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A photograph of a Gurupoornima-style honouring ceremony in a hall with a gilded throne backed by a golden ornate panel and red cushions. A seated figure on the throne wears saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with white and orange flower garlands draped over the shoulders, and rests bare feet on a silver vessel of flowers. Before him, a kneeling attendant in orange robes and an orange cap holds a folded orange cloth, while a second person in a long flowing orange garment and headcloth stands to the left, lifting the cloth to their head. Marigold and white flower decorations line the throne and a yellow-and-maroon floral panel is behind them. Probable Swamiji cues include the saffron turban, orange robes and garlands on the seated throne figure, and he is physically present in the scene.

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July 17 20082008-07-17A seated man on a gold-ornate throne wearing saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with a white and red flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, smiles while placing an orange cloth or tilak-cloth on the head of a kneeling devotee in orange robes who bows forward. Floral decorations with yellow and maroon blossoms, striped and red cushions, a brass oil lamp and white flowers surround the throne. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in saffron robes, turban and garland on the decorated throne, shown blessing a disciple. The bowing devotee is a disciple receiving blessing.2008-07-17A photograph of a seated saffron-robed guru on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing an orange turban, a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, smiling as a devotee in a long orange satin robe bows forward and receives his hand on the head. The throne is framed by a large floral arrangement of yellow and white blooms and purple-and-white striped decoration. In front, a silver lamp stand, a silver bowl and a tray of fruit, including apples, grapes, limes and pineapple, form an offering display. a person is shown in ceremonial saffron clothing with ornate cues, and the devotee is blessed in a darshan-style moment.2008-07-17A photograph of a ceremony on a stage. A seated figure on a gold and red throne with a gilded lion armrest wears a saffron-orange robe, a saffron turban, and a white flower garland, and rests one hand on the head of a kneeling young man. The kneeling man wears a saffron robe and a saffron cloth on his head and sits in front of a silver kalasha-style vessel and pink and white flower offerings on the floor. Behind them are a gold and floral backdrop and a decorated panel with elephant motifs. A white pedestal fan stands at left. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a saffron turban and saffron robe, and a ceremonial garland, and is seated on a throne as the central figure of the ceremony.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a ceremonial padapuja at a decorated stage. A seated figure on a gold throne with a red cushion and a carved golden lion armrest wears an orange saffron robe, an orange turban, and a rudraksha mala; long dark hair falls past the shoulders. Another orange-robed person kneels before the throne, bowing and washing the seated figure's feet, while a third orange-clad figure with an orange cap smiles beside them. Flower garlands in white, orange and pink decorate the throne and steps, a brass vessel sits at the feet, and a standing fan and water bottle appear at left beside a colourful embroidered backdrop with a yellow floral motif.2008-07-17A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and a golden lion armrest wears an orange turban, orange robe and a white flower garland, smiling. In front, a person in an orange robe kneels and bows low with hands pressed together, performing padapuja at the seated figure's feet over a brass vessel. Fruit, flowers, brass lamps and a silver plate with offerings sit on the table; the throne is framed by floral garlands and a colourful striped and patterned backdrop. This image shows a worshipful ritual reception on stage. The seated figure is described by role only; no identity is established from appearance.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a ceremonial stage decorated with white flower arrangements, striped white-and-purple panels and a large yellow flower motif. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with a saffron head covering and a white flower garland, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. A shaven-headed devotee in orange robes kneels before the throne, offering or receiving an orange cloth. Fruit, brass vessels and flowers are arranged on the floor in front of the throne, and a fan stands at the right edge. The seated figure has long dark hair and is wearing a rudraksha-style neck adornment, consistent with a probable Swamiji (probable) seated in the honoured position of a guru puja.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17