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A photograph taken at night at an outdoor event. On the left, a person seated on a red cushioned throne with ornate golden carved back and a golden lion-like armrest sits wearing a red-orange turban, orange-red robes, gold jewellery and a multicoloured garland of orange, green, white and red flowers; they smile and gesture toward a golden plate. Facing them on the right stands a young person in white robes with gold borders, a rudraksha mala, a white tripundra mark on the forehead and a red bindi, holding a yellow card in folded hands. Two silver trays with small bowls sit on a low table, with a green banana-leaf backdrop and a decorated pillar behind. Crowd members are faintly visible in the background.

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Night-time outdoor event. A seated figure on an ornate golden-backed throne wears a rust-red turban, a shoulder cloth, and a long garland of orange marigolds with white flowers and green leaves, with red and blue beads at the neck. He is smiling and holds a small card or document. Facing him, a woman in a white sari with a white shawl, a dotted vibhuti mark on her forehead, a white beaded necklace and an event lanyard badge accepts the card, standing before a silver tray with a small bowl and pink flower petals. A second person in white stands behind her, and figures in rust-red robes appear in the background beside a green-and-red patterned banner. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a turban, orange floral garland and a shawl on a throne, which fits the page's Swamiji reference.2015-08-09At an evening event, a seated figure in a red-orange turban and a garland of orange, green and red flowers hands small yellow cards to a young woman in a plain white dress and white shawl. She wears a white vertical tilak on her forehead, a red and black beaded necklace and bangles, and stands before a golden throne-like seat. Behind them a woman in a maroon sari with a beaded mala sits beside a golden deity-form or ornate vessel, and a large crowd is visible in the dark background. Green banana leaves and a decorated orange-and-green cloth hang above. A white badge is pinned to the young woman's dress.2015-08-09A seated figure in a rust-red turban and matching saffron-red robes, wearing a multicoloured floral garland of orange, white, green and red blooms and a rudraksha mala, receives a small card or envelope from a young girl. The girl wears a white sari with a gold border, a rudraksha mala, and a name badge on her chest. Behind them stands a golden throne backdrop, a red-and-orange hanging banner, banana leaves and a green curtain, with other devotees in the background at night. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the left, identified by the turban, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garland cues.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09A seated figure in a maroon-red sannyasi turban and robe sits on a red-and-gold throne with a red zebra-striped cushion, wearing a long multicolour garland of orange, green, white and red flowers and a rudraksha mala. He holds a small booklet while a woman in a white sari-style outfit leans in from the right, holding a similar booklet and wearing gold bangles. Behind them a woman in a rust-coloured robe with a rudraksha mala stands near a brass lion-shaped ornament, with a crowd and green banana leaves in the evening background. Rose petals are scattered on the seat.2015-08-09A seated man in a rust-orange turban and saffron-orange robe sits on a red cushioned throne with an ornate gold backrest, wearing a long garland of orange, green, white and red flowers, a red-and-green rudraksha mala and gold bracelets. He smiles and extends his hand toward a small papers in front of him. Beside him, a young woman in a white sari with gold border, a vibhuti streak and a red bindi holds a sheaf of papers and a brass plate, wearing a dark beaded mala. Behind them a golden kalasha-like vessel, banana leaves, a decorated pole with a dove motif, and white-clad attendants are visible in a dim hall. The seated man has distinctive orange-saffron clothing, turban and garland cues, consistent with the page's a person reference, but the appearance is not conclusive enough to confirm identity.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09A seated person in a deep red-orange turban and saffron-red robe sits on an ornate golden throne, wearing a large garland of orange, white and green flowers with a red and blue beaded strand, plus a gold ring. They accept a small stack of papers from a standing man in a white short-sleeved shirt and white trousers, with a rudraksha mala and a pendant around his neck, a white forehead tilak, and a lanyard badge. Behind them hang a patterned orange-and-gold banner and banana leaves, a golden figurine sits on a red cloth, and a brass lamp and flowers rest on a tray.2015-08-09Photograph at night of a seated figure in a red-orange turban and saffron-red robe, wearing a long garland of orange marigolds, white flowers and green leaves with a red bead mala, handing a small yellow printed card to a bald person in white dhoti and shawl with a gold border, who leans forward with cupped hands. Behind the seated figure is a gilded ornate chair back and a brass pot, with a banana-leaf and woven textile hanging. A crowd stands in the dark background. The seated figure appears to be a person with a turban, saffron clothing and marigold garland, in an in_person setting; the bald person in white is a devotee receiving a card.2015-08-09