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Photograph at night of a seated person on an ornate gilded throne with red tiger-striped upholstery, wearing a red-orange turban, saffron-orange robe, a multicolour flower garland of marigolds and green, white and blue blooms, and gold bangles. He smiles while a woman in a white garment with green border and a white forehead tilak, with a rudraksha mala and a visitor badge, offers him a small item with both hands. Behind them a brass plate holds lit oil lamps and petals; a golden kalasha-like ornament and a banana-leaf setting with a decorated cloth hanging are visible, and a few other people in white and saffron sit or stand in the background.

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A photograph taken at night at an outdoor event. A man seated on a golden throne with red upholstery wears an orange-red turban, an orange robe and a long multicolour garland of flowers in orange, white, green and red with blue accents. He smiles and extends his arm to a woman kneeling at the right in a white sari with a red shawl and a rudraksha mala, who holds her palms together and receives small folded papers. A brass plate and small bowls sit before her. Behind them a crowd of people in white and orange clothing sits, and a banana-leaf decoration and a cloth banner hang behind the throne. Other visible people are devotees in white and saffron clothing.2015-08-09Photograph at an evening outdoor event. A seated man in saffron-orange clothing and a saffron turban sits on an ornate golden throne with red tiger-striped cushions, wearing a large garland of orange marigolds, red flowers, green leaves and white blossoms, plus a rudraksha-style red and blue bead necklace. He extends his hand toward a young woman in white clothes with a red bindi who kneels before him, holding a plate or bowl with small items and a pair of folded paper sheets. Behind them, a banana-leaf backdrop, a hanging saffron-and-yellow cloth with floral motifs, and a crowd of people in white garments with white headbands and orange-clad attendees. Golden lion or animal figure detail sits beside the throne. Probable Swamiji (probable) is seated centrally, identified by saffron turban, orange clothing, garland and throne.2015-08-09Photograph of a seated figure on a red zebra-print cushioned seat in front of a gilded throne backdrop with a green and gold banana-leaf setting at night. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron robe, an orange turban, a long multicolour garland of orange marigolds, green leaves, red beads and white flowers, and gold jewellery including a ring and bangles, and is smiling. A kneeling man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala and a wristwatch leans forward, holding out his hands over a silver tray holding small brass cups and a lit oil lamp, while the seated figure's hand reaches toward him. Standing at the right is a man in white with an orange-brown shawl and mala. Behind them a large crowd of people in white and orange clothing sits in the open evening setting, with a yellow-and-orange cloth hanging from a red pole. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure, identified by the orange robe, orange turban, and ornate garland.2015-08-09A seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron robes, wearing a long multicolour garland of orange marigolds, green leaves, red and white flowers and blue beads, sits on a red-draped throne with an ornate gold backrest. A devotee in a white dhoti and white top with an orange shawl bows low with palms pressed together, touching the seated figure's hand near a brass plate holding a lamp and flower offering. Behind them, a banana plant and a gold-and-maroon embroidered cloth hang, and a crowd of people in white stands in the night-time background. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a red-orange turban, saffron robes and a flower garland, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji. The devotee's face is down and the garlanded figure is in the foreground, making the photo a darshan-style moment.2015-08-09A seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron robe, wearing a large multicolour flower garland of orange marigolds, white blooms and green leaves with red and blue beads, sits on a red and gold throne-like chair with an ornate golden backrest. A kneeling man in a white shirt and orange shawl, with white tilak on his forehead, offers something from a small silver bowl with a spoon. Behind them stands a man in white with a red garland and rudraksha mala, hands folded, while a crowd of seated devotees fills the dimly lit hall beneath a banana-leaf backdrop and a hanging orange-and-green cloth. Gold ornaments and bracelets are visible on the seated figure. Bright evening setting with a fan at left.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09Night outdoor event with a seated figure in a saffron-red turban and orange robe, wearing a multicoloured flower garland with green leaves, red and white blooms, and a red rudraksha mala, plus gold jewellery and bangles. The figure sits on a red cushioned throne with an ornate gold backrest. A woman in a white sari with gold border bends forward and touches the figure's feet or hand, with a brass plate of offerings and a small lamp nearby. Behind, a large crowd of devotees in white and red clothing stands under a banana-leaf decoration and a patterned banner. a person is identified by the turban, rudraksha mala, ornate gold and saffron clothing on the throne, with the woman performing reverence.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09Night outdoor event. A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears a red-orange turban, an orange-saffron robe and a large garland of orange marigolds, green leaves, red beads and blue flowers. A woman in white garments with a white forehead mark and a white shawl leans in and offers a gesture with her hands toward him, while a brass tray with small lamps or offerings sits nearby. A banana-leaf decoration and a patterned orange hanging frame the scene, and a crowd of seated devotees in white and saffron fills the background. a person: the seated figure has a red-orange turban, saffron robe and a large garland, which fits the page's reference to him, though his face is not used for identification.2015-08-09