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A photograph of a ceremonial gathering at a decorated dais. A seated man on the left wears an orange robe and a long beaded necklace, smiling, and sits on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushion. Devotees crowd close, one in a dark shirt presenting fruit in a gold-coloured vessel, others in white dhotis and orange garments. The backdrop is a floral arrangement of white, purple, red and yellow blossoms with a rooftop-style canopy and a maroon curtain above. A camera on a tripod stands among the crowd. Biksha offerings and devotee reverence are the visible action.

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July 17 20082008-07-17A seated figure on a red cushioned golden throne with a carved golden lion-form armrest holds out a bunch of green grapes to a devotee at a festive outdoor event. The seated man wears a saffron-red shawl, a long gold necklace and beaded malas, with his hair swept back. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and white shirts, some with orange shawls, crowd close, and a tripod-mounted camera stands nearby. Behind them hang white and red drapes, yellow flower garlands and string lights. A lady in a cream saree and an older man in white are visible in the crowd. Several people stand or sit at the foot of the throne, watching or receiving prasad.2016-01-03January 01 20082008-01-01July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a festival scene at a decorated golden throne (peetha) framed by garlands of white and orange flowers and a floral backdrop with purple and red accents. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange robe, a rudraksha mala and a red bindi, sits at the centre of the throne, smiling, with several people in front of him. A bald young man in saffron robes stands at left, and a man in a dark jacket and an older woman stand nearby. A devotee in white with an orange shawl and mala holds a tray of fruit at right. A video camera on a tripod is visible behind the crowd. a person cues: long swept-back hair, orange robe and rudraksha mala while seated on the decorated throne. Visible people number roughly 6 to 20.2008-07-17A photograph at a celebration on a gold-decorated throne. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a white flower garland and red-and-pink floral garlands sits on a red cushioned gold throne, extending his hands to receive a small offering. a person: long swept-back hair, saffron robes and floral garlands on a throne. Around him, several men in white shirts and dhotis with orange shawls stand with palms pressed together in greeting; one man in a white shirt holds a small offering, while a man in a red turban-like cap and a man in a white shirt stand nearby. Behind them is an ornate arch of marigolds and red, white and purple flowers, with a gold throne backrest carved with floral motifs.2008-01-01July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a seated figure on a gilded golden throne with a floral backdrop of yellow, orange, red and white marigold and jasmine garlands. The central figure wears an orange turban with a red tilak, long swept-back hair, an orange-saffron robe with a gold-bordered shawl, and heavy gold ceremonial necklaces and bangles, appearing to receive devotees. A bald man in orange robes and rudraksha malas stands at left, and an attendant in white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl stands at right beside a basket of fruit. Several seated men in white shirts and a man in a white cap sit in the foreground, with one devotee's hand extended toward the central figure.2011-12-20A photograph of a seated figure on a red-cushioned golden throne with a gilded lion-head armrest, wearing a saffron-red wrap, ornate gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style neck garland, with long swept-back hair. He extends his hand to receive fruit, apples and oranges offered on trays by devotees kneeling at his feet. Devotees in white and cream clothing, some with sandalwood or vibhuti marks, crowd the floor, and a video camera on a tripod stands in the background beside white drapes and gold decorations. Swamiji (probable): the saffron wrap, swept-back long hair, gold necklaces and rudraksha-style garland match the cues for the Swamiji candidate, seated and receiving offerings in a fruit-offering ritual setting.2016-01-03A crowded indoor hall with devotees gathered around a richly gilded golden throne-like seat decorated with gold relief panels and red velvet cushions. A woman in an orange sari and a man in orange-trimmed attire stand at the throne's edge, while devotees in white and orange clothing reach forward with offerings in brass plates and bowls. Garlands of white and multicoloured flowers drape the throne and the red cushion. Red and maroon drapes, a patterned panel and overhead lights frame the scene, with more devotees standing behind in white and orange. Appears to be a devotional darshan or bhiksha offering during a guru celebration.2008-07-17January 03 20162016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03