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A photograph of a ceremonial puja at a temple dais. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, hands folded in namaskar, wearing a white flower garland and a gold-toned necklace. Around the throne, several devotees in orange robes sit cross-legged on the floor; one bald attendant in orange offers or pours from a silver vessel, and a woman in an orange sari with red border sits to the right beside a kneeling devotee. In front are silver plates of fruit including bananas, grapes, apples and pineapple, and silver lamps. Behind the throne, a silver trident leans against the wall, and the throne is framed by striped blue-and-white arches decorated with marigold and white flowers.

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July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a ceremonial stage decorated with striped blue-and-white fabric and a large gilded throne. A central figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on the throne with palms pressed together in namaste, wearing a white-and-red flower garland and a gold necklace; long dark hair falls past the shoulders, and a golden trident stands behind. Before the throne a brass kalasha sits amid red and orange flowers and fruit, with two lit oil lamps on stands. Three attendants in orange robes sit around the offering: one bald man in orange and another in orange pours or tends the vessel, and a woman in orange and maroon sits to the right with hands folded in prayer, indicating a puja or pancha arati ritual.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, hands pressed in namaste, wearing a white-and-red flower garland and a gold necklace. Two devotees in orange clothes kneel at the front, one pouring from a silver vessel over a silver bowl with flower petals, while a woman in orange sits to the right beside a tall silver trident. The throne is framed by yellow and red marigold garlands and white floral decorations, with a blue-and-white striped backdrop. The scene appears to be a puja or abhishekam ceremony. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by the orange turban, saffron robes and layered garlands.2008-07-17A photograph of a ceremonial stage at a Guru Purnima event. A figure in a saffron-orange robe and matching orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in namaste. A long multicoloured garland of white, red, yellow and green flowers hangs across his shoulders, with a rudraksha-style mala and gold necklace. Around him, orange-robed attendants sit on the floor: one in orange with a shaved head on the left, another in orange helping at the throne, and a woman in a saffron sari on the right with hands folded. A large silver bowl and fruit sit before the throne, and a golden trident stands to the right, backed by a blue-and-white striped decorative frame with flower arrangements.2008-07-17A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in anjali, with a garland of white and red flowers around the neck and a rudraksha mala visible. The throne is framed by striped blue-and-white draped fabric, marigold and floral decorations, a golden kalasha-like finial, and a trident on the right. In front, a silver offering vessel and tiered fruit trays of apples, bananas, grapes, mangoes and pineapple sit on a red-bordered cloth. Four attendants flank the dais: a man in orange kneeling at left, a shaven-headed young man in orange offering items, and two women in orange and red saris seated at right with hands folded. Silver oil lamps stand at both sides.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17Photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with red cushions and tiger-stripe upholstery, framed by a yellow flower backdrop, white and red garlands and a silver trident at the right. The central figure wears an orange turban, orange robes, a long red-and-white flower garland and a gold pendant necklace, with hands pressed in anjali. In front, three attendants in orange robes perform a puja: one holds a silver platter or pot while two others touch or offer items toward it, with flowers and lamps nearby.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with gold filigree, red cushions, and garlands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers. Hands are pressed together in namaste. Three devotees in orange robes kneel before him and perform padapuja, washing his feet over a silver vessel with pouring water and flowers, while a woman in an orange sari with red border reaches toward the vessel. A trident (trishula) stands at right and a brass lamp is at lower left. Overall this is a ceremonial abhishekam-style foot-washing scene in an ornate stage setting.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17