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January 24 20092009-01-24A photograph of a ceremonial exchange in an ashram hall. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing orange saffron clothing, a garland of multicoloured flowers and rudraksha-style beads, sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, smiling as he holds a small blue packet and a sweet-like offering. Behind him a gold-carved throne back shows a deity relief, and flower-decorated arches frame the scene. In front, a young woman in a white dress and a woman in a gold-bordered white sari stand offering a paper item. A second man in orange robes and beads stands between them. A metal bowl of wrapped candies sits at the right, and a fan is at the left.2009-12-24July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, a red tilak on the forehead, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, receiving a tray of offerings from a woman in a white and gold-bordered sari with a name badge. He sits before a gilded, ornate throne decorated with white and orange flower garlands and a golden lion-like carving. A man in white kurta stands behind, another woman in white sari and orange-clad devotees with a red-and-gold textile backdrop are visible, with a tray of fruit and a small brass vessel in the foreground. a person seated on the throne, receiving the offering.2008-07-17August 06 20092009-08-06November 20 20092009-11-20December 05 20092009-12-05July 30 20092009-07-30July 17 20082008-07-17December 16 20092009-12-16A photograph of a ceremonial welcome on an ornate golden throne (peetha) framed by floral decorations of white jasmine, pink and magenta blossoms, yellow marigolds and orange flowers. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a long white flower garland with pink and yellow accents, sits smiling with eyes closed, a red tilak on his forehead and rudraksha beads at his neck. Before him a woman in a white sari with an orange border holds a brass plate, while a standing man in a white shirt and grey trousers watches at left. Several young women in white saris and white salwar outfits stand at right, hands folded in respect. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, saffron robe, rudraksha beads and garlands, seated on a throne as the honoured guest.2010-10-24July 30 20092009-07-30