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A photograph on a stage in front of a painted banyan tree backdrop. A man with short dark hair and an orange-saffron shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and a gold canopy, smiling. Two people in white stand before him: a man in a white kurta with a gold necklace placing a hand on the seated man's shoulder, and an older figure in orange robes with long hair at left reaching toward him. Two women in white saris and a white top stand at right, one wearing a rudraksha-style mala. The scene reads as a welcoming ceremony.

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November 19 20092009-11-19July 07 20092009-07-07November 19 20092009-11-19December 20 20122012-12-20November 22 20092009-11-22December 31 20152015-12-31A woman in a white sari with a purple blouse kneels at the feet of a long-haired man seated on an ornate golden throne with a carved lion-head armrest and red cushions. The seated man wears saffron-orange robes, a saffron-orange shawl, and a beaded necklace, and raises one hand in blessing. Another person in orange robes kneels behind him near the throne. Flower garlands in orange and pink hang from the throne. Behind them hang colourful striped and patterned cloth banners with elephant motifs and red curtains. The woman is performing padapuja, honouring the feet of the seated figure. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, saffron robes, and beaded ornamentation, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji.2008-07-17Photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded golden throne with lion-head armrests, backed by a large gold filigree arch decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands and a painted sunset backdrop. The seated person wears a flowing orange-red robe and has a long-sleeved orange-red wrap, with a red cushion behind. A man in a light blue t-shirt and dark striped track pants stands before the throne, touching the seated person's forehead with his hand. To the left, a man in an orange dhoti and orange shirt stands with hands near a flower arrangement. To the right, two women in white saris stand by the throne, one holding a small garland. Flowers and a fruit tray sit on the platform.2009-07-21A photograph on a stage in front of a large painted backdrop of a banyan tree. A tall ornate gold throne with lion-like carved armrests dominates the centre. A man with a shaved head in a white kurta stands with both hands on the shoulders of a smiling man in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha beads who stands before the throne. On the left, another man in orange robes looks on, and on the right a woman in a white sari with a red border and beaded necklace stands beside a small table with fruit and water bottles. The throne and stage decorations suggest a ceremonial welcome.2009-11-19A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and a large gilded backrest. The figure wears a red-orange garment, a white shawl over the shoulders, a long multi-strand gold and brown bead necklace, a silver pendant, and a red garland with green and orange bands. The hair is long and swept up into a high dark crown, with a red bindi on the forehead. Several people in white shirts and white clothing sit on the floor in front of the throne, bending forward with hands extended. Ornate floral and jewelled decorations frame the background, with brass lamps on the right. Swamiji (probable): the figure on the throne shows long swept-up hair, a crown-like style, ornate gold necklaces, rudraksha-style beads and saffron-red clothing, and is shown receiving devotees at a satsang.2016-01-03July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17