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Photograph of an indoor ceremony in a gold-decorated hall. A bearded man in an orange-rust turban and orange-rust robe, wearing long layered gold beaded necklaces, gold armbands and bangles, sits on a red cushioned seat and smiles with eyes closed while extending his hand. A shaved-headed man in a white dhoti with a yellow border kneels before him, receiving or offering something from his hands. A woman in a green and gold sari stands behind, and a woman in a purple sari with a rudraksha mala looks on at right. A golden deity murti or ritual object sits on an orange cloth beside the seated man, and a white pedestal fan and carved golden pillar are visible.

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A seated man in a rust-orange turban and orange-saffron garment, wearing heavy gold necklaces, gold armbands and bangles, sits on a red-upholstered gold throne and offers small gold-coloured items from his hands to a shaven-headed man in orange kneeling before him. A gold lion-form ornament and brass oil lamp stand nearby. Behind them a woman in a purple-bordered sari and a woman in a grey sari stand, and a woman in a rust-red sari with a rudraksha mala holds a brass bowl at right. A white desk fan and gilded pillars fill the background. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, rust turban, ornate gold jewellery and saffron clothing; this is an appearance-based label.2016-10-29October 29 20162016-10-29October 29 20162016-10-29 +1 copiesOctober 29 20162016-10-29October 29 20162016-10-29 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in an orange-red turban and orange-red robe, with long dark hair, a thick beard, many layered gold garlands and a gold armband, sitting on a red velvet seat in front of ornate gold carved panels. He smiles as he takes items from a devotee; a golden ceremonial vessel sits beside him. A man in a purple shirt leans in from the lower right, holding a blue wrapped gift and an offering of golden-brown sweets or grains. A woman in a purple and gold sari and a second woman in a grey-green sari stand nearby; a standing fan and a microphone stand are visible in the background. The man in the orange-red robe has distinctive long hair, ceremonial gold garlands and an orange turban consistent with the page's description of a person.2016-10-29A seated man in an orange-red turban and saffron-orange robe, wearing a heavy gold multi-strand necklace, gold armlets and bangles, sits on an ornate gold-and-red velvet throne and smiles while extending a hand over a brass bowl. A devotee in a white dhoti with gold border kneels before him, bowing with hands together, while a woman in a purple sari stands nearby. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-like vessel, fruit and a standing fan are visible; a woman in a maroon sari stands at the right beside a carved stone pillar. Ceremonial blessing or puja scene.2016-10-29October 29 20162016-10-29A photograph of a seated man in an orange-rust turban and orange-rust robe, wearing long gold ceremonial necklaces, gold bangles and a rudraksha mala, smiling as he receives offerings on a seated throne with ornate gold carved backrest and red velvet cushions. A woman in a purple sari with a dark necklace holds a brass bowl with green leaves and offers items into his hands, while a young person in orange at right and a devotee at lower right watch. A gold lion-faced finial, brass oil lamp and carved gold pillar are in the background. Probable Swamiji (appearance-based label) seated on the throne with long hair, turban, gold necklaces and saffron robe.2016-10-29Photograph of a seated bearded man in an orange-red turban and orange-saffron shawl, with long hair, heavy gold necklaces, gold armbands and bangles, handing small golden grains from his hand to a devotee in a white shirt who cups his palms. a person seated on a red-cushioned gilded throne; he is the central figure. Beside him a woman in a purple sari and rudraksha mala holds a brass bowl of the same grains, and a woman in grey-green sari watches. Behind, a brass lamp, a white pedestal fan and a gilded pillar; two women in pink and red saris stand further back. The people are in a temple-style setting with the grains offered as prasad.2016-10-29October 29 20162016-10-29 +1 copiesOctober 29 20162016-10-29 +1 copies