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A seated man in saffron robes sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions at a stage decorated with flower garlands, marigolds and a large tree-and-rock backdrop. He wears a long rudraksha mala and a floral garland, and a trishul stands to his left. Two attendants in saffron sit on the stage floor, and two women in saffron and red sit to the right. Brass lamps, fruit, pineapple and a silver bowl of offerings sit before the throne, and carved deity figures appear at the top. a person is the central seated figure, shown in saffron robes with rudraksha mala and ceremonial garland on a golden throne.

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July 07 20092009-07-07A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold and red throne, wearing a white and red floral garland and a long rudraksha mala. A gold trident stands at left and gold throne lions flank the seat. Before the throne, a saffron-robed man bends forward over an offering table laden with fruit, flowers and a bowl, while two women in orange and maroon saris sit at the right and a saffron-robed attendant sits at left. Flower arrangements and white lamps decorate the stage with a painted rock-and-foliage backdrop. The central figure has long hair, distinctive rudraksha and gold adornments, consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, so the identification is probable.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands joined in namaskar, wearing an orange robe, a long garland of white and red flowers, a rudraksha-style mala and a red tilak on the forehead. Flanking the throne are a golden trident and golden kalasha-style finials, with floral arrangements in vases and a stage backdrop of rocks and greenery. Around the dais, several people in orange robes sit and attend, one offering fruit and flowers from a tray, another with hands folded. Fruit, flowers and oil lamps are arranged before the throne, and small statues of deities stand at the top corners of the stage.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07A figure seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a golden back panel, hands joined in namaskar, wearing an orange robe and a white flower garland, with a trident (trishula) and golden staff beside him. Three people in orange robes kneel on a flower-decorated stage: one holds a lit oil lamp, one offers a metal plate, and a woman in an orange sari with red border sits with hands folded. Fruits, flowers, a brass kalasha and an arch of pink and white flowers surround the platform, with a rock-and-greenery backdrop above. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long hair, an orange robe, a flower garland and a throne, matching the page's Swamiji reference, so the in-person label is given as probable.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07A seated man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a multicolored flower garland with a red-and-white strand, sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on an ornate golden throne with red cushions. A gold trident stands at left and a tall gold staff at right. Behind him are a backdrop of artificial rocks, greenery and gold-and-orange deity figures. Around the throne, saffron-clad attendants sit on the floor, one pouring water from a silver vessel into a bowl, and a woman in orange sits at right. Flower arrangements, fruit, brass lamps and a microphone surround the dais.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07A seated figure with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe and a white-and-pink flower garland, hands pressed together in namaskar on a gilded throne with red cushions. Behind, a painted backdrop shows rocks, greenery and four carved-looking devotees in orange with palms joined. A golden trident leans to the left and floral arrangements in pink, red and white frame the stage. Two men in orange robes kneel at the front, one pouring from a brass vessel over a ritual setup of silver lamps, bananas, fruit and a brass pot. A woman in orange with a dark red border sits at right with hands joined. This appears to be a Gurupoornima puja. Seated figure is Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, orange robe and garland, enthroned as central figure.2009-07-07