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A photograph of two men exchanging a small silver tray holding a gift in a decorated stage setting. On the left, an older man with short grey hair wears a purple and gold brocade shawl over white clothes and holds the tray with both hands. On the right, a man in a dark maroon-brown robe with a white shawl and a maroon turban with a white plume receives it, with long dark hair and a garland. Between them is a golden table, and behind them are two red-and-gold ornate thrones, a backdrop with orange and yellow flower garlands, and a framed deity murti on a red cloth. The right man is an appearance-based a person candidate on the basis of the swept hair, turban, maroon robe and garland, but his identity is uncertain.

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July 09 20172017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09A photograph on a decorated stage with marigold and rose garlands framing a deity murti behind them. A bald man in a white kurta and white trousers, with a grey patterned shawl and a rudraksha mala, holds a white folder or document with one hand while a man in a rust-orange garment, a rust-orange turban with a feathered ornament, a gold necklace and a long black braid holds the other side. Both smile. Two red and silver ornate thrones stand empty at either side, a golden draped table and potted plants sit in front, and an orange flag is visible behind. The central figure in orange wears distinctive long hair, a turban and ceremonial gold necklaces, which matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues; he is accepting a document from a guest.2017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09A photograph in a richly decorated temple-style hall with marigold and red flower garlands framing a deity murti backdrop under purple light. An older man in white dhoti and a lavender-purple silk shawl with gold border stands with palms joined, bowing slightly. Facing him, a figure with long dark dreadlocks, a rust-brown turban and rust-brown robes with a white shawl over the shoulder extends a hand toward the man's shawl. Two empty red velvet and silver-carved thrones flank them, and a golden table holds a brass vessel and two glass vases with green plants. The figure's presentation shows long locks, a turban and a saffron-toned robe, which are cues consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, so this is a probable identification from appearance; the figure is receiving the devotee's honour as the guru in this darshan-style moment. Two physical people are visible.2017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09A photograph on a stage decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and purple lighting. On the left, a smiling man in white kurta and a dark patterned shawl holds an open photo book. On the right, a man with long dark hair and a red-brown turban with a gold ornament wears a brown-red robe, a white shawl and a long beaded necklace; he reaches to receive the book. Two red velvet ornate chairs flank them, and a red and orange flag hangs behind. A deity image is visible in the background.2017-07-09A photograph of two men standing before a flower-decorated altar framed with marigold and yellow garlands under purple lighting. On the left, an older bald man in white dhoti and a purple-and-gold silk shawl holds a silver tray with a small red-and-yellow offering. On the right, a man in a rust-brown robe, white shawl and a tall red-and-gold turban with a feather smiles and receives the tray. Two red-and-white ornate armchairs flank them, and a deity image garlanded with flowers stands behind. Swamiji (probable) appears as the man in the rust-brown robe and turban, based on the turban, ornate ceremonial presentation and rudraksha-style necklaces, with the role of recipient of the honoured offering. The man on the left is a guest in a purple shawl.2017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09