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A photograph of a seated man in a red-orange turban and rust-orange cloth, wearing a green leaf garland and long red and white flower garlands with gold ornaments on his arms, smiling as he receives a woman in a blue and yellow floral dress with a long braid. Behind him is an ornate gold-leaf throne back on a dark red curtain. In the foreground at left, a man in a white dhoti with a gold border and rudraksha beads holds a silver plate of offerings. a person is the seated man on the throne, identified by the turban, flower garlands and gold-trimmed ceremonial setting. Other visible people are a devotee receiving the offering and an attendant holding the plate.

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November 10 20152015-11-10November 10 20152015-11-10November 10 20152015-11-10November 10 20152015-11-10November 10 20152015-11-10November 10 20152015-11-10A seated figure in a red-orange turban and bare-chested red-orange garment sits on a gold ornate throne, wearing layered red and white rudraksha malas, gold armbands and a gold necklace, smiling as he holds a man's hands in blessing. A woman in a red-orange and gold garment and head covering sits at left holding a silver plate of savoury snack mix. A gold lion-shaped armrest and gold pillars frame the scene, with a microphone stand behind. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure on the throne, shown by the swept turban, rudraksha malas and saffron-coloured clothing; he is blessing a devotee.2015-11-10A photograph of a seated figure in a rust-red robe with a leopard-print cloth draped over the lap, wearing a flower garland of yellow, orange and white blooms and a tilak on the forehead, handing a small green fruit to a woman in a white sari with a gold-rimmed face and a bead necklace, while a man in a white shirt kneels beside her with his hands cupped. Behind them, women stand in a row: one in a yellow sari with a purple border, one in a white outfit with a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, and others in brown and white. A tall garland-wrapped pole stands in the background against wood-panelled walls, and a large gold ornamental object is visible at the lower left. The seated figure's appearance is uncertain, so the description records only the role and clothing.2014-05-17A seated man in a red-orange turban and matching orange-red robe sits eyes closed, smiling, before a large gilded ornate backdrop with red velvet drapes. He wears a dense garland of red beads and green leaves, a gold necklace, gold bangles and a red bindi. Two women in front tend to him, one in a multicoloured sari with yellow border holding a small child, another in white and gold cloth with white body markings. A brass plate of offerings sits at lower right. The seated figure matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues of a turban, saffron-orange clothing, ornate gold adornments and a ceremonial garland, and is shown in a seat of honour during a ritual setting.2015-11-10November 10 20152015-11-10A seated figure in a red and maroon turban, with a red bindi and a long garland of red beads and green leaves, sits on a red cushioned throne with ornate gold carved backrest and a golden lion-head armrest. He wears gold armbands, bangles and a gold necklace over a maroon-and-gold garment, and smiles with eyes closed. Two women in the foreground offer him sweets: one on the left holds a silver plate of sweets in a gold-bordered saffron shawl, and one on the right in an orange blouse with a gold border holds a sweet in her hand. A dark red curtain and a microphone stand form the background. Because the page names the event and a 'a person' label, the seated figure has cues consistent with a person presence: a turban, ornate ceremonial gold ornaments and a garland, though his face is not used for identification.2015-11-10A seated figure in an orange-red turban and orange-red robes sits on a gold lion-armrest throne with a golden arched back, wearing red and white beaded garlands, green leaf garland, gold necklaces and armlets. A kneeling woman in an orange-red sari with gold border and rudraksha beads offers her hand, while a bare-shouldered attendant in white dhoti with gold border holds a silver plate of rice or sweets. Golden ornate decor, red velvet cushions and a microphone stand surround the scene. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne wearing an orange-red turban, garlands and gold jewellery.2015-11-10