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A photograph of a devotional gathering under a white canopy with a gold-ornate throne-like seat draped in red, white and yellow flower garlands and green foliage. A central figure in saffron-orange robes and a long yellow-and-white flower garland sits on the decorated seat, smiling. A man in a white dhoti kneels at his feet while another bald man in white and orange clothing bows nearby. Other devotees in white dhotis and kurtas bend forward in the foreground, and a woman in a white sari with a long braid stands at right.

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Photo of a festive outdoor ceremony under a white tent. A seated figure on a golden throne with an ornate gold canopy is garlanded with thick flower garlands in red, white and green, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a long gold-yellow bead necklace. Below the throne, several people in white dhotis and white shirts bend low, touching the floor and offering flowers, while a woman in white and orange sari-style dress stands at right. A man in an orange shirt and grey trousers stands at left. Petals and marigold flowers cover the dais.2012-07-03July 03 20122012-07-03A photograph of a temple-style celebration in front of an ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with a garland of yellow, orange and red flowers. Behind the throne, a large portrait of a smiling young man with long hair, wearing a white garment and a beaded necklace, is displayed beside a painted figure of a goddess in red and gold with a crown. A woman in an orange-red sari with a rudraksha-style mala stands near the throne. In the foreground, several men in white shirts stand with folded hands, and one man holds a large white flower garland. An elderly man in white pours or offers something at the golden throne, and a woman in orange appears at the right edge. The event appears to be a Navaratri day celebration.2008-10-07A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne decorated with red, white and yellow garlands and a bed of white and yellow flowers spread across the dais. The seated man wears an orange saffron cloth draped over his lap, a gold necklace and a red-and-white flower garland, and is smiling broadly. At left, a man in white dhoti and shirt stands with palms pressed together in greeting. At right, a shaven-headed man in orange and yellow robes with a rudraksha mala and a wristwatch reaches toward the throne. Behind them is a cream banner with Tamil script and a decorative gold panel.2012-07-03A photograph of a ceremonial stage at an outdoor satsang. Centre, a figure with long dark hair wearing an orange-saffron robe, a gold-and-beaded necklace and a red bindi sits eyes closed and smiling on an ornate gold throne draped with garlands of red, white and green flowers, with a tiger-striped cloth on the seat. To the left, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti with gold border kneels and touches a folded red cloth placed on a flower-garlanded stand. To the right, a bald man in saffron robe and beaded mala sits smiling with folded hands. A painted backdrop shows a deity face with crown and necklaces, and a Tamil banner stands behind. Golden lion-carved armrests flank the throne.2012-07-03Outdoor festival scene under a white canopy at a Gurupoornima celebration. A long-haired man in orange-red robes with a garland and a saffron cloth sits on an ornate red throne, holding a staff and extending his hand toward a golden lion-shaped base decorated with marigold garlands. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, an orange-saffron garment, a flower garland and a staff, which fit the candidate cues, so the in_person value applies. Women in white saris with gold borders stand at left in front of him, a bare-chested or lightly robed attendant stands behind the throne, and a crowd is visible further back. Red carpet and floral decorations line the aisle, and a spotlight rig hangs from the canopy.2009-07-07July 03 20122012-07-03A seated man in an ornate gold throne is central to a stage setting under a tent canopy. He wears an orange saffron dhoti and shawl, a gold necklace, a rudraksha mala and a garland of marigolds, with long swept-back hair and a crown-like headpiece. The throne is draped with red and white flower garlands and a floral footrest garland sits in front of it. A bald man in white ritual dhoti kneels at the left edge, bowing toward the throne, and a bald man in orange robes sits at the right, both appearing to pay respect. A banner with Tamil script and a portrait of a deity form appears behind. Probable Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne, identified by his orange clothing, rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair.2012-07-03July 03 20122012-07-03A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with red, white and orange garlands, hands folded and smiling broadly. He wears a rudraksha-style bead necklace and a gold ceremonial necklace, and a tiger-print cloth lies on the seat. In front, a bald man in white dhoti kneels and offers flowers on a gold-edged stand. Saffron-robed attendants sit on the green-carpeted stage, one holding a microphone and papers, one clapping at right. Tamil script on the backdrop reads a banner with a turbaned portrait, under a white tent canopy.2012-07-03A seated figure sits on an ornate gold throne heaped with white and yellow flower petals and garlands of red, orange and white blooms. The seated man has long swept-back dark hair, wears an orange cloth wrap, a gold ceremonial necklace and a rudraksha-style bead garland, and smiles while his hands rest at his lap. A second man in orange robes and a yellow-bordered shawl, with a bare upper body and bead bracelets, kneels at the foot of the throne scattering or arranging petals and flowers. A standing attendant in orange clothing is at the left edge. Behind them a backdrop bears large Tamil script. a person appearance-based label: the seated figure shows long swept-back hair, orange wrap and ceremonial gold necklace while being honoured on the throne.2012-07-03July 03 20122012-07-03