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A photograph on a richly gilded stage with ornate golden throne-style chairs and a carved golden backdrop. Three men stand in front of the throne. On the left, a man in a saffron-orange vest and dhoti with a pink-and-gold shawl and a headset holds a bundle of fruit toward the viewer. In the centre, an older man with a saffron head wrap and smeared ash, wearing a green-and-blue shawl over saffron robes, bows while holding fruit packets. On the right, a bearded man with long dark hair, an orange-brown robe, a gold necklace and a trident-topped staff puts his palms together in greeting and smiles. A small deity figure appears in the upper gilded panel behind them.

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March 18 20172017-03-18Three men stand on a stage before an ornate golden throne with lion and elephant carvings. The man on the left wears an orange vest over an orange robe with a pink shawl, an orange turban and a headset, holding a clear wrapped bundle of fruit. The middle man, in a saffron robe with a green and gold shawl and a tilak on his forehead, bows while holding a similar fruit bundle. On the right, a bearded man with long dreadlocked hair, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces and bangles, wearing a rust-red robe, holds his palms together in greeting and smiles. A golden trident stands at the right edge and a deity mural decorates the background.2017-03-18Three men stand on a golden stage before an ornate gold-and-pink backdrop with a carved deity panel and a gold throne with lion-head armrests. The man on the far left wears an orange sleeveless vest over pale saffron robes, a pink-and-gold shawl and an orange turban, and he bends forward to smell a bundle of yellow fruit in cellophane. The middle man wears an orange garment with a green-and-blue shawl and a tilak on his forehead, holding a similar bundle of fruit while bowing. The man on the right, with long black dreadlocks and a beard, wears a rust-brown robe, layered gold necklaces and a gold armlet, and holds a white cord while gesturing and smiling. A tall golden trident stands at the right edge.2017-03-18A photograph on a richly gilded stage with ornate golden carved panels and a lit lamp in the background. On the left, a man in orange robes with an orange head covering, a pink-and-orange shawl and earphones holds a clear packet of fruit. In the centre, an older man with a shaved head, forehead markings and a teal-green shawl over orange robes bends forward holding a packet of fruit. On the right, a bearded man with long dark hair wears a rust-brown robe, layered gold and beaded necklaces and gold armbands, gesturing with his hands while smiling; a golden trident stands behind him. Two gilded lion-footed thrones and small golden elephant figures sit at the base of the stage, with green foliage.2017-03-18Three men stand on a gold-ornate stage before a golden throne decorated with lion and elephant figures. The man on the left wears an orange kurta, a saffron vest and a pink-and-gold shawl, with a yellow head cloth, and holds a clear bag of fruit. The older man in the centre wears orange robes and a green-and-gold shawl, has tilak on his forehead, and bends forward holding a bag of fruit. On the right, a bearded man with long dark hair, a crown-less head, multiple beaded malas, gold necklaces and a rudraksha mala wears a rust-red robe and smiles. A golden trident stands behind him, and a red curtain and plants frame the background.2017-03-18March 18 20172017-03-18Three men stand on a golden stage before an ornate gold-and-pink shrine with carved deity figures. On the left, an older man in orange robe and orange turban bows slightly, holding a plastic-wrapped bundle of green coconuts and fruit. In the centre, a man in peach dhoti and green-and-blue shawl with a horizontal yellow tilak on his forehead holds a similar offering. On the right, a bearded man with long dark braided hair, rudraksha and gold necklaces, bangles and a rust-brown robe smiles and gestures toward them. A golden trident stands behind him and a gilded throne sits to the side. Two people in the scene, a photo credit line overlays the lower right.2017-03-18Three men on a gold-decorated stage with a purple backdrop and green leaves. An elderly man in saffron robes and a teal-green shawl, with tilak on his forehead and a headset over one ear, bends forward to receive a tray of fruit, apples and oranges in cellophane. A bearded man with long dreadlocks, rudraksha-style gold necklaces and a rust-brown robe smiles and offers the tray, while a third man with long hair down his back wears a white dhoti and shawl with gold borders and a bare upper body. Gold lion and elephant figures decorate the throne area. The scene suggests a ceremonial offering of fruit at a stage event.2017-03-18July 21 20152015-07-21A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange ceremonial attire, with an orange turban, a long swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha mala and a gold ornamental necklace, holding out a fruit to a devotee who bows forward with hands cupped in front of him in an orange kurta. The seated figure sits on a leopard-print cushioned throne with gold lion-head armrests, with gilded canopy and ornate golden palanquin-style structures behind on a red carpet. A man in white dhoti and gold chain stands in the background, and a shaved-headed person in white is partly visible at lower right. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by orange turban, saffron garments, rudraksha mala and gold necklace; the page caption refers to Kalpataru darshan, a reception of blessings, at Ujjain Aadheenam.2016-04-30A photograph of a ceremonial moment in a decorated tent with a golden throne and flower-decorated backdrop. On the right, a bare-chested figure with long swept-back dark hair and a red-and-white flower garland wears a rust-orange wrap, holding a brass bowl of offerings. Behind them a bald man in a rust-orange garment and brown rudraksha mala speaks into a microphone, and a woman in white stands at left near a golden stand. Yellow and white bunting hangs in the background.2016-01-03April 30 20162016-04-30