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Outdoor 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.

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July 07 20092009-07-07Outdoor festival stage under a white and pink canopy with blue-and-white edging and marigold garlands on the posts. A long-haired man with a white-and-cream garment and gold-and-bead necklaces sits on an ornate gilded throne with a golden lion-head armrest, decorated with red, purple and white flower garlands; he gestures with his hands toward people in front. a person by cues of swept-back long hair, ornate ceremonial necklaces and throne seating. Nearby, a woman in white with an orange border and a rudraksha mala stands at centre; a man in white with a bundle of papers or packets hands items forward, and a seated man in orange and gold garlands sits at the throne's side. Behind, a large crowd in white and orange clothing fills the background under a blue-and-white tent edge; a photographer in orange raises a camera.2009-01-01July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph from a Guru Poornima event at an outdoor tent. A long-haired man in an orange-red garment with a white and red flower garland sits on a red cushioned seat, extending his hand toward a man in white who holds a small offering. Beside the seat a long orange-tasselled staff rests against the tent, and a gold ornamental object sits in the foreground. A man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala and a woman with a long braid in white stand at left, and several people in white and orange stand behind. A probable Swamiji is seated in the centre, identified by his long swept-back hair, orange-red clothing, floral garland and staff, and he appears to be giving blessings to the devotee before him.2009-07-07July 17 20082008-07-17July 07 20092009-07-07Outdoor event under a white tent with pink draped fabric and speakers. A long-haired man in an orange-red dhoti and a pale pink-and-green shawl sits on a golden throne-like seat, holding a silver trident and gesturing with his hands toward a brass bowl of rice held up by a bald elderly man in white. Around him, devotees in white shirts and orange saffron garments press forward, and women in white and orange sarees watch. A golden peetha and a gold-and-silver staff are at the left foreground. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan.2009-07-07A photograph of a Gurupoornima devotional scene under a white canopy. A long-haired figure in a red and orange garment with a pink and green patterned shawl, and white markings on the forehead, holds a large silver bowl of grains toward a bald, older man in white clothes with a lanyard. Another hand reaches to receive it. Behind them, a woman in orange with gold bangles, a woman in a white sari, and other attendees in white and orange stand among flower garlands and a golden staff-like ritual object. Multiple people crowd the tent, and a partly visible figure in orange sits in the lower foreground. The scene appears to be a blessing or offering exchange.2009-07-07Indoor photo of a seated man in orange robes with long dark hair, gold necklace and white paste on his forehead and arm, seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne-like chair. He extends a hand toward a kneeling man in a white kurta with a yellow-and-orange garland, who holds out a small pile of white powder in his palms. Beside them, a seated person in orange robes holds a metal plate of white powder, and a tray with a small red cloth holds packets. Behind them, several people in white and orange clothing stand near a wall with a black board of names, and a stone slab sits on the floor. The seated figure with white smearing on his arm and forehead is the a person, identified by long swept hair, orange robes and gold necklace; the setting suggests a ceremonial powder-offering exchange.2009-06-15July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07