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A photograph of a seated figure in a red-orange turban and saffron-red robe, adorned with long rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, extending a hand with a small offering to a kneeling elderly woman in a cream sari with gold-bordered pallu and gold bangles. Behind her an older man in white shirt and glasses watches, and a priest in saffron cloth with a white forehead marking and rudraksha mala stands beside them. The seated figure is on a gold-upholstered throne with golden lion-head armrests, in front of a flower garland backdrop of yellow marigolds and red and green blooms. A videographer with a tripod is at left. a person cues: long rudraksha malas, saffron-red attire, ceremonial gold necklaces and a throne, with the figure seated as the honoured guide of the blessing.

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A seated figure in a deep red-orange robe and matching turban, with long beaded necklaces and rudraksha malas, sits on a gold-and-yellow throne in an ornate temple-style hall. Behind him hangs a large garland of yellow, orange and green flowers, and a gilded lamp stand is visible at left. An elderly woman in a cream sari, wearing gold bangles and glasses, kneels and offers a white cloth to the seated figure's extended hand. Beside her, a bald man in white with a yellow shawl and a rudraksha mala stands with hands folded, and a younger woman sits at the right near gold ritual vessels. A man in white stands at far left near an air conditioner, and a further person is partly visible behind the throne. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with Swamiji (probable), with the red turban, long beaded necklaces and rudraksha malas as cues, receiving a devotee in a blessing-type exchange.2015-07-31A seated figure in a red-orange turban and matching saffron robe, with a long tiered rudraksha-style necklace of gold and beads, extends a hand offering prasad to devotees. Behind him a large garland of marigolds and red roses drapes a golden structure, and a golden lion-headed armrest is visible. Beside him a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with ash marks and a bead mala leans in, and a white-clad priest with a sacred thread stands nearby. A woman in a gold-bordered sari and a child reach toward the offering, while another devotee's head is in the foreground. A golden carved pillar and a wall-mounted air conditioner appear in the background.2015-07-31A photograph of a ceremonial scene in a temple-style hall. A seated figure in a saffron-orange turban, orange robe and gold-bead garlands sits on an ornate golden throne in front of a large floral arrangement of yellow, orange and red marigolds. He extends his hand to offer grains or food from a dish held in his lap toward devotees. Around him, a bare-chested attendant in a white dhoti and gold-bordered cloth stands at left, a man with a vibhuti-marked forehead and rudraksha mala stands at centre, and a man in a white dhoti with a sacred thread and a rudraksha mala stands beside him. Women in gold-bordered saris and a woman in a white and gold top kneel at lower left and right, receiving offerings with their hands. A golden lion-head ornament and a golden deity figure sit on a pillar at upper left. Six people are visible in total.2015-07-31A photograph of a seated figure in a rust-red turban and matching red-orange robe, wearing layered rudraksha and green-bead malas, receiving an offering from a hand held out toward him. Behind him stands a golden lion-headed throne arm and a large garland of yellow and red marigolds. To the left, a bald priest with white tripundra marks and a saffron cloth, and a white-clad priest with a rudraksha mala, stand attending. Seated women in the foreground, one holding a small gold box, are facing the seated figure. A golden lion-head ornament appears at the lower right.2015-07-31Photograph of a seated figure on a gold-and-yellow throne with a golden lion-headed armrest, wearing a red-orange turban, rudraksha-style beaded mala necklaces and a red-orange robe, smiling while receiving a small offering from an elderly woman in a cream sari with gold-rimmed glasses who kneels before him. Behind them stands a man in white with glasses and a bald head, and a priest in an orange-yellow shawl with a white tilak, rudraksha mala and hands folded, smiling. Marigold and rose garlands decorate the background. Swamiji (probable) appearance cues: red turban, beaded mala and ceremonial golden necklaces on the seated figure, who is receiving devotees at the throne in a satsang-style setting. Four people are visible.2015-07-31September 16 20152015-09-16July 31 20152015-07-31A seated figure in a rust-red turban and rust-red robe, wearing layered rudraksha malas and a gold ceremonial necklace, extends a hand in blessing toward a kneeling elderly couple in white. The man bows with palms pressed together and the woman, in a white sari and glasses, bends low. A priest in a white dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth and a vertical white tilak stands smiling beside the seated figure, with another attendant behind him. Behind them is a large garland of yellow and red flowers, a gilded carved pillar, and a gold lion-head armrest on the chair. Scene suggests darshan and blessing at an ashram setting.2015-07-31Photo of a satsang on a golden throne decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands. A man in an orange-red turban, orange-red robe and layered rudraksha malas sits on the throne, smiling and holding a piece of food with both hands while women seated in front of him receive offerings. Two men stand behind him: one bald in white with a tilak and orange shawl, another with long swept-back hair, white dhoti with gold border, bare upper body and rudraksha malas. A woman at left wears a gold-embroidered blouse and a lime-green garland. A golden lion-head armrest and a brass swan ornament are visible.2015-07-31A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne draped with yellow, white and red flower garlands, wearing a maroon turban, saffron-toned robes and a rudraksha mala, smiling broadly. A woman in a red and gold sari with grey hair in a bun kneels and offers something at his feet, while a man in a white shirt crouches nearby. Behind them, a shaved-headed priest in orange and a bare-chested attendant with white tilak stand in a golden-pillared shrine room. A woman in orange stands at the lower right. Probable Swamiji is the seated figure, showing a maroon turban, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garlands on a throne, with the attendants and devotees around him in a padapuja-style offering.2015-07-31A seated figure in a rust-red robe and red turban sits on a gold-upholstered throne before a floral backdrop of yellow, orange, red and green marigold and rose garlands. He wears a rudraksha mala and a long beaded necklace of green and yellow beads, and smiles while a devotee in a red sari and gold bangles leans in to offer a small sweet or food item. A man with white vibhuti markings and a gold-trimmed white shawl stands at left, and a woman in a pink-gold top sits at lower left with a second woman in dark hair at the foreground. A golden lion-head ornament and a brass lamp stand on the left. Probable Swamiji, seated in the centre, wearing a rust-red robe, red turban and rudraksha mala.2015-07-31A seated figure in a saffron-orange turban, orange robe, pearl-and-white flower garland, rudraksha-style necklaces and gold armlets sits on a red patterned cushioned seat beside an ornate gold lion-headed armrest, smiling and extending a hand. An elderly man in a white striped shirt and wristwatch bends forward to receive or offer a gesture of respect. Behind them, several women and a man in saffron and orange ceremonial dress wearing rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces stand before a gold carved wall.2016-01-17 +1 copies