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A photograph of a ceremony on a gold-and-red throne decorated with white and red flower garlands, with a golden trident-like ornament at the top left. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes, wearing a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, sits on the throne smiling and reaching toward a tray held by a man in white with an orange shawl. Other attendants in orange and white stand nearby, and a man at the left wears a garland and purple lanyard. The dark backdrop shows painted rock texture and the gold throne frame. a person is seated on the throne as the central figure, with long swept hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, receiving an offering during the Gurupoornima celebration.

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July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a multicoloured flower garland receiving a small wrapped gift from a woman in a white top who kneels before him. The seated man has long swept-back hair, a bare-shouldered orange garment and a red-and-white floral garland, and sits on a gold-ornate throne with cushions. Behind him stand two men in orange: one with a shaved head and orange cloth, wearing a gold necklace, and another with long hair and a gold pendant. Flower garlands in red and orange drape the backdrop, and a gold-framed panel decorates the wall. A small child's hand is visible near the woman. Presentation of gifts before a throne suggests a darshan or prasad offering; the seated figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, a flower garland and ceremonial gold ornaments.2009-12-24A photograph of a ceremonial gathering under a white tent at a temple. A man in saffron-orange robes with a white flower garland and long swept-back hair stands before an ornate gilded throne with red cushions and red-and-white flower decorations. He holds a golden staff and reaches toward a metal plate of offerings. Devotees in white and saffron clothing surround him, some with folded hands, and a woman in a teal top sits in the foreground. Two attendants in orange garments with beaded necklaces stand at left beside brass trident-shaped ritual objects.2009-07-07November 19 20092009-11-19A photograph of a ceremonial reception in front of a large ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with floral garlands in orange, yellow and red. A seated figure in orange robes wears a red and white garland and a rudraksha mala, with long dark hair and bare upper body, receiving a fruit from a man in a white shirt and white dhoti. Beside them a monk in saffron robes and glasses stands with a garland, another saffron-clad man with a gold chain is at the left edge, and a woman in a colourful patterned top stands at the right. Flowers and marigold garlands line the background and a red wall.2009-12-24A seated man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron garment and a red shawl over his shoulder, smiling as he sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushioned upholstery and a golden trident mounted behind it. Garlands of white and orange flowers drape the throne and a vase of flowers sits nearby. A woman in a white sari with gold border bends forward to touch the garment of the seated man, while another woman in white stands at the right edge holding a staff. A young man in an orange robe with a beaded necklace stands at the upper left under a white tent canopy. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair and saffron ornate clothing on a throne, which are the qualifying cues.2009-07-07A photograph of a ceremonial gathering in front of a golden ornate throne decorated with marigold and rose garlands and green leaf festoons. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a pink and white flower garland sits on the throne, extending his hand toward a small child in a blue shirt who holds out a cupped palm. A bespectacled man in orange robes with a saffron head cloth and a beaded necklace stands beside the throne, holding a ceremonial item near a golden lion-shaped stand. Around them, devotees including women in red, yellow and white saris, and men in white kneel or stand, several reaching forward to touch the scene. A golden seated deity murti appears in the upper background. Several people are visible in the scene.2009-12-24February 06 20132013-02-06July 07 20092009-07-07