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A long-haired man with a bare upper body and orange shawl sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with red and white flower garlands, holding a silver trident-topped staff, while a yellow and pink garland hangs around his neck and his hand reaches toward a brass offering vessel. Around him, devotees in white and orange clothing crowd close, including a woman in a white sari and a woman holding a baby in a floral dress. Behind the throne hang orange-robed figure statues and a forest backdrop, with a silver trident on the left.

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Photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushion, decorated with white and red flower garlands and a painted forest backdrop. The central figure wears an orange-saffron garment, a pink and white flower garland, and a red tilak on the forehead, and holds a silver trident; the presentation is consistent with a person by long swept-back hair and saffron clothing, placed as the seated teacher. A younger woman in white sari kneels before him with her head bowed, and a man in orange with a gold necklace stands at left beside a gold trident and kalasha-like ornament. Several women with dark hair are seen from behind in the foreground, one with a yellow flower in her hair. Setting is a decorated tent with a white draped ceiling, consistent with a darshan or devotee reception.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph of a devotional event under a canopy with hanging white and yellow flower garlands. A long-haired person in saffron/orange clothing with a red tilak sits on an ornate gold throne with red and white floral decoration and a golden crown-like top. Two silver-and-gold tridents and a golden staff stand beside the throne. A man in white with an orange shawl leans forward holding a brass plate, and a dense crowd of devotees surrounds the throne, several with folded hands. A forest-style backdrop with trees and a small deity figure sits behind. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne in saffron clothing, with long hair and a garland, being honoured as a devotee of the crowd.2009-07-07A photograph of a Guru Poornima ceremony under a white tent. A long-haired man with swept-back hair, wearing saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and a garland of flowers, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and holds a trident-topped staff, which is consistent with the a person cues of long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads on a throne. Standing beside him in orange robes and a gold necklace, another man holds a brass vessel; a bearded man in orange, a woman in white and devotees in white and orange crowd the foreground. Behind the throne, a painted backdrop shows saints in orange and a forest scene, with marigold and red flower garlands draped on the throne.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph of a ceremonial gathering under a white tent at a temple. A man in saffron-orange robes with a white flower garland and long swept-back hair stands before an ornate gilded throne with red cushions and red-and-white flower decorations. He holds a golden staff and reaches toward a metal plate of offerings. Devotees in white and saffron clothing surround him, some with folded hands, and a woman in a teal top sits in the foreground. Two attendants in orange garments with beaded necklaces stand at left beside brass trident-shaped ritual objects.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07Photo of a ceremonial gathering under a white tent at what appears to be a Gurupoornima celebration. A long-haired man in saffron and orange robes, with a crown-like ornament and garlanded neck, is seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, raising one hand and holding a golden trident-tipped staff. A young woman in a red-and-gold sari sits beside the throne. Around them, men in white and orange clothing, one wearing a rudraksha-style mala, and devotees with flowers in their hair attend closely. Behind is a painted backdrop of robed sages and a reclining figure, with a golden canopy above. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, saffron robes, garland and gold throne) is seated in the centre, with an attending in_person figure also visible.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph of a ceremonial gathering under a white tent at a Gurupoornima event. A figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange and red garment, a garland and gold necklaces, sits on an ornate gold throne with a trident placed beside it. Devotees surround the throne: an elderly man in white with a rudraksha mala stands with hands together, a woman in white and a woman in a green and red sari stand nearby, and a man in an orange shirt is at the right edge. A backdrop shows painted figures and foliage, and garlands decorate the throne's top.2009-07-07A smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing an orange saffron cloth draped over his shoulders and a red inner garment. He wears a layered garland of pink, white and green flowers and a gold armband, and holds a silver trident. Behind him is a gold and red floral backdrop with garlands. On the left, a young man in orange robes smiles beside a golden trident. A golden kalasha-like vessel and a silver bowl sit at the throne's base. A woman in a white sari with a red-bordered pallu and a bead necklace smiles to the right, and devotees' hands and heads are visible in the foreground.2009-07-07A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne holds a silver trident (trishul) in one hand while blessing a seated woman in a white sari with the other. The figure wears a red-orange garment with a shawl, a multicoloured flower garland, a gold bangle and a long swept-back hair style. Beside the throne, a man in white with an orange scarf sits, and devotees in white and bright saris sit on the mat below. A flower vase, a pedestal fan and a white tent canopy are visible. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne, adorned with a trident, garland and orange-red clothing.2009-07-07