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November 20 2009

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A photo of a seated man in saffron-orange robes on an ornate gold throne, with a white and pink flower garland around his neck and bare feet resting on a red cushion. Standing around him are devotees: a man in a white shirt with a red neck cord, a man in a white kurta on the left, and women in a cream saree with a maroon border and a woman in a blue patterned top and teal leggings. The backdrop shows a painted banyan-tree scene with gold carved ornamentation behind the throne.

A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne decorated with flower garlands. The central figure wears saffron-orange robes, a long white and red flower garland, and a rudraksha-style necklace, and smiles broadly. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers leans forward to offer something to him, while a woman in a white sari with yellow border, a man in orange, and an elderly man in white with an orange shawl stand nearby. Floral arches and marigold-style flowers frame the scene.

A photograph of a devotional gathering on an ornate golden throne set before a painted banyan tree backdrop. A figure with short dark hair wears saffron-orange robes, a white and orange flower garland, and sits barefoot on the throne; the appearance is consistent with a person given the saffron robes, garland and seated, honoured position, though the face is not clearly identifiable. A man in a blue-and-white striped shirt leans in and clasps the seated figure's hand while an older man in white kneels nearby. Women in cream and maroon silk saris and a woman in a blue floral top stand close, along with a figure in an orange shawl at the left edge. Ornate gold carvings decorate the throne, and a round gold emblem is set into its back.

A photograph of a seated man in orange saffron robes on an ornate golden throne with a gilded carved back. He wears a red tilak on his forehead and has a shawl draped over his shoulders, smiling and speaking with people. Around him stand several devotees: a man in white shirt and cream trousers with his back to the camera, a man in a white shirt and light trousers facing the throne, and women in white saris with gold borders, one wearing a rudraksha mala necklace. A man in white with a yellow shawl stands at left. Green foliage is visible behind the stage.

August 11 2009

July 30 2009

A photograph of an ornate gold throne backed by a floral canopy of white flowers, purple and red ribbons. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange robe, a red and white flower garland and a gold pendant necklace, sits at the centre smiling. A woman in an orange sari with a long plait stands at right beside the throne, and two men in white garments attend nearby. The setting appears to be a formal ceremonial stage.

A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, in front of a painted backdrop of large banyan-like trees. The seated person wears a saffron/orange robe and is smiling, with long dark hair, and is positioned on a red footstool. A man in white ritual clothes stands at left, bending slightly toward the seated figure while holding an object near their hands. A woman in a white sari with a maroon border kneels at right, reaching toward the throne's base. Two younger women stand at right, one in a yellow shawl and white sari, the other in a pink and orange outfit. Another white-clad person bends over at far left beside a small table with a water bottle.

A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne-like seat decorated with floral garlands in red, white and yellow. The central figure wears an orange-saffron garment and a white flower garland with red blossoms, with rudraksha beads visible on the neck area, and a sash of orange and gold. A man in white clothes stands bending forward to adorn or attend the seated figure. To the right, a woman in a white sari with a gold border and a long rudraksha mala stands smiling. A man in an orange top stands in the background. Flower petals are scattered at the base of the throne. Gold ornamental carvings surround the seat. A throne and sacred garlanded setting suggest a Guru Purnima celebration.

A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange sleeveless robes on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, in front of a painted backdrop of a large banyan tree. He smiles while a person in white with a dark vest leans forward to clasp his hands. Standing to the left, a man in orange robes watches, and a man in a white shirt stands at the edge. On the right, a woman in a green sari with orange floral border stands beside the throne. A gold ceremonial waist sash rests across the seated man's lap, and he wears a red tilak on his forehead and a rudraksha-style bead necklace.

A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, set against a painted backdrop of a large banyan tree. The figure has long dark hair pulled back and sits barefoot, smiling with a hand raised near the face. Around the throne, several men in white kurta-style clothing and a dark-trousered man in a beige shirt bend forward or stand with hands folded in reverence. To the left, a woman in a yellow sari holds a brass tray with fruit and offerings, and a man in an orange cloth stands near a wooden box. Garlands and a red cloth are visible at lower left.

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