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A seated man in an orange-red turban and saffron-orange robe, wearing a heavy gold multi-strand necklace, gold armlets and bangles, sits on an ornate gold-and-red velvet throne and smiles while extending a hand over a brass bowl. A devotee in a white dhoti with gold border kneels before him, bowing with hands together, while a woman in a purple sari stands nearby. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-like vessel, fruit and a standing fan are visible; a woman in a maroon sari stands at the right beside a carved stone pillar. Ceremonial blessing or puja scene.

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October 29 20162016-10-29 +1 copiesOctober 29 20162016-10-29Photograph of a seated bearded man in an orange-red turban and orange cloth wrapped over his shoulder, wearing heavy gold necklaces, gold armbands and bangles, and a rudraksha mala. He smiles while scattering grains or seeds from his hand over a metal tray and a small golden figure. Behind him stand gold-framed hangings, brass oil lamps, a white pedestal fan, and a carved stone pillar; a woman in green and an attendant in maroon stand nearby, and a person's head is partly visible in the foreground. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues of orange turban, ornate gold jewellery and rudraksha mala, performing a ritual offering.2016-10-29A seated man in an orange-red turban and orange-saffron robes, wearing layered gold necklaces, gold armbands and bangles, smiles while holding out a small offering of sweets or prasad toward a kneeling child in orange clothing with a white flower garland. Another devotee in orange appears at right with white flowers in hair. Behind is a gold-ornamented throne and a gold deity murti, with brass oil lamps and a fan in the background. Appearance-based probable Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne, with cues of a red-orange turban, long hair, and ornate gold necklaces, presiding over a Deepavali satsang setting.2016-10-29 +1 copiesIndoor ritual scene in front of an ornate gold-carved throne and carved stone pillar. A bearded man in a rust-orange turban, orange-brown robe and heavy gold necklaces sits on a red cushioned seat, holding a gold-toned ceremonial vessel and reaching out a gold object. Facing him, a bare-chested man in white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha mala offers his hand, with white ash marks on his chest. Beside them, a woman in a purple sari with gold border watches. A white electric fan and a gold bowl are visible in the background.2016-10-29A photograph of a seated man in an orange-red turban and orange-red robe, with long dark hair, a thick beard, many layered gold garlands and a gold armband, sitting on a red velvet seat in front of ornate gold carved panels. He smiles as he takes items from a devotee; a golden ceremonial vessel sits beside him. A man in a purple shirt leans in from the lower right, holding a blue wrapped gift and an offering of golden-brown sweets or grains. A woman in a purple and gold sari and a second woman in a grey-green sari stand nearby; a standing fan and a microphone stand are visible in the background. The man in the orange-red robe has distinctive long hair, ceremonial gold garlands and an orange turban consistent with the page's description of a person.2016-10-29Photograph of an indoor ceremony in a gold-decorated hall. A bearded man in an orange-rust turban and orange-rust robe, wearing long layered gold beaded necklaces, gold armbands and bangles, sits on a red cushioned seat and smiles with eyes closed while extending his hand. A shaved-headed man in a white dhoti with a yellow border kneels before him, receiving or offering something from his hands. A woman in a green and gold sari stands behind, and a woman in a purple sari with a rudraksha mala looks on at right. A golden deity murti or ritual object sits on an orange cloth beside the seated man, and a white pedestal fan and carved golden pillar are visible.2016-10-29A photograph of a seated man in an orange-brown turban with gold and jewelled head ornament, wearing a saffron-orange shawl over the shoulders, multiple tiers of gold necklaces, a gold armlet and bangles, and rudraksha malas, smiling as he holds a handful of sweets. Before him a man in white dhoti and shirt with rudraksha mala bends forward receiving sweets, while another man kneels to his left with a red tilak. Behind them, figures in white dhotis with rudraksha malas stand near an oil lamp, a gold-carved throne with red velvet cushions fills the background, and a fan stands at left. The scene appears to be a Deepavali blessing setting with sweets distribution.2016-10-29A seated man in a rust-orange turban and orange-saffron garment, wearing heavy gold necklaces, gold armbands and bangles, sits on a red-upholstered gold throne and offers small gold-coloured items from his hands to a shaven-headed man in orange kneeling before him. A gold lion-form ornament and brass oil lamp stand nearby. Behind them a woman in a purple-bordered sari and a woman in a grey sari stand, and a woman in a rust-red sari with a rudraksha mala holds a brass bowl at right. A white desk fan and gilded pillars fill the background. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, rust turban, ornate gold jewellery and saffron clothing; this is an appearance-based label.2016-10-29A photograph of a ritual inside a hall with a red curtain backdrop and colourful striped banners. A seated man in a rust-red turban decorated with pearls, a rust-red shawl and a long gold-and-beige garland sits on a large ornate gold throne with red cushions. His hands are raised in a blessing gesture and his eyes are closed. A shirtless young priest with a sacred thread stands at left, holding a brass tray of offerings and a tall gold ceremonial staff with a fan-shaped white ornament nearby. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears a turban, rust-red robes, a ceremonial garland and gold ornaments on a throne.2017-02-22A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rust-coloured turban sits on a gold-ornamented throne, wearing heavy gold garlands, gold armlets and a gold necklace, with a long dark hair and beard, and a visible smile. He holds his hands out while a woman in a green sari pours or offers small items from a metal bowl into his palms. Nearby, a woman in a maroon sari smiles and another woman in red and a rudraksha mala stands behind them. A man in a white shirt in the foreground holds gold-coloured items in his hands. A brass oil lamp and a gold lion-head ornament sit beside the throne, with a red curtain and a standing fan in the background. The appearance-based label is a person, seated on the throne with gold ornaments and saffron robes; the scene is a blessing or offering ritual at a satsang setting.2016-10-29A smiling man in a saffron-orange turban and orange robe sits on a red-upholstered throne beside a gold-ornate backdrop, wearing layered gold necklaces, gold armbands and bangles, and a long black braid. He holds small items in his palm and sprinkles them over a metal tray, while a devotee in the foreground bends forward. Nearby are brass oil lamps, a golden kalasha-like finial and a standing fan. A woman in a green sari and a staff member in red stand in the background, with a tray of offerings nearby. a person seated on the throne, in saffron cloth, turban and gold ornaments.2016-10-29