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Night-time temple procession on a red and white striped carpet beneath a golden arch and hanging colourful banners. In the foreground a man with long dark hair and a dark rudraksha mala, wearing an orange-brown wrap, bows with hands joined near his face. Beside him, a young attendant in orange cloth and a dark turban holds a brass plate with a lamp and offerings. Behind them, several men in orange robes with dark turbans, some holding trumpets and drums, walk in a line, and a richly draped golden deity figure with pink and white flower garlands stands at the left edge. Devotees in white stand along the colonnade. Several men in saffron robes with rudraksha malas are visible; their roles are attendants and devotees, and the identity of the central figure is not established by appearance alone.

A seated man with long dreadlocked hair wound up on his head wears a rust-orange sleeveless garment, a gold ornamental necklace, gold bangles, and a garland of white and pink flower buds. He sits on a red-cushioned throne in front of a large heap of marigold and jasmine garlands, yellow laddu-like sweets, and flower petals. Behind him, garlands of yellow, white, red and green flowers hang against a golden wall. A man in white with a rudraksha mala stands at the left holding a small bowl, and a woman in a dark outfit leans in beside him. The scene resembles a temple offering or abhishekam setting.

October 22 2015

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A photograph inside a temple shrine with garlanded deity murtis and offerings of fruit and bananas on a tiered stand. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a gold bead necklace sits on a wooden throne-like seat, smiling and extending his hands toward a kneeling woman in a red and gold silk sari with a gold bangle. Brass lamps, a kalasha and a puja tray sit on a stone counter in front. Another man in orange garments stands in the background and a further orange-clad figure bends near the left edge.

A seated man in rust-brown robes with a long rudraksha-style brown mala and a white forehead marking smiles as he places his right palm on the head of a kneeling elderly man in a white shirt, whose hands are pressed together in greeting. The seated man sits on a red velvet throne with gold ornamentation beside a silver trident-topped staff with a bird finial. Behind them are green plants, red draped cloth and garlands. A woman in a cream sari with a brown mala stands at right, holding a sheet of paper. This appears to be a blessing moment during a satsang setting. The seated man appears to be a person, based on his saffron-brown robes, long mala and seated throne position.

A smiling man with long dark hair and a full beard sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, speaking into a microphone. He wears a rust-brown robe over a bare shoulder, a long pink and white flower garland hangs from his neck, and white and red tilak marks are on his forehead. His bare feet rest on a gold footstool. Behind him are red drapes and hanging lanterns, and a small gold side table holds a white teacup with a pink flower. The setting suggests a satsang discourse.

A seated bare-chested man with long swept-back dark hair, a full beard, a rudraksha mala and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace wears an orange-saffron dhoti wrap, reaching toward a silver tray. A woman in a white sari with a green and gold border stands and offers the tray holding an orange silk cloth, a small silver box and a bundle of items. Behind them, a wooden pillared canopy with hanging brass lamps and fringe, and seated women in colourful saris and men in white dhotis watch. Appearance-based label: a person, seated as the recipient in this offering scene.

A photo of a crowd gathered in an indoor hall at an ashram event, with a central group of saffron-robed and white-clad devotees. A bearded man in an orange-red dhoti and shawl stands at centre-left, while a woman in an orange sari stands at centre holding a brass tray of red rose petals and offering them to the group. Many devotees in white and orange-yellow garments, some with flowers in their hair or holding red roses, kneel and stand around them, while people in the background smile. Overhead hang a stage truss and banners, with a wall sign and doorway behind the crowd. A yellow floor line runs across the scene.

Photograph inside a room with gold-trimmed ornate furniture and a leopard-print cushioned seat. A seated figure with long dark hair and a yellow-orange cloth draped over the shoulder wears a rust-brown robe and a yellow-orange marigold garland, holding the cloth. In front of him a man in a blue-and-white striped polo and jeans bends forward to touch his feet. Behind them, an older man with white hair and glasses wears a white shirt and orange shawl, and two shaved-headed men in orange and maroon robes wear gold beaded necklaces. A gilded frame and painted panel decorate the wall, and a woman in green salwar stands at the left edge. Several people are visible, and the seated figure's appearance matches the page's a person reference only partly, so identity is uncertain.

December 15 2017

Night outdoor event lit by scattered lights. A seated man with long dark swept-back hair, a white forehead band, a saffron-orange garment and a long multi-strand rudraksha-style mala with gold beads sits in a cushioned throne-like chair beside a golden lion-faced carved armrest, smiling. Behind him a video camera on a tripod films. A shaved-headed man in saffron robes with beads stands at center. A man in a white shirt bends low to touch the feet of the seated figure. Other saffron-clad attendees, a white-robed attendee with a yellow-edged garment, and a crowd in white stand behind a railing, with a floral garland decoration at upper right.

Photo of a ceremonial reception on a gilded throne. A man with long dark hair, a white vibhuti mark on his forehead, a pink and white flower garland and a rust-red robe sits smiling on a red cushioned seat, reaching to hand a silver tray of flowers and offerings to a kneeling man in a white shirt. Behind him a man in white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha mala holds a silver tray, and a woman in a pink and green sari carries another tray. Ornate gold carved panels and a silver staff frame the scene.