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A photograph of a ceremonial reception on a red carpet. A smiling young man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate carved wooden throne with a white cushioned back, receiving floral garlands in red, yellow, green, white and blue. A woman in a white blouse and orange-and-white patterned sari bends low and bows at his feet. Two men in white kurtas stand behind, one holding a garland and the other reaching toward the throne; a small sign reading PARAMAHAMSA is visible. A rudraksha mala hangs at his chest. The scene suggests a ritual honouring of a guru figure.

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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban receiving garlands on a wooden throne with a red carpet. He wears layered multicolour flower garlands in yellow, white, red, green and blue, and smiles while holding a garland with his hands. Before him kneels a woman in a white sari with a red bindi, her palms pressed together in greeting, also wearing a yellow and red garland. A man in white clothes with a red cord stands behind, holding more garlands. Bare feet rest on a small footstool with a patterned mat. The distinctive saffron robes, turban and ceremonial throne match the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues, shown in person.2003-01-01January 01 20032003-01-01July 29 20072007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29A photograph of a seated figure on a flower-decorated throne during a padapuja ceremony. A long-haired person in saffron-orange robes, with a red bindi and a white and orange garland, sits smiling on a red-cushioned seat framed by white and orange flower arrangements. A man in white kurta holds a yellow cloth and a brass vessel beside the throne, while another man in white kneels at the feet on a silver base. A second person in orange robes bends at the right, a brass oil lamp stands on the right, and a purple curtain hangs behind. Visible cues are long swept hair, saffron robes and a garland, consistent with the appearance of the a person; this is an appearance-based label only.2007-07-29A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, wearing a multi-coloured flower garland with white, red, blue and pink blooms, holding a garland in both hands on a carved wooden throne. A woman in a white sari with gold border kneels with her head bowed at his feet on a patterned mat over red carpet. Behind them, two men in white kurtas stand, one holding yellow and green flower garlands, one wearing a lanyard with an ID card. Other garlands hang on the throne, and a carved lion-head armrest is visible. The figure matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues of saffron/orange clothing and a turban, and is seated as the honoured recipient of padapuja-style devotion.2003-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial gathering in an indoor hall with a red-and-gold patterned floor. A man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and a saffron garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a gilded lion figure at its base, and white and pink flower garlands draped over it. a person is seated on the throne with a rudraksha-style beaded necklace and an ornate gold necklace. Before him, a woman in white sari kneels with her hands together toward him. Behind them, a shaved-headed man in orange robes stands, and another person in white with a red shawl sits on the floor beside a metal bowl. A decorative saffron, white and blue textile hangs on the wall and flowers are scattered on the floor.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A seated figure in orange robes with long swept-back hair and a white flower garland sits on an ornate throne decorated with marigold and rose garlands and a red cushion. A man in white kneels at his feet, bending forward, and another man in white with hands together stands to the left, with a man in white and a yellow-shawled attendant behind. Strewn petals cover the floor and a woman in yellow appears at the right edge. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, orange robes, garlanded throne) receiving padapuja from a devotee during a Guru Poornima satsang.2007-07-29A photograph of an outdoor celebration under a white and pink canopy with red-and-white draping. A seated figure on an ornate red-cushioned throne wears a golden crown and white garlanded attire, with white and orange flower garlands draped over the throne and a carved lion-like base. Beside him a man in white clothes and a red-and-white rudraksha mala holds a silver tray. A woman in an orange-and-cream sari bows with folded hands before a silver vessel with flower offerings. Other devotees in white and pastel saris stand along a red carpet, and a man with a staff stands at the right edge.2005-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial puja on a gilded throne decorated with white and orange flower garlands. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a beaded necklace sits on the throne with a lion-carved armrest, smiling and extending a hand. In front of him a kneeling devotee in white clothes with an orange shawl bows and touches a silver pedestal. Around them stand other men in orange and white garments, and flowers, fruit and marigold garlands are scattered on the red carpet. A red and gold cloth banner hangs on the left wall. Text on the lower right reads . Setting appears to be an ashram hall2008-07-17