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A ceremonial exchange on a flower-decorated stage with a red-and-gold throne-style chair on each side. A man in a purple silk shawl over white dhoti offers a small gift box toward a figure in a rust-brown robe with a rust-brown turban and long dreadlocks, who extends a hand to receive it. The standing figure wears a white shawl and a decorative brooch on the turban. Behind them is a large framed portrait of a saffron-turbaned figure with rudraksha beads, marigold and red flower garlands frame the scene, and a red flag hangs to the side. Two plain red chairs flank the central gold-draped table. Purple light tints the background.

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A photograph in a flower-decorated stage setting with garlands of yellow and red blossoms. A man in a purple silk shawl with gold border and white dhoti bows forward, reaching toward a golden ritual table holding a brass vessel and green leaves. Opposite him, a figure in a rust-brown robe and rust-brown turban with an ornate gold brooch and a long dark braided hair hangs down his back, wears a white shawl and a bead necklace, and reaches toward the same offering. A red-and-gold flag stands between them. Behind them, a framed portrait of a saffron-robed guru with beads and a raised hand is set among flowers, and two ornate white-and-red thrones flank the scene.2017-07-09A photograph in a richly decorated temple-style hall with marigold and red flower garlands framing a deity murti backdrop under purple light. An older man in white dhoti and a lavender-purple silk shawl with gold border stands with palms joined, bowing slightly. Facing him, a figure with long dark dreadlocks, a rust-brown turban and rust-brown robes with a white shawl over the shoulder extends a hand toward the man's shawl. Two empty red velvet and silver-carved thrones flank them, and a golden table holds a brass vessel and two glass vases with green plants. The figure's presentation shows long locks, a turban and a saffron-toned robe, which are cues consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, so this is a probable identification from appearance; the figure is receiving the devotee's honour as the guru in this darshan-style moment. Two physical people are visible.2017-07-09A photograph in a flower-decorated hall with a canopy of marigolds and yellow blossoms over two ornate silver-and-red thrones. An older man in white trousers and a lavender-purple shawl with gold border bows forward, offering or receiving something over a gold-draped table. Facing him is a younger person with long dreadlocks, wearing a rust-orange maroon sannyasi cloth, a rust turban with a brooch, and a white shawl with an Indian tricolour border. Behind them is a deity murti or portrait framed by garlands, with purple lighting and hanging marigold strands. A candidate matching the page's Swamiji reference has several visible cues: long locks, a turban and orange-saffron robes, so this is an appearance-based probable identification of the younger figure standing at the table in the sannyasi role.2017-07-09A photograph of two men exchanging a small silver tray holding a gift in a decorated stage setting. On the left, an older man with short grey hair wears a purple and gold brocade shawl over white clothes and holds the tray with both hands. On the right, a man in a dark maroon-brown robe with a white shawl and a maroon turban with a white plume receives it, with long dark hair and a garland. Between them is a golden table, and behind them are two red-and-gold ornate thrones, a backdrop with orange and yellow flower garlands, and a framed deity murti on a red cloth. The right man is an appearance-based a person candidate on the basis of the swept hair, turban, maroon robe and garland, but his identity is uncertain.2017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09A photograph of two men standing before a flower-decorated altar framed with marigold and yellow garlands under purple lighting. On the left, an older bald man in white dhoti and a purple-and-gold silk shawl holds a silver tray with a small red-and-yellow offering. On the right, a man in a rust-brown robe, white shawl and a tall red-and-gold turban with a feather smiles and receives the tray. Two red-and-white ornate armchairs flank them, and a deity image garlanded with flowers stands behind. Swamiji (probable) appears as the man in the rust-brown robe and turban, based on the turban, ornate ceremonial presentation and rudraksha-style necklaces, with the role of recipient of the honoured offering. The man on the left is a guest in a purple shawl.2017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09