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Outdoor Guru Purnima scene at an ashram. A smiling figure in a rust-orange turban and orange-brown robe sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing layered gold necklaces, rudraksha beads and gold bangles, holding a long silver staff. A bald child in saffron-orange robes bows forward with an orange cloth held toward the throne, and an adult hand reaches in to receive it. Behind them, a crowd in white and orange clothing stands watching, with banana plants and string decorations above. The figure's distinctive turban, ornaments and throne fit the page's a person reference, so this is an appearance-based probable identification, with the seated person described by role as a guru on a throne.

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A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing an orange-brown turban, saffron-orange robe and a long gold-beaded necklace with rudraksha beads and a pendant, smiling as he receives an orange cloth from a shaved-headed young boy in maroon and yellow robes who stands before him. Orange and gold cushions rest on the step. Behind them, a crowd of people in white and orange clothing stands on red steps, some with hands folded, and a man holds a large drum. Seated in the man's gold-and-red throne suggests a formal honouring, and the man in orange wears distinctive long swept-back hair and rudraksha malas, so the appearance cues are consistent with Swamiji (probable) receiving bhiksha during Guru Purnima. Several people are visible, including the foreground boy, a woman in white, and a number of background devotees.2013-07-22A photograph of a ceremonial moment at an outdoor event. A seated figure on a gold-ornate throne with red cushion wears an orange-saffron turban and orange robe, a red bindi, layered gold necklaces, a rudraksha mala and gold armbands, and smiles while extending an arm to clasp hands with a shaved-headed child in a maroon top and orange shawl. An attendant holds an orange cushion. Behind them, a red-stepped staircase is lined with standing devotees in white clothing, some with hands folded in prayer, and a ceremonial staff with a round finial is held upright.2013-07-22A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing an orange-red turban, rudraksha mala and heavy gold necklaces, smiling as a young shaved-headed monk in a maroon robe with a yellow sash bows and drapes an orange cloth over the throne occupant's arms. A bracelet-wearing hand reaches toward the scene. In the background, white-clad devotees and a few people in orange stand on red steps among a crowd, some with hands joined. The seated figure matches a person by ornate clothing, turban, rudraksha and gold necklaces, with the throne and devotees' honour; the monk is a disciple receiving or offering devotion.2013-07-22A photograph of a seated man in an orange turban and saffron-orange robe, wearing layered gold necklaces with rudraksha beads, gold armlets and a red tilak on his forehead, placing his hand on the shaved head of a young boy in a red and orange robe. The boy holds an orange cloth pillow. The seated man is seated on a red and gold throne, and a crowd of white-clad devotees stands on red steps behind them, some with palms joined. Swamiji (probable) appears in person in this scene, identified by the orange turban, saffron robe and ornate rudraksha and gold adornments, performing a blessing on the boy during a Guru Purnima ritual.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22A seated man in an orange turban and saffron-orange robe sits on a red and gold throne, smiling and extending his right arm toward a young woman in a maroon top and gold-bordered dhoti. She holds a silver ceremonial staff in one hand and bends forward to receive an orange cloth bundle from him. He wears layered gold necklaces with rudraksha beads, gold bangles and a red bindi. Behind them, a crowd of devotees in white and orange stands on red steps, several with hands folded in prayer, and a red and white banner hangs at the right edge. The scene suggests an offering of bhiksha during a satsang gathering. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears saffron/orange robes, a turban, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces on a throne.2013-07-22Outdoors on steps, a smiling man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears an orange-saffron turban, orange robe, rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, a gold bangle and white markings on his forearm and chest; a saffron-robed young monk with a shaved head stands beside him holding a bright orange cushion toward him. Behind them, rows of white-clad devotees and red-robed attendees stand on red-brick steps, with a crowd seated in the stands and a red-and-white banner in the background. a person seated on the throne receiving the offering, matching the Guru Purnima bhiksha ceremony described on the page.2013-07-22Outdoor photo of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing an orange-brown turban and a tiered garland of rudraksha malas with a large gold pendant. The figure has a bindi and white forehead markings and extends one hand toward a bald devotee in red and orange robes kneeling in the foreground, who has a gold hoop earring. The seated figure holds a tall silver staff with a round finial in the other hand. Behind the throne, a row of people in white dhotis and saris stands with hands folded on red steps, with banana plants and a white railing beyond. The figure is consistent with Swamiji (probable): a swept-back turban, rudraksha malas, ceremonial gold necklace and saffron-orange clothing, seated as the honoured guide on the throne.2013-07-22A smiling man in an orange-saffron turban and orange robe sits on a golden, ornate throne with a red cushion, wearing layered gold necklaces with rudraksha beads and gold armlets. He reaches out to a young woman in a maroon top with a yellow-trimmed shawl who kneels before him holding an orange cloth bundle. Behind them, a staircase of red steps holds a crowd of devotees, several in white ritual clothes with folded hands, while a golden ceremonial staff rises at right. Probable Swamiji cues: ornate gold jewellery, rudraksha malas and a turban, seated on the throne; the figure is presented as the honoured guru receiving offerings during a Guru Purnima bhiksha ritual.2013-07-22A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne at an outdoor stone-stepped gathering. The seated person wears an orange-brown turban, a brown-orange wrap, a heavy gold necklace with dark rudraksha beads, and gold armlets, and smiles while reaching out to a young girl. The girl, in a maroon top with gold bangles, stands before an orange cushion and holds a gold bangle-clad hand toward the seated figure. Behind them, white-clad devotees stand with hands folded in namaste on red steps, and a crowd in white and bright clothing fills the background under trees.2013-07-22A photograph of a smiling man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing a rust-orange turban, orange robe with a gold-bordered yellow shawl, multiple rudraksha malas and heavy gold necklaces, and gold bangles. He extends his right hand toward a woman in a red top who bends forward with long dark hair, while another person in red beside her approaches. Behind them stand a line of people in white, some with hands folded in namaskar, and saffron-robed attendants on red-brick steps. A silver ceremonial staff rises at right. Swamiji (probable): the man wears a turban, rudraksha malas, gold necklaces and saffron-orange robes, and is seated on a throne receiving devotees, matching the page's Guru Purnima context.2013-07-22