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A seated figure in an orange saffron robe sits with palms pressed together on a gold-and-red throne beneath a floral arch of red and white flowers, in a hall with orange walls, garland decorations and pedestal coolers. Before the throne, a crowd of women in white saris and dark-haired braids sit with hands folded in prayer, and a man in white dhoti and shirt stands at right beside a video camera operator. The figure's long dark hair and orange robe are visible, but the setting carries no printed name on the seated figure.

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February 03 20092009-02-03A photograph of a ceremonial event in a hall decorated with marigold and flower arches and a fan-shaped backdrop of yellow, orange, green and red fabric. A figure in orange robes sits on a red throne with gold trim and sits with hands folded in greeting. A man in an orange shawl stands to the left with palms pressed together, and a man in white stands on the right, also with hands joined. Several men in white garments stand nearby, and a young boy in white is at the left edge. Seated and standing devotees in white and in floral saris fill the foreground with palms pressed together. A wall fan and a palm-leaf decoration are visible at the right edge.2009-01-28A large audience of many people seated on the floor in rows facing a stage in a decorated hall with red drapes. Most attendees wear white clothing, and many women have long braided hair tied at the back, some in pink, yellow or green saris. On the raised platform, a figure in orange-saffron robes sits on a patterned throne-like seat flanked by flower arrangements and a tripod-mounted camera. Colourful woven banners hang from the pillars and a fan stands at the side. Several people in the foreground are seen from behind.2008-10-02A figure in orange robes sits cross-legged on an ornate white and gold throne with red cushions, under a canopy of yellow, red and white flower garlands, on a green-carpeted stage in front of a bright yellow wall decorated with flower garlands and pink diamond motifs. A red runner carpet runs down the stage steps, flanked by flowering plants, while white cooler units stand at either side. Several seated people are visible at the bottom edge, including a man in a white shirt, and a camera is in the foreground. Books and a white-draped table sit at the left.2009-02-03A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, garlanded with green leaves, white flowers and purple blooms. He has hands pressed together in prayer and wears a white flower garland. Around him devotees sit on the floor in white and yellow garments and saffron-orange clothing, some pressing palms together, others offering flower-filled plates and a brass bowl during what appears to be an aarti or puja. Sunflowers stand in a tall vase, with rose petals and water bottles nearby. The hall has gold curtains and a ceiling fan. The figure's appearance with saffron robe, long hair and garlands gives a probable identity as a person, seated on the throne, though the view is partly obscured.2009-08-16Indoor hall during an evening gathering. A large ornate golden throne with a red seat and a canopy stands on a raised stage, decorated with green and orange backdrops, garlands and flowers. In the foreground, a shaved-headed devotee in an orange robe sits on an orange mat. Rows of seated devotees in white clothes with yellow shawls face the stage. On the stage, a woman in orange robes gestures with her arm toward the throne area, while other orange-clad attendants stand nearby. Hanging banners with decorative tassels line the back wall.2008-12-25January 24 20092009-01-24Indoor convention hall at a person Spurana Convention. In the centre, a person in a saffron-orange garment sits on a white throne-style chair before a stage backdrop with a large concentric circular diagram. Around the stage, a few people in white clothes stand, and many devotees in white and in cream or pale green saris and dhotis bow or kneel with hands folded on the floor in front of the stage. A standing fan and a large speaker are visible beside the stage. A banner with a portrait is set to one side, and a few people in white watch from the back on the right. The scene is a satsang with devotees in prostration.2006-07-30August 09 20092009-08-09A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion beneath a decorated canopy, wearing a white garland and long dark hair swept back. Around the throne, devotees in white and cream clothes and saffron-draped women stand closely, some offering flowers and garlands, while a few attendants hold trays. Red and white floral decorations and scattered rose petals cover the stage and the floor carpet, with a silver vessel placed before the throne. The setting appears to be a festive stage with floral arches. The figure's appearance is consistent with the page's description of a person presence, though the identification is uncertain.2008-07-17A seated man in an orange saffron robe with a red undergarment sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with a garland of white, pink, red and green flowers. Two women in white saris with gold borders kneel before him, one with a long braid and flower adornment, while a third woman in white stands at the right edge. Another person is partly visible at the left. The setting is a decorated hall with orange drapery and a white air conditioner, with flowers on the floor in front of the throne.2009-08-08A photograph of a Pada Puja in an indoor hall with pillars and a red cushioned seat. A figure with long, swept-back black hair in orange robes sits on the red seat at right with palms pressed together in namaste, appearing to be the Swamiji (probable), given the long hair and saffron clothing cues. Seated devotees in white and yellow clothes sit on the floor before him with hands folded, and metal trays holding oil lamps, flowers, kumkum and offerings are set out in front of them. A woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl and a man in white kurta are among the devotees; a standing person in orange stands behind. A ceiling fan, a speaker and a small white sari-clad figure on the left complete the scene. Pada puja is the ritual of honouring a guru's feet, shown here as devotees gather around the seated figure.2010-01-11 +1 copies