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A seated man in a rust-orange and saffron-bordered robe, with a long rudraksha-style bead necklace, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne and mixes a large steel pan of yellow rice dish with both hands. Behind him, other people in matching rust-orange robes with gold borders stand and work, one holding a handful of the yellow rice, while steel pots and additional pans sit on the tiled floor. a person's cues include the shoulder-draped orange robe, ornate bead necklace and throne seating, though the face is not clearly visible enough to confirm.

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A photograph of a smiling man seated on an ornate gold repoussé throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange-red cloth draped over his shoulders, multiple strands of orange rudraksha beads and a long gold bead necklace, a red-brown tilak on his forehead and long swept-back dark hair. He is stirring a large polished metal bowl of cooked rice mixed with vegetables in front of him with one hand, and wears an orange beaded bracelet. Gold-colored food scraps lie on the decorated table cloth below the bowl.2013-04-01 +2 copiesA seated man in an orange-brown robe with a gold-toned garland and a gold-trimmed shawl reaches into a large silver pan of yellow rice, serving or blessing the food. He sits on an ornate gold throne with red upholstered cushions. Around him, several women in rust-orange saris with gold borders and rudraksha malas kneel and stand, some with hands pressed together. Behind them stand more devotees and steel pots of yellow food. A shaved-headed person in the lower right is partly visible. The scene suggests an annadan or prasadam distribution.2013-11-15November 15 20132013-11-15December 16 20132013-12-16June 22 20122012-06-22A man in rust-red and orange robes with a long rudraksha-style bead necklace sits on a red cushioned seat beside an ornate gold chair, mixing a large steel bowl of yellow rice dish with his hands and tearing up flatbread pieces into it. Beside him, a bald man in rust robes and glasses with a bead mala and armbands looks on. Two women in rust-red saris stand behind them, one holding food and another reaching in from the right. a person: the seated man in the foreground wears a long rudraksha mala and a golden-edged rust shawl over bare shoulders, sitting on a throne-like seat, which is consistent with the page's reference to a person.2013-11-15A photograph of a group of women in saffron-orange and red sarees with rudraksha malas, gathered in a tiled hall around a large steel tray of yellow rice. A woman seated on a red cushion with her back to the camera and a gold-trimmed saree scoops from the tray, while others standing nearby and kneeling at the right reach into bowls of yellow food and hold portions in their hands, apparently preparing prasadam. A gold-edged ceremonial seat and a patterned mat are visible at left.2013-11-15April 01 20132013-04-01A photo of a welcoming ritual inside a canopied tent with yellow curtains and a red-walled backdrop. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe, rudraksha-style garland and floral garlands, sits on an ornate gold throne with his palms pressed together. Around a red patterned carpet, several people sit on the floor: women in white and yellow-bordered saris and orange clothing, and men in white. They hold brass bowls and offer fruit, sweets and food arranged on a long white cloth in front of them. Brass lamps and offering plates are visible on the carpet. Other seated devotees in white sit along the left side of the tent.2009-11-19April 01 20132013-04-01 +2 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a white forehead mark sits on a gold-carved throne with a golden lion-face armrest, a row of brass oil lamps and hanging bells behind him. Five devotees sit on the floor before a long tray of silver plates holding fruit, flowers and offerings; a man in a white shirt, a woman in a pink sari with bangles, and an older woman in a maroon sari with a name badge are placing offerings, while a young man in green and another in a checked shirt reach in from the left. Several plates of food and marigold petals fill the foreground.2015-02-01A seated person in a brown throne-like armchair at the front of a large hall, wearing an orange-brown shawl, a yellow-trimmed sash, a leopard-print skirt, a long gold-and-yellow marigold garland and a gold pendant, with long dark hair swept back and a small microphone near the face. A silver ceremonial staff topped with a trident stands beside the chair. Around the seat, many devotees in white and saffron-red shawls sit on the floor, some with yellow forehead markings, facing the speaker. Purple floral patterns decorate the wall behind. Swamiji (probable) appears seated in the chair, identifiable by the long swept-back hair, saffron-trimmed garments, garland and rudraksha bracelets, with the trident staff indicating his ceremonial seat.2015-05-14