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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushion, in front of a gold-patterned backdrop and a blue patterned curtain. The figure wears a red-orange turban decorated with a peacock feather and jewelled pin, a rudraksha-style beaded mala with gold ornaments, gold bangles and an orange-red shawl over saffron cloth. He reaches toward a silver bowl of orange flowers or sweets, while another person in red-orange clothing offers a silver bowl from the right. A terracotta pot sits in front of the throne, and a gold vessel rests at the base of the throne. Swamiji (probable) is shown in this appearance-based label, with the cues being the turban, peacock feather, beaded mala, gold ornaments and saffron clothing, in a ritual offering setting.

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August 17 20142014-08-17A seated figure on an ornate gold and red throne wears a rust-orange turban decorated with a peacock feather and a red feather, plus a rust-orange robe with gold borders and a gold-beaded garland. He holds a terracotta pot topped with white material and extends his other arm toward a gold-rimmed tray of white offerings held by a man in white clothing standing at right. Behind is a blue fabric backdrop with a peacock-feather pattern. The scene suggests a ritual offering at a puja. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has a turban with peacock and red feathers, gold ornaments and a rust-orange robe, and sits on the throne as the presiding figure receiving the offering.2014-08-17A photo of a seated figure in a rust-red turban with a peacock feather and red plume, wearing layered gold and pearl necklaces, gold bangles and an orange-saffron cloth. He reaches into a tray of food with his hand while holding a terracotta pot filled with white substance, seated before an ornate gold throne with a red patterned cushion. A hand from the edge of frame offers a metal plate of sweets. Swamiji (probable): the turban, peacock feather, layered gold necklaces and saffron cloth are distinctive ceremonial cues.2014-08-17A photograph of a seated figure on a red zebra-striped cushioned throne before a gold ornate backdrop, dressed in a rust-orange turban with peacock feathers and red plume, rust-orange and saffron robes, layered gold and beaded necklaces and gold armlets. He holds a terracotta-colored pot with a lid while extending his arm toward a gold lion-shaped vessel, as another person's hands hold a silver bowl and a small flame or offering is lit beside it. The scene is set against a blue patterned curtain. Probable Swamiji (probable) in the ceremonial seat with turban, saffron robes and ornate gold jewellery.2014-08-17August 17 20142014-08-17A seated man in a rust-red turban decorated with a peacock feather and a red feather, plus gold brooches, performs a ritual while seated on a gold-and-red throne with tiger-striped upholstery. He wears a rust-orange cloth over his shoulder, gold bangles, gold armbands and a multi-strand gold and bead garland, and holds a painted terracotta pot with a white cloth cover in one hand while his other hand reaches toward a small silver bowl held by an attendant in a light-coloured outfit at the right edge. Behind him are ornate gold panels and a blue patterned hanging. The scene suggests a pada puja offering.2014-08-17A seated man in a rust-orange turban decorated with a peacock feather and a red plume, wearing a rust-orange robe, layered gold necklaces, a rudraksha-style bead garland and gold armlets, pours from or extends a small silver bowl toward a second person at the right edge. A terracotta pot with a white top sits in front of him on a red tiger-striped cushion. Behind him is an ornate gold throne-back, and a blue patterned cloth hangs on the right.2014-08-17A seated man on an ornate gold throne with a carved arched back and red velvet cushions, smiling and gesturing with his right hand. He wears a maroon-red turban decorated with a peacock feather, a red feather and a jewelled brooch, a red dot on his forehead, and a red-orange drape. He has a multi-strand gold and gemstone necklace with a long bead garland and ornate bangles on both arms. A bamboo flute rests across his lap. Behind him are blue cross-shaped lattice panels.2014-08-17August 17 20142014-08-17August 17 20142014-08-17August 17 20142014-08-17A seated person on an ornate gold throne wears a rust-red turban decorated with peacock feathers, a red feather and jewelled pins, plus a red-orange shawl over an orange garment. Multiple layers of gold and pearl necklaces hang on the chest, with gold bangles and an armlet. The person holds an earthen pot with white contents in one hand while reaching toward a tray of grain, with a vermilion dot on the forehead. A gold-patterned throne back and blue-and-gold lattice panel form the background. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated with peacock-feather turban, ornate gold jewellery and saffron-orange clothing, performing a ritual offering with a pot and tray.2014-08-17