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A seated figure on a red-upholstered throne with an ornate gold backrest, wearing an orange-red turban, an orange-red robe and a long garland of orange, white, green and red flowers. A man in a white kurta with an orange-red shawl bends forward and offers something from a brass plate with small lamps, while a second man in white with a white forehead band stands at the right. A banana leaf and a dark-blue and orange hanging cloth frame the scene against a night background, with people seated behind. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears the orange-red turban, floral garland and robe, consistent with a presentation at the throne.

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August 09 20152015-08-09Night outdoor ritual on a raised red-draped dais. A man in an orange-red turban and saffron robe, wearing a thick multi-coloured flower garland with red, white and green blooms and a gold necklace, sits on a gilded throne-like seat and reaches toward a small brass tray holding an oil lamp. Before him, a bald man in white clothes, with a sacred orange-brown cord and vertical white forehead marks, bends forward with cupped hands. Banana leaves, a decorated cloth banner and a gold lion-like ornament stand behind. Several white-clad attendants and a large crowd fill the background. Small printed booklets lie on the cloth.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09Night outdoor event on a golden throne with red cushions. A seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron robes wears a long garland of orange marigolds and green, white and blue flowers, with a red and gold rudraksha-style mala and gold necklaces; the figure is in a probable Swamiji appearance-based label. A man in white kurta with a white forehead tilak and red beaded mala leans forward offering a plate with money or cards, while another attendant in saffron sits behind. Brass bowls, a lamp and bundled sticks lie on a red cloth; a gold lion-like ornament and a colourful woven banner appear in the background, with a crowd and banana leaves behind.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09Photograph of a seated figure wearing a dark red turban, a multicolour flower garland of orange marigolds, green leaves, white blossoms and red beads, and a red rudraksha mala, sitting on a red cushioned throne with ornate gold carving. The figure, bare-armed in a red-orange shawl, smiles and extends a hand to receive a small offering from a man in white shirt and white dhoti with an orange sash who bends forward. Nearby, a woman in red sari with a beaded mala sits behind a brass oil lamp and small offering dishes, with orange and white fabric and banana leaves in the background, and a few other people in white stand in the dimly lit crowd. The offering and lamp suggest a ritual giving.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09Night photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with red tiger-striped upholstery. The seated figure wears a rust-orange turban, a saffron-orange robe, a long garland of orange, green, white and red flowers, and a red-and-blue beaded rudraksha mala, with gold bangles on the wrist. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated and receiving a devotee in a central ceremonial role. Facing him, a man in a white shirt with a white forehead mark and a wristwatch leans forward with folded hands and holds a pen-like object, while a second devotee in saffron clothing kneels beside a brass plate of offerings. Behind them a crowd in white and saffron stands under banana leaves and a decorated orange-and-white banner, with a golden lamp stand in the foreground.2015-08-09A 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 20152015-08-09