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A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-carved throne wearing a maroon robe, rudraksha-style beaded necklace, and a red bindi, smiling as a shaved-headed young attendant in an orange cloth with white vibhuti markings and beaded necklaces offers him a handful of white food. In front of the throne sits a large white ornamental bowl filled with the same pale substance on green leaves. Behind them a painted backdrop shows colourful deity figures and kalasha-style decoration. a person: the seated man has a swept-back hairstyle and ceremonial beaded necklace cues, seated on a throne as the honoured figure. Two physical people are visible.

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November 14 20132013-11-14A seated man on a gold-carved throne with red cushioning wears a maroon silk robe, rudraksha-style beaded mala necklaces, a red tilak dot and white forehead markings, and a gold-bordered dhoti. He reaches out to hand a clump of food from a large silver bowl to a young shaved-head child in an orange robe with a red sash, bead necklaces and a white forehead mark, who holds out cupped hands. Behind them, painted deity murti figures with trident-like weapons decorate the wall, and a white pedestal fan stands at left. a person: the seated man has the distinctive ceremonial gold-throne presence and rudraksha malas associated with a person, though the visible cues are limited, so identity is uncertain.2013-11-14A photograph of a seated man in a golden ornate throne with a red bindi, rudraksha mala and orange-brown shawl, smiling as he mixes yellow prasadam in a large silver bowl with his hands. Beside him a young boy in saffron-orange robes, white tilak on his forehead and a beaded mala, reaches out to receive a handful of the yellow food. A green leaf and a knife sit on the table below. Behind them are orange cloth and a gold-framed altar backdrop.2013-11-10November 14 20132013-11-14A photograph of a seated man in a brown-orange dhoti-style garment and a long rudraksha mala, with a red bindi on his forehead, sitting on an ornate gold throne. He reaches into a large polished silver vessel filled with yellow paste and offers a handful to a young boy in an orange robe with a shaved head, white forehead marking and a necklace of coin-like pendants, who smiles and holds out his hands. A red cloth lies over the vessel edge, with orange cloth and a red cushion behind. The setting appears to be a ritual or devotional gathering. Appearance-based label: the seated man shows some cues (rudraksha mala, brown-orange ceremonial cloth, gold throne) but the face and full presentation are not conclusively distinctive, so identity is uncertain.2013-11-10A photograph of a seated man in red-maroon robes and a red-brown rudraksha mala with ornate gold chair behind him. He smiles while reaching into a large silver bowl filled with yellow rice or grains, and a younger person in orange robes and rudraksha beads leans in from the left to take some. A vase of pink, white and purple roses with green leaves sits between them. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated on the gold throne, wearing a rudraksha mala and maroon robes; the person on the left is a devotee in orange.2014-09-13A photograph of a ritual scene in an ashram hall. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion wears a rust-red robe and a long necklace of large rudraksha beads, with a horizontal white forehead mark and a red-and-white tilak. He mixes a yellow powdered offering from a large engraved silver bowl set on a green leaf. Beside him, a younger attendant in a red-orange robe with a yellow border kneels and holds a hand toward the bowl; he has a shaved head, white ash stripes on his arms and chest, and beaded bracelets. A bouquet of purple and yellow flowers and a standing fan are visible behind them, with a red patterned rug on the floor. a person appearance is probable from the seated figure's rudraksha mala and ornate throne.2014-09-13A photograph of a ritual offering in a gold-ornamented hall. A seated man in red-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala, with a white forehead mark and red bindu, leans forward on a gold and red throne, extending a handful of yellow powder. Before him stands a young boy in orange cloth and a white sacred thread, shoulders marked with white paste, reaching out to receive it. A large silver bowl of yellow powder sits at the seated man's feet. Behind them are gold carved panels with animal motifs and a gold-framed throne back. The seated man appears to be Swamiji (probable), given the long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace, rudraksha mala and throne.2017-07-03 +1 copiesA seated man in a dark red-brown robe and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, with a sandal or vibhuti mark on his forehead, while a second person in saffron-orange robes leans forward and holds a handful of yellow flowers over a large silver bowl of yellow petals and offerings. Red and white roses decorate vases on either side of the throne. a person is the seated figure, seated on the throne wearing rudraksha malas and a dark red robe. The second figure is a devotee in orange robes.2014-09-13September 13 20142014-09-13A photograph of a ritual scene in which a young shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala offers a handful of yellow grain or prasad from a silver bowl. Seated on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions is a smiling man in rust-brown robes and a long rudraksha mala, with a red bindi on his forehead, who holds the bowl and gestures toward the priest. A white fan stands at left and a striped green mat lies on the floor. a person: the seated man wears layered rudraksha malas, a brown robe and a bindi on a gold throne, though the image does not clearly establish his identity.2013-07-14A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne wearing a red shawl with embroidered floral motifs, a hand extended over a silver plate held by a shaved-headed priest in orange robes with white tripundra marks on his forehead and arms, wearing gold-beaded ceremonial necklaces. The seated figure has long dark hair and a red garment. Behind them, a few people in orange and white stand or kneel near draped tables and framed pictures on a pale wall. The plate holds a yellowish offering. Visible people: the priest, the seated figure, and about three others in the background, one kneeling in white. The seated figure has distinctive long swept-back hair and red attire on a throne, and a person candidate in a ritual setting; the priest's appearance does not qualify.2012-07-21