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A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a lion-shaped base is receiving a ritual offering. He wears an orange-brown turban, a gold-trimmed saffron-brown robe, a long red and white flower garland, and gold necklaces and bangles, and holds his hands in anjali mudra. Around him, women in white, cream and red saris stand or kneel holding brass and silver thalis of flowers, fruit, rice and oil lamps. A tall brass lamp with a flame stands nearby, and garlands drape the backdrop. Several devotees in white and orange clothing sit at the front, and a photographer is visible behind.

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A seated man in a golden-brown and orange dhoti-style garment, with an orange turban and a red-white-green flower garland, raises his hand in blessing on an ornate golden throne with a carved lion-head armrest. Behind him stands a large wall of marigold and rose garlands. In front, a brass aarti lamp and multiple silver and brass thalis of flowers, fruit and oil lamps are arranged, while women in white and coloured saris hold brass trays. Devotees sit on the floor, some with palms joined. The scene suggests a puja or darshan ceremony.2013-07-22A seated man on an ornate golden throne with a tiger-skin cushion is the central figure, wearing an orange head turban, red-and-white flower garlands, a rudraksha-style red bead necklace, gold bracelets and an orange-brown dhoti with shawl, with hands joined in greeting. He appears to be the a person candidate; the appearance cues (orange turban, ornate clothing, garlands, throne) are present but his face and identity are uncertain. Around him, devotees kneel and stand holding brass and silver trays of flowers, lamps, fruit and sweets, a golden kalasha-style bowl and a brass bell hangs above. Women in white and orange saris and a shaved-head monk in orange sit nearby, and a cameraman stands at the back. A large carved wooden door with brass studs forms the backdrop.2013-07-22A seated man in a brown-and-gold dhoti and orange shawl sits on a golden throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth and a large garland of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. He wears a saffron turban, gold necklaces, rudraksha-style beads, a red flower garland and gold bangles, and he appears to be speaking. Around him women in saris, white and blue, hold brass plates with lamps, flowers and offerings, while devotees sit and stand nearby. Brass bells hang from flower strings and a golden vessel rests at upper right beside a large wooden door. Several people are visible, and the scene looks like a puja or darshan at a temple-style setting.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22A figure seated on a golden lion-throne with tiger-skin cushion, wearing a saffron-brown turban, brown and gold dhoti-style robes, a rudraksha-style mala and ornate gold necklaces, with a red and yellow flower garland. He is Swamiji (probable) by appearance cues: long swept hair, turban, ornate gold ornaments and ceremonial clothing. Around him, women in saris and a white-clad attendant hold brass and gold trays of oil lamps, flowers and offerings; devotees sit on the floor and a man in a brown shawl photographs the scene. Flower garlands hang from the ceiling and brass bells stand nearby.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22A photograph of a ceremonial padapuja at an ashram. A man seated on a golden peetha wears an orange-brown dhoti with an orange-and-white turban, a gold necklace and a red-and-white flower garland, and his hands rest on his knees. Around him, devotees in white and red saris and red kurtas offer brass plates with flowers and gold thalis. Silver and gold kalashas and oil lamps sit on the golden tray in the foreground. Garlands of yellow, white and red flowers drape a large floral backdrop on the right. a person wears a turban and gold ornaments and sits centrally; he is the honoured person receiving devotion. Several people stand in the background, in white and red clothing.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22A seated man on a golden throne with a tiger-striped cloth draped over the seat is receiving devotees offering trays of puja items. He wears an orange-brown robe, a turban, layered gold necklaces and a multi-coloured garland of flowers. Women in saris and salwar kurtas, some in white and red, hold brass trays of oil lamps and flowers. A woman in white with grey hair sits on the floor before him beside a tray of flowers and lamps. A shaved-headed man in orange with white tilak sits nearby. Floral garlands hang from the doorway behind, beside a large wooden gate and a decorated deity murti. Cameras and staff are visible in the background. a person: the seated man wears a turban, gold necklaces, a garland and a shawl-like orange robe on a throne, but the appearance cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2013-07-22A seated figure in a golden throne with a golden lion-head armrest and a tiger-striped seat cushion receives a ritual offering. He wears an orange-brown turban, a brown and orange robe, a gold necklace with pendant, a red and white flower garland, and gold bangles. Around him, numerous women in saris and salwars, including one in red and blue and others in white and pink, hold brass trays of offerings, lamps, and flowers. Brass bells hang nearby, and a bed of yellow and red flowers lies at the throne's base alongside brass bowls of fruit and petals. Golden and floral decorations fill the background. Swamiji (probable) is identifiable by his orange turban, saffron-brown robe, gold ornaments and garland, seated on the throne receiving bhiksha offerings at a Guru Purnima celebration.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22