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A photograph in a flower-decorated stage setting with garlands of yellow and red blossoms. A man in a purple silk shawl with gold border and white dhoti bows forward, reaching toward a golden ritual table holding a brass vessel and green leaves. Opposite him, a figure in a rust-brown robe and rust-brown turban with an ornate gold brooch and a long dark braided hair hangs down his back, wears a white shawl and a bead necklace, and reaches toward the same offering. A red-and-gold flag stands between them. Behind them, a framed portrait of a saffron-robed guru with beads and a raised hand is set among flowers, and two ornate white-and-red thrones flank the scene.

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A ceremonial exchange on a flower-decorated stage with a red-and-gold throne-style chair on each side. A man in a purple silk shawl over white dhoti offers a small gift box toward a figure in a rust-brown robe with a rust-brown turban and long dreadlocks, who extends a hand to receive it. The standing figure wears a white shawl and a decorative brooch on the turban. Behind them is a large framed portrait of a saffron-turbaned figure with rudraksha beads, marigold and red flower garlands frame the scene, and a red flag hangs to the side. Two plain red chairs flank the central gold-draped table. Purple light tints the background.2017-07-09A photograph of a ceremony on a flower-decorated dais in front of a framed portrait of a deity, shown with a sage figure. A man in a white dhoti and lavender-purple silk shawl with gold border bends forward, holding a silver tray of offerings. Opposite him, a figure in a rust-brown robe with a rust-brown turban, a white shawl and a long dark braid stands with hands raised toward the tray, in what looks like a puja or padapuja exchange. Two ornate red-cushioned silver thrones flank the scene, a saffron flag hangs behind, and marigold and white flower garlands frame the stage.2017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09A photograph in a richly decorated temple-style hall with marigold and red flower garlands framing a deity murti backdrop under purple light. An older man in white dhoti and a lavender-purple silk shawl with gold border stands with palms joined, bowing slightly. Facing him, a figure with long dark dreadlocks, a rust-brown turban and rust-brown robes with a white shawl over the shoulder extends a hand toward the man's shawl. Two empty red velvet and silver-carved thrones flank them, and a golden table holds a brass vessel and two glass vases with green plants. The figure's presentation shows long locks, a turban and a saffron-toned robe, which are cues consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, so this is a probable identification from appearance; the figure is receiving the devotee's honour as the guru in this darshan-style moment. Two physical people are visible.2017-07-09A photograph of a ceremonial exchange on a stage decorated with dense garlands of yellow and orange marigolds and red flowers. A bald older man in a white kurta and white dhoti, wearing a purple silk shawl with gold border, smiles and reaches forward to receive a white shawl with a small Indian flag from a figure in a rust-brown robe with a matching rust-brown turban adorned with a jewelled ornament and a feather. The turbaned figure has long dreadlocked hair and a bare upper chest. Two ornate white-and-red cushioned chairs flank them, and a gold-covered table with a vase stands between. Decorative lions and floral arches frame the scene. The turbaned figure matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of distinctive ceremonial turban, long hair and saffron-toned clothing, shown here in an in_person ceremonial greeting.2017-07-09A photograph in a flower-decorated hall with a canopy of marigolds and yellow blossoms over two ornate silver-and-red thrones. An older man in white trousers and a lavender-purple shawl with gold border bows forward, offering or receiving something over a gold-draped table. Facing him is a younger person with long dreadlocks, wearing a rust-orange maroon sannyasi cloth, a rust turban with a brooch, and a white shawl with an Indian tricolour border. Behind them is a deity murti or portrait framed by garlands, with purple lighting and hanging marigold strands. A candidate matching the page's Swamiji reference has several visible cues: long locks, a turban and orange-saffron robes, so this is an appearance-based probable identification of the younger figure standing at the table in the sannyasi role.2017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09A photograph of a ceremonial stage decorated with marigold and yellow flower garlands draped over an arch, with a purple-lit backdrop and a deity murti partly visible behind. Two red-cushioned white ornate thrones flank the scene. A man in white kurta and a lavender-purple embroidered shawl stands with palms pressed together in greeting. Facing him, a figure in a rust-brown robe with a rust-brown turban with a brooch, long dreadlocked hair and a white shawl over the shoulder extends an arm to touch the shawl. A small vase of flowers sits on a gold-draped table. Two people are visible.2017-07-09A photograph in a temple hall decorated with marigold and rose garlands, with a deity murti framed behind floral arches. A bald older man in white kurta-pajama with a lavender-purple shawl stands with palms joined in a respectful gesture, bowing toward a figure in a rust-brown robe with long dreadlocked hair, a rust-orange turban decorated with a gold ornament, and a white shawl draped over the shoulders, who reaches out to receive him. Two red velvet thrones with silver carved arms flank them, and a golden offering bowl sits on a gold-draped table between them. The turbaned figure with a clearly distinctive ceremonial appearance is a candidate for a person, with the page noting his presence, so the appearance-based label applies.2017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09A photograph on a stage decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and red flowers. An older man in white dhoti and a purple gold-bordered shawl bends forward, handing a silver tray with offerings to a younger man in a rust-brown robe with long dreadlocks and a rust-brown turban, who wears a white shawl and holds a small object. Two red ornate silver-trimmed thrones stand empty on either side. Behind them is a backdrop with a large printed portrait of a bearded saint in a turban and rudraksha mala, and a red saffron flag. Yellow tablecloth, palm leaves and white flower arrangements fill the foreground.2017-07-09A decorated stage with garlands of marigolds and roses, a purple-lit backdrop and a deity portrait behind. Two red-cushioned silver thrones flank a golden-draped table. On the right, a man in a rust-maroon robe and a rust turban, with long braided hair and a white shawl, stands with palms joined in greeting. Beside him a red flag hangs from a pole. On the left, an older man in a white kurta, grey-and-black shawl and rudraksha mala bows toward him. Palm fronds and white flowers decorate the foreground. Swamiji (probable) is the figure in the rust robe, identified by his turban, braided hair, rudraksha-adorned ceremonial dress, and role as the figure being greeted.2017-07-09