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A seated figure with long dark hair, a red-pink garland of flowers, a rudraksha-style necklace and a maroon wrap holds a red apple-like fruit while a man in white kneels before them offering a fruit at a low ornate gold stand. Behind, women in orange and saffron saris and one in a white sari with a beaded necklace stand and kneel in a hall with red carpet and a red curtain, with a plant and a fan visible. Scattered flower petals lie on the carpet. The scene appears to be a darshan-style offering ceremony. a person is seated at the centre with a flower garland, rudraksha necklace and maroon wrap, receiving fruit offerings.

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August 14 20162016-08-14August 15 20142014-08-15A photograph taken indoors at a hall with a crowd of devotees in the background. In the foreground, a man in a white shirt and white trousers bends forward, offering a pineapple on a red cloth to a seated figure in an orange-red sleeveless top with an orange cloth wrapped at the waist, who wears a white flower garland and has hair tied in a bun. A woman in a yellow and white sari with an ID badge raises a hand toward him. Two men in orange clothing stand at the left edge. Red apples sit on a tray in front, and pink and white flower garlands hang at the right. Framed portraits hang on the wall behind, and the ceiling has fans. The seated figure appears to be a swami in ceremonial attire, though this identification is uncertain.2009-08-08January 10 20162016-01-10A photograph of a ceremonial darshan on a red carpeted stage. A seated figure with a swept-back dark hair, a white forehead marking, a yellow-gold floral garland, gold bangles and a saffron-orange garment receives a devotee. A devotee in a saffron-orange shawl and beige garment bows low with palms together over a wicker basket of bananas, while the seated figure holds his hands. A gold ornate lion-headed throne armrest is in the foreground, and a silver trident stands behind. Several women in white, red and cream saris stand in the background, one wearing a white head covering.2014-08-02A seated figure in an orange-saffron garment with a yellow and red flower garland and gold earrings extends a hand in blessing toward a kneeling man in white ritual clothes with an orange shawl, who holds red fruit in cupped hands. A woman in a white sari with a beaded necklace stands behind, and a row of young people in white and lavender garments watches from the background. Behind the seated figure, a golden horse with flower garlands and brass oil lamps are visible. Leopard-print cushions cover the seat. The seated figure matches the a person appearance cues of orange clothing and a flower garland, though this is uncertain from the image alone.2016-02-21 +1 copiesA seated figure in a maroon garment with a long red-and-white flower garland and a black braid is handing small red fruits to devotees at an indoor event. Behind him a white table fan and red curtains are visible. A woman in a white sari with a black beaded necklace and a kneeling woman in white receive the fruit, while a bald man in a white shirt leans forward with his hands extended. Standing behind them are a woman in a purple shawl over an orange blouse with hands folded, and several women in white and orange saris. The seated figure's appearance shows some cues such as the long hair and garland, but the image does not clearly establish identity, so this is a seated devotee-receiving-fruit scene described by role. A gold-coloured statue or ornament edge is visible at lower left.2016-04-03 +1 copiesFebruary 14 20162016-02-14August 14 20162016-08-14February 21 20162016-02-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure with long dreadlocked hair, wearing an orange-red shawl and a large garland of white and pink flowers, extending a hand toward a ceremonial golden trident-like staff wrapped in white and orange flowers. In front of him, a man in a white shirt bends forward to offer a pink flower and a red apple. Behind them, a man in orange robes with a gold-beaded necklace and a shaved head stands near a crowd of women in red, pink and blue saris and a man in a checked shirt. A red backdrop and a tray of flowers and fruit sit in the foreground. The seated figure is described by his garland, shawl and dreadlocks only, without identifying him.2016-04-26Indoor photograph of a devotional offering at an ornate hall. In the foreground, a man in a pale yellow kurta and glasses bows low, touching his forehead toward a black tray of mangoes and fruit held by a seated woman. The woman wears a bright red-orange head wrap, orange robe, a green-and-yellow fruit garland and gold jewellery, and she smiles while raising a hand. Behind them, several men in white shirts and a white-turbaned man look on, and a golden ceremonial staff with a rounded finial stands at right beside a red-draped seat. The tray is laden with mangoes and a small offering.2015-05-12