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A man with long matted dreadlocks piled high on his head sits smiling in front of a large floral backdrop of yellow marigolds, red roses, white blossoms and green leaves arranged in arched tiers. He wears a red tilak on his forehead, gold earrings, a gold necklace and a golden-brown shawl. In front of him stands a heap of yellow citrus-like fruit and green offerings on an orange cloth. A long-haired figure in orange robes stands at the right edge, partly in frame, facing him.

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A smiling man with long dreadlocked hair, a red tilak on his forehead and a rust-red shawl over bare shoulders sits on a red throne framed by a large arc of marigolds, white jasmine and red roses. He wears heavy gold ceremonial necklaces and gold armbands. Garlands and fruit are heaped in his lap. To the left, a figure in white dhoti with gold border stands, and at right a person with long dark braided hair in a saffron garment is seen from behind. Gold backdrop and a golden ornament sit above. Appearance-based a person: long dreadlocks, rudraksha-style ornate gold necklaces and saffron-toned shawl, seated on a throne during a garland-laden honouring.2016-07-19A man seated on a red throne decorated with large arches of yellow marigolds, red roses, white jasmine and green leaves, set against gold brocade. He has long dark hair piled up with a crown-like headpiece, wears a rust-orange garment, a heavy gold necklace and bangles, and smiles while reaching toward a flower-covered offering. Attendants in white dhoti with gold borders stand at left and a figure in orange clothing stands at right.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A man with long swept-back dark hair piled high on his head, wearing a rudraksha-style gold necklace, gold ornaments and a rust-coloured garment, sits on a red cushioned throne-like seat. He is smiling with eyes closed, surrounded by a dense garland of yellow marigolds, red roses, white flowers and green leaves. Behind him a golden ornate backdrop is visible, and in the foreground a basket of white offerings is held near his lap.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A seated man with eyes closed sits on a red cushioned throne framed by a large arch of marigolds, roses, white flowers and green leaves against gold-toned backdrop. He wears a dark swept-up hair bun, a tilak on his forehead, a red-brown cloth, layered gold necklaces with a large pendant, gold armlets, and a red-and-white flower garland. Blurred silhouettes of devotees with hair braids sit in the foreground. The figure matches a person by his dark hair bun, gold necklaces and ceremonial flower garland, seated in a flower-decorated throne.2016-07-19A seated man on a red throne-like chair, framed by a large arrangement of yellow and white marigolds, red roses and green leaves, with a gilded backdrop behind him. He wears long dark hair piled high, a red tilak on his forehead, a brown robe, heavy gold necklaces, pink and red flower garlands, and gold bangles, and he holds a rudraksha-style bead strand while smiling. Carved stone figures stand at the left edge. Visible cues (long hair, ornate gold jewellery, flower garlands, throne) are consistent with Swamiji (probable), seated at a Guru Purnima offering.2016-07-19A smiling man seated on a red-cushioned throne framed by a large arch of flower garlands in yellow marigolds, red roses, white jasmine and green leaves. He wears a gold crown, a gold-and-red-dressed upper body with heavy gold necklaces and a gold pendant, gold bangles, and a dark kumkum mark on his forehead. Swamiji (probable) is shown by long hair swept up under the crown, ornate gold jewellery and ceremonial dress, seated in an honoured position. A gold-coloured backdrop and a jewelled ceremonial fan-like object appear at the edges.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A seated man on a red cushioned throne framed by a large arch of yellow, white and red flower garlands against gold-coloured walls. He has long dreadlocked hair, a red tilak on his forehead, a red-and-white flower mala, layered gold necklaces and gold armbands, and a reddish-brown shawl over his bare upper body. He sits with eyes closed in a calm expression. Several devotees sit with their backs to the camera in the foreground, including a bald man in white, women in colourful saris and one woman with a white flower in her braid. a person cues: dreadlocked hair, ornate gold necklaces and a flower garland, seated on the throne in the ceremonial setting.2016-07-19A photograph of a smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair seated on a red cushioned throne-like seat, framed by a large arch of yellow, white, red and green flower garlands. He wears a red-and-gold garment, a red and white flower garland, layered gold necklaces, a gold pendant and gold bangles. In front, the backs of several seated people in white and red clothing are visible, and gilded deity figures stand behind the arch. a person by appearance cues: long swept hair, ornate gold jewellery and a floral garland, seated in a place of honour. Overall the scene is a temple or ashram gathering.2016-07-19