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A photograph of a devotional exchange indoors. On the left, a young woman wearing a rust-red turban, a rust-orange robe with gold trim and a saffron-brown rudraksha mala sits smiling and looking down while holding a yellow flower. In the centre, a seated man with a shaved head, orange tilak, glasses, a saffron-orange robe and a dark rudraksha mala holds a hand near his knee. On the right, a woman in a white and mint-green patterned sari with a long braid bends forward holding an orange fruit cupped in both hands, offering it toward the seated figures. Behind, a standing man in a white shirt and grey trousers and a gold-draped background complete the scene.

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A seated figure in an orange-red turban and orange-saffron robes with long rudraksha and gold-bead malas sits on a gilded throne, extending a fruit toward a woman in a cream sari with floral border who kneels and offers a reddish fruit in both hands. Beside him, a shaved-headed priest in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits with a sacred ash mark on his forehead, and two standing women in white saris, one holding a brown bag and papers, watch. Behind them stand a red curtain and brass oil lamps. Illuminated by stage lighting, the scene suggests a ritual offering. The seated figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), with turban, swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and ornate gold-bead necklaces as distinguishing cues.2015-10-12A photograph of a seated guru on a red-cushioned golden throne, wearing a rust-brown turban, rust-brown robe, long dark hair, a multicolour marigold and blue flower garland, and gold bangles. He smiles toward a woman in white with folded hands who kneels before him. Beside them a man in orange and a man with a yellow-striped forehead and rudraksha mala stand or kneel near a tray of fruit and offerings. Golden pillars, potted green plants and a white fan frame the scene. a person is the seated figure in the rust-brown turban, marked by the turban, long hair, ornate garland and gold ornaments, and is presented as the teacher receiving devotion at a satsang.2016-06-28A seated figure in a rust-orange robe and matching orange turban sits on a red cushioned seat beside ornate gold lamps, extending a hand to rest on the head of a kneeling older man in an orange robe and orange turban with a rudraksha mala. The seated figure wears gold bangles and a beaded necklace, and holds a red fruit. A woman in a cream sari with a red border and a long rudraksha mala stands behind them, hands together. Another person's hand holding a red fruit is visible at the bottom edge. The scene suggests a blessing or padapuja-style honouring. a person candidate cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity, so the seated figure is described by role only.2015-11-04A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red turban and orange-red draped garment, wearing multiple strands of wooden beads and gold ornaments, extending his hand to a woman in a light blue patterned kurta and red shawl who is leaning forward and receiving or offering something in her cupped hands. Behind them a bald man with a yellow-orange tilak on his forehead, wearing orange-red robes, glasses and a beaded mala, sits with hands folded. Two standing attendants in white saris with orange-red sashes and beaded necklaces, one clapping, stand at the right. A golden throne and brass oil lamps stand in a red-draped room.2015-10-12August 02 20152015-08-02A seated man in a rust-red turban and saffron-orange wrap, with a yellow flower garland and a bare upper torso, extends his right hand toward a kneeling man in a denim shirt who bows with hands cupped, holding a fruit. Behind them a woman in white sari and a long beaded necklace stands on a golden-brown floor before red draped curtains, with gilded decorative panels and a warm lamp at right.2015-10-25A photograph of an indoor ashram-style room with gold-trimmed furniture. A long-haired figure in a maroon turban, maroon robe, and yellow-and-white marigold garland sits on the left, extending a fruit toward an older man with short white hair and glasses who bows forward with his palms together. The older man wears a pinkish printed kurta and an orange shawl. Behind them a woman in a maroon sari with a long beaded necklace stands holding a tray with fruit. Two men at the right, one in a black cap and one in an orange shawl, watch. A golden ornate stand and a drum are visible in the background.2016-05-13A seated figure in a rust-red turban and gold-toned draped garment, with a heavy beaded necklace and gold bangles, sits on a gold-trimmed seat in front of red draped fabric and extends hands to a man. He wears rimless glasses, a white shirt and an orange shawl, and gestures with one hand while bending forward. Behind them a woman in a cream sari with a long rudraksha-style mala stands with hands folded and smiles. Gold ornamental carving and a gold staff are visible at left. The figure in the turban is a person candidate, identified only by the cues of a turban, gold necklaces and ornate clothing, and is seated in the central role of receiving visitors.2015-10-26A photograph of a seated man in a red-orange turban and matching saffron robe with a rudraksha mala, a long dark ponytail and a gold-trimmed shawl, holding a small orange fruit and leaning toward a bald, bespectacled priest with a red tilak who sits in orange robes and beads. A third man in a white dhoti and shawl with striped borders bends forward with palms joined in reverence. Oranges sit on a black tray in the foreground, and another robed figure stands in orange in the background. The scene reads as a devotional blessing or greeting.2015-05-05A seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron-orange robe with gold borders sits on the left, wearing a multi-strand copper-coloured beaded necklace, gold bangles and beaded wrist bands. The figure extends the right arm to place an object into the cupped hands of a young man in a light blue button-up shirt who kneels on a red patterned carpet on the right, smiling. Behind them, several people in saffron-red robes with rudraksha malas stand, one in white holding a handheld microphone, and a gilded ornate pillar stands at the upper right. The scene appears to be a devotional darshan with a pada-puja style exchange.2015-07-21A seated woman in a rust-orange turban and saffron-orange robe with a gold-bordered shawl, wearing layered rudraksha and gold bead necklaces and bangles, smiles while extending her hand toward a kneeling man in a red-orange shawl who offers a small round reddish object cupped in his palms. Behind them a bald man with a vibhuti line on his forehead, wearing glasses, a brown rudraksha mala and an orange-gold cloth, sits attentively. A gold-carved throne stands at left, brass oil lamps sit on a table, and a white-clothed figure and a standing attendant in orange and gold appear in the background before a red curtain. Printed copyright text overlays the lower right corner.2015-10-12October 11 20152015-10-11