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A photograph of a ceremonial stage at a guru-honouring event. A seated figure with short dark hair wears an orange saffron wrap draped over an orange garment and a white-and-red floral garland. Her right hand is raised in blessing, and she is smiling broadly. Before her, a man in a cream-coloured embroidered kurta bows low with his hands joined and presses his forehead toward a brass tray of offerings. Another man in an orange sash stands at the right edge beside an ornate gold throne carved with figures, decorated with a red cushion, petals and garlands. Behind the throne, a striped purple-and-white draped backdrop is decorated with marigold and rose garlands, and bright yellow and red flowers are strewn across the platform.

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A photograph of a ceremonial scene on a richly ornamented golden throne with a floral backdrop of white, yellow and red blossoms. A man seated on the throne wears an orange turban, orange robes and a white and red garland, and holds a small orange cloth over the head of a kneeling devotee. The devotee, in a bright orange silk garment, bows forward with hands joined at the crown of the head. Red cushions and a silver stand with flower garlands are visible. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure in orange turban and robes, shown receiving the devotee's reverence at a Gurupoornima-style event.2008-07-17A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange saffron garment over a red undershirt and a red shawl, sits on a gold throne decorated with a floral garland of white, yellow, red and purple flowers. He rests his right hand on the head of a man in a white kurta who bows forward, his hand gripping the bowed man's hands. Scattered yellow petals fall around them. Seated devotees in orange and saffron clothing and onlookers in the foreground, a microphone stand and blue and red drapes complete the stage setting. Swamiji (probable) is shown by long hair, orange saffron clothing and a seated throne posture, with a devotee blessing being given.2008-01-01A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe and a silver-beaded necklace sits on a gold-carved throne with a red velvet cushion, placing a hand on the head of a man in a white-and-peach striped shirt. Behind the throne hangs a large portrait labelled with the page title area and garlanded with marigolds and red-yellow flowers. To the left an older bald man in white with glasses and an orange stole watches, and on the right a woman in a gold-and-cream sari stands. Another person in orange clothing is partly visible in the background. The scene is a blessing given while seated on the throne.2008-10-08A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved gold panels and red cushions, smiling broadly. He wears an orange turban, orange robes, a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style orange-beaded mala. A woman in an orange satin garment leans in from the left and ties or adjusts an orange cloth on his head. A silver lamp stands at lower right, and the background shows a floral decoration of white, red and yellow blooms. Swamiji (probable) is the seated man, identified by his distinctive orange turban, long-haired ceremonial presentation, rudraksha mala and gold-decorated throne; the page attributes the event to him, but appearance-based identification is uncertain here.2008-07-17A seated man in saffron robes with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, his right hand resting on the head of an elderly man in a white shirt and white dhoti who bends forward, leaning on a blue cane. A younger attendant in orange robes and a gold-beaded garland stands behind the throne. Behind them hang yellow and orange marigold garlands and a flower arrangement of pink and yellow gerbera daisies. A tray of flowers and offerings sits on a white-draped table. Red carpet covers the floor. The seated man has long swept-back hair, orange robes and a crown-less throne setting, which matches the appearance-based cues for a person, shown here as a blessing being given to a devotee.2009-01-24A photo of a ceremonial scene on a red carpet strewn with yellow and white petals. A man seated on an ornate gold throne wears a white turban, white embroidered kurta, a red tilak and a garland of orange and white flowers, holding a folded white cloth. Standing before him is a woman in a white sari with gold border and a long braid, her back to the camera, facing the seated figure. To the left, a bearded man in orange robes holds a brass plate, and a man in white dhoti and kurta stands nearby. A gold trident stands behind the throne, and the yellow and white floral decorations line the backdrop. a person seated on the throne, identified by the gold throne and garland; the appearance cues are a white turban and ceremonial white attire, which are not distinctive enough to confirm.2008-01-01February 24 20072007-02-24A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a gilded carved base receives a crown placed on his head by a man in a white shirt and white dhoti. The seated figure wears saffron-orange robes, a long orange-and-gold garland of beads, and bangles, and is smiling with hands raised in greeting. The throne is draped in garlands of yellow marigolds, red and pink flowers and white blossoms. To the left, a woman in an orange-yellow sari stands with hands clasped, and a man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala holds a tray. A small wooden shrine with arched carved doors is behind them. Probable Swamiji is shown being crowned in an appearance-based reading, with long swept-back hair, saffron robes, and ceremonial garlands. Background is a decorated white and maroon ceremonial hall.2011-12-20December 18 20122012-12-18A photograph of a ceremony on a red-carpeted stage under a white tent. A long-haired figure in a golden crown and garlands sits on an ornate red throne with a carved lion-like figure beside it, wearing a yellow-gold dhoti and white garlands. A man in white kneels in front, hands raised in reverence, next to a woman in a yellow sari with folded hands. A younger man in white and a boy with a mala stand nearby, and white-clad attendants and orange-robed devotees are visible in the background. Marigold and jasmine garlands cover the throne and a silver tray of flowers lies at its base.2005-01-01 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a tiger-striped seat cover, hands pressed together in namaskar with eyes closed. He wears a long white and red flower garland, a gold pendant and a rudraksha-style mala. A golden umbrella with white flower strands canopies the throne, and a silver bowl sits at its base. Behind the throne, the wall is decorated with blue and white scalloped patterns. Flanked by a gold lion-like armrest, the seated figure is. A second person in orange with folded hands is partly visible at the left edge.2008-07-17A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on a golden throne heaped with garlands of red, pink, orange and white flowers and loose jasmine petals. He wears layered gold necklaces, a rudraksha mala, a red bindi and a flower garland, and smiles while gathering his orange cloth. In the foreground a man in a white shirt bows low, pressing his forehead to the petal-covered seat, in a devotee's act of reverence. Marigolds and jasmine fill the lower frame.2012-07-03