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A photograph of a gilded ornate throne with a golden lion-shaped armrest and red cushions, where a long-haired figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala is seated and extending a hand over a silver bowl placed on a flower-strewn floor. A man in white kneels at the base of the throne, bowing toward the seated figure's feet. Two other men stand behind, one bald and in orange robes, another in orange with a shawl, holding a plate. Garlands of white flowers hang near the throne, and a colourful decorated pillar and maroon drapes are visible in the background. The seated figure has distinctive long swept-back hair and ceremonial gold necklaces, consistent with the page's Swamiji reference.

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July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a devotee in white kneeling and bowing her head at the feet of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a carved lion armrest and red cushions. The seated figure wears saffron-orange robes, a long gold necklace and has long dark hair, with a hand resting on the throne. A man in orange robes stands at left beside a folding fan, and another man in orange sits near the back. The throne is decorated with white and orange flower garlands, a floral-patterned backdrop and a red cloth on the floor. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne as the one being honoured.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A 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 photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and a gold lion armrest, draped in garlands of white and orange flowers. The seated person wears orange robes, a long gold-beaded necklace and rudraksha-style beads, with long dark hair swept back, and is extending a hand toward a kneeling man in a white kurta who bends forward to offer something. Two other men in orange robes stand behind the throne, one a shaven-headed attendant. A silver pedestal stands at the front, and fruit and flowers sit at the lower right. A decorated elephant-patterned panel and red drapes frame the hall. The seated figure's appearance matches the a person cues of swept hair, orange clothing and beads, placed in the role of receiving a gift from a devotee.2008-07-17July 29 20072007-07-29A devotee in white clothes kneels on a floor carpet before a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a carved golden lion at its base. The seated figure wears orange robes, a long gold-beaded necklace, and has long dark hair, and touches the forehead of the kneeling devotee with his hand. A saffron-robed attendant holds a silver tray, and another saffron-robed attendant stands behind. The throne is draped in red and orange cloth, surrounded by white and orange flower garlands, and a silver bowl sits on the floor with fruit at the lower right. A patterned textile hangs behind with an elephant motif, and a dark curtain is at the left.2008-07-17A photograph of a padapuja-style ritual in a decorated hall. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved lion armrest and red cushions, one bare foot extended over a silver vessel on a pedestal. A devotee in white kneels before the throne with palms joined, face lowered toward the feet. Two saffron-robed attendants and a man in white stand behind. White and orange flower garlands hang on the throne, fruits sit on a tray at lower right, and a banner with a purple bird logo hangs at the top left. Colourful patterned fabric covers the pillars behind.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A devotee in white clothes bows deeply with his forehead touching the feet of a long-haired figure seated on a gold lion-armed throne with a red cushion, the seated figure wearing orange robes and a red-patterned shawl. Probable Swamiji (long hair, orange robes, ceremonial throne setting) is the one being honoured. Behind the throne, a gold-framed backdrop hangs with garlands of marigolds and flower arrangements; a red velvet curtain stands at left. A younger attendant in orange sits behind, and another seated man in orange and red kneels at lower right beside a brass kalasha-style offering with flowers. A woman in white sits at far left near a small basket.2008-12-25