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Indoor ritual scene with a seated figure on the left in orange robes and an orange turban, wearing rudraksha malas and bangles, extending a hand over a tray of red apples. Beside them a shaved-headed man in red and gold robes with glasses and a tilak sits cross-legged. A woman in a red and gold shawl with a long rudraksha mala stands behind, and a woman in an orange and gold sari with floral embroidery holds a red apple wrapped in white cloth. Brass lamps, green leaves and dark red drapes frame the offering.

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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.2015-10-12October 10 20152015-10-10October 10 20152015-10-10A 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.2015-10-12October 11 20152015-10-11A ritual scene in a red-draped room with a gilded throne and brass oil lamps. A man on the left in an orange-red turban, gold beaded necklace and bangles is seated on the floor, his hands at a sacred offering. In the centre, a shaved-headed man with a tilak, glasses, a rudraksha mala and bare upper body in saffron-yellow cloth sits holding a yellow paper. On the right, a woman in a magenta shawl holds two green fruits, and two standing attendants in white and saffron stand behind. A gilded deity figure appears at left. Photograph of a puja-style offering.2015-10-12A 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.2015-10-12A seated man in a red-orange turban and matching saffron-orange robes with gold borders sits on a gold throne, wearing a layered rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklaces, and hands a green coconut to an older man kneeling on a patterned rug. The older man wears an orange turban and cream shawl with a saffron stole and reaches forward with both hands. A bald, bespectacled attendant in orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits behind the throne and holds a yellow paper. Brass oil lamps stand behind, and standing people in white and cream clothes watch at the right edge. Probable Swamiji is the seated figure, identified by his turban, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklaces, presiding in a satsang-style exchange.2015-10-12October 12 20152015-10-12October 12 20152015-10-12October 13 20152015-10-13October 11 20152015-10-11