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A 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.

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Indoor 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.2016-10-29October 29 20162016-10-29October 29 20162016-10-29October 29 20162016-10-29October 29 20162016-10-29 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange-red turban, long black hair, ornate gold necklaces and gold armlets, wrapped in orange cloth, sits on a golden throne with eyes closed and hands extended as devotees offer him items. A man in a green plaid shirt leans forward, holding a brass bowl and placing small gold-coloured offerings into the seated man's palms. A woman in a green sari with a red bindi and a woman in a maroon sari with a rudraksha mala stand or sit nearby. A brass oil lamp and a golden lion-head ornament stand in the background beside a red curtain and a white pedestal fan. Setting appears to be a ritual darshan during a Deepavali satsang.2016-10-29October 29 20162016-10-29October 29 20162016-10-29 +1 copiesA 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.2016-10-29Photograph 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.2016-10-29A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rust-coloured turban sits on a gold-ornamented throne, wearing heavy gold garlands, gold armlets and a gold necklace, with a long dark hair and beard, and a visible smile. He holds his hands out while a woman in a green sari pours or offers small items from a metal bowl into his palms. Nearby, a woman in a maroon sari smiles and another woman in red and a rudraksha mala stands behind them. A man in a white shirt in the foreground holds gold-coloured items in his hands. A brass oil lamp and a gold lion-head ornament sit beside the throne, with a red curtain and a standing fan in the background. The appearance-based label is a person, seated on the throne with gold ornaments and saffron robes; the scene is a blessing or offering ritual at a satsang setting.2016-10-29October 29 20162016-10-29