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A photograph of a seated long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style gold necklace on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, beneath a gold canopy decorated with orange and white flower garlands. The seated figure has a red tilak and holds a small ceremonial object, smiling broadly. Two men stand facing him: one in white kurta with an orange shawl, the other in a turquoise patterned kurta with a teal scarf. To the left, a woman in pink sari and gold jewellery smiles beside an older man in grey. To the right, a woman in red bridal attire with a veil stands near a brass tray of fruit. A printed photo collage with a caption partly visible hangs on the wall behind. a person is the seated figure in saffron robes on the throne.

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July 09 20092009-07-09A photograph of a wedding ritual in a decorated hall. A central seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a long gold necklace and a red bindi sits on a gold ornate throne with red upholstery, smiling and raising both hands in a blessing gesture. A groom in a cream embroidered sherwani and a red-and-gold turban with a white plume stands at left, wearing a red and gold embroidered stole. At right, a bride in a red veil and a man in white with an orange shawl stand near the throne. A woman in pink with gold bangles stands at far left. Behind them hang white and orange flower garlands and red flowers, with a brass lamp at upper left. A small ritual implement lies on the floor in front of the throne.2009-07-09July 09 20092009-07-09January 18 20092009-01-18A photograph of a devotional darshan in a classroom-like hall with a large blackboard and white sheet on the floor. A bare-footed figure in a red-orange robe with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a white and red flower garland, raising one hand in blessing. Before him a woman in a peach embroidered sari with flowers in her hair and a man in a light blue shirt bow toward him, offering at a low table covered with a white cloth. On the left an older woman in a white sari with gold border watches. On the right a man in orange robes stands smiling. Brass plates, bowls and offerings lie on the floor and table, and water bottles sit nearby.2009-08-02A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange-and-red turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, decorated with orange and white marigold garlands. He wears a long gold necklace and has long dark hair. To his left, a man in a cream and gold embroidered sherwani with a gold-bordered orange stole and red garland stands with hands clasped. To the right, a woman in a red and gold sari and head covering, with gold bangles, stands near the throne. An older man in white with an orange shawl and a red tilak stands at the right edge, and a boy in a white shirt stands at the far left. The setting is a canopied temple hall with a white wall behind. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, recognizable by the long hair, saffron robes, gold necklace and turban; the appearance cues are consistent with the page's attribution.2009-07-09July 09 20092009-07-09A photograph of a ceremonial reception in front of a large ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with floral garlands in orange, yellow and red. A seated figure in orange robes wears a red and white garland and a rudraksha mala, with long dark hair and bare upper body, receiving a fruit from a man in a white shirt and white dhoti. Beside them a monk in saffron robes and glasses stands with a garland, another saffron-clad man with a gold chain is at the left edge, and a woman in a colourful patterned top stands at the right. Flowers and marigold garlands line the background and a red wall.2009-12-24A photograph of a seated figure in orange-saffron robes and a long gold necklace on a golden ornate throne decorated with white and orange garlands. A groom in a red and gold turban and cream embroidered sherwani with a red garland stands at left. A man in a red shirt bends to touch the feet of the seated figure, while a man in white with an orange shawl stands at right. Behind the throne, a red-and-white draped cloth and a standing man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala watch the ceremony, with a young man in a maroon kurta clapping at far right. The setting is a temple with bright floral garlands and colourful hangings. Several people are visible in the scene, including partially visible figures in the foreground.2009-07-09A photograph of a devotional ceremony in a decorated hall. A seated figure in an orange sleeveless robe with an orange-and-gold trim, wearing a long pink and white garland, sits on a gold-ornate throne with cream cushions and red and yellow flower garlands at its base. Behind the throne a gilded carved backdrop and green foliage decorations frame the scene. A priest in an orange robe and orange head wrap, with a beaded necklace, stands beside the throne holding a thread and offerings. A woman in white with a striped bag and a young boy in white kurta with a mala watch and take part, the woman bending forward with hands together.2009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24July 08 20122012-07-08