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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a red-and-gold draped shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with a golden footstool, wearing a rudraksha mala and a red tilak. Several men in white shirts and dhotis, one in a striped shirt holding an orange cloth, stand around him, some reaching in to place garlands and flower necklaces of pink and orange blooms on him. Behind them, a row of hanging green leaf and flower strands decorates a black backdrop, and a woman in a white sari with a red-bordered sari stands at right with hands folded. A small oil lamp burns at the right edge. The seated figure has long dark hair and a warm smile, matching distinctive visible cues of the honoured guru, though appearance is not fully certain.

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August 15 20102010-08-15A photograph of a ceremonial honouring on a stage. A seated figure on a gold-framed throne with red cushions wears an orange robe, a pink-and-white flower garland and an orange shawl with a rudraksha mala, raising one hand in blessing. A man in an orange robe stands at left and holds the arm of a man in a white shirt and blue trousers, while attendants in white shirts and dhotis stand around, one holding a yellow-wrapped bundle and another with palms joined at right. Garlands hang on a dark draped backdrop, and a red carpet covers the stage floor.2010-08-15A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a red-orange head covering and layered flower garlands sits on an ornate gold throne-style seat set on a small raised platform decorated with flowers. Several men in white dhotis and shirts, some with cream and white clothing, stand around the seat, and one man in a light shirt holds a metal tray of offerings toward the seated figure. A man in an orange robe stands at left and a bald man in white with a gold necklace and sacred thread stands beside him. A woman in a white sari with yellow border stands at right. The background is a black curtain with hanging green leaf garlands and strings of flowers.2010-08-15August 15 20102010-08-15July 11 20092009-07-11A seated figure on a gold-and-brown ornate throne is being honoured by a group of men in white shirts and dhotis. The seated man wears an orange-saffron robe, an orange turban, and a rudraksha mala, and is heavily garlanded with pink and yellow flower garlands. Several devotees lean in to offer flowers and garlands, one holding a bag of petals. Behind them hangs a black backdrop decorated with strings of white flowers, and a few saffron-robed attendants stand at the left. This appears to be a garlanding ceremony before a seated guru. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has an orange turban, saffron robe, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garlands, and sits on a throne with devotees honouring him.2010-08-15July 16 20092009-07-16July 12 20092009-07-12A seated figure in an orange-red robe sits on an ornate gold throne on a red-carpeted stage decorated with red and orange flowers, red drapes and white backdrop. A man in a white shirt and white trousers bends forward to offer something, while a woman in a peach-coloured shawl and a woman in a yellow-orange sari stand nearby with hands together. A man in orange garments stands at left-center, and a man in white stands at left with a white table and microphone equipment behind him. A woman in a pale sari stands at right. The scene appears to be a devotee greeting or honouring the seated figure on the throne.2009-02-15July 16 20092009-07-16A photograph of a stage event with a bright yellow and orange sunburst backdrop. A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a bare upper torso, with a red bindi and dark swept-back hair, smiles from a gold and red throne decorated with white flower garlands. Standing around him, a man in an orange robe on the left places a white garland, a man in white shirt and dhoti stands with his back to the camera, a woman in a yellow vest over white sari holds flowers near the throne, and a man in white shirt stands at the right edge. A white-draped table sits at lower left.2009-07-12A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, draped in a large garland of pink and white flowers. Around the stage, devotees in white traditional dress stand and offer flowers and gestures; women in white saris with gold borders stand to the right, while men in white dhotis and a yellow shawl kneel to the left. Rose petals scatter the glossy white stage, and a dark backdrop is decorated with hanging white jasmine garlands. A cameraman with a camera stands nearby.2010-08-15