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A photograph of a seated ritual exchange in a gold-decorated hall. On the left, a woman in an orange-red turban and matching red-orange wrap, with a lime-green fruit garland and gold-toned beads, reaches forward to hand a small fruit to a bald man in a dark sleeveless top on the right, who cups his hands to receive it. Behind them a man in a red-orange robe with a gold-toned necklace sits cross-legged on a patterned rug, hands folded in his lap. Brass oil lamps and a golden throne-like seat stand in the background, with another attendant in red-orange dress at the top left.

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A photograph of a seated ceremony at what appears to be a temple or ashram setting. On the left, a person in a rust-orange turban and red-orange robe with a gold-yellow border sits on a gold ornate seat, wearing a green lime garland and layered gold and bead necklaces, and extends a hand to offer a small fruit to a bald man in a dark sleeveless top who kneels on a patterned red rug at the lower right. Behind them, a seated priest in red-orange robes with a gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads sits with hands folded, and another robed attendant stands in the background beside brass oil lamps and a brass kalasha-style vessel. The scene suggests a satsang or ritual offering. Only four people are visible. Title and overlay text indicate this is a photo from the a person archive.A seated figure in a red-orange turban, saffron-red robes with gold borders, and a garland of green citrus-like fruits and gold ornaments sits on an ornate gilded throne, smiling as he hands a small fruit to a man in a blue polo shirt who bends forward with cupped hands. Behind them a man in a deep orange robe with gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala sits with palms joined. Brass oil lamps and a brass rooster-topped stand stand nearby on a red backdrop. The scene suggests a devotee receiving prasad at a satsang setting; the throne and dress are ceremonial, and the seated figure's identity is not established by appearance alone.A seated figure on a gold-carved throne wears a red-orange turban, a saffron-and-gold wrap, a long beaded necklace with a large gold pendant, and green-yellow lime garland, smiling as a devotee in a white shirt presents a round fruit held in cupped hands. Behind them, a shaved-headed priest in saffron dhoti and rudraksha mala sits on a patterned rug beside brass oil lamps, and a standing attendant in orange garments holds hands together. Oil lamps and a brass tray stand in the background. Lighting is warm and the setting appears to be a ritual satsang hall.2015-10-09October 11 20152015-10-11A seated woman in a rust-orange turban and saffron-orange robe with a gold-bordered shawl, wearing layered rudraksha and gold bead necklaces and bangles, smiles while extending her hand toward a kneeling man in a red-orange shawl who offers a small round reddish object cupped in his palms. Behind them a bald man with a vibhuti line on his forehead, wearing glasses, a brown rudraksha mala and an orange-gold cloth, sits attentively. A gold-carved throne stands at left, brass oil lamps sit on a table, and a white-clothed figure and a standing attendant in orange and gold appear in the background before a red curtain. Printed copyright text overlays the lower right corner.2015-10-12October 08 20152015-10-08October 12 20152015-10-12October 11 20152015-10-11October 09 20152015-10-09 +1 copiesOctober 11 20152015-10-11October 09 20152015-10-09A seated man in a red-orange turban and matching saffron-orange robes with gold borders sits on a gold throne, wearing a layered rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklaces, and hands a green coconut to an older man kneeling on a patterned rug. The older man wears an orange turban and cream shawl with a saffron stole and reaches forward with both hands. A bald, bespectacled attendant in orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits behind the throne and holds a yellow paper. Brass oil lamps stand behind, and standing people in white and cream clothes watch at the right edge. Probable Swamiji is the seated figure, identified by his turban, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklaces, presiding in a satsang-style exchange.2015-10-12