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A seated figure in a rust-orange turban with a peacock feather and red plume, wearing an orange-brown robe with gold border, a multi-strand flower garland, gold bangles and gold ear studs, sits on a red tiger-striped throne with gold carved armrests and a golden lion-head finial. The figure holds a clay pot with white rice or grain in the left hand and extends the right hand over a tray held by a woman in dark clothing at right, apparently receiving offerings. A blue patterned curtain and a golden decorative backrest are behind. This is a ritual scene; the seated figure appears to be Swamiji (probable) based on the saffron-orange robe, turban and ornate gold adornments, shown here in an in-person ceremonial setting.

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A seated figure on an ornate gold and red throne wears a rust-orange turban decorated with a peacock feather and a red feather, plus a rust-orange robe with gold borders and a gold-beaded garland. He holds a terracotta pot topped with white material and extends his other arm toward a gold-rimmed tray of white offerings held by a man in white clothing standing at right. Behind is a blue fabric backdrop with a peacock-feather pattern. The scene suggests a ritual offering at a puja. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has a turban with peacock and red feathers, gold ornaments and a rust-orange robe, and sits on the throne as the presiding figure receiving the offering.2014-08-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red zebra-striped cushions, dressed in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban topped with a peacock feather and red plume. He wears layered gold necklaces, bangles and an armband, and extends his right arm to receive an offering. Two women in saffron and cream attire stand at the right, one holding a tray of offerings and another holding a cloth-wrapped item. In front of the throne are a brass kalasha pot and a small water bottle, with red fruit visible at the bottom edge. A blue peacock-patterned backdrop fills the background. The scene resembles a pada puja, with the seated figure appearing to be a person (a person) receiving devotees, though the face is not identifiable from appearance alone. Scene is a ceremonial offering at an ashram event.2014-08-17August 17 20142014-08-17A photo of a seated figure in a rust-red turban with a peacock feather and red plume, wearing layered gold and pearl necklaces, gold bangles and an orange-saffron cloth. He reaches into a tray of food with his hand while holding a terracotta pot filled with white substance, seated before an ornate gold throne with a red patterned cushion. A hand from the edge of frame offers a metal plate of sweets. Swamiji (probable): the turban, peacock feather, layered gold necklaces and saffron cloth are distinctive ceremonial cues.2014-08-17August 17 20142014-08-17August 17 20142014-08-17August 17 20142014-08-17A photograph of a seated figure on a red zebra-print throne with an ornate gold backrest, wearing an orange-red turban with a peacock feather and red plume, orange-red draped robes with a saffron-yellow sash, gold bangles and ceremonial beaded necklaces. The seated figure extends an arm toward a brass or gold tray held by a woman in a white sari with green border and a red-beaded mala, while another woman in an orange-red top stands at right. A golden lion-shaped stand sits beside the throne, with a terracotta pot in front and a blue peacock-patterned backdrop behind. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by the peacock-feather turban, saffron robes and ornate gold necklaces. Three physical people are visible.2014-08-17A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange turban with a peacock feather and red plume, wearing a saffron-orange wrap, gold necklaces and gold bangles, seated on a red zebra-print cushioned throne in front of an ornate gold carved backdrop. Two women in white saris with green and gold borders stand to the right; one holds a silver tray and the other a small brass offering item. Before the seated figure is a terracotta pot with a white cloth-covered top, and a blue patterned fabric hangs behind.2014-08-17A seated man in an orange-red turban decorated with a peacock feather and red plume sits on a red tiger-print cushioned seat before an ornate gold throne-back. He wears layered gold necklaces, gold bangles, an orange-red robe with a yellow-edged sash, and holds a terracotta pot containing white offering material while extending his right hand toward a woman in an orange sari with a gold border who holds a plate. A golden lion figure stands beside the seat, and a blue peacock-patterned backdrop fills the background. Swamiji (probable) is seated centrally, with his turban, peacock feather, multiple gold necklaces and orange-red robe as the distinguishing cues; the woman in the orange sari and another attendant in white are offering items.2014-08-17August 17 20142014-08-17August 17 20142014-08-17