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A photograph inside a richly decorated hall at a Gurupoornima event. A large ornate golden throne with a central medallion sits draped in white and purple-striped floral canopy and yellow flowers. On the throne a figure in saffron-orange clothing sits with hands held forward, while devotees surround the seat: a man in a white kurta with a yellow shawl, a man in orange robes, men and women in white dhotis and white sarees with gold borders, and a woman in white saree leaning in. A video camera on a tripod is visible at right. Several people kneel or stand close, appearing to offer or receive worship at the seat.

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Devotees in white and saffron stand around an ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with a gold backrest, flower garlands in red, orange and yellow, and a gold canopy with a silver-patterned backdrop. A man in saffron shawl and orange-hued clothing sits centrally on the throne area while women in white saris and men in white kurtas gather closely, some with folded hands, and a cameraman films at right. Several people in white and saffron offer respect around the seat during a ceremonial gathering.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a crowd gathered around a central figure seated on an ornate gold throne with a decorated golden backrest and a garlanded canopy of white flowers, red and yellow blossoms and purple-striped fabric. The seated figure wears an orange saffron robe, a long rudraksha-style bead mala and a large gold pendant, with long dark hair. Around him, devotees in white clothing and a woman in a blue dress and a woman in orange offer and receive blessings, some bending close. A golden trident stands at the right edge beside a red flower decoration. A camera rig is visible at the upper right. a person: the seated figure in saffron with long hair, mala and gold pendant on the throne fits the candidate cues.2008-07-17A crowded temple scene around an ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with floral garlands in red, yellow and white. A person in saffron and orange robes with long dark hair and a beaded mala sits on the throne, flanked by devotees. Men in khaki uniforms and white shirts press forward, and women in white and cream sarees stand nearby with hands folded. A video camera operator stands at right, and the background is covered with white and silver decorative drapery.2008-07-17A photograph of a golden throne-like peetha decorated with flower garlands and a white floral backdrop, where a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits. Around him, many devotees in white dhotis, white kurtas and white sarees, some with orange shawls, crowd close and reach toward him. A video camera operator stands at upper right filming. The ornate golden canopy and flowered arch frame the scene.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 11 20062006-07-11December 23 20082008-12-23A photograph of a ceremonial gathering in a tented hall, with a large ornate gold-and-red throne backed by white and red floral garlands at left. A person seated on the throne wears an orange-red garment, a multi-coloured floral garland and a gold necklace, and is receiving folded hands and a brass offering plate. Around them, devotees in white clothes and orange shawls stand close; a woman in a white sari with a rudraksha mala holds a brass plate, and an older man in white looks on. Electric fans and small offerings sit on a side table. The cues are a visible throne, garland and gold adornments; the person seated on the throne appears to have long hair and orange-red clothing, so the appearance is a probable Swamiji (probable) candidate, present in person, while the surrounding people are devotees.2009-07-07