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A seated man in an orange-red turban and saffron robes sits on a gold-and-red throne with a zebra-striped cushion, wearing a multi-coloured flower garland and gold bracelets and a ring. He smiles while extending his hand toward a young woman in white and gold-bordered attire with a white forehead mark and rudraksha beads, who holds a small brass plate. Another woman in a red-brown sari with a white forehead mark and beads stands behind the throne. A large gold lion-shaped ornament and banana leaves decorate the stage, with a crowd of people in white clothing visible in the dim background at night.

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A seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron robe sits on a red zebra-striped cushioned seat before a golden throne-like backrest. A large garland of orange, white, green and blue flowers, with red and blue beads, drapes over the shoulder and arm, and gold jewellery adorns the wrist. A white-shirted devotee with a white tilak on the forehead and an orange garland kneels, offering or touching a small brass bowl and a sprinkling of ritual substance. Behind them, saffron-garlanded attendants in white stand among a crowd under banana leaves and a patterned banner at night. The seated figure's appearance and distinctive ceremonial cues, including the turban, saffron clothing and floral garland, are consistent with a probable Swamiji (probable) receiving a ritual offering as honoured guest.2015-08-09Night-time ceremony on a red and gold throne. A smiling man in an orange-red turban and saffron robe sits with a large orange, white, green and red flower garland draped over his shoulders, a gold necklace and rudraksha mala visible. Beside him a young boy in white dhoti with gold border and orange rudraksha garlands holds a small plate with a brass lamp, incense and offerings. Behind them, a crowd in white and orange clothing watches, with banana leaves and a saffron-and-orange hanging cloth. a person cues: a person in orange turban and saffron robes with ornate garlands and rudraksha on a throne, seated in the position of honour.2015-08-09A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban on a red zebra-striped throne with gold-carved backrest. He wears a long multicolour garland of orange marigolds, red flowers, green leaves and white blossoms, a rudraksha mala and gold chains, and bangles on his wrist. A young woman in white clothes with a vertical sandal-paste mark and rudraksha beads sits at his feet holding a small gold-edged card or offering. Behind them, a crowd in white and saffron clothing, some with white forehead marks, stands and sits at a dim evening gathering with a gold kalasha and a banana-leaf decoration above.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09A seated man in an orange-red turban and saffron robe, wearing a long orange and white flower garland with green leaves, smiles while receiving an offering from a kneeling woman. She wears a white sari, a white forehead mark and gold bangles, and kneels close with hands extended holding a small gold-coloured object. Behind the seated man is an ornate gold throne with red cushions. Behind the woman stands another woman in a deep red top with a gold border, a white forehead mark and a beaded necklace. A decorated cloth banner with a bird motif hangs on a red pillar, and banana leaves and a canopy frame the scene. Several people sit in the background.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09A seated man wearing a rust-orange turban and orange-red robe, with a long garland of orange marigolds, white flowers and green leaves draped over his shoulders, receives small yellow cards from a young woman in a turquoise-blue sari with a braid and flower in her hair, who bends forward with her palms together. Behind them a woman in orange-red robes and a rudraksha mala stands with a hand raised, another woman in a yellow sari with a gold border and a woman in white look on, and a golden lion-headed seat or ornament sits beside the man against red cushions. A banana-leaf backdrop and an orange-and-green cloth hang behind, with a gathered crowd in the dim evening background.2015-08-09Night-time outdoor event. A seated figure on an ornate golden-backed throne wears a rust-red turban, a shoulder cloth, and a long garland of orange marigolds with white flowers and green leaves, with red and blue beads at the neck. He is smiling and holds a small card or document. Facing him, a woman in a white sari with a white shawl, a dotted vibhuti mark on her forehead, a white beaded necklace and an event lanyard badge accepts the card, standing before a silver tray with a small bowl and pink flower petals. A second person in white stands behind her, and figures in rust-red robes appear in the background beside a green-and-red patterned banner. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a turban, orange floral garland and a shawl on a throne, which fits the page's Swamiji reference.2015-08-09A seated man in a rust-red turban and matching saffron-orange robes sits on a red velvet and gold-trimmed throne, wearing a long orange and white marigold and rose garland. He is bare-chested beneath the wrap and holds a small brass dish toward a woman bending forward. The woman wears a white saree with a patterned border, rimless glasses, a red-beaded necklace, and a folded white cloth in her hands, receiving the offering. Behind them, a standing woman in an orange-and-gold saree with a tilak and rudraksha mala watches, and a brass vessel rests near the throne. Devotees fill the dim background, and a banana-leaf decoration and a woven banner hang nearby. a person: the seated man wears a turban, saffron robes, a garland and a bare-chested wrap on a throne, and receives a devotee's offering.2015-08-09Night-time photo of a seated figure in a red turban and red-and-orange clothing, wearing a thick multicolour flower garland of orange, green, white and red blossoms, sitting on a red tiger-striped cushioned seat in front of an ornate gold throne back. Holding small yellow printed cards, the figure smiles at a young woman in a white blouse and white sari with red coral beads and gold earrings, who is holding a yellow card and speaking. Behind them stand a woman with a white tilak on her forehead, a banana-leaf backdrop and a hanging red, orange and cream embroidered cloth. Golden ceremonial metalwork is visible at the lower centre. Visible appearance cues are a turban and garland rather than the distinctive long hair or saffron ornaments needed to confirm the page's a person claim, so the seated figure is described by role only.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09