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A seated figure with a swept-back hairstyle and a long garland of red, white and purple flowers across the chest, wearing a maroon-brown garment bare at one shoulder, a gold arm band and gold necklaces, holds a small white paper and an orange fruit while facing a man in a white shirt and a woman in a white sari with folded hands. Behind them a golden mount and green foliage stand in front of a decorated backdrop, and a woman in a cream sari is partly visible at the right edge. The rudraksha-free adornment and ceremonial gold, together with the swept hair and bare shoulder, are consistent with the a person cues, and the seated figure receives visitors in a darshan-like exchange.

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A seated figure with shaved head and a dense garland of red roses, white flowers and purple beads holds a red apple and a folded paper, facing two visitors. The seated figure wears a rust-brown wrap, gold armlet and gold-toned necklace, and sits on a green-and-gold cloth. Behind is a gilded deity murti with a green-leaf and flower display. A woman in white with a patterned shawl and a man in an all-white kurta stand before him with hands folded. Other devotees in white and cream sarees stand in the background. The seated figure has no clear visible cues matching the a person profile, so the identity is uncertain.2016-02-14A woman seated on the left wears a maroon blouse, a green-and-gold sari, garlands of white, red and purple flowers, and flowers in her hair, smiling as she holds out her hand near a green leafy arrangement. Behind her a golden peacock-shaped stand and a large deity murti with garlands of yellow and orange flowers stand before a maroon curtain. Two men in white shirts stand with palms pressed together in namaste, and a woman in a white sari holds a folded paper; other women in saffron-brown robes and rudraksha malas stand at the right. Five people are visible, though the scene suggests a small devotional gathering. a person is not clearly present in this image.2016-02-14February 14 20162016-02-14A seated figure with short dark hair wears a thick multi-coloured flower garland of red roses, white blossoms and purple flowers, plus a gold armlet, and a rust-orange cloth draped over the body; they smile and extend one open hand toward a visitor. A woman in a white and beige patterned top leans in and bends forward to greet them. Behind, a kneeling person in a cream dhoti-style outfit with a brown shawl, rudraksha mala and a tilak on the forehead watches. In the background stand women in red, rust and white saris, a golden bird-shaped sculpture with yellow and green garlands, and green foliage.2016-02-14February 14 20162016-02-14A seated woman in a deep red-brown dhoti-style garment wears a thick multi-coloured garland of white, red and purple flowers over her shoulders, with a floral headpiece in her hair. She holds an orange in each hand and is offering fruit to a kneeling man in a white shirt, whose cupped hands receive it. Behind them stands a golden figure of a lion-like vahana draped with garlands, with green leafy plants in front. A second woman in white with a rudraksha mala kneels beside them holding an orange, and several women in white and saffron-toned saris stand in the background. The scene resembles a temple or ashram offering ritual.2016-02-14A photograph of a ritual offering scene. A person seated at left, wearing a thick garland of white jasmine, yellow flowers and red roses, with a brown-red garment and gold armlets, holds a yellow fruit in an outstretched hand while receiving it from a seated devotee in a white shirt at right, whose hand holds a fruit. Behind them a woman in a white and red-bordered sari with yellow garment and gold jewellery offers flowers, and other devotees in red and orange saris stand nearby. A golden lion-like vahana figure and a dense arrangement of green leaves sit in the background, with a red draped backdrop. The setting suggests a puja or fruit offering.2016-02-14 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial greeting indoors. A smiling figure with long dark hair and an orange-brown wrap, wearing a thick garland of white, red and purple flowers and gold bangles, receives a bowed man in a white shirt who holds the figure's hands. Behind them a woman in a white sari and rudraksha mala watches, with green leafy foliage and a golden deity murti or ornament in the background. a person: the figure shows long swept hair, saffron-toned wrap, garland and gold bangles, and is the central figure being honoured at the event.2016-02-14Photograph at an evening outdoor event. A seated man in saffron-orange clothing and a saffron turban sits on an ornate golden throne with red tiger-striped cushions, wearing a large garland of orange marigolds, red flowers, green leaves and white blossoms, plus a rudraksha-style red and blue bead necklace. He extends his hand toward a young woman in white clothes with a red bindi who kneels before him, holding a plate or bowl with small items and a pair of folded paper sheets. Behind them, a banana-leaf backdrop, a hanging saffron-and-yellow cloth with floral motifs, and a crowd of people in white garments with white headbands and orange-clad attendees. Golden lion or animal figure detail sits beside the throne. Probable Swamiji (probable) is seated centrally, identified by saffron turban, orange clothing, garland and throne.2015-08-09August 14 20162016-08-14A seated man in a deep red-maroon garment with a bare shoulder wears a long garland of white and red flowers, with pink rose petals and a gold bangle on his wrist. He is receiving reverence as another man in white clothes with an orange-red shawl bends forward to touch his hands or feet. Behind them are large floral garlands in yellow, white and red, a wicker basket, and a gold seat or throne. Two people stand partly visible at the left edge and in the background. Appearance-based label: a person, seated and receiving padapuja-style devotion, shown by the maroon garment, flower garland and throne.2015-07-31February 14 20162016-02-14