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A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with white jasmine garlands and red and yellow flowers, holding a wooden staff. A man in a white checked shirt and blue trousers stands before him, hands joined, receiving the blessing. Behind, a younger man in orange dhoti and shawl with a tilak watches. Bowls of apples and red cloth cover a table at left. The green-carpeted stage has a flower-decorated backdrop.

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February 03 20092009-02-03January 31 20092009-01-31February 03 20092009-02-03February 03 20092009-02-03A long-haired man in an orange saffron robe with a red undershirt sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, eyes lowered, in front of a floral backdrop of red gerberas, yellow flowers and white jasmine garlands. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti bends forward and clasps the seated man's hand while holding his arm. Behind them a third man in orange robes with a tilak stands near the throne, and a partially visible person in white stands at the right edge. A small orange towel rests on the seated man's lap. The scene suggests a seated blessing or respectful greeting at a public gathering.2009-02-03February 15 20092009-02-15A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair in an orange robe over a red undershirt, sitting on an ornate gold throne with red cushions in front of a floral backdrop of red gerbera and yellow and white daisies. A man in a cream shirt and trousers bends forward to offer something to him, and a small red vermilion mark is visible on the seated man's forehead. Another man in an orange and red-bordered dhoti stands at right, and a person in white stands at the left edge. A green carpet covers the floor and flower petals and garlands lie at the base of the throne.2009-02-03A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, draped in saffron-orange robes and wearing a red bindi, with long dark hair swept back. Both hands rest on the shoulder of a man in a white t-shirt and grey trousers who bends forward to touch the seated figure's feet, a devotional gesture of reverence. Behind them a second man in orange robes with a red-bead mala stands by the throne. The throne is decorated with yellow, white and red flower garlands, a gold curtain and a blue drape hang in the background, and the floor is covered in red carpet. The seated figure appears to be a person in the in_person role of guru receiving padapuja-style reverence during an event.2009-01-31A photograph of a seated figure with long dark hair wearing an orange saffron shawl over a red top, sitting on a red cushion atop an ornate gold-trimmed throne-like seat with a red patterned cloth. He extends his hands toward a man in a rust-brown kurta who clasps them in front of him. A kneeling man in a white shirt with a yellow-orange shawl is seen from behind at lower right, and standing figures in orange and white shirts watch in the background. Behind them are garlands of white, yellow and red flowers and a bright orange wall. Hair and clothing colours are as described; the scene is a blessing exchange.2009-02-03January 28 20092009-01-28A photograph of a stage event with a seated figure in orange robes on an ornate gold-and-red throne, long dark hair swept back, a crown-like adornment absent; the figure's hand is held by a man in white shirt and white dhoti who bends forward to touch the seated figure's hand in respect. Behind them stands a younger man in white with an orange shawl, and at left a bearded man in orange robes with a rudraksha-style mala. Yellow and red flower garlands drape the throne and an arched floral backdrop with red gerbera and white orchids hangs above. a person (seated figure) identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robes and ceremonial throne setting, with the page indicating his presence.2009-02-01January 31 20092009-01-31