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A photograph of a Guru Purnima bhiksha offering in a temple hall. A man seated on a golden throne with a tiger-skin cushion wears a saffron-brown turban, ornate gold necklaces, rudraksha and red-and-yellow flower garlands, and smiles while devotees offer silver thalis of prasad and flowers before him. Around him a woman in white with blue border folds her hands in namaste, a man in white with a headset joins palms, a bald sannyasi in saffron and a man in purple kurta pray, and a dozen or so seated devotees fill the room. Bells, brass lamps and a saffron flag stand beside the throne, and a floral archway hangs above.

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A photograph of a Guru Purnima ritual in a temple-style hall with black stone walls and hanging marigold garlands. A seated man on a golden throne wears an orange-brown turban, a saffron-red robe, and layered rudraksha and ceremonial gold necklaces with red flower garlands; he raises his right hand in blessing while holding a whisk-like ritual fan. In front stand silver thalis with offerings and a flower arrangement, and a kalasha and brass bells sit nearby. Around them devotees sit with folded hands in white, saffron, purple and red clothing, while a cameraman in white with headphones films the scene. A white-haired woman kneels near the offerings. a person appears as the seated figure on the throne, presenting bhiksha in a satsang setting.2013-07-22A seated figure on a golden throne decorated with floral garlands in yellow, orange and red flowers receives devotees at a ritual. The central figure wears an orange-brown turban, gold necklaces, multiple red and white floral garlands, and bangles, and raises one hand in blessing. Around the throne, devotees in white and cream clothes press palms together, and a woman in a red salwar holds a brass plate. Several people in white and saffron stand and sit near the throne, while a woman in a cream sari holds an offering tray. Brass plates piled with flowers, oil lamps, kumkum and a bell sit at the front, and a hanging brass lamp and a flower-decorated doorway frame the scene. Devotees appear to be offering bhiksha during Guru Purnima.2013-07-22A photograph of a seated figure on a gold-and-cream throne-like seat, wearing a rust-brown turban, a brown dhoti-style garment, layered gold necklaces and a thick red and yellow flower garland draped over the shoulders, smiling as devotees around him press their palms together in namaste. In front of the throne, a silver thali tray holds small silver bowls, flowers and offerings. A woman in a white sari with blue border kneels at left with hands folded, a white-clad man in glasses sits near the tray, and standing devotees in white and orange garments are visible behind. Garlands hang from the back wall, with brass bells and oil lamps at top. Appearance-based cues are consistent with the page identifying him as a person, and he is physically present.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22A photograph of a ceremonial puja in a temple hall with dark walls and flower garlands hanging from above. A seated figure on a gold-and-cushioned throne, wearing an orange-brown turban, heavy gold necklaces, a red-and-orange flower garland and gold bangles, smiles and raises a hand in blessing. Devotees in white and red clothing stand and kneel around, several with hands joined in anjali, while a woman in a white sari holds a silver tray of offerings. Brass bells and a gold plate with flowers and small silver bowls sit in the foreground. Darshan and bhiksha offering on Guru Purnima are visible.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22A photograph inside a temple hall during a Guru Purnima bhiksha offering. A man seated on a gold-decorated throne, wearing an orange-and-brown turban, gold necklaces, bangles and a red-and-white flower garland, raises a hand in blessing while smiling. Devotees in white and cream clothing kneel and stand around him holding brass and silver plates heaped with offerings. A woman in a white sari with a blue blouse holds a gold tray, a man in white kneels with folded hands, and a cameraman films the scene. Hanging flower garlands, brass bells and oil lamps decorate the dark stone wall, and a deity murti stands at left.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22A photograph of a Guru Purnima bhiksha offering inside a temple-like hall decorated with marigold and red flower garlands. A man seated on a raised golden throne at right wears an orange-brown turban, a red and orange robe, rudraksha beads and ornate gold necklaces, his palms pressed together. Around him devotees in white saris and white kurtas hold brass thalis and silver bowls of offerings, and a golden kalasha and brass oil lamps stand nearby. Several people in white and red attire sit or stand in front, and a cameraman films at left.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22A photograph inside a temple-style room during a Guru Purnima puja. A seated figure on a gold throne at right wears a saffron-orange turban, layered gold necklaces, a red and white flower garland and gold bangles, and is being honoured by devotees. Several women stand and kneel with brass plates of offerings; one in a red salwar kameez and another in a white sari with blue border hold up hands in prayer. Men in white kurta and dhoti kneel with folded hands, and a child in orange watches. Brass bells, hanging flower garlands and a large floral backdrop frame the scene, with a carved wooden door at left. The seated figure shows distinctive saffron turban, gold jewellery and garland cues, matching the page's reference to a person.2013-07-22