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Photo of a seated figure in an orange-saffron silk robe with a white and red flower garland and gold ornaments, sitting before an ornate gold throne with floral decorations. A young man in orange robes on the left leans in and holds a small silver vessel toward the seated figure, who holds it in both hands. A woman in pink on the right edge is partly visible. The setting suggests a devotional offering at an ashram event.

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Photograph of a long-haired figure seated on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of white, red and green flowers. The figure wears an orange-saffron robe, a multi-coloured flower garland, and a red bindi, and is pouring or dabbing a small white substance from a container. A man on the left in an orange shawl over white clothing, with a beaded wristband, holds a tray of small packets and offerings. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robes, a floral garland and a throne setting, matching the page's Gurupoornima context. Behind them, a large floral backdrop and a brass trident-like ornament are visible.2008-07-17A seated long-haired figure in saffron-orange silk robes and a rudraksha-style garland of white, green and red flowers sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, smiling and holding a small bottle. A man in an orange shirt stands at left holding a tray of small bottles covered with white cloth. A red bindi is visible on the seated figure's forehead. Behind the throne are flower garlands and a silver trident. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne with long hair, saffron clothing and floral garlands, while an assistant assists with bottles.2008-07-17A photograph of a long-haired man seated on an ornate gold throne in saffron-orange robes, wearing a white and pink flower garland with a red kumkum mark on his forehead. He smiles while holding a small cup or container and a lamp-like object above a white cloth. A man in an orange shirt and a man in white stand beside him holding papers and a white bundle. Behind the throne are a red and gold cushion, a silver bowl, a trident and floral decorations. The visible cues of long swept hair, saffron robes, gold necklaces and a throne fit the a person candidate; the image shows Gurupoornima-style ritual offering of biksha.2008-07-17A photograph of a smiling person seated on an ornate gold throne-like seat before a backdrop of garlanded flowers in red, white and yellow. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron silk garment, a white and red flower garland, and a red tilak on the forehead, and holds a small cup aloft with one raised hand. Beside them a second person in orange robes holds a tray of small bottles and sheets of paper. A silver offering bowl sits on a red cloth at the lower right.2008-07-17A ceremonial scene at a gold-decorated throne draped with garlands of white, orange and red flowers. A young man with long swept-back hair, wearing orange clothing and a white flower garland, sits on the ornate gold throne with red cushions and hands resting on its arms. Beside him, a bearded man in orange robes and a red-and-orange shawl pours or offers water from a large brass vessel, while another man in orange and a woman in white stand nearby. Floral decorations and white and violet drapes frame the dais.2008-07-17A photograph of a ceremonial gathering at a shrine-like stage. A man with long dark hair and an orange robe, wearing a red bindi, sits on a red-cushioned throne backed by an ornate gold arch decorated with red and white flower garlands. A woman in a white sari with a red-and-grey border stands before him, hands raised, receiving or offering a garland of white and red flowers. On the right, a bearded man in orange robes stands beside a silver tray and bowls, and a trident hangs on the left side of the throne. Orange cloth and a golden decorative lion-like figure rest at the base of the seat, with flower arrangements on the steps.2009-07-07January 08 20122012-01-08A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne decorated with flowers and a floral backdrop. The central figure wears saffron clothing, a rudraksha mala and a red tilak, with long swept-back hair, and smiles while receiving a bundle of papers. Two saffron-robed men kneel on either side, one passing papers forward and the other holding them, and a young man in white stands at the right edge with hands folded. Rose petals lie on the floor, and a yellow cloth runs across the scene. a person seated at a devotee offering ritual, with the page indicating a Gurupoornima event.2008-07-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, backed by garlands of yellow and red flowers. The seated person wears saffron-orange robes, a long gold-beaded necklace, a rudraksha-style mala and a red bindi, and has long dark hair. Beside him stands a shaved-headed man in orange robes and a saffron shawl, offering or handing over a small book across a brass tray, with a yellow ribbon hanging from the tray. A silver bowl sits on the red cushion at right. The seated figure has long hair, saffron and ornate gold cues, and is.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing saffron robes with a green and gold border, a white flower garland, a gold necklace and a red bindi. The figure has long dark hair and is receiving a brass tray of yellow turmeric or rice from a shaven-headed priest in saffron robes and a saffron head cloth who kneels at right in front of a microphone on a stand. A standing attendant in saffron robes with a gold chain and a long beard stands at left. Red flowers lie at the throne's base, and a white wall with a red lotus-scroll painting forms the backdrop. Swamiji (probable) is identified from the long hair, saffron robes, ornate gold necklace and throne seating.2009-12-26A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial gold necklace, smiling as two male attendants in saffron clothing hold and present a white paper packet to him. He sits before an ornate gold throne with red and white floral garlands, and a brass bowl stands at the left. Probable Swamiji's appearance cues are present (long hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala, gold necklace), so this figure is described as Swamiji (probable) receiving an offering from two disciples during a Gurupoornima-era event. Three people are visible.2008-07-17