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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands and red cushions, wearing an orange robe and a white flower garland. A woman in an orange and maroon sari stands with palms joined in front of the throne, while a man in orange kneels and scatters flower petals at its base. Another man in orange stands at the left edge. A decorated arch of flowers frames the scene. a person: the seated figure has long dark hair, a red bindi, an orange robe and a white flower garland, but the appearance cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity. Physical people visible: about four.

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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved floral and deity motifs, draped in fresh garlands of white and red flowers and strewn with petals. The seated man wears an orange saffron robe, a white flower garland and an orange shawl, with dark shoulder-length hair. Around the throne, a woman in a white sari with a gold border bends forward with her hands near the petals, while two men in orange robes stand at the sides, one bending over at the lower left. A red cushion and red and gold drapery decorate the throne, and gold-and-silver patterned hangings frame the background.2008-07-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne decorated with white and red flower garlands and a red cushion. The central figure wears saffron-orange robes, a white flower garland and long dark hair. Around the throne, a man in saffron robes with a shawl and a man in saffron kneel and bow, and an older man in a white dhoti with a gold border touches the rose petals scattered on the throne steps, while another attendant in saffron holds a brass vessel. Scattered rose petals cover the base.2008-07-17A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes seated on an ornate gold throne with red and orange tiger-stripe cushions, wearing a white and red flower garland and a red tilak. A woman in an orange sari with a red border bows with her palms joined toward him, smiling. Behind them a man in orange clothing stands beside a floral-decorated backdrop of white and blue flowers. Flower petals cover the throne platform. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, saffron robes, a garland and a ceremonial gold throne.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a ceremonial scene on a golden throne decorated with floral garlands and a heap of flower petals at its base. A figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a white-and-red flower garland, sits on the throne and smiles while a woman in an orange and red sari leans forward to touch his forehead. Another woman in orange stands at right, and a person in orange sits at lower left with a gold bangle. A red cushion and a trident-shaped ornament appear in the background. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, orange ceremonial clothing and a floral garland, consistent with the page's Gurupoornima event at Aadi Kailasa; the throne and honour ritual alone do not establish identity.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a figure seated on a gilded throne with a tall golden back and crown-like top, decorated with white and multicolored garlands and a floral backdrop of white, blue-striped panels and a large yellow flower motif. The central figure wears an orange saffron garment, a white flower garland and a beaded necklace, with long swept-back hair, and gestures with one hand. Before the throne, a man in white clothes kneels and pours or scatters petals and flowers onto the floor, while a woman in a white sari bends forward to offer. A seated man in orange kneels to the right and another attendant in orange stands at the far right. This resembles a devotee honouring a seated teacher with petal offerings. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a floral garland, and is on the throne, so the identity is an appearance-based candidate.2008-07-17A photograph of a ceremonial scene before a gilded golden throne with ornate carved backrest decorated with flower garlands. A long-haired figure seated on the throne wears orange saffron robes and a white and red flower garland, with a red cushion behind. Standing devotees in white dhotis and kurtas attend, and a man in orange clothing holds a brass plate. A woman in an orange sari bends over with a brass vessel, and a silver bowl of flowers and petals sits before the throne. Garlanded pillars with red and white flowers frame the golden dais.2008-07-17A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion is receiving honour during a Guru Purnima celebration. The seated person wears an orange-saffron garment and a white-and-red flower garland, with dark swept-back hair and a sincere, composed expression. Two devotees in white kneel on a bed of rose and marigold petals, one leaning in to offer the garland, while a monk in orange robes stands behind the throne and another monk in orange sits at the right edge. The throne is decorated with gold filigree, and the backdrop features a yellow flower motif on a white beaded panel. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure, identified by saffron clothing, swept-back hair and a garland of flowers.2008-07-17A photograph of a ceremonial padapuja at a gold-ornate throne decorated with red cushions and floral garlands. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange robe and a white-and-red garland, sits on the throne while a devotee in orange kneels at his feet, touching them, scattering petals over a richly patterned cloth. Another devotee in orange kneels at left beside a brass vessel, and two women in orange saris with red borders stand at right with hands joined. The seated figure shows distinctive long hair and orange robes; the appearance-based label is Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne receiving padapuja.2008-07-17A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with gold filigree, red cushions, and garlands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers. Hands are pressed together in namaste. Three devotees in orange robes kneel before him and perform padapuja, washing his feet over a silver vessel with pouring water and flowers, while a woman in an orange sari with red border reaches toward the vessel. A trident (trishula) stands at right and a brass lamp is at lower left. Overall this is a ceremonial abhishekam-style foot-washing scene in an ornate stage setting.2008-07-17A seated figure on an ornate gold throne is garlanded with white and multicoloured flower necklaces and has long dark hair; he wears orange saffron robes and smiles with raised hands. Before the throne, a bald man in white clothes kneels and a woman in white stands bending over a large heap of pink and white rose petals. On the right, a figure in orange robes with long dark hair turns away, adjusting their hair. The throne is backed by a decorated wall of white and blue scalloped flower work with a red cushion beside it.2008-07-17