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Photograph of a ceremonial stage at a Gurupoornima event. A man in an orange turban and orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a lion-carved base, wearing a white flower garland and holding a yellow cloth or paper. A bald young man in orange robes with a pink sash sits on the lower step at left, and a bearded man in orange robes stands at the far left. The backdrop is decorated with a garland of marigolds and white flowers, striped purple and white borders, and yellow and red floral panels, with a trident symbol visible at the right edge. The seated man is the a person candidate; appearance cues include an orange turban, orange robes and a flower garland, but the identification is uncertain.

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July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne (peetha) at a Gurupoornima event. The central figure wears an orange-saffron turban, orange robes and a multi-coloured flower garland, and holds an orange cloth in both hands while turned toward a companion. A trident (trishul) stands at the right edge, and a mural-like backdrop of flower patterns in yellow, purple and white surrounds the throne. To the left, a shaved-headed man in orange robes and a red-striped shawl sits on the floor. Fruit offerings including apples, bananas, pineapple and grapes are arranged in front of the throne, and a small oil lamp stands on a pedestal. a person: long hair, orange turban and saffron robes on a throne with a garland.2008-07-17A 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 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.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a seated saffron-robed guru on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing an orange turban, a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, smiling as a devotee in a long orange satin robe bows forward and receives his hand on the head. The throne is framed by a large floral arrangement of yellow and white blooms and purple-and-white striped decoration. In front, a silver lamp stand, a silver bowl and a tray of fruit, including apples, grapes, limes and pineapple, form an offering display. a person is shown in ceremonial saffron clothing with ornate cues, and the devotee is blessed in a darshan-style moment.2008-07-17A seated figure with long dark hair, a red bindi and an orange silk garment with a gold border sits on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushion, wearing a white and red flower garland and a large gold necklace. Two men in orange clothing kneel at his feet, one bending low, appearing to perform padapuja with flowers and water at the feet. Marigolds, red roses and white jasmine decorate the throne and background. The figure smiles with eyes closed. a person: long swept-back hair, saffron-orange robes, gold necklace and throne seated as the central honoured guest during padapuja.2008-01-01July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17