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A festive photo under a canopy with a gold-framed ornate throne in the background. A woman in a red-orange sari and garland sits centrally at the throne, smiling, as several men in white shirts and white dhotis reach toward a large painted poster of a chariot scene with white horses and two figures riding, laid on red cloth. A long-haired man in an orange-saffron robe with a sash stands at left beside a blonde young woman in red-orange, and another blonde young woman in orange is at lower left. A seated man in orange with beads and gold chain claps at lower right. Garlands and a red-carpeted floor complete the setting.

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A festive photograph on a red carpet strewn with petals under a decorated canopy. A seated figure on an ornate golden throne wears saffron robes and a white-and-orange flower garland, smiling and raising a hand. Around him, men in white shirts and white dhotis with lanyards and rudraksha-style malas stand close. A kneeling man in saffron clothing holds a framed painting of a chariot drawn by white horses, with a charioteer and passenger. A woman in an orange and red sari stands at the left, and a girl in a white and red outfit is at the right edge. a person appears as the seated figure on the throne, identified by saffron robes, a flower garland and the throne setting; the page reports his presence at this event.2008-01-01Outdoor tented event with pink and white draping and a large golden ornate throne-like seat with a kalasha-style canopy at the back. A man seated centrally wears an orange shawl, a red-and-gold garland and beaded ornaments, and is seated before a golden backdrop. In front of him a large framed painting shows a chariot pulled by white horses with a charioteer, on a red carpet strewn with petals. Around it, devotees in white shirts and white dhotis, and women in orange and white saris, crowd close, some bending to touch the painting or the ground. A woman in an orange sari with a beaded necklace kneels at the lower right. Many people are crowded at the edges, with children and a Western-looking woman with blonde hair in an orange top among them.2008-01-01A photograph of a ceremony on a gold-and-red throne decorated with white and red flower garlands, with a golden trident-like ornament at the top left. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes, wearing a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, sits on the throne smiling and reaching toward a tray held by a man in white with an orange shawl. Other attendants in orange and white stand nearby, and a man at the left wears a garland and purple lanyard. The dark backdrop shows painted rock texture and the gold throne frame. a person is seated on the throne as the central figure, with long swept hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, receiving an offering during the Gurupoornima celebration.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph inside a marquee-style hall during a darshan setting. On the right, a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a gold necklace sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with garlands and flower strands, gesturing with an outstretched hand toward a woman in a white sari who bows with folded hands. Beside them a bald young man in orange robes kneels and reaches forward. Several people in white dress and orange shawls stand in the background near a red velvet curtain and a painted panel with elephant motifs. The figure on the throne shows distinctive long swept hair, saffron clothing and a gold ceremonial necklace, consistent with a person appearance, though the image is small and partly obscured.2008-07-17July 03 20122012-07-03July 30 20092009-07-30A festive photo of devotees gathered before a large portrait of a smiling figure with long dark hair, wearing a white garment and rudraksha-style beads, printed on a banner. In front, a seated person in orange robes with a long braid and a flower garland sits on a red cushioned seat beneath a golden ornate canopy and a golden decorated throne-like backrest garlanded with yellow and magenta flowers. A white-clad man in the foreground holds a long white flower garland. Other devotees in white dhotis and orange saffron cloth stand nearby, and a bald man in glasses and an orange shawl sits at the right. Decorated pillars with painted elephants frame the scene.2008-10-07Outdoors under a canopy, a man with long dark hair, white forehead paste and an ornate gold-and-beaded necklace sits on a red-cushioned throne with a golden back, smiling and extending his hands toward a devotee. He wears a rust-orange robe. Around him, saffron-clad sannyasis wearing rudraksha malas and white-clad devotees stand close. In the foreground a woman in a white sari with a red-bordered shawl and a garland of white flowers holds a framed portrait, while a woman in orange blouse steadies it. The framed portrait, decorated with white flower garlands, shows a man in orange robes. A decorated saffron-and-gold ceremonial parasol with a red emblem hangs overhead, and a brass bell and palm trees are visible. A group of onlookers fills the background. Ritual padapuja setting.2013-12-26A photograph inside a decorated hall with a gold-and-red throne backdrop and an ornate gilded panel behind it. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a beaded garland, sits on a red-cushioned seat and raises a hand in blessing toward a kneeling devotee in white. A bald monk in orange robes and a red-and-orange shawl stands beside him, and a few men and women in white and orange dress stand close by. A bare-chested man in a white cloth at lower left holds out his hands. The scene resembles a devotional audience or darshan.2008-07-17January 01 20082008-01-01July 07 20092009-07-07