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A night outdoor ritual on a cloth-covered floor. A person seated on a red-and-gold cushioned seat in a red silk garment with gold trim and a long beaded necklace extends a hand in blessing toward kneeling devotees. In front of the seat are red boxes holding small items and packets. A kneeling man in an orange robe with an orange shawl holds a silver tray of offerings, and an older man in a grey vest over white clothes kneels beside him with hands folded. Two women in white sit to the right, one in a white dress with a rudraksha-style mala, and another woman in yellow stands in the background near a railing and banana plants.

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Outdoor evening scene at night with a seated figure on a wooden throne draped in a bright red-orange cloth with gold border, wearing a beaded necklace, and resting a hand on the head of a bowing older man in grey jacket and white dhoti. Beside them a younger man in orange robes and orange shawl kneels on a floral-patterned cloth holding a silver plate with offerings. A woman in a white sari and another in white stand to the right, and a woman in yellow sari stands at the back near metal railings and a stone backdrop. A red tray with packaged sweets sits on the left.2011-07-16Night outdoor ritual at a temple-like open area. A seated figure in red-orange silk dhoti and shawl, with a gold-beaded necklace, sits on a wooden throne with a red cushion while another person kneels before him in an orange robe, holding a silver tray of offerings. Behind them, an older man in a grey jacket and white dhoti bends forward, a woman in a white sari sits with folded hands, and a woman in yellow stands near a fence. A red box of coloured items sits on a white pedestal at left, and a rock-like backdrop with carved relief is visible. Padapuja-style worship of the seated figure is shown.2011-07-16Outdoor evening scene at a ritual gathering. A seated man on a wooden chair wears a red-orange silk garment, a long beaded necklace and a long dark hairstyle, with his hand raised near his face. In front of him, a kneeling man in an orange robe and orange shawl holds a silver tray of offerings. An older man in a grey vest and white kurta kneels with folded hands on a white cloth with floral pattern. Women in white and yellow attire sit or stand nearby. A red box of wrapped sweets sits on a white table at left, and a rough stone or carved backdrop is visible. Metal railings and night darkness frame the background.2011-07-16Night outdoor ritual photograph. A seated woman in a red-orange silk sari with gold necklaces sits on a raised wooden seat beside a red-and-white tray or box of small items. In front of her, a man in an orange-brown robe kneels low on a patterned cloth to perform a devotional gesture. Behind them, a bare-headed man in a grey top and white trousers stands near the seat, and a woman in a yellow sari stands at right. Several seated people in white and grey clothing sit on cloth at right, with a small fire or offering pile on the ground. Fencing, banana plants and a large stone sculpture with gilded detailing appear in the background.2011-07-16A night-time outdoor ritual scene on grass beside a metal fence. A woman in a red and gold saree with a gold necklace sits on a carved wooden seat behind a red-covered table holding a bottle of water and a dish of sweets. A man with white hair and a grey vest kneels and gestures toward her with one hand. Beside him, a man with curly dark hair and glasses wears an orange-saffron robe and kneels on a patterned cloth, holding a small bowl of sweets. Behind them a woman in a pale yellow outfit stands, and a woman in white with a rudraksha-style mala sits with hands folded. Two more people sit at the right edge.2011-07-16January 03 20152015-01-03A seated figure in an orange-saffron cloth with a white and yellow-red marigold garland and a tilak on the forehead has a hand raised toward a bent-over devotee's head, while another devotee in a white shirt and dark trousers leans in beside a woman in a maroon sari bowing with her hands near his feet. A bearded man in a white kurta and orange shawl stands behind them, and a woman in white looks on from the background. A low white-covered bench holds a bamboo tray of banknotes, a steel tumbler and a gold-tipped walking stick. The setting is an indoor hall with windows, a striped floor mat and a blue-framed table. The seated figure's distinctive long hair and saffron robes are visible cues, but the identity is uncertain from appearance.2006-12-10Night-time darshan: a smiling figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange head cloth sits on a red upholstered chair, resting his hands on the head of a devotee who kneels in front in a white shirt. The devotee's head is bowed and palms are pressed together. Two people in white stand left, a woman with glasses and dark hair is partly visible in the lower-left corner, and oil lamps glow in the background. a person: the saffron robes, orange head cloth and seated central position align with the page's claim, though the face is not used for identification.2007-09-03A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and red-orange cloth sits on a gold-trimmed throne decorated with yellow flowers, extending his hands in blessing toward an older man in a grey shirt and white dhoti who stands with his hands cupped forward. A woman in a cream sari with a long braid stands beside him, and a white-clad attendant is at the right edge. Behind them a pink-lit backdrop shows carved stone pillars and temple architecture, with a small floral arrangement and a lit lamp on a table in front. Photo shows a blessing or darshan moment inside an ashram hall. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with a saffron-robed sannyasi, but the identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, and the page does not state he is present.2009-08-20A seated man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange cloth, a leopard-print shawl, multiple gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style beaded mala, extends his right hand in blessing over a kneeling devotee in a white-and-blue striped shirt holding a silver plate. Beside them on a low red stand are two bronze deity figures and small brass lamps with lit wicks, with rice and offerings in bowls. Around them, a seated crowd in orange and red shawls watches; a shaved-headed priest in orange and gold garland sits at left. The gilded carved throne behind the blessing figure suggests a ritual satsang or puja setting.2012-07-29Night-time outdoor puja on a sandy ground at an evening gathering. A seated figure in the centre sits on a dark brown ornate throne-style chair, wearing a rudraksha mala and ceremonial garland, a maroon-orange shawl over the shoulders and an orange cloth draped on the body; the ceremonial gold chain and ornate clothing are visible. Around him, devotees attend: a woman in a white top and red trousers offers a plate, a woman in a white sari and rudraksha garland holds a small tray, and an older woman in a pink-and-gold sari with a red shawl holds a flower-filled plate. A silver trident stands at left, and a crowd of onlookers in white, red and blue clothing surrounds the scene. Colourful lights and palm fronds appear in the background.2015-12-24December 20 20062006-12-20