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A figure in an orange-saffron robe with an orange turban sits with palms joined in namaste on a large ornate golden throne (peetha) with red cushions. The throne is backed by a golden arch and flanked by white and yellow floral decorations, with garlands of red and yellow flowers draped on it. Fruit and flower offerings are arranged at the base. Two people stand at the sides with arms outstretched and a cameraman with a tripod-mounted camera films from the foreground, while audience members sit at the bottom edge.

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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands joined in greeting, adorned with a red-and-white flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala. Two standing attendants in dark brown robes face the throne from the foreground, one holding an offering. Fruit baskets, flower garlands and a silver vessel sit before the throne, and a small gold trident is visible at the right edge. The decorated backdrop features gilded arches and a floral-patterned wall. Probable Swamiji cues: orange clothing, orange turban and ornate throne with a garland.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a ceremonial stage with an ornate gold throne at the centre, draped with red cushions and garlanded with flowers. A figure with long dark hair wearing an orange-saffron robe, a beaded necklace and a shawl sits on the throne, with hands resting in the lap. Beside the throne, a man in orange clothing stands and another in orange kneels or sits near a silver offering vessel. On the right, a man in white with an orange shawl sits behind a microphone. Wall decorations include white and striped pleated panels, a yellow and orange floral motif, and a tall stand fan. A large seated audience in white and orange clothing fills the foreground.2008-07-17A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits with palms pressed together on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, decorated with garlands in white, orange and green. A large brass kalasha stands before the throne beside fruit offerings. Several dark-clothed attendants stand around the dais; one at right wears a light blue garment. The backdrop is a floral and grain-patterned display with a golden trident-like ornament at right. The person on the throne has long hair and a rudraksha-style garland, with distinctive saffron clothing and turban, consistent with a person receiving honour during a Gurupoornima-style ceremony at a stage.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in namaskar. A garland of orange and white flowers hangs around the neck. Three saffron-clad attendants sit cross-legged on the floor before the throne, one holding a bowl, amid a silver puja vessel and bowls of fruit and flowers. The backdrop is a decorated pavilion with gold and red floral motifs, a golden canopy above, and tridents placed at the sides. The setting suggests a puja or darshan at a dais.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.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) with red cushions, hands joined in namaskar. A white and red floral garland hangs on his chest, with a rudraksha-style mala and gold necklace visible. The throne is framed by white jasmine flower arrangements with orange and yellow marigolds and a striped garland drape. A brass trident (trishul) stands at the right edge, and a partially visible person in light saffron clothing with dark hair stands at the lower right, facing the throne. The setting resembles a stage or temple dais decorated for a ceremony. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair under an orange turban, saffron robes, a garland and ceremonial gold necklace, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this event.2008-07-17