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A seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with yellow, red and white flower garlands, under a pink and blue draped canopy. Two devotees bow low to his feet on a red-cushioned gold padapuja stool: a woman in a white sari with a magenta border and a man in a white dhoti and shirt. Two attendants in orange robes stand or bend nearby on a red carpet, and floral arrangements flank the stage.

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January 31 20092009-01-31A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a red undershirt and a small red bindi sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with white jasmine garlands and a red cushion, in front of a backdrop of red, orange, pink and yellow flowers on a yellow wall. The seated figure holds a folded paper and looks down at it. To the left, a woman in a pink floral sari with a white blouse and green bangles leans in to the throne, and to the right a man with white hair in a white kurta and dhoti stands with his palms pressed together near the throne's armrest. A third person in orange stands partly visible at the far right edge, and orange-clad figures appear at the left edge. The floor is covered in green carpet with a red border.2009-02-03January 24 20092009-01-24A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair sits on a gold-carved throne with red velvet cushions, decorated with garlands of yellow and red flowers. A devotee in a white shirt and white dhoti bows forward with head lowered, while a woman in a white sari with gold border holds a wooden rod against the devotee's head in a blessing gesture. Pink and blue draped fabric, floral arrangements, gold curtains and a red carpet form the stage setting. The figure wears a red rudraksha mala and a pendant; probable Swamiji by distinctive orange robe, long hair and ornate throne cues.2009-01-31A seated figure on a golden throne with a gold crown and a red and white garland of flowers, hands folded in namaste with eyes closed, wearing an orange and gold robe. Behind him hangs a red and gold brocade backdrop with white and colourful decorative panels. Four devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls kneel around the throne: one at the left edge, a woman in a teal and orange sari with hands joined before a brass vessel, and two men at right, one with hands folded in prayer. In the foreground are brass pots, a lamp, fruit and a bowl of flowers, consistent with a puja or abhishekam ceremony. A small purple logo appears at the upper left.2007-01-01A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair in an orange robe over a red undershirt, sitting on an ornate gold throne with red cushions in front of a floral backdrop of red gerbera and yellow and white daisies. A man in a cream shirt and trousers bends forward to offer something to him, and a small red vermilion mark is visible on the seated man's forehead. Another man in an orange and red-bordered dhoti stands at right, and a person in white stands at the left edge. A green carpet covers the floor and flower petals and garlands lie at the base of the throne.2009-02-03Photograph of a shaktipada blessing at a ceremony. A seated figure with long swept-back black hair, a red bindi, an orange saffron wrap and a red undershirt sits on a red cushioned gold throne, with a gold footstool decorated with marigold garlands. A devotee in a white shirt and white dhoti bows forward, his head pressed under the seated figure's raised right hand while the seated figure's left hand rests on his shoulder. Behind them hang pink draped fabric, gold curtains and yellow and white flower arrangements.2009-01-31January 26 20092009-01-26Photograph of a seated man with long dark wavy hair, wearing an orange saffron shawl over a red undergarment, with a red bindi on his forehead, smiling on an ornate gold throne with red and zebra-striped cushions. Flower garlands of yellow marigolds, red and pink flowers decorate the throne and the gold drapery behind. An older man in a white shirt and white dhoti bends forward with his palms pressed together in greeting, touching the throne's edge. A younger man kneels in white with an orange shawl, and two men in orange robes stand to the right, one wearing a rudraksha mala. a person: the seated figure has long swept hair, saffron clothing and sits enthroned as a guru receiving devotees, a presentation consistent with the page's a person reference.2009-01-31A seated man in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban, and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate cream throne with black carved arms, smiling as devotees honour him. An older man in white kneels and touches his bare feet, while a woman in a white sari with gold border and a red-clad woman bow with folded hands beside a silver tray holding red flower petals and offerings. A child in a striped shirt stands behind. The backdrop has orange drapes, yellow and white marigold garlands, and a silhouette of a figure with raised arms. Padapuja is shown. Seated man is Swamiji (probable), identified by the saffron-orange robes, orange turban and rudraksha mala on a throne.2012-03-31January 31 20092009-01-31A seated figure in an orange saffron robe and red undergarment, with long dark swept-back hair, sits on a gold-and-red throne with a red cushion and a gold footstool at the foreground, and places both hands on the head of a bearded man in a white kurta and white trousers who bends forward in devotion. A younger man in an orange robe with red border stands behind, and a person in a grey shirt stands at the left edge. Behind them are a gold-framed ornate backdrop, red gerbera and white orchid floral arrangements, and yellow marigold garlands. A red-and-gold ritual setting with a kalasha-like vessel and offerings is visible on a side table. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji (probable), with long hair, saffron robe and gold throne cues, and the scene appears to be a blessing at a convention stage.2009-02-01