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A photograph of an evening gathering where a long-haired figure in a red-maroon robe and a red-orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne, wearing a multi-strand garland of orange and red flowers with white blossoms and green leaves, plus a red rudraksha mala. The seated figure smiles and holds out a small slip of paper to a man bending forward, who wears a white short-sleeved shirt with a white checked pattern and white vibhuti marks on his forehead, and who holds out his hands to receive it. Behind them a golden kalasha-like ornament, a red and gold cushion, banana leaves and a hanging woven cloth are visible, with a few other people in the dim background. The presentation appears to be a receiving of printed material or prasad.

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August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09A seated figure in a red-orange turban and rust-coloured robes sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, wearing a long garland of orange, white and green flowers. He holds a small card or booklet in both hands and is looking down at it. Before him, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti, with a white tilak on his forehead and a rudraksha mala around his neck, stands with palms pressed together in namaskar and holds a yellow card. Behind them is a striped and patterned banner with a bird motif, a banana-leaf backdrop, and scattered petals on the floor. Several other people in white and saffron clothing stand in the background under a corrugated roof.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09A photograph at night of a seated figure in a red-maroon turban and saffron-orange robe, wearing a long orange and white flower garland with green leaves and a red bead mala, smiling and reaching to accept small yellow cards from a white-haired man in a white shirt bent forward at the right. Behind the seated figure is a gilded golden backdrop and an ornate gold object with offerings, and a banana-leaf plant and a woven patterned cloth hang in the background. A red cushioned seat is at the lower left with more cards. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), seated with a red turban, orange flower garland and saffron robe, receiving cards from a devotee.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09A seated figure in a red-orange turban and saffron-orange robe sits on a gold ornate throne, wearing a long garland of orange, white and red flowers with a blue bead ornament, and bangles on the wrist. The figure holds out a small gold-edged card to a man in a white short-sleeved shirt with a white tilak on his forehead and a visitor badge, who reaches forward to receive it. Behind them a gold-and-red ceremonial setting, a green-and-orange hanging cloth, and a person in orange robes and rudraksha beads stand in the background, with a small brass vessel and rose petals on a tray in the foreground. Two people in white shirts with tilaks and badges stand at right. The figure's appearance with turban, saffron clothing, garland and throne is consistent with Swamiji (probable), seated and giving a blessing to a devotee.2015-08-09A seated figure in a deep red turban and saffron-red garments receives small yellow cards from a grey-haired man in a white shirt with a lanyard and badge. The seated person wears a long multicoloured garland of orange, green, white and red flowers and a red beaded necklace, with a gold throne behind. Brass ritual vessels and a small lit lamp sit on the floor, and banana leaves and a decorative cloth hang in the background against a dark night setting with a crowd beyond.2015-08-09A photograph taken at night under a dark tent canopy. A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions wears an orange-red turban, a dense garland of orange and white flowers with green leaves, red and white beads, and bare-chested saffron-orange robes. He holds out his hands, receiving an offering from a man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a sandalwood forehead mark, rudraksha-style beads and glasses, who places a small golden object into his palms. A green cloth hangs at the right and a decorated pillar with bird and floral motifs stands behind the throne. Another person in saffron-coloured dress and a few others are partly visible in the background.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09