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A photograph of a ceremonial puja at an outdoor pandal decorated with white and blue fabric and floral garlands. A seated figure at right wears a tall gold crown, a multicolored garland of yellow, red and green flowers, and orange clothing, and sits on a richly decorated throne covered in white and orange blossoms. A bearded man in white with a white turban and a rudraksha mala holds a steel plate of offerings. Nearby, a man in a white turban raises his arm, a woman in white with grey hair and a woman in a yellow sari stand in devotion, and a woman in white at left holds her palms together. A tall man in a white shirt stands at far right. a person appears probable on the throne, based on the crown, ornate gold and orange clothing, and garlanding.

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Photograph of a ceremonial puja at an ashram pavilion with a blue and white striped canopy. A seated man with long dark hair, wearing a golden crown and layers of multicolour garlands of red, yellow and white flowers, sits on a decorated throne, smiling as a woman in a white sari with yellow border holds out a steel plate and offers him something. Behind him a bearded man in white robes and a white turban, wearing a rudraksha mala, stands near a brass kalasha and a circular emblem with rainbow rays. Two women in white saris join their palms in namaste at left, and a man in a white shirt watches at right. The a person cue is the golden crown and swept-back long hair with ornate garlands on the seated figure, who is the honoured central subject of the puja.2004-01-01January 01 20042004-01-01A photograph of a devotional ritual at an ashram event. In the foreground, a woman in white clothing with a small red forehead mark walks past. Behind her, a bearded man in a white turban and white robe, with a long beaded necklace, holds a silver tray of offerings near a wooden deity murti adorned with white flower garlands and a striped multicolour garland. A woman in a yellow sari and several people in white stand nearby, a man in a white shirt on the right, and a gold umbrella with a multicoloured canopy is visible above. Flower garlands and a decorated backdrop frame the scene.2004-01-01January 01 20042004-01-01January 01 20042004-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial gathering in a tented pavilion. A young man with a white turban, long swept-back dark hair, white garland and gold-trimmed clothing sits smiling on a red-cushioned throne flanked by carved wooden lion heads, draped in white and yellow flower garlands. A bearded man in an orange saffron shawl and white kurta stands beside the throne. In front, a woman in a white sari with gold border bends forward, and a man in white kurta with rudraksha mala and a tilak sits before a brass plate of offerings, while others in white shirts with red-beaded malas watch. The candidate on the throne shows cues of ornate clothing and long hair, though appearance remains uncertain. Printed banners and a white canopy are visible behind.2005-01-01 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20042004-01-01A photograph of a festival or puja scene. In the centre, a bearded man in white robes with a white turban holds a silver bowl of offerings and rudraksha beads around his neck. Beside him, a figure in an ornate gold crown and orange-and-gold garments with long dark hair is smiling and gesturing with raised hand near a carved bull statue (nandi) draped with white flowers and multicoloured garlands. A woman in a white sari with a striped border and a long braid stands in the foreground with palms pressed together in prayer. Other devotees in white clothes and a man in glasses surround them, with a colourful patterned cloth and a decorated umbrella visible. Swamiji (probable) is shown as the figure in the gold crown with long hair and orange garments, presented as the honoured figure in the scene.2004-01-01A seated figure on an ornate throne with a gold crown and a long dark hair, wearing a white and gold garment, receives darshan under a pink and white canopy at an outdoor festival. Garlands of white jasmine, orange and yellow flowers drape the throne and a carved wooden mount. A woman in a red and maroon sari kneels and reaches toward a silver tray of offerings and flower petals. A young attendant in white clothing holds a plate beside the throne, and another attendant stands behind holding a long pole. Several devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls stand along a red carpet. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a gold crown, and ornate garlanded clothing, consistent with a presiding seated presence receiving darshan.2005-01-01Outdoor festival scene under a pink-and-white canopy with red and white drapes. A figure seated on an ornate red throne with a carved lion-shaped armrest is adorned with white and orange flower garlands and wears a gold crown; he appears to be receiving honour. A man in white clothes bends forward with joined hands, a woman in white with a rudraksha mala and a woman in an orange sari stand nearby, and a young attendant in white holds a tray and a rudraksha mala. A silver vessel stands on the floor scattered with flower petals. Tall wooden poles with ornate tops frame the throne and speakers sit on stands behind it. a person: the seated figure is shown in a crown and garlands with an ornate saffron-and-gold ceremonial costume, matching the page's identification of a person at this event.2005-01-01January 01 20042004-01-01Outdoor festival scene under a tent with red, white and pink drapes and a metal truss. A young man seated on a throne-like seat with a carved golden crown, white and red floral garlands and a gold-embroidered garment receives attention; a silver-coloured stand with marigold and rose petals sits before him, and a carved wooden bull statue with flower garlands is on the right. A woman in white with an orange sash kneels and offers flowers at the stand, while another woman in white with a red rudraksha mala kneels at the base. Behind them, devotees in white and orange saffron clothes, some wearing rudraksha malas, stand on a red carpet. A man in white with glasses holds a brass plate, and a young man in white with a rudraksha mala holds a silver dish. The seated figure is a probable match to a person, based on the crown, garlands and ornate garment, though the face is not clearly visible.2005-01-01