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A photograph of a central figure seated on an ornate gold throne with a red-and-gold cushion, framed by a silver-and-white decorated backdrop with a gilded umbrella canopy. The seated person wears an orange turban, orange robes, a red-and-white flower garland and an orange rudraksha-style necklace, hands pressed in anjali. Before him, devotees in orange robes sit on the floor: a bald man in orange kneels with hands folded, and a woman in orange with glasses kneels to the right. Offerings include a silver vessel, bowls of fruit such as apples, bananas and limes, and a patterned carpet. A golden trident stands to the right. The seated figure has a candidate appearance with orange turban, orange robes and ceremonial necklace, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji, so this is labelled probable Swamiji seated on the throne in a puja or felicitation setting.

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July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a ceremonial puja at a decorated stage. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with a rudraksha-style garland of white and red flowers, sits with palms pressed together in namaste before an ornate gilded throne with red cushions and a mandala-style backdrop. Two men in orange robes stand on either side, one raising a hand toward the figure and the other holding a small object. A man in white with an orange shawl stands at the right edge. Fruit, flower offerings and a metal vessel lie on a low altar in front, and a trident stands near the throne. The seated figure may be a person based on the orange robe, turban and garland, though appearance is not conclusive.2008-07-17A 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. 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Gold lion-shaped figures flank the throne, a silver tray of petals sits in front, and yellow curtains hang behind. a person identification is uncertain from appearance alone.2009-09-07A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with red cushions, his hands folded in anjali mudra. He wears a white and red flower garland and a dark rudraksha-style necklace. In the foreground at left, a person in white with an orange shawl sits with their back to the camera. Behind the throne are flower-and-rangoli style decorations in yellow, red, white and purple, and a brass trident-like ceremonial object stands at right.2008-07-17A central figure seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange turban, orange robe and a long garland of white and red flowers, with hands joined in namaste. 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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 orange-saffron robes and an orange turban sits in the centre of an ornate gold and silver throne (peetha) decorated with a gold crown-like top and a round silver medallion. Hands are pressed together in namaste, with a long multicolour flower garland of red, white and yellow blooms and a gold-coloured necklace draped over the robes. Arched panels with silver scalloped trim and yellow flower decoration frame the throne, and a trident (trishul) stands at the right edge. Two orange-clad attendants sit at the lower left and lower right, one bald and one with dark hair, near a silver vessel and floral offerings on the dais. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair, orange robes, a saffron turban, a rudraksha-style gold necklace and a flower garland, consistent with the page reference to Swamiji at this event.2008-07-17A man in a saffron-orange robe and matching head covering sits with palms pressed together in anjali on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. A rudraksha mala hangs at his chest and a red tilak marks his forehead. Devotees in white and orange sit before him, holding folded orange cloths and trays of silver plates with offerings, flowers and fruit. Behind the throne stand golden lamps, a red-clad deity figure and a dark stone carving, indicating a pada puja setting at an ashram.2010-08-04July 17 20082008-07-17