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A seated man in a rust-orange turban and orange-brown robe, wearing long dark hair, a gold necklace and gold armbands, receives offerings from a woman kneeling in a magenta sari. Her hands reach toward his, and a brass bowl of green fruit sits in front of her. Around them, men in orange and saffron robes stand on a red carpet, one with a tripod-mounted video camera behind. A gold ceremonial object is in the foreground, and a white-robed attendant with a gold-bordered cloth stands at the left. Gold-framed panels line the wall. The scene suggests a ritual reception in a formal hall.

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A photograph of a ritual scene indoors with red and gold decor. In the foreground, a woman seen from behind wears a red and gold turban, red-orange sari with gold border, gold necklace and bangles, and holds a saffron cloth. A bearded man in a long saffron-orange robe stands centre, with a dark shawl draped over his shoulder and a gold bracelet on his wrist, and his hands are gathered at the cloth. To the right, a bearded man in white folds his hands in añjali, and a shaved-headed man in red-brown robes with glasses sits in front, with an orange-clad attendant behind. A gold cloth lies at the bottom right and a red cloth on the floor, with a pedestal fan and onlookers in the background.2014-07-16October 25 20152015-10-25A seated man in an orange-red turban, heavy gold necklace and gold armlets sits on a dark red cushioned seat, reaching toward a brass plate of golden savoury snacks held by a bare-chested assistant in an orange cloth. A woman in a purple and gold sari, with a beaded necklace, kneels at lower left holding a brass bowl of food. Another man in orange with a dark head cloth kneels behind, a cameraman's tripod stands at the top, and a man in a white and gold dhoti holds a brass dish at right. Red carpet and carved wood background suggest a ritual offering during a festival meal.2016-10-29 +1 copiesA photograph in a temple-style hall with a gilded shrine behind. A bearded man wearing a rust-orange turban, orange-saffron robe, long dark hair, heavy gold necklaces and gold armlets sits on a red cushioned seat and smiles while holding the hands of a kneeling older man with grey hair in a white kurta. Gold and orange ornamented pillars, a red curtain, a standing fan and a golden vessel are visible. In the background several women in red and maroon saris and one in pink sit and stand near trays of fruit and brass vessels. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), seated with distinctive long hair, turban, saffron robe and gold ornaments, blessing a devotee.2016-10-29 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial darshan scene. A long-haired figure with a white forehead mark, wearing a rust-brown robe and a rudraksha mala with a decorated medallion, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) and places a hand on the head of a man in a white shirt who kneels before him in a saffron shawl. Behind them stand women in white and cream saris with gold borders and gold necklaces, one in a red blouse with a bindi, and a man in orange holding a microphone. A gold staff stands at right, and a red curtain backdrop and green foliage frame the setting. a person: the seated figure has long dreadlocked hair, a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial medallion, seated on a throne during darshan.2016-05-11September 16 20132013-09-16A seated man on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions wears long swept-back dark hair, an orange-red shawl, rudraksha-style beaded mala and gold necklaces, and gold bangles; he appears to be the Swamiji (probable), giving initiation as his hand rests on the head of a kneeling devotee. Around him, women in white and cream saris with maroon shawls and rudraksha malas assist, one touching a devotee's shoulders, while another person in white kneels at the foot of the throne with head bowed. A gold-framed backdrop, a kalasha-style decorative pillar, and pink draping complete the Adi Kailasa initiation setting.2016-06-19December 10 20172017-12-10A seated man in an orange saffron wrap, with long dreadlocked hair, a beard, a gold chain and a red wrist thread, smiles while placing his right hand on the forehead of a woman kneeling before him with palms pressed together. She wears a white sari with a dark beaded necklace and has a light marking on her forehead. He sits on a leopard-print cushioned throne with ornate gold-and-silver carving. Behind them, a man in a maroon robe and a camera operator on a tripod stand near a gold pillar. a person: the seated man has long dreadlocks, a saffron wrap, and gold necklace cues consistent with the page. Two to three people are visible.2017-10-12A seated figure in a red-orange robe with an ornate gold necklace and gold bangles and armlet places his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt, a blessing gesture in a red-carpeted hall. Behind them a standing woman in white with a rudraksha-style necklace watches, and a woman in white with an orange shawl stands nearby, with a child in white on the right. A gold-tipped ceremonial staff stands beside the throne and a gold-edged tray or plate rests in the foreground.2014-07-24 +2 copiesIndoor ritual scene at a large hall. A central figure with long dark swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and ornate gold-and-jewelled clothing sits on a brown and gold throne with golden lion arms, handing items to devotees. Around the throne, seated devotees in saffron, orange and cream clothes wear rudraksha malas and kumkum and hold small red cloth bundles or packets. A tall silver trident stands at left, and orange-robed attendants stand in the background. a person seated on the throne, shown in person.2015-12-19A seated figure on a red cushioned throne receives an offering from a woman in a cream sari with red border, who pours from a silver bowl into his hands. He has long dark dreadlocks, gold armbands and a layered gold necklace, and wears rust-coloured robes. Before him are red flower garlands, yellow marigolds and white flower bundles on a tray. Behind stand devotees in rust-orange and cream clothing, including a man in cream with a rudraksha mala, a woman in a rust sari and onlookers. A golden backdrop with yellow and green floral decoration fills the upper left, with a white cooling unit at centre. Appearance-based a person seated on the throne, identified by distinctive dreadlocks, gold ornaments and rust robes.2016-07-19