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A photograph of a ceremonial stage decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and white flowers, with a checkered backdrop. A long-haired figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and white pillow, smiling as they handle a tray of small objects. Beside them, a bearded man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds a plate of the same small items. On the left, a man in white clothes and a black beaded mala stands holding a plate, wearing an ID badge with a small photo. Partially visible figures appear at the left edge. Visible people: four, plus partial figure.

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A seated long-haired figure in saffron-orange silk robes and a rudraksha-style garland of white, green and red flowers sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, smiling and holding a small bottle. A man in an orange shirt stands at left holding a tray of small bottles covered with white cloth. A red bindi is visible on the seated figure's forehead. Behind the throne are flower garlands and a silver trident. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne with long hair, saffron clothing and floral garlands, while an assistant assists with bottles.2008-07-17A photograph of a seated figure with long dark hair in a saffron-orange robe on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, holding a white cloth over a silver vessel while receiving an offering. Beside the throne a bearded man in orange robes and a white cloth stands; a cameraman in white stands with a camera on a tripod. On the right, a bald man in white clothes with glasses holds an offering, and other people in white stand behind. Flower garlands with marigolds and a decorated backdrop frame the scene, and a deity murti sits at the lower right.2006-07-11A seated long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a long yellow-beaded garland sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with white flowers, red hibiscus and garlands, with a carved lion-like figure at the base. A grey-bearded man in an orange robe and white dhoti stands behind holding a silver tray. A man in white kneels at the right in front of the throne, bowing with head lowered. Other men in white kurtas and orange robes stand in the background, one holding a video camera. Floral garlands and a brass pot appear near the throne. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears saffron robes, a long yellow-beaded garland and has long hair, with a gold throne and floral decoration; this is an appearance-based candidate.2006-07-11A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala seated on an ornate gilded throne with peacock-carved armrests before deep red velvet drapery. He smiles broadly while clasping the hands of an older man with short white hair, white kurta and a rudraksha mala, who bows forward and receives him. In the background a younger man in white and saffron sits to the left, and a small tray with sweets rests near the bottom of the frame. The seated man's distinctive long hair, saffron clothing, mala and gold throne match the Swamiji cues, so he is presented as a probable Swamiji in an act of blessing.2006-10-21 +1 copiesPhotograph of a long-haired figure seated on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of white, red and green flowers. The figure wears an orange-saffron robe, a multi-coloured flower garland, and a red bindi, and is pouring or dabbing a small white substance from a container. A man on the left in an orange shawl over white clothing, with a beaded wristband, holds a tray of small packets and offerings. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robes, a floral garland and a throne setting, matching the page's Gurupoornima context. Behind them, a large floral backdrop and a brass trident-like ornament are visible.2008-07-17December 26 20092009-12-26December 26 20092009-12-26A photograph of a ceremony on a gilded throne with red cushions. A seated figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe with green-and-gold border, white flower garlands, rudraksha beads and a red tilak, places his right hand over a brass tray of yellow turmeric or rice held by a kneeling attendant. The attendant wears an orange shawl with maroon border, glasses and a matching orange head covering. A microphone stands beside them against a white wall with red lotus scroll painting. Another orange-clad figure is partly visible at the upper left. The seated figure is a probable Swamiji by appearance, with long hair, rudraksha malas and ceremonial garlands, presiding over the ritual on the throne.2009-12-26August 15 20102010-08-15A photograph of a long-haired man seated on an ornate gold throne in saffron-orange robes, wearing a white and pink flower garland with a red kumkum mark on his forehead. He smiles while holding a small cup or container and a lamp-like object above a white cloth. A man in an orange shirt and a man in white stand beside him holding papers and a white bundle. Behind the throne are a red and gold cushion, a silver bowl, a trident and floral decorations. The visible cues of long swept hair, saffron robes, gold necklaces and a throne fit the a person candidate; the image shows Gurupoornima-style ritual offering of biksha.2008-07-17A seated guru with long, swept-back dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe and a rudraksha-style necklace on a gilded throne with a golden backrest and red cushions, garlanded with flowers. Two shaven-headed young men in orange clothes stand on either side, leaning in to hand him a stack of white printed books tied with a yellow ribbon. A brass bowl sits at the lower left. The guru smiles broadly. Flower garlands and gold ornamentation fill the background. a person: the seated figure has long hair, saffron robe, rudraksha necklace and ceremonial throne cues.2008-07-17Photo of a seated figure in an orange-saffron silk robe with a white and red flower garland and gold ornaments, sitting before an ornate gold throne with floral decorations. A young man in orange robes on the left leans in and holds a small silver vessel toward the seated figure, who holds it in both hands. A woman in pink on the right edge is partly visible. The setting suggests a devotional offering at an ashram event.2008-07-17