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A photograph of a seated guru on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, decorated with white, orange and yellow flower garlands. He wears an orange turban, orange robes, a long gold pendant necklace and a white flower garland, and sits with his feet bare and hands folded. In front of him, a kneeling disciple in orange robes with a shaved head bends forward, hands near a silver offering bowl. A trident stands at the right and fruit is set on the throne base. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne, shown by the turban, long hair, saffron robes and rudraksha-style gold adornment.

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July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a golden throne decorated with garlands of white and orange flowers, a red cushion and gold tiger-striped drapery. A man with long swept-back hair wearing an orange robe, orange turban, white and orange flower garlands and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on the throne holding a red cloth and a small object. Before him, a devotee in an orange robe with long dark hair bows forward, forehead to a silver and gold tray or altar heaped with fruit and offerings. A second attendant in orange with an orange turban stands to the left. A tall silver oil lamp stands at the right, and a silver vessel sits in front. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in orange with long hair, turban, garlands and rudraksha cues.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with red cushions, his hands folded in anjali mudra. He wears a white and red flower garland and a dark rudraksha-style necklace. In the foreground at left, a person in white with an orange shawl sits with their back to the camera. Behind the throne are flower-and-rangoli style decorations in yellow, red, white and purple, and a brass trident-like ceremonial object stands at right.2008-07-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne (peetha) with red cushions and a gold-embroidered backdrop. The central figure wears an orange-saffron robe, an orange turban, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant necklace, with a white and red flower garland draped across the shoulders. A trident (trishul) stands at the right and a garlanded gold staff at the left. In the lower left a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes sits beside the throne. Floral garlands with red, white and green blossoms decorate the throne canopy. Appearance cues (orange turban, rudraksha mala, gold necklace, saffron robes) are consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, so this is a probable in-person candidate seated in a throne setting.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions and carved lion-head armrests. The seated person wears an orange-saffron turban, orange robes, a white and red flower garland, and a rudraksha-style mala with a red tassel, holding hands in a gesture while smiling. The throne is framed by yellow and white flower decorations with red blooms. A shaven-headed young attendant in orange stands at the left edge, and a golden trident is visible at the right. Swamiji (probable) appears in the seated central role based on the saffron turban, orange robes, mala and ceremonial throne.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-silver throne with a red-and-gold cushioned seat, set against a backdrop of yellow marigold garlands and silver-blue draped banners. He wears a saffron-orange turban, saffron-orange robes, a gold pendant necklace and a garland of white, red and green flowers draped over his shoulders, and smiles with hands resting in his lap. A gold trident stands to the right of the throne. The visible man is one person; the description reflects the throne and ceremonial seating, and the appearance-based cues of saffron robes, turban, gold necklace and garland are consistent with the probable Swamiji label; the page indicates he is present. Dhyanapeetham-style stage décor fills the frame.2008-07-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a tiger-striped upholstered base, draped in marigold and white flower garlands. The central figure wears an orange turban, saffron robes and a white flower garland, smiling with bare feet resting on a silver platform. Beside the throne a bald man in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala sits on the floor. The backdrop is decorated with striped white and red bunting and a large yellow flower motif, with a brass oil lamp in the foreground.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17