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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold crown, smiling, with a rudraksha-style necklace and garlands of white flowers with red and green accents. A man in a white kurta bends forward at the lower left, offering a garland or touching the feet, while a woman in a white and teal saree stands at the right. The throne is framed by yellow marigold garlands, gold-and-blue striped decorative panels, and a brass lamp at the left edge. The appearance of the seated figure is consistent with the page's a person reference, though not certain.

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A photograph of a ceremonial honouring inside a temple setting. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, wearing a gold necklace and a white-and-red flower garland, sits before an ornate gold throne decorated with gold filigree and floral garlands with red, white and green blossoms. A man in a cream silk kurta bends forward to offer a gold plate or vessel, and a woman in a white sari with a green border bows low beside him. A person in orange robes stands at left, and a tall golden lamp stand is visible.2008-07-17A photo of a ceremonial stage at a Gurupoornima event. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a gold crown wears saffron robes, a flower garland with white and red blossoms, and a gold chain; he smiles broadly. Two devotees bow low before him: one in a cream kurta with his head bent, and one in a white and green saree with her head lowered. A saffron-robed attendant on the left holds a brass plate. Yellow and red flower garlands decorate the throne's surround.2008-07-17A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes on an ornate gold throne decorated with red cushions, white and multicoloured flower garlands, and marigold petals heaped at its base. A white-clad devotee bows at the feet of the throne, and a woman in a white sari with a yellow-green shawl stands nearby with a brass vessel. A young man in orange shawl stands to the right and a monk in saffron with a rudraksha mala stands behind. Ceremonial gold and silver trappings and a tiered gold canopy frame the scene, in what appears to be a Guru Purnima puja setting. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair, saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, fitting the page's reference to Swamiji at this event.2008-07-17A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a gold-carved back and red and orange cushions is draped in a saffron-orange robe and wears a long white flower garland. Rose petals and marigold heaps cover the throne's base. A man in a cream silk kurta-style outfit stands before the seated figure, bending forward to offer or receive an orange cloth, while a second person in orange robes stands at the right edge. Behind them are flower-decorated arches with blue, white and red bands. Appearance cues are limited, so the seated figure is described by role only. a person is not established here.2008-07-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne decorated with white and red flower garlands and a red cushion. The central figure wears saffron-orange robes, a white flower garland and long dark hair. Around the throne, a man in saffron robes with a shawl and a man in saffron kneel and bow, and an older man in a white dhoti with a gold border touches the rose petals scattered on the throne steps, while another attendant in saffron holds a brass vessel. Scattered rose petals cover the base.2008-07-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne-like seat decorated with floral garlands in red, white and yellow. The central figure wears an orange-saffron garment and a white flower garland with red blossoms, with rudraksha beads visible on the neck area, and a sash of orange and gold. A man in white clothes stands bending forward to adorn or attend the seated figure. To the right, a woman in a white sari with a gold border and a long rudraksha mala stands smiling. A man in an orange top stands in the background. Flower petals are scattered at the base of the throne. Gold ornamental carvings surround the seat. A throne and sacred garlanded setting suggest a Guru Purnima celebration.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved floral and deity motifs, draped in fresh garlands of white and red flowers and strewn with petals. The seated man wears an orange saffron robe, a white flower garland and an orange shawl, with dark shoulder-length hair. Around the throne, a woman in a white sari with a gold border bends forward with her hands near the petals, while two men in orange robes stand at the sides, one bending over at the lower left. A red cushion and red and gold drapery decorate the throne, and gold-and-silver patterned hangings frame the background.2008-07-17A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes seated on an ornate gold throne with red and orange tiger-stripe cushions, wearing a white and red flower garland and a red tilak. A woman in an orange sari with a red border bows with her palms joined toward him, smiling. Behind them a man in orange clothing stands beside a floral-decorated backdrop of white and blue flowers. Flower petals cover the throne platform. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, saffron robes, a garland and a ceremonial gold throne.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17