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A crowded indoor room with orange and red drapes and garlanded walls. A seated man in orange-red cloth, wearing a long red and white flower garland and a dotted forehead mark, receives offerings. A woman in a red-bordered sari places limes from a woven basket near him. Nearby, a bare-chested man in a rudraksha mala and gold necklace stands with hands folded, and men in white dhotis with sacred threads stand behind. A woman in green crouches at the front, a toddler in blue is held at left, and a gilded arch frames a shrine behind them. Devotees watch from the back.

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A photograph of a devotional gathering in a room with an orange and red drapery backdrop and a gilded throne-like seat. A seated man in a saffron-orange robe, with a large red and white flower garland and a dark beaded mala, sits on a flower-strewn cushion. A woman in a teal patterned top bends forward to touch his hands, while another woman in a pale sari holds a basket of lemons. A bare-chested man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala stands at left, and a bare-chested man in a red-brown cloth stands at right beside a lamp. A baby in a blue top is held at far left, and many onlookers stand behind them. Garlands and brass vessels sit in front.2017-04-02A devotional ceremony in a room with white walls, red and orange drapes and garlands. A bare-chested, bearded man with a crown-like head covering and red floral garlands sits on a cushioned seat, smiling as a woman in a white sari offers him fruit from a woven basket. Around him, pink and red flower petals are scattered and a silver tray holds offerings. Nearby, a man in white with a striped shawl and rudraksha mala watches, while a bare-chested priest in white dhoti stands at right with a rudraksha mala. A photographer in white shirt takes pictures at left, and several devotees in white and colourful saris stand behind, including a girl in a green dress. A golden throne-like frame is visible in the background. The man seated in red-orange robes with long swept hair and rudraksha beads matches the appearance of a person, but the appearance is uncertain.2017-04-02April 02 20172017-04-02April 02 20172017-04-02April 02 20172017-04-02April 02 20172017-04-02April 02 20172017-04-02April 02 20172017-04-02A photo inside a decorated room with orange drapery, garlands and a gold-framed throne-like backdrop. A seated bearded figure with long swept-back hair, a red-orange shawl and a heavy garland of white jasmine and red roses receives offerings; a woman in a white sari with red border bends to place a fruit into a woven basket of limes, and devotees surround him, many of them men in white dhotis with rudraksha malas. A photographer in white kurta with a camera stands at left. Pink petals cover the floor. The seated figure shows long swept-back hair, a shawl and garland cues, so he is a probable Swamiji in person, presiding as a guru receiving devotees. Around him are priests in white dhotis, a shirtless man with a rudraksha mala, and devotees in white and green clothing.2017-04-02April 02 20172017-04-02A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a full dark beard and long hair, wearing a white and red floral garland and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, receives devotees in a decorated room. A woman in a teal sari bends forward to place offerings near him, while another woman in a red-and-white sari lifts fruit from a woven basket on the floor. Behind them, several people in white ritual dhotis and shawls, including a man with a sandalwood-marked forehead and long hair, stand watching. A golden ornate throne and orange draped curtains with floral garlands frame the room, and rose petals scatter the floor. A bright orange-and-white backdrop sits at the right, with a bare-chested priest in an orange-bordered dhoti and beaded necklace visible there.2017-04-02A photograph of an indoor ritual room with an orange draped backdrop and a gold-framed arch behind it. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and heavy floral garlands of white jasmine and red roses sits on a raised cushioned seat, surrounded by rose petals on the floor. A woman in a red sari with a white border offers fruit from a woven basket to him. A photographer in white kurta with a camera stands at left, and priests in white dhotis with gold borders stand nearby, one with a rudraksha mala. A man in a black shirt crouches with a small child, and several other devotees in white, green and pink clothing watch. A hand-held fan is visible at right. The setting appears to be an honoring ceremony with offerings.2017-04-02