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A seated man on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion receives an offering from a young boy in orange robes. The seated man wears an orange-brown robe, a red bindi, and a long orange-red beaded mala with golden beads; his long dark hair falls past his shoulders, and he smiles as he takes an object from the boy's hand. A second young boy in orange garments stands at the right edge, and a woman in a cream sari with a shoulder bag stands behind the stage pillar at the upper right. Gold-painted pillars and a dark red curtain frame the stage.

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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne handing folded banknotes to two young boys in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls with pink borders. The seated man wears a rust-red robe, a long rudraksha mala with gold beads, a red bindi and long swept-back hair, and he smiles as he gives the money. A gold tray with a blue cloth lies at the foot of the throne. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and a rust-red robe on a throne, which are the qualifying cues.2013-05-20A seated man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe with maroon borders and a long rudraksha mala, sits on a golden-cushioned throne and smiles as he hands a small folded paper to a young boy in white. The boy, in white kurta with a purple flower garland, reaches up toward him. Behind them a woman in a cream sari with green border holds a gold tray of apples and purple flowers. A gold-carved backdrop and a dark curtain frame the scene. Swamiji (probable): the seated man's long hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala match the presentation cues.2010-11-10A photograph of a smiling man with a white tilak on his forehead and hair tied in a bun, wearing an orange-saffron cloth over his shoulder, rudraksha malas and a gold pendant necklace, seated on a red cushioned seat with ornate gold trim. He extends his arm to hand a small packet or prasad item to a young boy in a cream shirt, while another child in a blue shirt leans in below. In the background, a second figure in orange robes sits on a gold throne with a red cushion. A white wall and a red table with items are visible.2012-10-08A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with plush tan cushions and an orange cloth draped over the armrest. He wears an orange and maroon sleeveless robe, a long rudraksha mala of dark beads, and has a horizontal tilak; his long hair is swept back. He smiles as he reaches toward a small brass plate holding flower petals and offerings. In front of him, a young boy in a white kurta with a red thread around his neck and a flower garland at his chest stands with his hands near a small lamp or offering. A woman in a cream sari with a green border stands behind the boy. A gilded deity relief is visible on the upper back of the throne, and a dark blue curtain forms the background. a person with rudraksha mala and orange robe, shown seated on the throne performing a blessing ritual with a child.2010-11-10October 28 20102010-10-28 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red-carved backrest, wearing an orange-red turban, saffron-orange robes with a yellow-edged shawl, a multi-strand gold necklace of beads and a gold pendant. He rests a hand on the bare shoulder of a small boy in a white dhoti, while a girl in white and an adult in white stand at right; a tall brass lamp stands at left. Swamiji (probable): the seated man, wearing ornate gold necklaces and an orange-red turban and robes, blessing a child on a golden throne.2015-11-11October 10 20102010-10-10A photograph of a seated man in a golden-framed ornate throne, wearing a maroon and gold-bordered dhoti-style garment, a long rudraksha mala and a red wrist thread, smiling as he reaches forward to touch the hand of a younger person. The younger person wears an orange saffron robe, glasses and a short hair cut, standing and smiling. A third person in a rudraksha mala, partly visible at the right edge, looks on. The background is a beige wall and cushioned throne back. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and ornate gold-trimmed throne seating, which are distinctive ceremonial cues for the presiding Swamiji.2014-03-09A photograph of a ritual scene in a temple-style hall. A seated man with long dark hair, a white tilak on his forehead, a rudraksha mala and brown-red robe sits on a silver throne, extending a handful of yellow turmeric or flower powder toward a young boy in orange robes and an orange headcloth who kneels and receives it. A second boy in orange with folded hands kneels at left, and a woman in an orange sari with rudraksha beads stands at right. A silver bowl filled with yellow powder rests on a leaf on a silver stand in front. Behind them stands a painted deity murti and ornate pillars. The scene suggests an offering or blessing ceremony.2018-01-08A seated man in saffron and maroon robes, with a bare upper chest, a gold-beaded mala necklace and a hair bun, sits in a large brown leather armchair and extends his hands toward a young boy in a red-and-white striped shirt and grey shorts who stands before him, while a smiling boy in a light blue t-shirt and camouflage shorts watches. Behind them, devotees in white ritual clothes and orange-bordered garments sit in rows on the floor of a hall, and a framed gold portrait of a robed figure hangs on the wall with a camera on a tripod nearby. The seated man's cues include long swept-back hair, saffron robes and ceremonial gold beads, consistent with the a person label, and he is shown giving blessings to a child.2015-08-28October 28 20102010-10-28August 27 20082008-08-27