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A seated man in a brown-orange turban and brown-saffron robe, wearing gold necklaces and bangles, sits before a large floral backdrop of yellow marigolds and red roses arranged in layered heart shapes. He wears a red-and-white flower garland and smiles while receiving offerings. Several devotees stand around him: a woman in a green sari with a flower in her hair, and two men in white shirts, one bald and one grey-haired, who hold a silver tray with betel leaves. A gold-framed ornament and brass lamp hang at the upper right beside a wooden door.

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A smiling figure seated on a throne-like chair decorated with a large floral backdrop of yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves. He wears an orange-brown turban, a brown-orange robe, a heavy gold ceremonial necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, with gold bangles on his wrists. A woman in a green patterned sari with white flowers in her hair kneels before him with folded hands, and a bald man in a white checked shirt sits at the right edge, seen from behind. A golden lion-like carved armrest is visible at the left. a person is seated in the centre, receiving devotees during a Guru Purnima bhiksha offering.2013-07-22A seated figure on a richly decorated throne, backed by a large arch of yellow, red, white and purple flower garlands, smiles and extends a hand over a white cloth. The seated person has long dark hair, wears a saffron-orange shawl, a gold necklace and gold bangles, and holds a white flower garland. In front, a bald priest in orange and rust-coloured garments with a rudraksha mala bends forward. Two devotees in white, one with arm extended toward the throne, and a woman in orange with a mala kneel nearby. Gold ritual objects and a golden peetha are visible at the base of the throne.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22A photograph of a seated figure in a brown dhoti-style garment and brown turban, adorned with multiple flower garlands in yellow, red and purple, gold armlets, bangles and a layered gold necklace, receiving offerings on a tray. The figure sits before a large floral backdrop of yellow, red, white and purple flowers arranged in a heart-like pattern. To the left, a woman with glasses and a jasmine garland bends forward with her hands extended. In the foreground, a bald man in a white shirt has his hands near the tray, and on the right an older man in white with glasses and a rudraksha mala holds a long wooden stick toward the tray. a person: the seated figure wears a brown turban and flower garlands, consistent with a ceremonial seat during a Guru Purnima bhiksha offering. Approximately four visible people.2013-07-22January 06 20132013-01-06July 22 20132013-07-22A smiling man in a rust-brown saffron-toned robe and matching turban sits on a throne decorated with a large arch of marigolds and roses in yellow, white, red, green and purple. He wears layered gold and bead necklaces, rudraksha malas, gold armlets and bangles. He holds a brown cloth bag open as a woman with white jasmine in her hair leans in to offer something, and an older man with folded hands sits at right. a person is shown in this ceremonial bhiksha offering on the throne, his long swept hair not visible, but distinctive ornate jewellery and saffron clothing and a seated throne presence match the candidate. Two additional partially visible people appear at left and right edges.2013-07-22January 13 20152015-01-13July 22 20132013-07-22A photograph of a seated guru on a golden-framed throne before a heart-shaped backdrop of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red, green, white and purple. The central figure wears a rust-brown robe, a gold necklace, a long rudraksha mala and gold bangles, and smiles while holding a small white offering in his right hand. Devotees in white shirts and saffron cloths crowd the foreground, some bending forward to offer respect. A bald priest with a white vertical tilak stands to the left beside a brass pot, and hanging floral strands and a brass bell decorate the background.2013-07-22A photograph of a seated man in a brown-orange turban and brown-orange cloth, wearing layered gold and beaded necklaces and a red tilak, smiling broadly on a throne decorated with a large arched backdrop of yellow, red, white, green and purple flower garlands. He sits on a tiger-skin cushion. A woman in a green embroidered sari with a white flower in her braided hair leans forward to touch his lap, and a man in a white shirt and white dhoti bows with his hands together before him. Gold-finished throne arms and brass lamps frame the scene, and a camera operator is visible at the left edge.2013-07-22A photograph of a seated figure in a brown and maroon dhoti and shawl, wearing a brown and orange turban, heavy gold necklaces and a gold pendant, gold bangles, and a large garland of yellow, red and purple flowers. The figure sits before a floral backdrop arranged in concentric arcs of yellow, red, purple and white blossoms. Two devotees are present: a woman in the lower left with a hand raised near her face, and a bald older man in a white shirt on the right holding a long cane-like stick and offering a gift. Swamiji (probable) is identified by the turban, ornate gold jewellery and garland of flowers, indicating the figure appears to be receiving bhiksha during Guru Purnima. The seated figure is smiling. A small brass lamp hangs at the top right.2013-07-22