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A photograph of a ceremonial stage decorated with white flower arrangements, striped white-and-purple panels and a large yellow flower motif. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with a saffron head covering and a white flower garland, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. A shaven-headed devotee in orange robes kneels before the throne, offering or receiving an orange cloth. Fruit, brass vessels and flowers are arranged on the floor in front of the throne, and a fan stands at the right edge. The seated figure has long dark hair and is wearing a rudraksha-style neck adornment, consistent with a probable Swamiji (probable) seated in the honoured position of a guru puja.

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July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a ceremony on a decorated stage in front of a golden throne (peetha) with a red cushion, framed by a floral backdrop with white and blue striped panels and a yellow flower motif. A seated figure in an orange turban and orange robe, with white and orange garlands around the neck, smiles while another figure in orange robes kneels at the front, tending to the seated person's head. Fruit, flowers and brass items sit on a low table in the foreground, and a standing fan is visible at the right edge. Two people are visible.2008-07-17A photograph of a ceremonial padapuja at a decorated stage. A seated figure on a gold throne with a red cushion and a carved golden lion armrest wears an orange saffron robe, an orange turban, and a rudraksha mala; long dark hair falls past the shoulders. Another orange-robed person kneels before the throne, bowing and washing the seated figure's feet, while a third orange-clad figure with an orange cap smiles beside them. Flower garlands in white, orange and pink decorate the throne and steps, a brass vessel sits at the feet, and a standing fan and water bottle appear at left beside a colourful embroidered backdrop with a yellow floral motif.2008-07-17A photograph of a seated saffron-robed guru on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing an orange turban, a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, smiling as a devotee in a long orange satin robe bows forward and receives his hand on the head. The throne is framed by a large floral arrangement of yellow and white blooms and purple-and-white striped decoration. In front, a silver lamp stand, a silver bowl and a tray of fruit, including apples, grapes, limes and pineapple, form an offering display. a person is shown in ceremonial saffron clothing with ornate cues, and the devotee is blessed in a darshan-style moment.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a Gurupoornima-style honouring ceremony in a hall with a gilded throne backed by a golden ornate panel and red cushions. A seated figure on the throne wears saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with white and orange flower garlands draped over the shoulders, and rests bare feet on a silver vessel of flowers. Before him, a kneeling attendant in orange robes and an orange cap holds a folded orange cloth, while a second person in a long flowing orange garment and headcloth stands to the left, lifting the cloth to their head. Marigold and white flower decorations line the throne and a yellow-and-maroon floral panel is behind them. Probable Swamiji cues include the saffron turban, orange robes and garlands on the seated throne figure, and he is physically present in the scene.2008-07-17Photograph of a ceremonial scene on an ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with red cushions, flower garlands and a white-and-blue striped floral backdrop. A man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, wearing a long garland and a rudraksha mala, sits on the throne holding an object in his hands. In front of him, a devotee in a glossy orange robe bows low, touching his head near a silver bowl. A younger attendant in orange with an orange head cloth stands to the left, holding a small vessel. A large brass trident (trishul) leans against the right side of the throne. The foreground table holds silver bowls of fruit, including apples, grapes, bananas and oranges, along with flowers and brass lamps. The setting suggests a puja or darshan offering.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne (peetha) at a Gurupoornima event. The central figure wears an orange-saffron turban, orange robes and a multi-coloured flower garland, and holds an orange cloth in both hands while turned toward a companion. A trident (trishul) stands at the right edge, and a mural-like backdrop of flower patterns in yellow, purple and white surrounds the throne. To the left, a shaved-headed man in orange robes and a red-striped shawl sits on the floor. Fruit offerings including apples, bananas, pineapple and grapes are arranged in front of the throne, and a small oil lamp stands on a pedestal. a person: long hair, orange turban and saffron robes on a throne with a garland.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17