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Indoor ritual scene in a red-draped hall with a large gold ornate throne at right. A bare-chested man in an orange-red turban, white flower garland and gold armbands sits on the throne, gesturing toward a kneeling woman in a green and blue sari who holds oranges and fruit. A shaved-headed man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands near the throne, and a bald man in orange kneels in front. A young woman in mustard kurta and yellow salwar stands barefoot at left. Red and pink roses, a brass lamp and a trident rest near the throne. Cameramen and onlookers stand in the background, and a fan sits at left.

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May 27 20152015-05-27A photograph of a ceremonial exchange in an ornate, gold-accented hall with red drapes. A seated figure in an orange-red turban, bare-chested under an orange-gold shawl, wears a white flower garland and gold bangles and is giving a blessing to a kneeling boy in a dark t-shirt, who holds out his hands. Beside a basket of oranges, a standing man in an orange-red robe with rudraksha beads holds an orange and a folded paper. A woman in a white sari and a girl in a teal salwar kameez stand nearby, and a video camera on a tripod records the scene.2015-05-27May 27 20152015-05-27Indoor ceremony in a red-draped hall with a gold-carved pillar at right. A bald man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and yellow tilak stands centre-right, while a figure in a red-orange turban, garlanded with white flowers and wearing gold armlets, leans over a tray of oranges and offerings. An elderly man in white shirt and trousers with a yellow tilak bows forward at left. Behind them, a young woman in blue and white and several men in white and dark clothing watch. A bald monk in saffron kneels in the lower foreground beside a brass plate and pink flowers. a person is the bald man in saffron with the rudraksha mala, identified by these cues.2015-05-27A seated figure in a deep red-orange robe and matching turban, with long beaded necklaces and rudraksha malas, sits on a gold-and-yellow throne in an ornate temple-style hall. Behind him hangs a large garland of yellow, orange and green flowers, and a gilded lamp stand is visible at left. An elderly woman in a cream sari, wearing gold bangles and glasses, kneels and offers a white cloth to the seated figure's extended hand. Beside her, a bald man in white with a yellow shawl and a rudraksha mala stands with hands folded, and a younger woman sits at the right near gold ritual vessels. A man in white stands at far left near an air conditioner, and a further person is partly visible behind the throne. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with Swamiji (probable), with the red turban, long beaded necklaces and rudraksha malas as cues, receiving a devotee in a blessing-type exchange.2015-07-31A seated figure on a red and gold throne with a gold lion-headed armrest is being honoured by a devotee in orange. The seated person wears a rust-red turban, a rust-red garment, a gold-beaded necklace and a red-brown shawl, and rests a hand on the bowing devotee's head. The devotee in an orange shirt and orange cloth bends low at the chair. Behind them, women in white saris with rudraksha malas and orange shawls stand in a row near a gold-framed altar decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and a gold deity murti. Red carpet and maroon drapes complete the hall. A fruit tray and sweets sit at the base of the throne.2014-10-26Photograph of a ritual scene inside a decorated hall with a large ornate gold throne-like seat at right draped in red cushions. A bald man in saffron-and-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and bangle-like arm ornaments kneels at a low wooden table stacked with oranges and a silver tray. Beside him, a seated figure in an orange turban, saffron garment and floral garland is being attended. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers stands at left, and a girl in a pink and colourful floral dress stands near the table. Behind them, devotees in white and orange shawls watch, and a cameraman films. Red and purple roses lie on the floor, and gold pillars frame the room.2015-05-27July 31 20152015-07-31July 23 20142014-07-23A seated figure in a rust-red turban and rust-red robe, wearing layered rudraksha malas and a gold ceremonial necklace, extends a hand in blessing toward a kneeling elderly couple in white. The man bows with palms pressed together and the woman, in a white sari and glasses, bends low. A priest in a white dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth and a vertical white tilak stands smiling beside the seated figure, with another attendant behind him. Behind them is a large garland of yellow and red flowers, a gilded carved pillar, and a gold lion-head armrest on the chair. Scene suggests darshan and blessing at an ashram setting.2015-07-31May 10 20152015-05-10A seated man on an ornate gold throne with a carved lion-form armrest, wearing a red-orange turban, saffron-red robe, long gold beaded necklace, and armlets, holds a banana while smiling. Behind him a tall ceremonial staff stands by a golden lion. A man in a white shirt kneels at right beside a basket of bananas, while two women in white and light-blue saris stand on a red carpet against red draped curtains. Swamiji (probable) shown in person on the throne, with long swept-back hair, turban, saffron clothing and gold necklace; the attendants are devotees. Three to four physical people visible.2014-07-23 +3 copies