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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with red cushioned back, dressed in orange robes with a white flower garland, placing hands on the head of a young boy in white shirt and dark shorts who stands before them. To the left, a man in saffron-orange robes stands barefoot near a woman in a red and white patterned sari and a man in white kurta and trousers, all looking on. Yellow curtains hang behind the throne, a gold lion figure sits at its base, and a thatched open pavilion with palm trees is visible outside. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and the setting suggests a blessing or padapuja ritual, with a printed copyright and source line in the lower right corner.

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A photograph inside an open-sided pavilion with a tan woven roof and yellow curtains behind. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with carved gold lion-like armrests and a gold framed backrest with a small deity relief at top. The seated figure has long dark hair and places both hands on the forehead of a young boy in white shirt and dark shorts who stands before him. To the left, two devotees in orange and red-patterned saris and a man in white kurta stand watching with arms folded, and a woman in orange sari stands at the far left edge. A thatched hut and palm trees show through the open side. The person on the throne is a person by appearance cues: long swept hair, saffron robes and a garland, matching the page's event attribution.2009-08-25A seated man in saffron-orange robes wears a white flower garland and long swept-back hair, sitting on a golden throne in front of a yellow curtain. He reaches out to a young boy in a white shirt and dark trousers who holds a small object in his hands. Beside them a woman in a red sari with white patterns stands with palms pressed together, a man in a white shirt stands with arms folded, and a man in an orange shawl stands behind. The setting is an open-sided hall with a thatched roof, palms outside, and gold-framed ornaments on the throne. The seated man shows distinctive saffron robes, flower garland and long hair, so this is a person in person, presenting a blessing to the boy during the padha pooja shown on the page.2009-08-25A photograph of a guru-puja or blessing ceremony on an ornate gold-and-red stage. A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style setting sits on a gold throne with a red cushion, his hand raised to the bald head of a shaved-headed young man in white kurta with a yellow shawl and a beaded mala. The seated figure's long swept-back hair and ornate throne match the page's presentation, but the face is not used for identification, so the a person value is unsure. A woman in a red sari with a red bindi stands at left holding her sari, a man in orange robes stands behind the throne, and a young woman in white with a long braid stands at right beside a floral garland of yellow marigolds and purple flowers. Fruit and offerings sit on a red table, and a small brass pot stands on a gold stool at lower left. A red backdrop carved with temple pillars and a white fan complete the scene.2009-08-29A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair and a white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushion, placing a hand on the forehead of a young man in a white shirt and grey trousers. Standing nearby are an older man in white robes with a long beaded necklace, a woman in a white and yellow sari with hands pressed together in greeting, a man in white clothes, and a person in orange. A yellow curtain, thatched roof and gold-and-glass side table complete the scene; a small offering tray sits on the white cloth-covered floor. Appearance-based label: probable Swamiji seated on the throne in saffron robe with long hair and flower garland.2009-08-08August 25 20092009-08-25A photograph of a devotional blessing in a plain hall with red and navy curtains. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes places a hand on the head of a young man in a white t-shirt and grey shorts, who bows with his hands raised and eyes closed. Beside them a woman in an orange and white sari with a long braid holds his hand. Behind them stands a woman in white. In the foreground a standing man in orange robes is partly visible, and a brass tray holds flower petals, a silver dish, and a small brass lamp. A carved golden throne-like seat and a potted plant stand nearby. The seated figure in orange has a distinctive appearance but no clear identifying cues, so identity is uncertain.2009-12-20A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha-style necklace and long dark hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with garlands of yellow, white and purple flowers. He presses a white cloth to the forehead of a woman in a white sari with a black braid, who bows with hands joined. A second person in orange sits in the foreground, and a young boy in white stands with a woman in a white top and jeans watching; a white-clad figure stands at the left edge. A gold-curtained hall, a standing fan, water bottles and a tall brass vase of sunflowers surround them.2009-08-16A seated figure in a bright orange-red robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, its back framed by marigold garlands, on a stage with a brown draped backdrop. Before the throne a child in a white patterned shirt and black trousers stands facing them, and a figure in orange robes leans in beside the child. On the left, women in sarees (one red-striped, one gold-bordered) and a man in white stand watching. On the right, a woman in a white and gold-bordered saree and a man in white kurta and dhoti stand near a table laden with offerings. The setting suggests a darshan with devotees receiving blessings; the seated figure matches the page's description of a presiding teacher, though appearance alone does not confirm identity.2009-02-14December 05 20092009-12-05A seated man in an orange saffron shawl over a red top sits on an ornate gold throne upholstered in red and white striped cushions, garlanded with yellow marigolds and pink flowers. A younger man in white shirt and a rudraksha mala reaches out to touch the seated man's forehead, while a woman in a white sari with gold borders stands at right with bangles. Another woman in white with an orange shawl stands at left. Flower arrangements and fruit sit on a red-draped table, against a red and orange backdrop of temple-like imagery. Several people are visible; the scene shows an honouring or blessing at a stage.2009-08-20A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and long dark swept-back hair sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like armrests and a red cushioned back. He smiles broadly while placing his right hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti who bends toward him. Behind them hangs a yellow curtain. To the right an elderly woman in a white sari with a pink border stands with her hands folded. Probable Swamiji in the seated role; a gold throne and saffron clothing and long hair are visible cues.2009-08-25A photograph of a seated figure in orange saffron robes and a white-and-red floral garland receiving a visitor on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back. The seated figure, with short dark hair, is applying a mark to the forehead of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti who stands before him. Behind them, a woman in a white sari with a gold border and a girl in white clothing stand close together, holding a small framed item, while a man in white kurta stands nearby. A seated woman in a yellow top is visible at lower right, and a gold-shaded canopy and red drapes frame the scene. The setting suggests a darshan or ritual blessing moment in a tent-like pavilion with a red-and-gold backdrop.2009-12-24