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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala, sitting on an ornate gold-and-red throne and reaching out to take food from a banana leaf on a table. Before him a man in a white shirt bends forward holding a bowl, while two women stand behind: one in a green-bordered sari with a white head covering and gloves, the other in orange clothing holding a dish. The banana leaf holds rice, lentils, fried items and pickle, with steel tumblers on the table. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne wearing saffron robes, long hair and rudraksha mala, receiving food at a meal offering.

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September 05 20132013-09-05A photograph of a seated man with bare upper body and orange-saffron shawl draped over his shoulders and lap, smiling, with a long swept-back hairstyle and a rudraksha mala necklace, on an ornate gold-and-red throne. He extends his hand toward a woman in an orange sari with rudraksha beads and a white hair net, who holds a small dish of food offerings. Two women stand to the left: one in a maroon sari with beaded necklace and gloves, one in a green sari wearing a white hair net. In front is a table with a white cloth holding a banana leaf with rice, vegetables and food, plus steel tumblers and a small steel bowl.2013-09-05 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual meal offering. A bald man in white dhoti and a white upper cloth bends forward at left, reaching toward a seated man on a gold-and-red throne at right. The seated man wears an orange-saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala and smiles while extending his hand. Behind the bald man, a woman in a white hairnet and a green-and-gold sari holds a steel tray of food. On the table, a banana leaf holds rice, curries and fried items, flanked by two steel tumblers, and a red-gold deity framed portrait hangs on the wall at left. The seated man matches the a person presentation cues of long swept hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, so this is a person appearance.2013-09-05 +2 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes with a long rudraksha mala and a red tilak sits on an ornate gold and red throne, smiling as he extends his hand toward a banana leaf meal. A woman in a blue-and-cream sari with gold bangles leans forward, holding out her cupped hands while a second woman in a white head cover and green sari serves rice from a steel tray. The banana leaf holds rice, vegetables, pickles and sweets, with steel tumblers on a white-draped table. a person appears in the scene, seated on the throne in saffron robes, long rudraksha malas and ornate gold-ornamented seating, sharing a meal.2013-09-05 +1 copiesAnnadhan in 20132013-01-01A photograph in an indoor hall with pink walls and a gold-framed throne. A seated man with long swept-back hair, wearing orange-saffron robes, a long rudraksha mala and a gold-coloured ornate throne behind him, smiles while a woman in a cream and green silk saree and a white hairnet serves food onto a banana leaf in front of him. Another woman in a cream-and-striped saree and a braided hairstyle, wearing a gold bangle, leans in to offer a small yellow sweet. The banana leaf holds rice, fried items, sweets and chutneys, with steel tumblers on the white-draped table. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in saffron robes with long hair, rudraksha mala and a gold-ornate throne, with the page noting his presence.2013-09-05A photograph of a food-serving scene at an indoor event. A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne chair wears a saffron-orange wrap, a red-and-orange shawl and a beaded rudraksha-style mala; he reaches toward a large silver bowl of yellow rice and scoops food with his right hand. A woman in an orange sari with a dark blue border leans over a white-clothed table, reaching for the food on a banana leaf. Behind them, a woman in a cream sari with red border stands beside a second man in white dhoti and red shawl working at steel pots, and a woman in white with a beaded necklace stands at the right. Several people appear in the background. Steel bowls and pots sit on the table with scattered rice.2015-12-20 +2 copiesDecember 20 20152015-12-20 +1 copiesAnnadhan in 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesDecember 20 20152015-12-20 +1 copiesA seated figure in an orange-red and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, with a long rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, is serving rice from a silver bowl to a woman in a white sari with a red border and a red shawl, who holds out her cupped hands. A second woman in white and several people in white dhotis stand and sit at the back beside steel pots, a red sofa and a blue backdrop. Golden throne-like armrest visible at left. Food grains are scattered on a banana-leaf-covered table. The seated figure is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues of long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace, serving food at a ritual meal setting.2015-12-20 +1 copiesA seated figure in orange saffron robes with a white tilak on the forehead and multiple strands of white beaded necklaces and bracelets sits on a leopard-print cushion at a long dining-style table draped in white cloth. He is extending a hand to a standing man in a white kurta with an orange shawl, who bends forward and holds out cupped hands toward a metal tray of food. Behind them, seated guests in orange shawls and a woman in a green-bordered white saree attend a crowded hall with gold ornamental pieces in the foreground.2012-12-19 +1 copies