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January 12 20152015-01-12A photograph of a ceremonial gathering under a light lavender tent. A seated figure in a rust-red robe and matching red-orange turban, wearing layered beaded necklaces and a garland of marigolds and multicoloured flowers, smiles broadly on an ornate gilded throne. Beside them, a man in white clothes bends forward to offer something at their hands. To the left, two attendants in rust and saffron-orange robes and turbans stand near the seat, one gripping a cloth. A woman in a white garment with red-brown beads and a rudraksha-style mala stands at right. Behind the throne, a deity murti is garlanded with red, white and multicoloured flowers beneath a carved golden arch. Some gilded chairs and a red-cushioned seat are visible in the foreground.2015-01-13Photo of a ceremonial stage scene. A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne wears an orange-saffron robe, orange turban with a round ornament, a long gold chain, and a multi-coloured flower garland; a tiger-striped cloth covers the seat and red cushions sit beside him. The figure, whose appearance matches the a person presentation cues of a saffron robe, turban and ornate gold necklace, is being offered something by a woman in a yellow-orange sari with embroidered border who stands with hands folded in namaskar. Behind her, men in white dhotis and gold chains, one with white tripundra markings, attend nearby; a golden lion figure and a golden trident stand beside the throne, and a man in a light blue shirt with an event badge stands at left.2016-05-01A seated figure in an orange-brown saffron robe and orange turban, wearing a long rudraksha mala, gold necklace, and a large white-and-pink flower garland, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and tiger-striped fabric. He extends his hand over a gold vessel while a woman in a yellow sari with a red bindi and glasses, holding a small white packet, stands before him. Behind them a man in white ritual clothing holds a gold trident-staff, and another man in glasses stands nearby; a man in a blue shirt and a photographer are at left. A gold-and-red backdrop with ornate gilded carvings completes the scene.2016-05-01A seated man in saffron-red robes and an orange-red turban with gold embroidery sits on an ornate gold and red throne with a lion-head armrest, holding a banana and touching the head of a kneeling man in a grey shirt with hands in anjali mudra. Two women in white stand behind, one wearing rudraksha beads, and an older woman in a patterned shawl and glasses watches. Baskets of bananas sit on the red carpet, and a silver staff rests nearby. Probable Swamiji on the throne is seated with rudraksha and gold necklaces, bracelets and a turban, giving blessing. The scene suggests a darshan blessing with fruit offering.2014-07-23January 13 20152015-01-13Outdoor photo of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne with an orange cushion, wearing an orange-brown turban, orange-brown robe, layered rudraksha malas, a gold necklace and gold bangles, receiving an offering from a young woman in a maroon top and dark-red garment with gold border who holds folded orange cloth. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person in a ceremonial guru-like role receiving bhiksha during Guru Purnima. Behind them, a crowd of devotees in white and orange stands on red steps under a red-and-white canopy.2013-07-22Photo of a satsang on a golden throne decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands. A man in an orange-red turban, orange-red robe and layered rudraksha malas sits on the throne, smiling and holding a piece of food with both hands while women seated in front of him receive offerings. Two men stand behind him: one bald in white with a tilak and orange shawl, another with long swept-back hair, white dhoti with gold border, bare upper body and rudraksha malas. A woman at left wears a gold-embroidered blouse and a lime-green garland. A golden lion-head armrest and a brass swan ornament are visible.2015-07-31A photograph inside a festive tent with a red carpet. A seated figure in a rust-orange turban and orange-red robe, wearing a multicolour flower garland and gold necklaces, sits on a red cushioned seat beside an ornate golden throne-like structure and raises a hand in blessing. Attendants in white and orange stand nearby. A man in white kurta kneels before the seated figure, hands joined, receiving a red apple. A man in white stands at the back, and a woman in a cream sari with a shawl stands beside a man in an orange kurta with a rudraksha mala. An attendant in white dhoti holds a silver tray of red apples at left. Visible people number about six.2015-01-13January 12 20152015-01-12A photograph of a seated figure in a rust-orange turban with gold ornaments and a rust-orange cloth wrap over a leopard-print cushion, wearing long orange and yellow fruit-and-rudraksha garlands. The figure holds a silver trident-staff and smiles while a bald man in a beige shirt kneels with palms joined at the feet. Behind, a woman in white with a rust-orange shawl and beaded necklace stands near a woman in a pink-orange saree with palms pressed together, and a golden throne with carved panels stands at left. A seated woman in orange garments sits near a gold object at center. The figure's cues include rust-orange turban and garlands, which are compatible with a person identity, shown in a padapuja setting. The scene is a padapuja at a satsang with devotees.2014-04-20December 30 20142014-12-30