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Photograph of a seated man in a rust-orange turban, ornate gold necklaces and bangles, and an orange-brown garment, smiling as he extends his hand toward a large brass tray of mixed snacks and sweets. Behind him is a gold-carved throne and a red curtain. Several men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas stand or sit nearby, and a man at lower left in white with a rudraksha mala holds a snack, with a devotee's hand reaching in at the bottom. A brass oil lamp and a standing fan are visible. The seated man is a person by appearance cues: turban, gold ornamentation and orange clothing, with a seated, honoured position.

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October 29 20162016-10-29October 29 20162016-10-29October 29 20162016-10-29 +1 copiesOctober 29 20162016-10-29 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in an orange-red turban and orange-red shawl, wearing layered gold necklaces and gold armlets, smiling and holding a piece of sweet in his right hand while extending it outward. Behind him is an ornate gold throne with carved relief panels and red velvet cushions. To the left, a man with a rudraksha mala and white dhoti with gold border sits beside a brass bowl of food and offers more food. Standing behind are priests in white dhotis with gold borders, rudraksha malas and white body markings. A brass oil lamp stands on the left. A rudraksha-mala-wearing priest in white with gold borders in the background, and a red curtain forms the backdrop. The scene suggests a ritual offering of prasad.2016-10-29October 29 20162016-10-29A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban with gold ornaments, wearing heavy gold necklaces, bangles and an armband, smiling as he reaches toward a golden vessel. A bare-chested devotee kneels before him with hands cupped, receiving or offering from the golden bowl, while fruit and food are set in front. Behind them, white-clad attendants in saffron-trimmed dhotis, one with a rudraksha mala, sit or stand before a gold-carved throne, a red curtain, a brass oil lamp and a pedestal fan. The appearance of the seated figure is consistent with the a person cues: orange turban, saffron garments and ornate gold jewellery, placed on a throne during a ritual offering.2016-10-29 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in an orange-red turban and saffron-orange robe, heavy gold necklaces and bracelets, with a full beard, smiling and holding out a handful of yellow sweet pieces. a person is seated on a red velvet cushioned seat in front of an ornate gold throne. Behind him, three men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas stand or sit, one holding a brass oil lamp. A tray of mixed snacks is at the lower left, with a hand reaching toward it. The scene suggests a festival offering setting with a brass lamp and gold-decorated throne.2016-10-29October 29 20162016-10-29 +1 copiesA seated bearded man in an rust-orange turban with a jewelled ornament and a rust-orange shawl is smiling and offering a handful of food. He wears heavy gold necklaces, a rudraksha mala, gold armbands and bangles. He sits on an ornate gold throne with carved gold panels, with a red cushion beside him. Behind him stand three men in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls and rudraksha malas, one with a shaved head and white markings. In the lower left a man in a dark garment with white markings holds a large bowl of the same yellow-orange food. A brass oil lamp stands at left. a person is seated in the centre, identified by the saffron-orange clothing, rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklaces, and is presented as a Satsang-style ritual scene.2016-10-29A photograph of a seated man in an orange-brown turban with gold and jewelled head ornament, wearing a saffron-orange shawl over the shoulders, multiple tiers of gold necklaces, a gold armlet and bangles, and rudraksha malas, smiling as he holds a handful of sweets. Before him a man in white dhoti and shirt with rudraksha mala bends forward receiving sweets, while another man kneels to his left with a red tilak. Behind them, figures in white dhotis with rudraksha malas stand near an oil lamp, a gold-carved throne with red velvet cushions fills the background, and a fan stands at left. The scene appears to be a Deepavali blessing setting with sweets distribution.2016-10-29A seated man in an orange-brown turban, orange-brown cloth, and layered gold necklaces and bangles sits on an ornate gold-carved throne, smiling and extending his hand while holding a fistful of yellow sweets. A kneeling man in a teal shirt with a rudraksha mala leans forward to receive them from a golden bowl. Behind, three men in white and gold dhotis with rudraksha malas stand near a brass oil lamp, and a tray of food sits in the foreground. A red curtain and a camera on a tripod are visible. Probable Swamiji seated on the throne, identified by his turban, gold ornaments and orange-brown clothing; he is the figure distributing prasad during a Deepavali satsang.2016-10-29 +1 copies