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A photograph of a seated man in orange and red robes with a long rudraksha mala, sitting on an ornate gold throne-like chair with red cushions, extending his hand to a woman in a pink and red striped sari who serves food from steel pots and trays. Steel cooking pots, a tray of green leaves, a metal plate with mushrooms, and small bottles stand on a white table. Behind them a standing man in white dhoti with a red shawl and a mala watches, and a blue curtain and fan are visible. The person in orange has distinctive long hair and rudraksha cues, and the page names Swamiji, so this is an appearance-based probable identification for the seated man: Swamiji (probable), presiding over a food offering in an ashram setting.

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December 20 20152015-12-20December 20 20152015-12-20December 20 20152015-12-20 +1 copiesDecember 20 20152015-12-20A photograph of a seated man on a gold-ornate throne-style seat wearing a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, a rudraksha mala with a golden necklace, and a tilak on his forehead, receiving food from a woman in a cream and black patterned sari with a red shawl and lanyard. Steel pots of cooked food, a sealed tray of green leaves, and bowls sit on a white cloth on a tiled floor. Behind them, two standing men in white dhotis with gold borders and a blue curtain complete the scene.2015-12-20December 20 20152015-12-20December 20 20152015-12-20December 20 20152015-12-20December 20 20152015-12-20A photo of a seated man in orange-saffron robes with a red-and-gold sash and a long rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders, eyes closed, reaching toward a steel pot of food. Facing him, a woman in a white top and orange shawl with glasses kneels and holds a green leaf over the pot. Behind them stand two men in white dhotis with gold-bordered red sashes beside steel cooking vessels, a gold ornate throne back, and trays of green leaves and food in the foreground. The swami is probable from the orange robes, rudraksha mala and ornate gold throne, with the seated man shown in person.2015-12-20A seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion wears a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, a brown-red rudraksha mala, and a red-orange tilak, and sits with eyes lowered as a woman in an orange and magenta sari, with long dark braided hair, kneels beside him, holding food near his hands. Behind them, stainless-steel pots and bowls of curry and rice sit on a white-covered table, with leaves on a woven basket in front. Two attendants in white dhotis with red-and-gold sashes stand in the background near a blue backdrop, and a gold-and-white silver tray holds offerings. The scene suggests a ritual food offering in an ashram setting.2015-12-20A photograph of an indoor food-serving scene. A man with long dark hair pulled into a bun, wearing an orange-red saffron dhoti and shawl and a long beaded rudraksha mala, sits on a red cushioned seat in front of an ornate gold-carved throne back, reaching out to take food from a woman. The woman, wearing a purple floral-print kurta and red trousers with a red lanyard, bends over a serving counter holding a small dish. Behind them stand two men in white dhotis with gold-bordered cloth and red sashes. Steel cooking pots, bowls of cooked food, and a silver tray of green leaves sit on a white-draped table. A blue curtain hangs in the background.2015-12-20 +1 copies