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Photo of a smiling figure in saffron-orange robes and orange turban seated on an ornate gold throne decorated with white and red flower garlands. He wears a rudraksha mala and a white and red garland, and holds an orange cloth. In front, a man in orange robes bends forward at the throne's base, and another orange-clad attendant in an orange turban stands at left. Red-and-gold cushions and a gold-and-yellow floral backdrop surround the scene.

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July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A seated man on a gold-ornate throne wearing saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with a white and red flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, smiles while placing an orange cloth or tilak-cloth on the head of a kneeling devotee in orange robes who bows forward. Floral decorations with yellow and maroon blossoms, striped and red cushions, a brass oil lamp and white flowers surround the throne. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in saffron robes, turban and garland on the decorated throne, shown blessing a disciple. The bowing devotee is a disciple receiving blessing.2008-07-17A photograph of a ceremonial moment on an ornate golden throne decorated with flower garlands and red and blue cushions. A smiling figure seated on the throne wears a saffron-orange turban, saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha-style mala and a gold necklace, and is draped with a white and red flower garland. He holds a small orange cloth and touches the forehead of a kneeling man in orange robes, while a standing attendant in orange garments and a matching orange turban holds up a hand beside them. The throne has gold filigree carvings and the setting is bordered by white and red floral decorations. Swamiji (probable) — seated figure on the throne with saffron turban, orange robes, gold necklace and mala cues.2008-07-17A photograph of a ceremonial scene on an ornate golden throne (peetha) draped with red cushions and a gold lion-head armrest. A smiling figure in saffron-orange robes and a saffron turban, with long hair and a white flower garland, sits cross-legged on the throne holding a small orange envelope or packet. Beside him, a younger man in a saffron-orange silk garment kneels and offers his hands in reverence. Flower decorations in yellow, white and red frame the throne, and a lit oil lamp stands in the foreground. Two people are visible.2008-07-17Photograph of a ceremonial stage at a Gurupoornima event. A man in an orange turban and orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a lion-carved base, wearing a white flower garland and holding a yellow cloth or paper. A bald young man in orange robes with a pink sash sits on the lower step at left, and a bearded man in orange robes stands at the far left. The backdrop is decorated with a garland of marigolds and white flowers, striped purple and white borders, and yellow and red floral panels, with a trident symbol visible at the right edge. The seated man is the a person candidate; appearance cues include an orange turban, orange robes and a flower garland, but the identification is uncertain.2008-07-17Photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne draped with red cushions and flower garlands, wearing saffron robes, a saffron turban and a rudraksha mala, smiling and holding a small orange cloth. A man in saffron robes kneels before him with hands folded, placing his hands near a silver vessel of offerings. A second saffron-clad attendant wearing an orange headwrap stands at left holding a mala. The foreground holds apples, bananas, grapes and a silver lamp; a trident is visible at right and the backdrop is decorated with white and multicoloured flowers. Such scenes match Gurupoornima celebrations of Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with red and tiger-striped cushions, wearing an orange turban, saffron robes, a long rudraksha-style mala and a gold necklace with a white and red flower garland. A second person in orange robes bends forward, head lowered, while the seated figure adjusts or places an orange cloth over their head. Flower garlands and yellow and red floral decorations surround the scene. Swamiji (probable) is shown with long hair and orange turban and ceremonial gold necklace, seated in an honoured position as a guru receiving a devotee.2008-07-17