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A photograph of a temple-style ritual hall during a Guru Purnima offering. A figure with long swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha mala and a floral garland sits on a red-cushioned seat framed by large yellow and red flower garlands. A woman in a red and gold sari stands at a large brass vessel of flowers and offerings, while other women in white and cream sarees and men in white dhotis, some with rudraksha malas, stand around. A yellow and green ceremonial fan rests in the foreground. A table-top fan and red curtains are visible behind the crowd.

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A ceremonial abhishekam scene in a hall with floral garlands and a gold-fringed backdrop. A man with long dark hair and a red and white flower garland sits at left, smiling and raising one hand, with a green and orange fan-shaped ceremonial object in the foreground. A large metal pot holds flowers and offerings. Around it, devotees in white and cream clothes, some in red and orange garments, stand close together, several holding ritual items. A white wall-mounted fan and red curtains are visible in the background.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19Photo of a ritual at a temple-like hall with gold-coloured walls. A central figure seated on a red throne draped with a large garland of yellow, white and red flowers wears a dark turban, orange-brown robe, layered gold necklaces and bangles, and holds a steel bowl. Probable Swamiji (probable): long dark hair visible on a figure in orange, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, seated in the central position on the throne. Around him, several men in white dhoti and shawls and women in saris stand or sit, some handing items, offering petals and pouring from bowls. In front, a large heap of flowers and garlands surrounds a pile of offerings including folded papers and packets. A deity murti decorated with blue and gold cloth stands at left beside a decorative lamp and a small cooler.2016-07-19A photograph of a festive satsang setting dense with marigold and mixed flower garlands on a large floral backdrop. A man with long dark hair and a white flower in his hair, wearing a rust-orange shawl, a green-and-gold garland and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, sits on a raised golden seat, extending his arm toward a woman in white who bends forward to receive a long white flower garland. Around them, women in white, cream and orange saris with rudraksha malas stand or sit, and a man in a maroon shirt bends forward in the foreground. A microphone stand is at left. a person (long hair, orange shawl, rudraksha and gold-bead cues, seated as the central figure receiving devotees).2015-07-31A photograph of a devotional offering scene indoors. A long-haired man with a swept-back turban-like hairstyle, a brown robe, and heavy gold necklaces and armlets sits on a red cushioned seat, smiling as devotees approach. Several women in saris, one in purple and others in cream and white, bring plates and offerings. A woman in purple leans forward holding a small silver plate of flowers. Behind them, a tall yellow-and-gold backdrop is decorated with red and white flower garlands, green leaves and marigolds. A standing fan and red curtains are visible in the room, and a group of onlookers stands at the right. Strands of white jasmine and red roses lie in front of the seat.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A photograph of a ceremonial offering at a Guru Purnima event. A figure with long dark hair coiled into a tall dark turban, wearing a rust-brown robe, layered gold necklaces and gold bangles, sits on a red-cushioned throne in front of a gold-colored backdrop draped with yellow, red and green flower garlands. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, turban, ornate gold necklaces and bangles) is seated on the throne receiving the offering. Devotees around him include a man in white kurta with a rudraksha-style necklace holding a tray, and women in white and cream saris and blouses bending forward with offerings. Brass vessels, red roses, white jasmine garlands and a fan are in the foreground. Approximately six people are visible.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A photograph of a ritual scene in front of a gold-plated backdrop with a golden canopy above. A man seated on a red throne-like seat wears a rust-brown robe, ornate gold necklaces and a dark coiled-hair crown, with a garland of red and yellow flowers around the throne. Another woman in a rust-brown sari with rudraksha beads and a gold necklace reaches toward a brass tray of marigold and red flower garlands, while an older man in white and a young boy in white stand at the left offering flowers. A brass trident stands on the left wall. Women in the background hold offerings. The appearance-based label is Swamiji (probable), seated in the centre wearing rust-brown robes, long dark hair and gold ornaments.2016-07-19A seated figure with long dreadlocked hair wrapped high on the head, wearing a gold necklace of yellow and white flower garlands, a golden armlet and a rust-coloured shawl, extends his hands over a tray amid heaped marigolds and red and orange flowers. Yellow and white flower garlands hang on a pillar at left. Behind him, women in white and orange saris, some with rudraksha malas, stand in a hall with maroon curtains and a standing air cooler; a man in white shirt and dhoti stands at right. Appearance-based label: a person, seated and receiving offerings, with the qualifying cues of dreadlocked hair, gold garland and rust-coloured shawl.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19