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A photograph of a devotional gathering in a hall with a floral-decorated backdrop. A central figure sits on a white cushioned seat framed by a large arch of white jasmine garlands with red and yellow flowers. He has long dark hair and wears an orange-saffron garment with a rudraksha mala. Around him, several people in white ritual clothing with orange shawls stand with folded hands in devotion. A woman in a white sari with a long braid, a young girl in a purple silk dress, and a man in white kneel or stand nearby. A man in an orange robe and another in an orange-red turban stand to the side. A colourful patterned cloth hangs on a pole at the right, with red curtains behind. A camera operator is visible at the left edge.

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December 23 20082008-12-23A photograph of a devotional darshan at a stage set before a large floral arch of white jasmine and marigolds with red and yellow blooms. A seated figure with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and a garland of white flowers, receiving visitors. Before him a woman in a cream and gold-bordered sari with a long braid bows, while a man in a white dhoti and white shirt places a hand on her shoulder. Other men in orange shawls and white dhotis stand around, one in orange holding a tray with flowers and prasadam. A dark-haired man in a cream sweater stands at right. Backdrop shows a painted night scene with temple architecture and a hanging chandelier.2006-12-27Devotees gather under a pink draped tent before a red and gold throne decorated with a large floral arch of red, yellow and green flowers. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala offers a brass plate of fruit toward a long-haired man in a white dhoti and shawl with gold ceremonial necklaces, seated on the throne. Other people in white, cream and orange clothing stand or kneel around them, including a woman in a maroon blouse with a white sari and a woman with a long braid in an orange blouse. Ritual offerings sit on a tray at the right.2009-01-01Photograph of a ceremonial event with a seated figure on an ornate golden throne (peetha) under a large gold-and-white backdrop garlanded with red and white flowers. The central seated figure wears orange-saffron robes, a red tilak on the forehead, long dark hair and multiple beaded necklaces with a garland. Devotees in white dhotis and white shirts stand close, one bending forward to offer something to the seated figure, while others in white and orange garments and a woman in a mustard-yellow blouse and white sari look on. Flower offerings in red and white lie on the throne base. Appearance-based candidate for a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robes and ornate ceremonial necklaces seated on a golden throne, consistent with the event page; the seated figure is presented as the honoured guru in a satsang setting.2012-07-03A photograph inside a richly decorated hall at a Gurupoornima event. A large ornate golden throne with a central medallion sits draped in white and purple-striped floral canopy and yellow flowers. On the throne a figure in saffron-orange clothing sits with hands held forward, while devotees surround the seat: a man in a white kurta with a yellow shawl, a man in orange robes, men and women in white dhotis and white sarees with gold borders, and a woman in white saree leaning in. A video camera on a tripod is visible at right. Several people kneel or stand close, appearing to offer or receive worship at the seat.2008-07-17July 11 20062006-07-11A photograph of a devotional gathering on a red-carpeted stage in front of a floral backdrop of marigold and rose garlands. Around the throne, several men and women in white dhotis and saffron robes, some in white sarees with gold borders, bow, press forward or stand with hands folded. A ceremonial trident leans against the throne on the left, and a blue wall backdrop displays a stylised figure. Several people are shown from the back and side in the crowd.2013-03-10A photo of a padapuja-style honouring at an indoor event with a floral-decorated golden throne backed by orange, yellow and green draped fabric. A seated figure with long dark hair wears an orange robe and sits on a red cushion. A man in white kneels at his feet with hands together, while other people stand around in white clothes, a pink shirt and orange robes, with hands raised in greeting. A woman in a white sari stands on the right beside a man in white holding a small child in red. Garlands line the set and a green carpet covers the floor. The seated figure is not clearly identifiable from appearance alone, so the a person field is unsure.2009-01-28December 17 20062006-12-17A photograph of a ceremony on a stage decorated with white and orange flower garlands and a large flower-covered throne-like seat. A long-haired man in an orange saffron robe sits on a red-cushioned throne, smiling and reaching forward to hold the hands of a person in white who kneels before him. Around the stage, seated people in orange robes hold tall wooden staffs topped with orange cloth, and a dark-robed devotee sits in the foreground beside a woman with long dark hair. A probable Swamiji figure is present: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a gold necklace on the throne. The stage is lit warmly and the scene reads as a Guru Poornima style honouring ceremony.2006-07-11July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a ceremony on a red-carpeted stage under a canopy with purple, red and yellow trim. A seated figure in saffron and orange robes with an orange head covering sits on an ornate carved wooden throne with a red backdrop and a white floral arch, holding a microphone, with rose petals scattered around the seat. Standing to the left are people in white and cream clothes with gold borders, including a man in white dhoti and shirt with hands folded and women in cream saris with gold borders. On the right, people in white dhotis and white garments stand with palms joined in greeting. A large printed photograph on the wall behind shows a figure in orange. Garlands hang along the posts.2008-11-12