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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits with palms pressed together in namaste on a zebra-striped throne decorated with a garland of marigolds and red, white and yellow flowers, under a pink draped tent canopy. A cameraman in white with an orange shawl stands behind a tripod-mounted video camera. Purple orchids, fruit and a small bowl sit at the base of the throne. In the foreground, several people are partly visible at the bottom edge, one in orange and others in white and dark clothing. The setting is an outdoor festival stage with a red carpet and a banner at right.

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December 30 20082008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30Photograph inside a white tent with red drapes and a green carpet. A man in saffron robes and an orange head-wrap sits on a gold-ornate throne decorated with garlands of red, yellow and white flowers, his bare feet resting over a gold tray of flowers. The appearance of this seated figure is consistent with a probable Swamiji (probable), with long hair, saffron robes and orange headwear, seated as the central figure. Beside him a man in a black shirt holds a microphone and gestures toward him, while a cameraman in a white shirt films with a professional video camera on a tripod. A second man in orange robes with a garland stands nearby, and several people in white and red clothes are visible in the background.2011-07-15January 08 20102010-01-08A photograph of a seated figure on a flower-decorated throne at an indoor event, draped in garlands of white and orange flowers. The seated man wears a saffron-orange robe, a gold-toned necklace and a long flowing hairstyle, and smiles toward a woman in white who kneels before him with her head bowed. Around them are shaved-headed devotees in orange robes, some holding long bamboo poles with orange flags, and a cameraman with a video camera at the left edge. Several seated people in the foreground are viewed from behind. Appearance-based cues on the throned figure, including long hair, saffron robes and ornate gold necklace, give a probable Swamiji (probable) identification with the role of the seated guru receiving devotion.2006-07-11A seated figure in white dhoti-style clothing and a white turban sits on a zebra-striped throne (peetha) on a blue-skirted stage decorated with white jasmine garlands, orange marigold strands and flower arrangements. Red and white flower garlands hang around the seated figure's neck, and hands are pressed together in greeting. A man in an orange robe stands behind the throne, and a few women in orange and green saris move through the tented pavilion at right. Orange drapes, a white column and loudspeakers frame the scene.2008-12-29A person in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red zebra-striped cushions, hands pressed together in namaste at the chest with eyes closed. A white and red flower garland hangs around the neck, and a flower garland lies at the feet on an orange cloth. A pink lotus motif is mounted on the green backdrop above the throne, with flower arrangements and small offering trays with fruit beside it. The person has long dark hair and wears a saffron shawl over an orange top.2010-08-08June 21 20092009-06-21A seated man in a flowing saffron-orange robe raises his right hand in blessing on an ornate gilded throne with red tiger-striped cushions. He has long dark hair, a red dot on his forehead and a white garland over the throne's top. A red cushion rests on the golden dais in front. Behind him, white draped fabric and teal backdrop are decorated with white, yellow and red flower garlands. A man in white shirt and white dhoti stands at the right, wearing a lanyard badge. Fruit and flowers are arranged on the platform. a person cues: long swept hair, saffron robe, ornate throne, and his role as the seated, blessing figure.2009-01-18A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, placed on a raised stage with a bright green backdrop decorated with pink lotus-like motifs and flower garlands. He sits with palms pressed together in namaste at chest level, eyes closed, wearing an orange saffron robe and a white flower garland with red flower accents. Flowers and fruit sit on white pedestals beside the throne, and a flower arrangement stands at the right. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back dark hair and wears saffron robes with a flower garland on a golden throne, a distinctive ceremonial presentation, and is presented as a discourse speaker.2010-08-08A photograph under a white and pink draped tent at an outdoor Brahmotsavam celebration. A woman in saffron robes with long dark hair sits on a zebra-striped seat behind a white table holding apples, flowers, rudraksha malas, and small ritual items, with a floral garland hanging on the left. A man in orange robes with a garland stands behind her. In front, a man in white clothes and a rudraksha mala presses his palms together, and a woman in a cream and gold sari and a woman in yellow stand nearby with hands folded. Many people in white and orange clothes fill the background, and a blue and white banner decorates the tent edge.2008-12-30