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A photograph of a festive puja at a temple-style hall with a gold-painted wall. A long-haired man with a beard sits smiling on a red cushioned throne, wearing a reddish-brown garment, gold ceremonial necklaces and gold armlets, with a garland of marigolds and roses above him. In front of him is a large mound of fresh yellow fruit and marigold and pink garlands, with a bundle of white cloth and offering trays. A man in white dhoti and a white shirt with a rudraksha mala stands at left holding a metal bowl, and a woman in an orange sari stands at right with her hand on the offering. A partly visible man in white and a rudraksha mala is at lower left.

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A photograph of a man seated on a red cushioned throne in front of a golden backdrop, smiling and gesturing with one hand. He wears a dark maroon-brown garment, a heavy gold necklace, gold bangles and a dark hair crown. Before him stands a large mound of offerings covered with fresh flower garlands in pink, yellow, white and red, plus green leaves, a cloth in blue and white, and rows of green-yellow apples or limes. A woman in an orange sari with long braided hair stands at right, and a man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala stands at left holding a steel vessel. Flower garlands frame the throne above. The scene reads as a Guru Purnima offering presentation.2016-07-19A seated figure with long matted hair wears a saffron-brown cloth, multiple gold necklaces, gold bangles and a gold armlet while sitting on a red cushioned throne before a floral backdrop of yellow, red and white garlands. A man in a white shirt and a woman in a saffron sari apply white powder or paste to the seated figure's feet, and women in saffron saris stand nearby while a woman at right holds out an offering. Flower garlands and wrapped offerings in red and purple cover a tray in front. Gold-toned relief carvings decorate the wall behind, consistent with a padapuja or devotional offering ritual.2016-07-19A photograph of a ceremonial offering inside a gold-toned temple hall. A large mound of fruit and flowers sits in front of a red-cushioned throne, with white-and-yellow marigold garlands and a pink floral heap. A seated man with long dark hair, wearing a gold necklace, a rudraksha-style mala and a brown robe, gestures while smiling, appearing to be a central figure in the offering. Beside him, a woman in an orange sari with long dark hair leans in and holds the offering. On the left, a man in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala stands by the offering. The white-and-gold backdrop has yellow floral garlands and a green leaf arch. Swamiji (probable): the seated man with long hair, gold necklace and rudraksha mala in a brown robe, shown in the role of the honoured guru receiving offerings.2016-07-19A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair and a black turban-style head wrap, wearing a reddish-brown shawl and a gold necklace, sitting on a red throne in front of a gold-painted backdrop with a floral arch of yellow, red and white flowers. In front of him a large metal kalasha-like vessel is heaped with flower garlands, pink petals, fruit and cloth offerings, and a bead garland hangs around it. Several people in white dhoti and white sari clothing surround the offering; a woman in an orange sari with long loose hair stands in the foreground and bends toward the offering, while another woman in white adjusts flowers.2016-07-19A ceremonial puja in a yellow-draped hall where a bearded man with long dark hair, a red tilak, gold necklaces and bangles, and a rust-coloured garment sits on a red throne framed by garlands of yellow and orange marigolds and white flowers. Two attendants in white dhotis with sacred threads stand at left, one pouring from a steel vessel; on the right a woman in an orange top with long grey braids, her arms raised toward the seated figure. Before the throne lies a large mound of pink and white flowers, garlands, folded papers and lemons. Ritual offerings accompany a guru purnima celebration.2016-07-19A seated figure in an orange-brown sleeveless garment wears a heavy gold necklace, gold armlets and wrist bands, with long dreadlocked hair piled on top of the head. He sits on a red-cushioned throne before a backdrop of garlands in yellow, red, white and green. In front of him a blue-draped table is heaped with pink and white flowers, lemons, marigold strands and offering packets, and several white-clad attendants with a metal plate and bowl pass items toward him. A woman with grey dreadlocks and a white-haired devotee stand at the right edge. Gold draping covers the walls behind.2016-07-19A photo of a ceremonial puja in a decorated hall. A man with long dreadlocked hair, a red tilak, a rudraksha-style mala and a thick garland of white and pink beads sits on a red-cushioned throne in front of a large golden deity murti, smiling as he holds rice in his hand over a silver bowl. Behind the throne, walls are hung with floral garlands of yellow, orange and white flowers, and a golden trident stands nearby. A woman in an orange sari stands with her back to the camera in the foreground, and a woman in cream clothes holds a bowl on the right. Several people in white and orange robes stand in the background with hands folded in respect.2016-07-19A seated figure with hands folded in prayer sits on a red and gold throne beneath a golden canopy, in front of a golden relief wall with carved deity figures. The figure wears a dark head covering, a red bindi, gold necklaces and bare-chested adornments. The throne is heaped with yellow, red and white flower garlands, mango leaves, fruit and a yellow cloth. Around him, a man in white dhoti and a man in orange robes stand with folded hands, and a woman in a sari and an orange-robed man hold brass trays of offerings. Plastic bags and offerings lie at the lower left.2016-07-19A seated figure on a red cushioned throne before a golden backdrop and a large floral garland arch of yellow, white and red flowers. He has long dreadlocked hair, gold necklaces, gold armlets and a rust-coloured cloth, and smiles as devotees reach toward him. Two devotees in white and cream attire offer or hand over items, with an arrangement of red roses, white jasmine garlands and a brass vessel in front. Another devotee in a rust-coloured sari leans in from the right, and a cooling fan stands at the right edge. A puja-style offering scene with flower garlands and pooja items.2016-07-19A seated man with long dark hair piled on his head, wearing a rudraksha mala and layered flower and bead garlands in red, white, yellow and green, sits on a red throne cushion in front of a golden backdrop framed by a large floral arch of yellow marigolds, red roses and white blooms. He smiles while a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with an orange rudraksha necklace ties or adjusts a bracelet on his wrist. Beside him a woman in a green sari with red blouse pours or arranges offerings from a brass vessel, and a woman in a pale sari and beaded necklace works at a metal bowl in the foreground. A peacock-feather fan is visible at right beside a white cooler, and a small brass lamp and offering plates sit on the golden surface. Swamiji (probable): long hair, rudraksha mala and layered garlands, seated on the throne.2016-07-19January 06 20132013-01-06A photograph of a seated man on a red throne inside a gold-decorated hall, receiving a ceremonial anointing. He wears a rust-red robe, multiple long gold necklaces, gold armbands and a dark topknot, and his body and robe are dusted with white powder. A large floral arch of yellow, white, red and green garlands frames the throne. Around him, women in saris and devotees pour offerings and handle silver bowls, and trays of flowers, fruit and sweets lie at his feet. A white air cooler stands at right and gilded figures decorate the wall. The page names the figure as a person, and the appearance cues are a dark topknot, rust-red robe, gold necklaces and a ceremonial throne, so this is a probable identification.2016-07-19