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A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a full dark beard and long hair, wearing a white and red floral garland and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, receives devotees in a decorated room. A woman in a teal sari bends forward to place offerings near him, while another woman in a red-and-white sari lifts fruit from a woven basket on the floor. Behind them, several people in white ritual dhotis and shawls, including a man with a sandalwood-marked forehead and long hair, stand watching. A golden ornate throne and orange draped curtains with floral garlands frame the room, and rose petals scatter the floor. A bright orange-and-white backdrop sits at the right, with a bare-chested priest in an orange-bordered dhoti and beaded necklace visible there.

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A photo inside a decorated room with orange drapery, garlands and a gold-framed throne-like backdrop. A seated bearded figure with long swept-back hair, a red-orange shawl and a heavy garland of white jasmine and red roses receives offerings; a woman in a white sari with red border bends to place a fruit into a woven basket of limes, and devotees surround him, many of them men in white dhotis with rudraksha malas. A photographer in white kurta with a camera stands at left. Pink petals cover the floor. The seated figure shows long swept-back hair, a shawl and garland cues, so he is a probable Swamiji in person, presiding as a guru receiving devotees. Around him are priests in white dhotis, a shirtless man with a rudraksha mala, and devotees in white and green clothing.2017-04-02April 02 20172017-04-02A photograph inside a room with orange drapes and garlands, where devotees gather around a seated man wearing an orange-red robe, a large white and red flower garland, and a rudraksha mala. He smiles while a woman in a green blouse and red sari bends forward to offer a yellow fruit, and another woman in a cream sari holds a woven basket of fruit. Standing behind them, a man in a white kurta watches, while a bare-chested priest in white dhoti pours water beside a brass vessel. Pink and red flowers cover the floor, with a golden throne-like canopy and framed pictures on the wall behind.2017-04-02April 02 20172017-04-02A seated bearded man in orange and red garments, heavily garlanded with white jasmine and red roses, smiles while holding a lime-like fruit above a woven wicker basket of green and yellow citrus fruits. Around him, devotees in white kurtas, a woman in a red sari with a cream border, a man in a white shirt bending forward, and a bare-chested man with a rudraksha mala and gold chain stand in a room with orange drapery and a gold-framed throne in the background. A small fan sits in the foreground. Seven or so people are visible in the scene.2017-04-02A photograph of a devotee gathering in a room with orange and red drapes and a gilded arch behind. A bearded man seated on a red and orange cushion wears a large garland of red roses and white flowers and rose petals are scattered before him. Around him, an elderly man with a walking cane bows and touches his feet, while a woman in a cream sari with a red border offers a fruit to him from a wicker basket of limes. Standing devotees in white kurtas and saris watch, one holding a baby, and a bare-chested priest in orange-and-gold stands at the right with rudraksha beads. A pedestal fan and a red-and-white floral garland hang at the top right.2017-04-02Indoor devotional scene in a room with orange drapes, garlands and a gold-framed throne behind. A seated man in orange robes with a long beard, a rudraksha mala and a garland of red and white flowers, with a seated pot of fruit and a flower-decked tray in front of him, is receiving devotees. An older man in a light blue shirt and dark trousers bends forward, lowering his hands toward a basket of yellow-orange fruit, while a woman in a cream sari with red border and others in white kurtas stand around. A bare-chested man with a mala at right watches. The seated man is an appearance-based a person, a sannyasi in saffron-orange robes with a garland, rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, and is shown in person.2017-04-02April 02 20172017-04-02A photograph of an indoor ritual room with an orange draped backdrop and a gold-framed arch behind it. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and heavy floral garlands of white jasmine and red roses sits on a raised cushioned seat, surrounded by rose petals on the floor. A woman in a red sari with a white border offers fruit from a woven basket to him. A photographer in white kurta with a camera stands at left, and priests in white dhotis with gold borders stand nearby, one with a rudraksha mala. A man in a black shirt crouches with a small child, and several other devotees in white, green and pink clothing watch. A hand-held fan is visible at right. The setting appears to be an honoring ceremony with offerings.2017-04-02April 02 20172017-04-02April 02 20172017-04-02A photograph of a ritual reception in a room with an orange and red draped backdrop. A man with long dark hair and a beard sits cross-legged on a maroon cushion in a rust-coloured robe, wearing a large garland of white jasmine and red roses and a small crown-like ornament on his head. Devotees surround him: a man in a red shirt holds out yellow fruit over a basket of lemons and packets of sweets, a woman in a white and gold sari reaches toward him, and a woman in a green sari with gold border gestures with raised arms. A shirtless priest in a white dhoti with a rudraksha mala stands behind, holding a basket. Rose petals and flower garlands cover the floor, and a fan and laptop sit at the side. A printed copyright line and archive source credit appear on the image.2017-04-02