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A photo of a ceremonial puja on a stage decorated with gold and red fabric, flower garlands and a gilded throne. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with an orange head wrap, long hair, and a white flower garland, is raised on a golden throne with red cushions and gestures with one hand. Two men in saffron-orange clothing kneel before him at a silver-rimmed vessel, one with hands folded in añjali and the other with palms pressed together. Fruit, grapes, flowers, a silver lamp stand and a water bottle are arranged on a low table in front.

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A photo of a ceremonial scene in a hall decorated with white and blue striped drapery, a painted pillar with elephant motifs and a golden throne-like seat covered in flower garlands. A figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on the ornate golden throne with a red cushion, holding a ceremonial staff, and wears a garland of flowers and a rudraksha-style mala. Seated before the throne on a patterned red and gold carpet is another person in orange robes and an orange headwrap, with hands folded in greeting. Brass lamps, a tray of fruit including pomegranates, grapes, bananas and apples, a silver offering vessel, and flower petals sit in front. A trident stands at the right edge.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and a gold lion armrest, draped in garlands of white and orange flowers. The seated person wears orange robes, a long gold-beaded necklace and rudraksha-style beads, with long dark hair swept back, and is extending a hand toward a kneeling man in a white kurta who bends forward to offer something. Two other men in orange robes stand behind the throne, one a shaven-headed attendant. A silver pedestal stands at the front, and fruit and flowers sit at the lower right. A decorated elephant-patterned panel and red drapes frame the hall. The seated figure's appearance matches the a person cues of swept hair, orange clothing and beads, placed in the role of receiving a gift from a devotee.2008-07-17A photograph of a ceremonial puja on a gilded throne decorated with white and orange flower garlands. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a beaded necklace sits on the throne with a lion-carved armrest, smiling and extending a hand. In front of him a kneeling devotee in white clothes with an orange shawl bows and touches a silver pedestal. Around them stand other men in orange and white garments, and flowers, fruit and marigold garlands are scattered on the red carpet. A red and gold cloth banner hangs on the left wall. Text on the lower right reads . Setting appears to be an ashram hall2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, framed by floral garlands and yellow and white flower decorations. The central figure wears an orange turban, orange robes, a white floral garland and a rudraksha-style beaded mala, smiling and holding the end of a cloth. A second person in an orange robe sits to the left on the throne steps, with a shaved head, wrist bangles and a hand raised near the chin. Brass trident-shaped staffs and a small brass vessel stand nearby. The central figure has long swept-back hair, a turban, saffron clothing and beaded adornments, consistent with the a person cues, appearing on a throne during a Gurupoornima celebration.2008-07-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing an orange saffron robe, an orange turban, and a white and orange flower garland with a beaded necklace. Before him, a standing devotee in a long orange robe and a pink-trimmed shawl raises a hand toward the seated man's head, while a second attendant in orange and a rudraksha-style neck mala kneels below, holding a folded orange cloth. The throne is set against a decorative backdrop of blue, white and gold patterned panels with floral motifs, flower garlands and a large fan at left. Fruit and flowers surround the platform. The scene suggests a ceremonial reception or blessing.2008-07-17A photograph of a Guru Purnima puja at a decorated stage with a large gold throne backed by floral garlands and a golden crown-shaped canopy. A seated man in an orange turban and orange robes, wearing a white garland and rudraksha-style beads, smiles as a kneeling man in orange robes performs padapuja, bending over a silver vessel of offerings. A second attendant in orange stands at left. A trident hangs at right, and fruit, flowers and brass lamps sit on the platform. Three people are visible.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17