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A photograph of a figure seated on an ornate golden throne (peetha) on a decorated stage, hands pressed together in namaste with eyes closed. The seated person wears an orange-saffron robe and a matching orange head covering, with white and multicoloured flower garlands draped around the neck and across the throne. Behind the throne a backdrop of white floral patterns, blue-and-white striped panels and painted motifs with elephants and flowers frames the stage. Brass lamps, a silver kalasha-style vessel, a trident (trishul) leaning at the right, and steel bowls of fruit including bananas, apples, pomegranates and grapes sit in front of the throne. A water bottle and a standing fan are visible at the left edge. The setting suggests a festival satsang or Gurupoornima-style programme on stage.

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A 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.2008-07-17A 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 photograph of a man seated on an elaborate throne on a stage, wearing an orange-red saffron robe and garlands of white and yellow flowers, with a red and white bindi on his forehead. The throne is framed by an arched structure densely decorated with white, red, yellow and purple flower garlands. A brass oil lamp stands at the lower left of the stage, a microphone stands in front of him, and two standing fans flank the platform beside a navy curtain. Small offerings lie near the base of the throne. This is an appearance-based candidate for the teacher, shown with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and garlands, so he is labelled as probable.2007-07-29July 17 20082008-07-17December 27 20082008-12-27January 01 20122012-01-01July 29 20072007-07-29October 24 20102010-10-24A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a gold chain necklace, palms pressed together in namaste, on an ornate gold throne with a carved backrest, a golden lion figure at its base, and red-and-tiger-striped cushions. Behind the throne are floral garlands in white, pink and purple, and colourful decorative cloth panels with elephant motifs. At the lower left, a shaved-headed young man in orange robes with a gold necklace also sits with palms together. The setting appears to be a festival dais with flower decorations.2008-07-17January 13 20152015-01-13A photograph of a ceremonial stage decorated with white flower arrangements, striped white-and-purple panels and a large yellow flower motif. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with a saffron head covering and a white flower garland, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. A shaven-headed devotee in orange robes kneels before the throne, offering or receiving an orange cloth. Fruit, brass vessels and flowers are arranged on the floor in front of the throne, and a fan stands at the right edge. The seated figure has long dark hair and is wearing a rudraksha-style neck adornment, consistent with a probable Swamiji (probable) seated in the honoured position of a guru puja.2008-07-17A figure in an orange saffron robe and orange head covering sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne with a lion-carved base, palms pressed together in greeting. Garlands of white, yellow, pink and green flowers hang over the throne and across the seated figure's shoulders. Behind the throne, a stage backdrop is decorated with striped white and purple arches, gold trim, and a rangoli-style flower motif in yellow and maroon, with a painted column at left. A golden trident stands to the right of the throne, and fans are mounted at the sides. The label on the image reads a person seated on the peetha as the presiding figure of a Gurupoornima event, identified by the throne, garlands and orange robe rather than by face.2008-07-17