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A photograph of a ceremonial offering inside a temple-like hall with ornate gold carved panels. A man on the right sits on a red-cushioned seat with a gold throne behind him, wearing a rust-red robe, a rudraksha mala and a pink lotus garland, with a tilak on his forehead. An elderly man with white hair and glasses, bare-chested with a rust shawl over his shoulder, offers yellow bananas on a silver plate toward him. Behind them stand attendants in orange-saffron cloth with white beaded necklaces.

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December 15 20172017-12-15A photograph of a seated figure in a deep red-orange robe with a rudraksha mala draped over the shoulders, white vibhuti marks on the forehead, and long swept-back dark hair, smiling broadly and extending both hands to receive or hand over small bundled sticks. Facing him, a standing man in a pale peach-orange shawl and dhoti, with greying hair and beard, bends forward to take the offering with both hands. In the foreground, a shaved-headed devotee in red-orange cloth with a gold earring is seen from behind. Behind them stands an ornate gold throne-like seat, a gold-and-red decorated backdrop with purple and gold drapes, potted green plants, and a golden staff. Three people are visible. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, identified by long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and orange-red robe.2015-02-19September 14 20152015-09-14 +1 copiesA photograph of two men in a temple-like setting with gold ornate decor behind them. On the left, a smiling man with white vibhuti and a red tilak wears a red-orange dhoti, a gold-bead necklace, and a shoulder cloth, with yellow flowers near his wrist. On the right, an older man with dark hair and white markings on his forehead wears an orange silk wrap, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, and a gold-ringed hand, gently tying a red-orange thread bracelet on the other man's wrist. Behind them, another person in orange-red clothing raises folded hands. Gold and brass ritual objects frame the scene.2015-09-14February 06 20132013-02-06July 03 20162016-07-03A photograph of an ornate gold-carved throne against a golden backdrop. A man with bare upper body, wearing a white dhoti with a purple-and-green border and a purple shawl, stands bending forward offering a silver tray of white cloth and pink and yellow flowers. Seated on a red cushioned chair is a bearded man with long swept-back hair, a white and red forehead mark, rudraksha-style bands on his upper arms, a rust-brown robe, and multiple gold necklaces including a large ornate pendant. His eyes are closed and he appears to receive the offering. Ritual setting consistent with a puja or darshan. Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne, depicted in person by appearance cues including long swept-back hair, saffron-brown ornate clothing, and ceremonial gold necklaces.2017-03-15A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing a rust-red robe, long pink and white flower garlands, rudraksha mala beads and white tilak on his forehead. He smiles and holds a silver tray with a small oil lamp and flowers. Behind him a woman in orange sari wears a red-brown shawl and rudraksha mala, and a standing man in white dhoti with gold border holds a mala. Seated at right, a bespectacled man in white kurta with white tilak sits on a purple-bordered cloth. Partly visible attendants at left hold offering trays with flowers and brass vessels.2017-12-15A photograph of a ceremonial offering inside an ornate gold-decorated hall. A bare-chested young priest in a white dhoti and a purple-and-green shawl leans forward holding a brass tray with a white cloth bundle, pink and yellow flowers, and a small bottle. Seated on a large gold throne with carved gold backrest, a bearded man with long swept-back hair wears a rust-brown robe, a thick gold necklace, a gold pendant, rudraksha-style beaded armbands, and a tilak on his forehead; he sits with eyes closed. Warm orange and gold tones fill the background. Swamiji (probable) is the seated man, identified by long swept-back hair, ornate gold jewellery, and a saffron-brown robe, receiving the offering from the priest.2017-03-15 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremony in a decorated tent with a golden backdrop. On the right, a person with long swept-back dark hair, a red and red-orange bordered cloth and a thick red flower garland stands barefoot, smiling as they offer a brass vessel to an elderly man with white hair and a white beard. The elderly man wears a saffron-orange robe and a saffron shawl and places his hands together over his chest. Behind them, men in white and yellow ritual dress with tilak markings and beaded necklaces stand near a glittering golden shrine, and a red-cloth-covered table holds offerings. The mood is a devotional ritual exchange.2016-01-03A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne, wearing orange robes, a rudraksha mala with dark beads, and a white and red forehead marking, smiling and gesturing with one hand while holding a brass tray of fruit and a small booklet. Beside the throne a bearded sadhu with long matted dreadlocks, bare chest, pink-trimmed bag and beaded necklace reaches toward the tray, while a younger man in orange with a shaved head and a mala stands at the throne's side. A golden lion-head carving and a golden staff with a crystal-studded handle are visible. Another person in orange cloth is partly visible at the right edge.2013-02-06A seated man in saffron-orange robes smiles on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a gold lion-head armrest. He wears a long beaded necklace and a small red bindi, and extends his hand toward a woman in a green striped blouse who offers a tray of bananas with a red flower and a card. Behind them stands an elderly man in white with a rudraksha mala, a woman in orange, and gilded carved pillars and bells. The seated man is a person candidate based on the saffron robes, long beaded necklace and ceremonial throne setting, but identity is uncertain. Four people are visible.2014-11-18