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A photo of a ceremonial padapuja-style scene on a golden throne. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a pink and white flower garland sits on the gilded throne, extending his hand as a man in a white shirt and dhoti-style white clothing, wearing spectacles and a wristwatch, holds a sacred thread and ties or adjusts it. Behind them stands a monk in orange with a shaved head, glasses and a gold chain. The throne has ornate gold carved panels, and flower decorations of orange, yellow and red blooms frame the background. a person seated on the throne in orange robes, long swept-back hair and garland, receiving the ritual act from a devotee in white.

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December 24 20092009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24Photograph of a ceremonial padapuja-style honouring in a decorated hall. A young boy in a white shirt and grey trousers bends forward to tie a thread or band around the wrist of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with a multicoloured garland of red, yellow, pink and white flowers. Behind him, an older man in an orange robe and a dark-haired woman in orange stand near a gold-carved throne-like seat, with floral arrangements of red and orange flowers and green foliage. The seated figure has long dark hair and an orange robe, and a gold-carved peetha is visible behind.2009-12-24A photograph of a ritual at an ashram event. A young boy in a light green vest and grey collared shirt bows his head forward while a man in long swept-back dark hair, saffron-orange robes, a red-and-white flower garland and a gold-coloured ornate necklace reaches to touch the boy's head, with a golden throne-like seat in front of them. A second saffron-robed man with a gold pendant necklace and a bangle stands at left, and a young girl in yellow is partly visible behind. Behind the scene are green foliage and bright orange, white and pink flowers in a floral arrangement, and a gold decorated backdrop. The scene reads as a blessing or padapuja-style darshan.2009-12-24A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a pink-and-white flower garland, with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and gold beaded necklaces, sitting on an ornate gold throne with carved backrest. A man in a white shirt and orange-bordered dhoti stands bent forward with palms pressed together, receiving a touch on the forehead from the seated figure's hand. A golden lion-shaped stand and bright marigold and rose floral decorations surround the throne. The setting resembles a darshan or blessing moment in a temple-like hall.2009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a pink and white flower garland and gold ornaments, on a gilded throne with floral decorations and a gold relief backdrop. A man in a white kurta with a lanyard and badge leans forward with his arm raised, reaching toward the seated figure, while a bald older man in orange robes and gold earrings stands behind. A woman in white with a yellow shawl stands at the left edge. Garlands of marigolds and roses decorate the setting. Probable Swamiji seated on the throne, with distinctive saffron robes, long hair, garland and gold ornaments.2009-12-24