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Indoor ceremony in a temple-style hall. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes, adorned with a white-and-purple flower garland, rudraksha bracelets and flowers in the hair, sits on a leopard-print seat and hands a red apple to a man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala who kneels with hands folded and an apple in his palms. Behind them a golden horse-shaped vahana draped in red and yellow garlands, brass oil lamps, and a woman in white salwar with glasses stand by. Probable Swamiji (probable) is the saffron-robed figure with long hair, garlands and rudraksha; the seated giver is a probable Swamiji by these cues, and the devotee is a devotee receiving prasad.

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A seated figure in an orange-saffron garment with a yellow and red flower garland and gold earrings extends a hand in blessing toward a kneeling man in white ritual clothes with an orange shawl, who holds red fruit in cupped hands. A woman in a white sari with a beaded necklace stands behind, and a row of young people in white and lavender garments watches from the background. Behind the seated figure, a golden horse with flower garlands and brass oil lamps are visible. Leopard-print cushions cover the seat. The seated figure matches the a person appearance cues of orange clothing and a flower garland, though this is uncertain from the image alone.2016-02-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red saffron garment and a long purple and white flower garland, with white jasmine flowers in the hair and gold ear ornaments, gesturing with a raised hand while speaking to a young man in white with an orange-red shawl who holds a red fruit. Behind them a woman in a white sari and gold necklace looks on, and a golden horse figure and brass oil lamp stand in the background. A second person in orange-red robes wearing a rudraksha mala stands at the right edge. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable) seated at left, with long swept-back hair, flower garland, saffron garment and gold ear ornament cues; identity is appearance-based and uncertain.2016-02-21February 21 20162016-02-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure with long dark hair, a large red and white flower garland, bare shoulders and an orange-brown cloth, smiling and extending a hand toward a kneeling man in a white dhoti with a yellow border who bows with clasped hands. Behind them, a woman in cream garments holds a red fruit, a standing woman in white and others in white and cream clothing watch. A golden figure and leopard-print cushion appear at the left edge. The seated figure's appearance matches Swamiji (probable) through the long hair, flower garland and orange-brown clothing, presented as the person being honoured; the kneeling man is a devotee.2016-03-13February 21 20162016-02-21A photograph of a long-haired figure in a saffron-orange garment with a white and purple flower garland and rudraksha bracelets, seated and smiling as they clasp hands with a kneeling man in white kurta with a striped shawl. Behind them a woman in cream sari with a rudraksha mala watches, and a golden horse figure stands among brass oil lamps, flower garlands and devotees in white.2016-02-21February 21 20162016-02-21A photograph of a ceremonial gathering in a temple hall. A smiling person with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron garment, white and purple flower garlands, rudraksha-style beaded bracelets and an armlet, seated on a leopard-print cushion. They reach to receive a red fruit from a man kneeling at right, who wears a white dhoti-style outfit with a striped shawl and holds the fruit with both hands. A woman in a cream sari with a rudraksha mala sits behind them. Behind, a golden horse-shaped vahana-style figure is draped with yellow and red garlands, and brass oil lamps with lit flames stand nearby. Devotees in white and cream clothing watch from the back.2016-02-21 +1 copiesA seated woman in a rust-orange robe with a white jasmine garland and red flower garland, with white vibhuti marks on her forehead, leans forward on a red-cushioned seat to bless a kneeling man in a white shirt with a blue lanyard. She holds a small object in his hands, and her left hand rests on his shoulder. Behind them, a woman in a white dress with an orange shawl and a woman in a cream sari with a blue lanyard stand on a red carpet, and a gold ceremonial vessel is in the lower left corner. a person: the seated figure has short-cropped hair and ceremonial orange robes with garlands, appearance-based only.2014-04-22February 14 20162016-02-14A photograph of a seated figure in a rust-red robe with a white and orange flower garland and a bead necklace, long dark hair falling loose, placing a hand on the head of a seated elderly man in a white shirt who holds a red apple. The figure sits before a gold ornamental object and a leopard-print seat, with a deep red curtain behind. Standing women in white and yellow saris watch nearby, one in a white shawl. The setting resembles a darshan-style blessing with an apple offering.2016-03-13A seated figure in orange-saffron robes with long swept-back hair, a purple and white flower garland and a bangle on the wrist receives fruit from a man in a white kurta with an orange shawl, who bends forward with hands extended. Beside him a woman in a cream sari with gold border and an orange shawl holds fruit. Behind them stands a large golden deity murti with red and yellow garlands, flanked by brass oil lamps, with a few onlookers in the background. Probable Swamiji is the seated figure, identified by long swept-back hair, orange-saffron robes and a garland; he is receiving offerings during a puja.2016-02-21 +1 copies