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Photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red turban, saffron-orange robe with yellow border, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold pendant, smiling and extending a fruit to a man in a white-and-red checked shirt who kneels at lower right, leaning in with cupped hands. Behind the seated figure a golden throne is visible. A shaved-headed man in orange robes, glasses, rudraksha mala and gold pendant sits calmly at centre. Two standing attendants in orange and yellow sashes with rudraksha malas and gold ornaments stand at left and right, one in white dhoti with a red border. A brass oil lamp with a bird finial and a brass kalasha-style vessel sit on the floor beside a deep red backdrop. The setting is a formal ritual or satsang gathering.

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A seated man in an orange-red turban, saffron-orange robe with gold border and layered beaded necklaces smiles while offering a red-orange fruit to a kneeling man in a red-and-white checked shirt. The seated figure sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion. Behind him stand attendants in orange robes and gold-bordered white dhotis wearing gold pendant necklaces, and a bald priest with a yellow forehead mark and glasses sits in orange with a rudraksha mala. A brass oil lamp with bird finials and a brass vessel stand on the floor against a deep red backdrop.October 09 20152015-10-09A seated figure on a gilded throne wears a red-orange turban, long orange-saffron robes with gold borders, rudraksha mala necklaces and a small gold pendant, and smiles while extending his hands toward a kneeling man in white who offers a fruit-like object. Beside him, a bald man with an orange-yellow forehead band, glasses, rudraksha malas and a gold necklace sits quietly in similar orange-saffron robes. Behind them a standing attendant in orange-saffron robes stands near a red-draped backdrop and brass oil lamps stand on the golden throne area. At the far right, a standing person in white garments wears a long rudraksha garland.2015-10-08October 10 20152015-10-10October 12 20152015-10-12October 12 20152015-10-12A seated figure on a golden throne wears a red-orange turban, ornate beaded necklaces, and a saffron-and-gold wrap, extending bare hands forward to receive offerings. Before them a man in a grey-blue collared shirt kneels and holds out fruit in cupped palms. Behind, a shaved-headed attendant in a red-orange robe with a vertical tilak and rudraksha mala sits beside a gold-framed throne, with standing attendants in red and gold clothing and a brass lamp beside them. This is a devotional darshan with fruit offering. The seated figure matches the appearance cues of Swamiji (probable): red turban, ornate gold and beaded adornment, saffron wrap, being honoured on a throne.2015-10-13October 15 20152015-10-15October 9th 2015A photograph of a seated ceremony at what appears to be a temple or ashram setting. On the left, a person in a rust-orange turban and red-orange robe with a gold-yellow border sits on a gold ornate seat, wearing a green lime garland and layered gold and bead necklaces, and extends a hand to offer a small fruit to a bald man in a dark sleeveless top who kneels on a patterned red rug at the lower right. Behind them, a seated priest in red-orange robes with a gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads sits with hands folded, and another robed attendant stands in the background beside brass oil lamps and a brass kalasha-style vessel. The scene suggests a satsang or ritual offering. Only four people are visible. Title and overlay text indicate this is a photo from the a person archive.A seated woman in a rust-orange turban and saffron-orange robe with a gold-bordered shawl, wearing layered rudraksha and gold bead necklaces and bangles, smiles while extending her hand toward a kneeling man in a red-orange shawl who offers a small round reddish object cupped in his palms. Behind them a bald man with a vibhuti line on his forehead, wearing glasses, a brown rudraksha mala and an orange-gold cloth, sits attentively. A gold-carved throne stands at left, brass oil lamps sit on a table, and a white-clothed figure and a standing attendant in orange and gold appear in the background before a red curtain. Printed copyright text overlays the lower right corner.2015-10-12October 13 20152015-10-13