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A photograph of a Guru Purnima offering at a temple-style dais decorated with dense garlands of yellow, white and red flowers and green leaves. A bare-chested man with long swept-back hair, a rudraksha-style bead garland and heavy gold necklaces sits on a red cushion, smiling as he receives a stainless steel plate. Two women in orange and cream saris stand before him holding a steel bowl and a flower-decorated tray, and a third woman in an orange sari sits in the foreground. Behind them a golden deity murti and orange and red decorative banners fill the background. a person by ornate gold necklaces, long hair and bead adornments, seated centrally on a dais as the offering is made.

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July 19 20162016-07-19A 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.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A 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.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A seated figure on a red cushioned throne receives offerings at a gathering indoors. The figure has long dreadlocked hair, wears a rust-brown shawl, a gold ceremonial necklace and gold armlets, and holds a hand out over a tray of rice. Heaps of marigolds and roses in yellow, red and pink lie on a red cloth before him, and a gold cobra-shaped ornament sits at the front. Women in saris stand and kneel around the throne, one smiling and reaching forward with offerings, and a man in white stands at the right. Garlands of yellow and white flowers frame the left edge. The figure is a person candidate by appearance (long dreadlocks, gold necklace and armlets, brown shawl) seated on a throne being offered flowers and food.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A photograph of a devotional offering scene indoors. A long-haired man with a swept-back turban-like hairstyle, a brown robe, and heavy gold necklaces and armlets sits on a red cushioned seat, smiling as devotees approach. Several women in saris, one in purple and others in cream and white, bring plates and offerings. A woman in purple leans forward holding a small silver plate of flowers. Behind them, a tall yellow-and-gold backdrop is decorated with red and white flower garlands, green leaves and marigolds. A standing fan and red curtains are visible in the room, and a group of onlookers stands at the right. Strands of white jasmine and red roses lie in front of the seat.2016-07-19A photograph of a seated man on a red-cushioned gilded throne decorated with yellow, white and red flower garlands. He has long swept-back dark hair, a red-brown silk garment, and multiple rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, and wears a red-and-gold bangle. A clear tiered red-and-orange garland hangs across his chest, and he smiles. Before him a large metal vessel holds offerings of fruit, cloth and flowers, while a bare-chested attendant in saffron-toned cloth and two women in saris and dark clothing handle items beside the vessel. A cooling fan and a gold-toned wall panel with figures sit in the background. Swamiji is probable: the seated man shows long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklaces, rudraksha malas and a throne setting.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19