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A photograph of a seated figure in orange robes on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with white and orange flower garlands, with a long flower garland draped down the front of the robe and bare feet resting on a red cushion. A man in an orange shawl and white attire leans in to offer something by hand, while a man in white and a woman in a pink-and-maroon sari kneel at right, the woman with her hands extended toward the seated figure. Another man in an orange shawl stands behind the throne, and a metal vessel sits on the floor at right. A greeting-style ritual moment at an event.

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July 30 20092009-07-30July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a Gurupoornima celebration with a long-haired figure seated on an ornate gold throne decorated with floral garlands and marigold strands. Around the throne, devotees in white and orange clothes stand close; a bald elderly man in orange robes bends toward the seated figure, a younger man in white with an orange shawl stands at the left, and a young woman in a brown kurta stands with palms pressed together at the right. A man in white holds a small object near the throne base. Five or more physical people are visible.2008-07-17July 11 20062006-07-11A photograph of a Guru Poornima padapuja-style gathering in a decorated hall. A long-haired man in saffron robes and a gold necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold lion-figure at its base, smiling, his feet being attended. Before him a woman in a grey-haired bun and white sari with gold border kneels and bends forward, hands near his feet. Standing behind are devotees: a woman in white with a blue-patterned shawl and folded hands, an older man in white with a grey beard and rudraksha-style pendant, a young boy in beige kurta with folded hands, and a woman in a red shawl. A man in orange shawl and white kurta holds a silver vessel at right. Marigold and white jasmine garlands drape the throne and the decorated backdrop.2006-07-11July 11 20062006-07-11A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne-like seat decorated with floral garlands in red, white and yellow. The central figure wears an orange-saffron garment and a white flower garland with red blossoms, with rudraksha beads visible on the neck area, and a sash of orange and gold. A man in white clothes stands bending forward to adorn or attend the seated figure. To the right, a woman in a white sari with a gold border and a long rudraksha mala stands smiling. A man in an orange top stands in the background. Flower petals are scattered at the base of the throne. Gold ornamental carvings surround the seat. A throne and sacred garlanded setting suggest a Guru Purnima celebration.2008-07-17A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a long red-and-white flower garland and a rudraksha mala, with a vibhuti mark on his forehead. A man in a white shirt and trousers leans in to place a hand on him and receives or offers a hand gesture at his chest level. Two women in saris stand at left with palms joined, one in a dark brown floral sari and one in a white sari with gold border, and a saffron-clad attendant with a mala and a man in orange shirt with raised palms stand at right. A large backdrop shows orange tree roots, and fruit and flowers rest on a side table and the throne base. This appears to be a reception or darshan setting.2009-08-06A seated figure in an ornate gilded throne with a red cushioned back, draped in orange saffron robes, a long gold necklace and a gold armlet, with long swept-back dark hair, is being honoured by a man in a white shirt and watch who bends forward with his hands on the figure's lap. A boy in white with a rudraksha mala stands beside them, and a bearded man in orange robes stands behind on the right. A golden lion-faced figure sits at the base of the throne, which is framed by marigold and white flower garlands. a person: the seated figure's long swept hair, saffron robes and gold necklace on a throne fit the candidate, and the page places him at this event, so the person is labelled as probable. Presence and role indicate a devotee paying respects during a Guru Poornima celebration.2006-07-11A 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.2009-07-07July 11 20062006-07-11A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a deep red cushion, wearing an orange saffron robe, long dark hair, and a beaded necklace, smiling. Chrysanthemum and marigold garlands in red, orange and white decorate the throne and the backdrop. A kneeling man in white clothes and a white-haired head, with a garland around his neck, bows and cups the seated figure's bare feet in his hands. Standing beside them, a man in white dhoti and shirt with folded hands, a man in a white shirt and glasses with folded palms, and other men in white and saffron clothing watch. A man in saffron clothing holds a silver vessel. A kumkum-marked padapuja-style honouring is taking place. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji (probable) by long swept-back hair, saffron robe and beaded necklace, and is in person.2006-07-11