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A photograph inside a temple shrine. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-bead necklace sits on a carved wooden throne, smiling as he reaches toward a woman in a red and gold sari who bends forward with clasped hands. Behind them stands a deity murti draped in garlands with a fruit and banana offering tray. Another man in orange robes and a gold chain stands at left, and a third figure in orange is partly visible. Brass vessels sit at lower right and red-and-yellow floral garlands hang around the shrine.

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July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph inside an indoor hall during a devotional offering. A long-haired figure in orange-red robes sits on a gold and red throne with a zebra-striped cushion, a rudraksha mala and gold necklace visible, and extends a hand toward a brass tray. A woman in an orange-red sari and a bald-headed man in orange robes with a white tilak and rudraksha beads stand nearby holding trays of fruit and sweets. A woman in a colourful embroidered blouse and orange sari with flowers in her hair, seen from behind, presents an offering. Several other people stand in the background. Appearance-based probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, orange-red robes, seated on a throne.2012-07-09A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange saffron garment with a gold necklace and a red tilak on his forehead sitting on a red tiger-striped cushioned seat in front of an ornate gold-carved backdrop. He leans forward and places his right hand on the head of a bowed devotee in dark clothing, while a standing man in white with a white shawl and a woman in a dark outfit stand behind, and flower garlands rest on the seat. Appearance-based a person cues are present: long swept hair, saffron clothing and gold ornaments, so the seated figure is a candidate for the blessing scene.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a ritual scene inside a temple-like space with light stone walls. A figure in an orange-saffron robe with a gold-bead necklace, a maroon-and-gold headband and white forehead markings is seated at left, smiling and extending a hand. Between him and devotees, a man in a white dhoti with gold border and a rudraksha mala holds a large gold vessel. Devotees on the right, including a man in a striped shirt, reach forward with cupped hands and receive white paste or ash. A man in the upper right holds up a white phone. The scene suggests an anointing or prasad distribution.2012-05-12November 12 20102010-11-12Photo of a seated figure in an orange-saffron silk robe with a white and red flower garland and gold ornaments, sitting before an ornate gold throne with floral decorations. A young man in orange robes on the left leans in and holds a small silver vessel toward the seated figure, who holds it in both hands. A woman in pink on the right edge is partly visible. The setting suggests a devotional offering at an ashram event.2008-07-17A photograph inside a hall at a satsang. A man with long dark hair, a white forehead mark and an orange dhoti with gold border, wearing layered beaded necklaces, stands smiling and extends one hand over the head of a kneeling devotee in a pink striped shirt with palms pressed together. The kneeling man wears an orange-beaded mala. Other devotees in orange and white stand behind, and a bald man in orange cloth is at the right edge. Red cloth and offerings are on a table in the lower right, with warm ceiling lights and a white screen behind.2012-07-20A seated man in rust-orange robes with a thick rudraksha-style beaded necklace and a tilak on his forehead places his hand on the head of a young woman kneeling with palms pressed together. She wears an orange and gold blouse and draped saffron cloth with a beaded mala. Behind them rises an ornate gold throne-back carved with deities. A plate of pink flower petals is held at the lower right by another person in orange. a person is described by his distinctive beaded necklace, orange robes and presence at a pushpabhishekam and padapuja ritual. The setting suggests a ritual blessing with flowers.2016-05-24May 28 20132013-05-28A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, a red tilak on the forehead, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, receiving a tray of offerings from a woman in a white and gold-bordered sari with a name badge. He sits before a gilded, ornate throne decorated with white and orange flower garlands and a golden lion-like carving. A man in white kurta stands behind, another woman in white sari and orange-clad devotees with a red-and-gold textile backdrop are visible, with a tray of fruit and a small brass vessel in the foreground. a person seated on the throne, receiving the offering.2008-07-17