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A photograph of a ceremony on a stage. A seated figure on a gold and red throne with a gilded lion armrest wears a saffron-orange robe, a saffron turban, and a white flower garland, and rests one hand on the head of a kneeling young man. The kneeling man wears a saffron robe and a saffron cloth on his head and sits in front of a silver kalasha-style vessel and pink and white flower offerings on the floor. Behind them are a gold and floral backdrop and a decorated panel with elephant motifs. A white pedestal fan stands at left. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a saffron turban and saffron robe, and a ceremonial garland, and is seated on a throne as the central figure of the ceremony.

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July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a ceremonial padapuja at a decorated stage. A seated figure on a gold and red throne with tiger-striped cushions wears an orange turban, an orange robe, and a white flower garland with orange blossoms, and holds a small plate. His bare feet rest in a silver bowl of water. Beside him, a younger man in an orange turban and orange robe with a red sash and rudraksha mala kneels and pours or offers from a small vessel near a white ritual object decorated with pink flowers. Behind them hang a large yellow flower motif and colourful painted elephant-patterned banners. A white fan stands at left.2008-07-17A photograph of a Gurupoornima-style honouring ceremony in a hall with a gilded throne backed by a golden ornate panel and red cushions. A seated figure on the throne wears saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with white and orange flower garlands draped over the shoulders, and rests bare feet on a silver vessel of flowers. Before him, a kneeling attendant in orange robes and an orange cap holds a folded orange cloth, while a second person in a long flowing orange garment and headcloth stands to the left, lifting the cloth to their head. Marigold and white flower decorations line the throne and a yellow-and-maroon floral panel is behind them. Probable Swamiji cues include the saffron turban, orange robes and garlands on the seated throne figure, and he is physically present in the scene.2008-07-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a carved lion armrest and red cushions, draped in orange robes with a beaded necklace. The figure smiles and extends a hand in blessing toward a kneeling person in white clothes with palms pressed together. Floral garlands of white and orange flowers decorate the throne and surroundings, with a gold-and-red canopy and colourful striped fabric overhead. Behind them, a few men in orange and white stand or sit on the floor, and a pedestal fan sits beside the throne. The setting appears to be a devotional darshan. a person: the seated figure wears orange robes, a long beaded necklace and sits on a ceremonial throne, with long hair visible.2008-07-17A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and a golden lion armrest wears an orange turban, orange robe and a white flower garland, smiling. In front, a person in an orange robe kneels and bows low with hands pressed together, performing padapuja at the seated figure's feet over a brass vessel. Fruit, flowers, brass lamps and a silver plate with offerings sit on the table; the throne is framed by floral garlands and a colourful striped and patterned backdrop. This image shows a worshipful ritual reception on stage. The seated figure is described by role only; no identity is established from appearance.2008-07-17A photograph of a ceremonial padapuja at a decorated stage. A seated figure on a gold throne with a red cushion and a carved golden lion armrest wears an orange saffron robe, an orange turban, and a rudraksha mala; long dark hair falls past the shoulders. Another orange-robed person kneels before the throne, bowing and washing the seated figure's feet, while a third orange-clad figure with an orange cap smiles beside them. Flower garlands in white, orange and pink decorate the throne and steps, a brass vessel sits at the feet, and a standing fan and water bottle appear at left beside a colourful embroidered backdrop with a yellow floral motif.2008-07-17A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a gold chain necklace, palms pressed together in namaste, on an ornate gold throne with a carved backrest, a golden lion figure at its base, and red-and-tiger-striped cushions. Behind the throne are floral garlands in white, pink and purple, and colourful decorative cloth panels with elephant motifs. At the lower left, a shaved-headed young man in orange robes with a gold necklace also sits with palms together. The setting appears to be a festival dais with flower decorations.2008-07-17A seated man on a gold-ornate throne wearing saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with a white and red flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, smiles while placing an orange cloth or tilak-cloth on the head of a kneeling devotee in orange robes who bows forward. Floral decorations with yellow and maroon blossoms, striped and red cushions, a brass oil lamp and white flowers surround the throne. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in saffron robes, turban and garland on the decorated throne, shown blessing a disciple. The bowing devotee is a disciple receiving blessing.2008-07-17A photograph of a seated saffron-robed guru on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing an orange turban, a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, smiling as a devotee in a long orange satin robe bows forward and receives his hand on the head. The throne is framed by a large floral arrangement of yellow and white blooms and purple-and-white striped decoration. In front, a silver lamp stand, a silver bowl and a tray of fruit, including apples, grapes, limes and pineapple, form an offering display. a person is shown in ceremonial saffron clothing with ornate cues, and the devotee is blessed in a darshan-style moment.2008-07-17A photograph of a ceremonial scene inside a decorated hall. A person seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears an orange turban, orange robes and a white floral garland, and holds a folded orange cloth. Before the throne, a devotee in an orange robe bends low and touches his head to the seated figure's feet, while a second person in orange stands at the left with hands folded at the chest. Another orange-robed attendant kneels nearby. Floral garlands drape the throne, and brass lamps and flower-decorated offering trays sit in the foreground beside a large painted floral backdrop with yellow and red motifs. Five people are visible in total, all dressed in orange.2008-07-17A photograph of a ceremonial scene on a richly ornamented golden throne with a floral backdrop of white, yellow and red blossoms. A man seated on the throne wears an orange turban, orange robes and a white and red garland, and holds a small orange cloth over the head of a kneeling devotee. The devotee, in a bright orange silk garment, bows forward with hands joined at the crown of the head. Red cushions and a silver stand with flower garlands are visible. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure in orange turban and robes, shown receiving the devotee's reverence at a Gurupoornima-style event.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17