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Photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a carved lion-shaped armrest and red cushions, wearing a saffron-orange robe and orange turban, with a long dark hair and a garland of white flowers. He extends his right hand forward, touching the forehead of a standing woman in an orange-saffron sari who bows with hands folded in namaste. Below, a brass or silver offering tray with flowers and fruit sits near the throne. Behind them hang a colourful embroidered backdrop with elephant motifs and a large floral garland arch in yellow, red and white. Two people are visible: the throned figure, who may be a person based on the saffron-orange robes, orange turban, long hair and throne, and the bowing woman. A printed photo credit reads 'Dhyanapeetam' at the lower right.

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Photograph of a ceremonial blessing on a stage. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a gold lion sculpture wears an orange saffron robe and an orange turban, and extends a hand to place a saffron-coloured cloth or tilak on the forehead of a kneeling devotee in an orange silk robe with a pink sash. The throne is framed by white and red flower garlands and a decorated backdrop with painted elephant motifs. Brass lamps, a flower arrangement and fruit offerings sit on a low table in front. Swamiji (probable) is identified by the saffron robe and turban, long swept-back curly hair and ceremonial gold-throne setting, with the page noting his presence.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.2008-07-17A 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.2008-07-17December 19 20122012-12-19A photograph of a ceremonial padapuja in a decorated hall. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a long swept-back hairstyle and a gold-beaded necklace sits on an ornate golden throne with a lion-carved armrest and red cushions, surrounded by white and orange flower garlands. A man in white dhoti with gold borders kneels before him, touching his feet over a silver vessel, while a seated attendant in white with an orange shawl watches nearby. Floor carpets are scattered with flower petals, and a colourful elephant-printed cloth hangs on a pillar behind the throne.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17September 18 20112011-09-18May 17 20132013-05-17A stage event with a gold ornate throne on the right where a figure in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban, red flower garland and rudraksha mala sits with palms pressed together in greeting. A cane-walking elderly man in white dhoti and kurta, supported by attendants, approaches the stage from the left. Behind them a seated monk in orange with a garland sits on a white-covered sofa, flanked by brass oil lamps and a potted plant. The backdrop shows a starry blue cosmic design with a fiery orange emblem. Illuminated gold pillar with carved figures frames the left side. Probable Swamiji (probable) seated on the golden throne, showing long hair beneath the turban, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala.2015-07-19A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a long flower garland with red roses and a red and white rudraksha-style mala draped at the neck, holding a small rectangular item up to the eyes. A standing attendant in orange robes on the left holds a silver tray with a trident-topped staff nearby. Golden deity figures appear at the top, with floral arrangements, a rocky backdrop and a microphone stand in front. a person: the seated figure wears saffron robes, a flower garland and rudraksha mala on the throne, consistent with the page's Gurupoornima event.2009-07-07A seated man on a gold-ornate throne wearing saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with a white and red flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, smiles while placing an orange cloth or tilak-cloth on the head of a kneeling devotee in orange robes who bows forward. Floral decorations with yellow and maroon blossoms, striped and red cushions, a brass oil lamp and white flowers surround the throne. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in saffron robes, turban and garland on the decorated throne, shown blessing a disciple. The bowing devotee is a disciple receiving blessing.2008-07-17A 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.2008-07-17