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A photograph of a ritual exchange in an indoor hall. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with long dark hair and yellow-green and red garlands, reaches out to receive a framed photograph held by a man in a white dhoti and shirt with a rudraksha mala and orange-red sash. Beside him a woman in a white sari with an orange border holds a small child in a red-and-gold outfit, and the child also reaches toward the frame. Behind them, devotees with folded hands stand, one wearing a white sari with a tilak, another in a yellow top. A red fire extinguisher hangs on the wall, and a gold-and-red throne with floral garlands is at right. Seated figure appears to be a person by these cues: long swept hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala-style adornments and garlanded seat.

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A photograph of a ceremonial moment indoors. A man in orange saffron robes with long dark hair and a garland of yellow, white and magenta flowers sits on a golden throne with a dark maroon cushion, reaching forward to touch a small child in a red embroidered outfit held by a woman in an orange sari. Beside them, a man in a white shirt, white dhoti and orange rudraksha beads holds papers, and several women in yellow and yellow-green saris stand nearby. A red fire extinguisher hangs on the wall and garlands decorate the throne.2009-11-27A photograph of a devotee exchange during a person Spurana convention event. A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a fresh garland of yellow and white flowers receives a white gift bag from a woman in a white sari with orange border, who holds a small child in a red embroidered outfit. To the left, a man in white dhoti and shirt with a rudraksha mala and a white cloth-covered tray stands beside an older man in white and a woman in a green sari. Behind them, volunteers in yellow shawls and a standing man in white watch. A gold-decorated throne with white and magenta flower garlands is visible at right, and a red fire extinguisher hangs on the wall. Approximately eight people are visible.2009-11-27December 15 20092009-12-15A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long, loose dark hair and a long gold ceremonial necklace sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, receiving an offering. A man in white ritual clothing with a rudraksha mala extends his hands forward, holding a wooden tray or box. Behind him, a woman in a cream sari with a red border and a girl in white stand near a small white pedestal holding a tray of beads and offerings. A group of around ten people in white dhotis and white kurtas, many wearing rudraksha malas, stand along the back wall beside dark curtains. Orange cloth covers the floor. The orange-robed figure with the throne and gold necklace is a person depiction in an in-person setting, with cues of long hair, saffron robe and ceremonial gold necklace; the identification is uncertain.2010-01-02 +1 copiesDecember 15 20092009-12-15December 15 20092009-12-15A photograph of a VIP blessing in a plain room with cream walls and a wall-mounted electrical panel. A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears an orange robe and multiple garlands of white jasmine and red flowers. A man in a white shirt and white trousers bends forward to offer something from a small tray on a table. To the left, a woman in a white sari with a red border and a man in a white checked shirt stand with hands folded in namaste, while a woman in an orange sari holds a small child in blue. Several people in white and orange clothing wait nearby. A small water bottle sits on the table beside the throne.2009-08-09January 11 20102010-01-11 +1 copiesNovember 29 20092009-11-29August 09 20092009-08-09A photograph of a home visit in a living room with wooden furniture and a shelf of books. A seated man in an orange sleeveless garment with a white and red flower garland is receiving a framed item from a woman in a cream sari with a floral border, who bends forward with hands raised. A man in a white shirt bends over to offer the frame, and a camera operator stands at the upper left. Standing onlookers in white clothes and a woman in a teal top watch from behind a gold-coloured pole. A green and red striped mat lies on the floor. Framed family photographs sit on the shelf. The seated man is a probable Swamiji by appearance, with long swept-back hair and a saffron garment and garland.2010-02-15A photograph of a seated man in an orange sleeveless top with long swept-back hair, wearing a white, yellow and red flower garland, receiving a framed picture from a man in white kneeling beside him. Around him, devotees in white and a woman in a green-and-gold sari clap and hold red apples. A woman in a pink and white dress holds a baby, and a small oil lamp and shrine stand on a side table in the background beside a painted wall panel with butterflies. The setting is an indoor home room with a white sofa.2010-02-15