left, a man in white kurta and glasses and a woman in a green sari stand holding a purple cloth bundle. Carved pillars and a painted backdrop fill the background.2011-12-10A photograph of a bald man in a white t-shirt and light blue trousers bending forward while a person in orange-saffron robes places a hand on his head in blessing. The seated figure wears flowing saffron-orange robes with a long sweep of dark hair, sitting on an ornate gold throne with a carved golden backrest. Floral garlands of orange, red and white flowers decorate the throne and draping behind. A small table with items sits at left edge.2009-11-17October 17 20102010-10-17A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange head cloth sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved, shell-shaped back, and a gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads at his chest. A man in white kurta stands before him, hand raised, touching his own forehead near the seated man's head in a gesture of reverence. Garlands of yellow and purple flowers frame the throne, and a woman in a yellow garment stands at the left edge beside gold lion-head armrests. The setting suggests a satsang or darshan stage with a teal and green backdrop.2009-12-07A photograph of a stage ceremony. A figure in orange robes with long, swept-back dark hair, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, sits on a red-cushioned gold throne and rests both hands on the head of a kneeling devotee in white kurta clothing with palms pressed together. A second person in orange robes kneels at the lower right, and a gold ornate backdrop with garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers surrounds the throne. Marigold petals lie on the stage floor and a small brass vessel sits at the bottom edge. The orange-robed figure on the throne fits the Swamiji (probable) cues of long hair, orange clothing, rudraksha mala and gold ornament, shown here in a blessing gesture.2008-12-25December 23 20092009-12-23A seated figure in an orange robe with a floral garland sits on a red-cushioned golden throne in front of a large flower-decorated backdrop of marigolds, roses and yellow blooms. A man in white dhoti and shirt stands behind the throne holding a red-and-gold ceremonial item over the seated figure's head. At left, a bald man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala smiles while holding the arm of a standing attendant in white. Two other people in white stand at the edges of the frame. The scene appears to be a ceremonial reception on a stage.2010-10-24March 30 20122012-03-30