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Indoor ritual photograph with a gold-decorated backdrop and red curtain. A bearded man seated on a red cushioned seat wears an orange-saffron turban, orange cloth, long gold necklaces and gold armbands, with long dark hair; he holds a gold-coloured plate of prasad and offers it. Across from him, a shaved-headed devotee in orange robes and rudraksha mala extends cupped hands to receive. Behind them a woman in a green and gold sari holds a brass bowl, a woman in a maroon sari smiles, and other women in orange and red saris stand near a carved wooden pillar and a white pedestal fan.

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A seated man in saffron-and-rust robes, a rust turban, heavy gold necklaces and gold armlets sits on a red cushioned throne before a gold-carved backdrop, smiling as he offers gold-coloured sweets from a tray to a bald, bare-chested man in orange cloth who bends forward with cupped hands and a rudraksha mala. Behind them, women in saris and dark-red and purple blouses sit or stand, one with a bindi and a gold necklace, and a golden kalasha-shaped vessel and brass oil lamp rest nearby. In the foreground are dishes of yellow-orange sweets, consistent with a festive offering. Probable Swamiji is the seated figure with the swept-back long hair, turban and ornate gold jewellery, shown in person receiving the honour of the seated role.2016-10-29 +1 copiesOctober 29 20162016-10-29Indoor photograph of a bearded man with long dark hair and a rust-orange turban, seated on a red velvet throne beside an ornate gold-leaf structure. He wears a saffron-orange cloth draped over his bare upper body, multiple gold necklaces, gold armbands and bangles, and smiles while taking food from a golden tray held by a woman in a green sari. In the foreground, a figure with long dark locks and a dark beaded necklace with orange flowers reaches toward a metal tray of snacks. Behind them, a standing fan, a carved stone pillar with a relief of a horse, and women in saris with brass vessels in the background suggest a satsang or Deepavali celebration. a person: the seated man wears a saffron cloth, long hair, a turban and gold ornaments on a throne.2016-10-29A seated man in a rust-orange turban and orange-saffron garment, wearing heavy gold necklaces, gold armbands and bangles, sits on a red-upholstered gold throne and offers small gold-coloured items from his hands to a shaven-headed man in orange kneeling before him. A gold lion-form ornament and brass oil lamp stand nearby. Behind them a woman in a purple-bordered sari and a woman in a grey sari stand, and a woman in a rust-red sari with a rudraksha mala holds a brass bowl at right. A white desk fan and gilded pillars fill the background. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, rust turban, ornate gold jewellery and saffron clothing; this is an appearance-based label.2016-10-29October 29 20162016-10-29October 29 20162016-10-29Photograph of a seated bearded man in an orange-red turban and orange-saffron shawl, with long hair, heavy gold necklaces, gold armbands and bangles, handing small golden grains from his hand to a devotee in a white shirt who cups his palms. a person seated on a red-cushioned gilded throne; he is the central figure. Beside him a woman in a purple sari and rudraksha mala holds a brass bowl of the same grains, and a woman in grey-green sari watches. Behind, a brass lamp, a white pedestal fan and a gilded pillar; two women in pink and red saris stand further back. The people are in a temple-style setting with the grains offered as prasad.2016-10-29A photograph of a seated man in an orange-rust turban and orange-rust robe, wearing long gold ceremonial necklaces, gold bangles and a rudraksha mala, smiling as he receives offerings on a seated throne with ornate gold carved backrest and red velvet cushions. A woman in a purple sari with a dark necklace holds a brass bowl with green leaves and offers items into his hands, while a young person in orange at right and a devotee at lower right watch. A gold lion-faced finial, brass oil lamp and carved gold pillar are in the background. Probable Swamiji (appearance-based label) seated on the throne with long hair, turban, gold necklaces and saffron robe.2016-10-29October 29 20162016-10-29October 29 20162016-10-29October 29 20162016-10-29Photograph of a seated man with long hair and a beard, wearing an orange-red turban, a saffron-orange cloth draped over his shoulder, multiple gold necklaces and gold armbands, seated on a red cushioned seat before a gold-ornate throne. He holds out his hand receiving a small offering. A woman in a purple sari with gold border stands beside him holding a brass bowl, and women in maroon saris with rudraksha malas stand behind him. A man in a white shirt in the foreground holds a round golden sweet or offering. Brass lamps and a small fan sit in the background, with a red curtain. Visible people: six.2016-10-29