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A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair and a short beard wearing an orange-red turban, a red-orange shawl, and layered gold necklaces and armbands, smiling as he places his hand on the bare shoulder of a kneeling person with short dark hair. He sits on a red velvet cushioned seat in front of an ornate gold throne. Beside him a woman in a purple sari with a rudraksha-style mala and a bangle reaches toward a brass bowl of food on a gold plate. A microphone stand and a tall carved stone pillar stand in the background, with a red curtain behind the throne. a person seated in a ceremonial setting, with the distinctive long hair, gold ornaments, saffron-orange turban and throne cues visible.

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October 29 20162016-10-29October 29 20162016-10-29A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair, full beard and an orange-red turban, wearing a heavy gold necklace, gold armlets and bangles over an orange-red shawl. He smiles while holding out cupped hands containing small golden items, and a man in a yellow shirt leans in to take them. Behind them are a golden throne with carved panels, a brass oil lamp, a small electric fan, a red curtain, and a woman in a green sari.2016-10-29October 29 20162016-10-29October 29 20162016-10-29Indoor ritual photograph. A man seated on a red cushioned throne, wearing an orange-red turban, long dark hair, a beard, multiple heavy gold necklaces and gold armlets, and an orange-saffron cloth draped over his body, reaches into a brass bowl and offers grains or sweets to a devotee. A woman in a purple sari with gold jewellery holds the brass bowl and assists. Behind them a woman in a green sari watches, a brass deity murti or ornate gold object stands nearby, and a pedestal fan and a red curtain are visible. Mentions of ritual items: a brass bowl, a brass lamp and small offerings on a tray at the bottom edge. A man in a white shirt sits in the lower right corner receiving the offering. Several people in deep red and orange attire stand in the background. The man on the throne appears to be a probable Swamiji by his orange-red turban, long hair, gold necklaces and saffron cloth.2016-10-29A photograph of a seated man in an orange-red turban and orange-red robe, with long dark hair, a thick beard, many layered gold garlands and a gold armband, sitting on a red velvet seat in front of ornate gold carved panels. He smiles as he takes items from a devotee; a golden ceremonial vessel sits beside him. A man in a purple shirt leans in from the lower right, holding a blue wrapped gift and an offering of golden-brown sweets or grains. A woman in a purple and gold sari and a second woman in a grey-green sari stand nearby; a standing fan and a microphone stand are visible in the background. The man in the orange-red robe has distinctive long hair, ceremonial gold garlands and an orange turban consistent with the page's description of a person.2016-10-29October 29 20162016-10-29 +1 copiesOctober 29 20162016-10-29 +1 copiesA seated man in long dark hair and a rust-orange robe with a brown rudraksha mala raises his right hand to the head of a bare-chested boy in an orange cloth and rudraksha beads, who sits with palms joined in anjali. A gilded ornate throne back stands at left. Behind them, gold necklaces hang on deity murtis draped in garlands, and a seated woman in white with magenta drapery sits in the background. The scene resembles a blessing during darshan with an orange-saffron sannyasi presence, with the seated man showing distinctive long swept-back hair, rust-orange robes, and a rudraksha mala, a person depiction without firm identification.2014-12-28A seated figure in a red turban and red-and-saffron robes, wearing a long rudraksha mala and a large gold pendant, sits in an ornate gold throne shaped with a golden lion's head armrest. He extends his right hand in blessing toward a woman in a white sari with a red-and-gold border, who kneels with joined hands; a man behind her also bends forward. Behind them stand silver and gold ritual lamps and a silver deity murti with a crescent-topped arch and garlands. A microphone stands at the throne's side. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long hair under the turban, a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, consistent with the page's attribution.2015-09-16Photograph of a seated man in an orange-brown turban, long dark hair, ornate gold necklaces and bangles, and an orange wrap, who is smiling and holding gold-coloured offerings in his hands. Three people in front of him are involved in the act: a young man in a checked shirt bends forward toward his hands, while a woman in a green sari stands nearby and another woman in a dark sari leans in holding a brass bowl. A gold-coloured peetha/throne with carved gilding stands behind him, with a brass oil lamp, a white pedestal fan and a red curtain in the background, and carved stone pillars and other people in red and pink saris are visible at the right. a person is seated in the centre, identified by his turban, long hair and gold ornaments as the figure being honoured on the throne, with the offerings presented to him.2016-10-29