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Devotees in white dhotis and kurtas stand in a line before a gilded red-upholstered throne against a lime-green backdrop decorated with a pink lotus motif and garlands of white flowers. In the foreground, a figure with long dark hair, wearing a white garment, faces the throne, where a seated person in orange and red robes receives a devotee who places a hand on his head. A man in the centre wears white with a rudraksha mala and presses his palms together in a respectful gesture. Men in orange and saffron wraps and a yellow shawl stand nearby. A tray of fruit, flowers and offerings sits on a white table at the right edge.

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A photograph of a devotional reception in a room with a bright green wall and pink decorative motifs. A man with long dark hair wearing an orange-saffron garment and white flower garland sits on an ornate gold and red throne, smiling and placing a necklace of yellow beads on a kneeling devotee. Several devotees in white dhotis and white shirts kneel and bow with their heads to the floor, one wearing a yellow shawl. Standing men in white clothes with orange shawls watch, and a cameraman in a yellow shawl films. A tray of fruit and flowers sits on a white table at the right. Roughly six to ten people are visible.2010-08-08A golden ornate throne with red cushion stands against a bright green backdrop with pink floral decorations. A long-haired man in an orange-saffron garment with white flower garlands and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on the throne, smiling and holding a chain of yellow beads. Around him, several men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with orange shawls, kneel and bow with their heads bent close to the throne, while others stand behind them. A cameraman in a yellow shawl films the scene at right. Flower arrangements and a small brass vessel sit on a white table beside the throne.2010-08-08A seated figure in an orange sleeveless robe and a white-and-pink flower garland sits on an ornate gilded throne with red-and-black striped cushions, against a lime-green backdrop with a pink lotus design. He places his right hand on the forehead of a middle-aged man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala who bows his head. Around them, white-clad devotees stand and sit, one man in an orange shawl and a woman wearing a garland of yellow flowers. A camera operator in the background films the scene. A table to the right holds fruit, flowers and a red-covered book. The figure has long swept-back hair and the appearance of a Swamiji (probable), with distinctive saffron clothing and garland, seated on a throne in the role of guru conferring blessing.2010-08-08A photograph of a devotional ceremony in a green-walled hall. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a white flower garland, sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions and smiles while placing a long garland of yellow-green fruit beads over the head of a kneeling devotee. Several devotees in white dhotis and white kurtas, some with orange or yellow shawls, lean in to touch or bow before him. A man in a yellow shawl photographs the scene with a camera. A tray of fruit and offerings sits on a side table, and a pink lotus-like decoration hangs on the wall.2010-08-08A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair and a white garment with gold border, wearing a white shawl draped with white and yellow flower garlands, on an ornate gold and red throne decorated with flower garlands and a gold lion-head carving. Swamiji (probable) is the figure seated on the throne, identified by long swept-back hair, flower garlands and white-and-gold ceremonial clothing; a devotee in a white shirt and dhoti bows and touches his head to the seated figure's hand while holding garlands. Behind them a monk in saffron robes with a beaded necklace stands, and a crowd of women in saris and onlookers watch under a pink and white canopy with marigold garlands.2009-01-01A seated man in an orange sleeveless garment with a white flower garland and long dark swept-back hair sits on an ornate gold and red throne against a lime-green backdrop, smiling as he rests a hand on the head of a devotee kneeling before him. The devotee wears white with a rudraksha mala and a garland of yellow lemons. Two more kneeling devotees in white with lemon garlands bow forward at the throne's base. Standing to the left are men in white dhotis, one with a saffron shawl and one with a yellow shawl, and a cameraman with a video camera films from behind. A bouquet of white flowers and pink decorations appears at the top left.2010-08-08A photograph of a ceremonial stage decorated with garlands of marigolds, roses and white jasmine, with a gold-embossed throne backdrop. A seated figure in orange robes and a long white flower garland sits on a red-cushioned throne while a person in white kurta reaches up to touch the seated figure's head. Other men in white shirts and trousers and a bald man in orange and white stand around, and a woman in white sari with a beaded necklace stands at the right edge. A white-clad man bows low in the lower foreground. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with a person, identified by the orange robes, garland and throne, though the face is not clearly visible.2010-10-24January 18 20092009-01-18A photograph of a devotee in white dhoti and shirt bowing forward while a long-haired figure in orange robes, seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne, touches his forehead. Behind them, several men in white with rudraksha malas stand with hands joined in namaste, and a young girl in light clothing looks on. An orange cloth covers the floor in front of the throne, with a dark curtain and a white backdrop in the background. The figure in orange has long dark hair and wears a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, which are distinctive presentation cues, so the figure is a probable Swamiji seated on the throne. The devotee in white is receiving his blessing.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 18 20092009-01-18A photograph of a stage event with an ornate golden throne and red tiger-striped cushions at right, draped with yellow and purple flower garlands. Seated on the throne is a long-haired person in orange-red robes wearing a rudraksha mala, who places both hands on the head of a bald, older man in white shirt and white dhoti, who bows forward. Nearby, a young man in orange robes with a red shawl stands at left, another young man in white stands at far left, and two women in white saris stand at right. A painted backdrop of blue and orange sky with bare branches fills the background. a person is the seated figure in orange-red with long hair and rudraksha mala, blessing the bowing devotee.2009-07-23August 30 20092009-08-30