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A seated man on a gold-and-red throne receives a tray of offerings from a woman in a red patterned shawl and a man in a light blue kurta and white dhoti. The seated figure wears a bare upper body, a pink-and-orange turban, a white flower garland over his shoulders, and pink and gold cloth around his waist. His arms are adorned with bands, and the throne is covered in crimson velvet with gold carved trim. A large orange banner portrait stands behind, and a woman in a cream sari and orange shawl watches from the left. A flower garland lies on the throne base. The scene reads as a devotee offering fruit to a seated teacher, with the seated figure matching the a person cues of a turban, ornate gold-and-pink attire, garlands and a throne, so the appearance-based identification is at least plausible.

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A seated man in a golden ornate throne receives a folded blue cloth from a bowing woman in a red patterned shawl. He wears an orange and red turban, a garland of white flowers and red blooms, bare chest with a pink dhoti and gold-bordered orange shawl, and a beaded bracelet. Behind him a large painted portrait shows a saffron-robed figure with a rudraksha-style necklace. A man in a white kurta and a woman in a blue-green sari stand at left, with other attendees behind. The throne has a red cushioned seat and gold carved base with flower petals.2011-11-27A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne receives a tray of offerings at a stage event. The seated figure wears a red-and-orange turban, a white flower garland, a pink-and-gold dhoti and a draped pink shawl, with a gold armlet; bare-chested, with red and white beads. A white-clad priest in a sacred thread, holding a basket of red fruit and a green-and-gold cloth, extends the offering. Before him, a woman in a red-and-white patterned shawl holds a plate and others in saffron and white saris stand with folded hands. A large orange-robed portrait with a bead necklace fills the backdrop, and a cameraman is visible. Photo of a ritual reception, with the seated figure presenting probable Swamiji cues: turban, garland, pink-and-gold attire and bead necklace.2011-11-27November 27 20112011-11-27November 27 20112011-11-27November 27 20112011-11-27November 27 20112011-11-27A seated figure in pink and magenta robes, wearing a saffron-and-pink turban, a white jasmine garland and a rudraksha-style bead bracelet, extends a hand in blessing on the head of a woman bowing before him. She wears a red bandhani sari with a white-and-yellow patterned border and a blue cloth on her arms. Before them is a woven basket of red apples on a blue cloth. Behind is a large orange painted backdrop of a figure, a gold throne edge on the right, and onlookers in the background including a woman in a light blue sari. The scene looks like a blessing or darshan exchange, with the seated figure's appearance consistent with a person receiving devotees, a ceremonial gold throne and saffron-coloured backdrop indicating a formal setting.2011-11-27November 27 20112011-11-27A seated man in an orange-and-pink turban and a pink dhoti with gold-bordered cloth sits on a red velvet throne with an ornate gold back, wearing a white flower garland and red and green floral garlands at his feet. A kneeling-standing devotee in a white striped shirt presents a silver tray or plate to him, while a woman in an orange sari with green border stands beside a silver tray holding fruit and offerings. Behind them is an orange and yellow backdrop. A devotee's ritual offering scene, with a small golden peacock figure on the throne. a person is the seated figure in the orange turban and rudraksha-style pink attire on the throne; his identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2011-11-27A seated man in an orange-and-saffron turban, pink dhoti and pink shawl, with a white jasmine garland and red flower garland, reaches forward to receive a red offering from a young woman in a teal and blue sari who bows her head. A young man in a green checked kurta stands beside her holding a basket, while a woman in a blue and white sari and another woman in orange look on. The seated figure sits on a golden throne with a red cushion, with brass vessels and a rose-coloured arm band at his wrist. A large painted backdrop of an orange-robed figure hangs behind. The scene suggests a devotee offering during a ceremony.2011-11-27November 27 20112011-11-27A photograph of a ceremony in a hazy, brightly lit hall. A figure in a pink turban and rust-red robe with a gold-bordered shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with a sunburst backrest, wearing a pink and blue flower garland and bangles. Before him, a shaved-headed man in a red-orange dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala bends forward, extending his hands. A woman in a red top with gold border kneels at the foot of the throne, holding folded red cloth. Behind them, seated devotees in maroon robes and a decorated deity murti are visible. The platform has a gold base with a flower garland. The swami identity is unverified from appearance alone, so the central figure is described by role as a seated figure on a throne.2015-01-12