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A photograph of a seated man in a saffron-orange robe and red undershirt on an ornate gold throne with a repoussé golden backrest decorated with floral motifs, pink flowers and a red garland at the top. A younger man in saffron robes on the left reaches toward him, a man in a brown shirt and white trousers leans in to embrace him, and a woman in a white sari with a gold border and a woman in a yellow sari stand at right, the white-clad woman looking down. a person: the seated man has long, swept-back dark hair and saffron clothing with a bare-chested red undergarment visible, consistent with a seated figure receiving devotees on a throne, though the face-free cues are limited, so identity remains uncertain.

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June 13 20092009-06-13A photograph of a ceremony on a raised orange-carpeted stage in front of a gilded throne draped with red cushions and white and red flower garlands. A central seated figure in an orange-saffron robe sits cross-legged on the throne, with bare feet visible. Beside the throne, a standing man in an orange robe with curly hair leans in attentively. To the left, women in white and cream saris with gold borders stand near a young boy, and an older man in white clothes stands at the right edge. The stage backdrop is hung with flower arrangements in yellow, orange and red, and a gold-toned ornate pillar stands behind. Several people are seated in the foreground. The central figure appears to be a person, identified by the saffron robe, the long swept-back hair and the ceremonial throne setting, though the appearance is not fully certain.2009-08-02August 30 20092009-08-30A seated figure in orange-red robes sits on an ornate gilded throne with floral garlands of pink flowers and yellow marigolds above. Several devotees gather around, bowing and touching the seated person's head and hands. Men in white shirts and trousers, one with an orange shawl, lean in, and women in white and pink saris with braided hair join with hands folded. A yellow-green painted backdrop and a small bottle and electronic device sit at the left edge. Physical people visible: about eight.2009-06-13A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, in front of a painted backdrop of large banyan-like trees. The seated person wears a saffron/orange robe and is smiling, with long dark hair, and is positioned on a red footstool. A man in white ritual clothes stands at left, bending slightly toward the seated figure while holding an object near their hands. A woman in a white sari with a maroon border kneels at right, reaching toward the throne's base. Two younger women stand at right, one in a yellow shawl and white sari, the other in a pink and orange outfit. Another white-clad person bends over at far left beside a small table with a water bottle.2010-02-13Photograph of a ceremonial padapuja scene on a stage with a painted orange-and-brown backdrop. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a red undergarment sits on a red cushion, feet bare, on a gold-trimmed platform, with a flower-decorated gold vessel behind him. A bare-shouldered elder in a beige dhoti-style cloth leans in to embrace him, while a man in white shirt and white trousers stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. A woman in an orange sari and several women in white saris with gold borders stand or kneel with hands folded, and a girl in a white dress with an orange scarf sits in the lower left. Marigold and white flower garlands decorate the platform. a person: the saffron-clad seated figure has long swept-back hair and ceremonial gold-toned adornments consistent with the candidate, but his face is partly turned away and appearance alone leaves this uncertain. The gold-and-white backdrop text reads as the event's branding. Multiple devotees are present, roughly 12 visible.2009-07-25A photograph of a ceremonial stage in a hall. A man in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved crown-topped backrest, backed by an arch of red, orange and white flowers. He holds a string of rudraksha beads in one hand and smiles. Around him, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti, a younger man in orange robes holding out a garland, and several women in white and cream sarees with orange borders stand close, some reaching toward the throne. A black pedestal fan is at the right edge.2009-11-17A photograph of devotees gathered around a golden ornate throne decorated with marigold and red flower garlands against a green and yellow backdrop. A long-haired man in a gold-embroidered cream garment sits on the throne, smiling broadly. An older man in white dhoti and white kurta stands before him, and several women in white and red saris, peach and orange clothing, and a red sari stand nearby, some with hands folded. Appearance is consistent with a person seated on the throne, shown with long swept-back hair and ornate gold clothing, while a devotee in white stands before him.2008-12-26A photograph of a seated man in orange saffron robes on an ornate golden throne with a gilded carved back. He wears a red tilak on his forehead and has a shawl draped over his shoulders, smiling and speaking with people. Around him stand several devotees: a man in white shirt and cream trousers with his back to the camera, a man in a white shirt and light trousers facing the throne, and women in white saris with gold borders, one wearing a rudraksha mala necklace. A man in white with a yellow shawl stands at left. Green foliage is visible behind the stage.2009-11-18A photograph of a Guru Poornima event with a man in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back hair and a rudraksha-style necklace seated on an ornate gold throne with a maroon cushion, smiling and extending his hand. A man in white kneels before him, bowing with hands near the throne. Nearby, a woman in white with a dark pendant necklace stands smiling on the right, and a woman in a yellow and gold saree sits at left. Behind, a man in orange clothing and a cameraman appear, and a seated man in white smiles at lower right. The throne is decorated with white flower garlands and a floral backdrop, and a sign at upper left carries a logo. Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne in orange with long hair and a rudraksha necklace.2006-07-11August 30 20092009-08-30A photograph of a central figure seated on a gold ornate throne with red cushioning, backed by a floral garland of yellow and white flowers and a printed backdrop of golden temple-like carvings. The seated figure wears a saffron-orange robe over a red garment and has a red bindi, with a smile, and appears to be a person based on the saffron robe and seated position on the throne. An elderly man in white shirt and white dhoti bends forward to touch the seated figure's arm. A woman in an orange robe with a maroon border bows her head, while an older woman in a white sari with a dark patterned border and a younger woman in a white sari with gold borders place their hands on the seated figure in reverence. Four people are visible in total.2009-08-11