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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet back, draped in flower garlands of white, yellow, red and green blossoms, with petals scattered across the floor. The central seated man wears saffron-orange robes, a red forehead mark, a rudraksha mala and long dark hair, with eyes closed. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron robes and rudraksha mala are visible. To his left, a young man in white kurta with an orange shawl holds a folded orange cloth, and two young men in white with orange shawls stand with hands joined in devotion. On the right, a person in white holds a garland and an orange cloth. In the foreground, a bending figure in white bows toward the throne, and a gold deity murti is visible at the top of the frame.

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A 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 seated figure in an orange robe with long dark hair and a red and white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, decorated with white and pink jasmine and marigold garlands and a canopy. A man in white dhoti and shirt bows low with palms pressed together before the throne, while a crowd of devotees in white and orange shawls stands behind under a corrugated metal roof with orange flag bunting. Flower petals are scattered on the floor.2006-12-30A seated man in an orange saffron robe sits on an ornate gilded throne decorated with garlands of white, yellow, red and purple flowers. He wears a white-and-red flower garland, rudraksha beads and a red tilak, with long dark hair, and smiles while flower petals are scattered over the throne and the floor. To his left a young man in a white sherwani with an orange shawl stands beside a walking stick, and women in white saris with gold borders stand at the right, one holding flowers. The purple drape behind the throne is hung with white jasmine strands.2007-12-25January 07 20082008-01-07January 07 20082008-01-07A photograph in a temple-style hall shows a man in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair and a red bindi seated on an ornate gold throne with a red tiger-striped cushion, wearing a rudraksha mala with a gold necklace, smiling and resting his hands on his knees. Before him, an older man in white kneels with bowed head and hands joined near his face. A young man in orange robes stands at left, smiling, and a woman in a white dress and shawl stands at right. Behind the throne, a gold and yellow-red floral garland arches around the seat and a painted deity image appears at the edge.2008-10-06January 24 20092009-01-24A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes on an ornate gold throne decorated with red cushions, white and multicoloured flower garlands, and marigold petals heaped at its base. A white-clad devotee bows at the feet of the throne, and a woman in a white sari with a yellow-green shawl stands nearby with a brass vessel. A young man in orange shawl stands to the right and a monk in saffron with a rudraksha mala stands behind. Ceremonial gold and silver trappings and a tiered gold canopy frame the scene, in what appears to be a Guru Purnima puja setting. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair, saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, fitting the page's reference to Swamiji at this event.2008-07-17Photograph of a long-haired man in a saffron-orange robe with red and white flower garlands seated on an ornate gold throne with a lion-footed base, under a canopy festooned with white jasmine and pink and yellow marigold garlands. A kneeling man in white clothes bows and touches the feet of the seated figure on a red footstool. Behind them, a crowd of devotees sits on the floor under a corrugated metal roof, several women in white and coloured saris, with red banners hanging in the background. Scattered petals lie on the floor.2006-12-30A man with long dark hair and an orange saffron robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, draped in red and orange garlands of marigolds and jasmine with a flower-decorated backrest. Around him, several men in white dhoti-style clothing and orange shawls stand under a corrugated metal roof, one holding a yellow flower garland. Petals scatter on the floor, and the throne's gold lion-form legs rest on a red footstool. a person is seated in the centre, identified by long swept hair, saffron robe, red garland and the throne, with the attendants standing in devotional attire.2006-12-30March 17 20132013-03-17A seated figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe sits on a gold-carved throne with a red velvet cushion, decorated with orange and red marigold garlands. Long dark hair falls past the shoulders and the figure raises one hand in blessing. A man in a white shirt and black trousers, with a red thread around his neck, bends forward to touch the seated figure's feet. Beside him a young girl in a white embellished dress holds a small bottle, and a woman in a white dupatta with a patterned print stands at the right. A young man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands at the upper left. The setting is a stage with a polished wooden floor and a warm backdrop. Padapuja, the ritual washing of feet, appears to be taking place.2009-02-14