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A photograph of a flower-decorated stage at a Guru Poornima celebration. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a white and red flower garland sits on a decorated throne, eyes lowered, with a small golden figurine beside him. Two men in casual shirts stand at left, one in a blue-striped shirt and one in a brown shirt, and one holds out a white carved offering toward the seated figure. A woman in white attire stands further left, and a figure in white stands behind the throne. Walls are draped with white, yellow and red garlands and a deep blue curtain hangs at the back.

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July 29 20072007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29Photograph of a ceremonial padapuja at a flower-decorated dais. A seated figure with long swept-back hair wears an orange saffron robe and a white flower garland, sitting on an ornate silver-based throne draped in white and orange marigold garlands. Two men in white dhotis and white shirts stand at the left, one bending forward, while a man in white with a yellow-gold shawl and a long-haired person in yellow and white kneel near the foot of the throne, attending the ritual. Rose petals and white cloth cover the red floor, and a turquoise bucket stands by the throne. Behind the dais, red and yellow flower decorations and a curtain frame the scene. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne in the orange robe with long hair and garlands, with the white-clad attendants performing padapuja.2007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long orange shawl sits on a gold-carved throne decorated with garlands in red, purple, yellow and green. He wears multiple red and white flower garlands and a rudraksha mala, and holds a ceremonial staff. Before him the floor is heaped with orange and white marigold petals and flowers. Several men in white dhotis with gold borders stand to the left, one bare-chested with a mala, and a man in a dark striped shirt bends forward to touch the petals. A red curtain forms the backdrop.2012-01-01July 29 20072007-07-29A seated figure in an orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and a flower garland draped over its back, under a flower-decorated stage canopy with white daisies and yellow marigold strands. A woman in a red shawl and white sari offers a small object to the seated figure, who reaches out to receive it. To the left, a man in an orange robe stands beside an older woman in a blue-grey shawl and white dhoti-style skirt. A woman in a white sari with a black beaded necklace stands at the right. The red carpet and floral backdrop suggest a ceremonial function. Four physical people are visible.2009-01-26A photograph of a ceremonial stage decorated with dense garlands of white, yellow, orange and red flowers. A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe with a white and orange-red garland, sitting on a silver throne with lion-head arms in front of a large red heart-shaped backdrop. Bare feet rest on a silver pedestal. In the foreground a man in white kneels and touches the seated figure's feet, performing a padapuja. Behind them, a man in white with an orange shawl and mala stands with one hand raised, and another man in a white kurta and a yellow-gold shawl stands at centre with a pendant. The scene suggests a Guru Purnima celebration; Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by long swept-back hair and saffron robe.2007-07-29A photograph of a padapuja ceremony on a stage decorated with dense garlands of white, yellow, orange and red flowers. A long-haired figure in orange robes and a flower garland sits enthroned on a silver-toned seat with lion-head arm details, smiling. A man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala bends forward at the feet of the seated figure, performing the washing or offering. Standing nearby are a man in white with a yellow shawl and name badge, another in white with a yellow shawl and mala, and a younger man in white and a standing attendant. At the lower right a woman in a white dress and yellow shawl sits watching. Orange and white cloth is spread on the red-carpeted floor.2007-07-29A photograph of a ceremony at an ashram altar decorated with dense garlands of marigolds, white flowers and red blooms. A figure with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe and a flower garland, seated on an ornate throne with a stone or metal lion-like carved base. A man in white kurta kneels with his head bowed to the silver pedestal at the foot of the throne, while another man in white with folded hands stands nearby. A standing man in white wears a mustard-yellow shawl and a bead necklace. At the right, a woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl sits watching. The scene suggests a padapuja or darshan.2007-07-29