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A seated man in rust-orange turban and dhoti-style orange-red drape sits before an ornate gold-leaf throne with red tiger-striped cushions. Peacock feathers and a red plume adorn his turban, and he wears heavy gold necklaces, bangles and armlets. He holds a terracotta pot filled with white contents in one hand and lifts his other hand toward his face with eyes closed, appearing to take a portion of the offering. A silver tray of grains sits at the right edge, and a blue cross-patterned window grille stands behind him. Swamiji (probable) appearance-based cues: peacock-feather turban, ceremonial gold jewellery and orange ritual clothing, seated in the throne setting. Scene reads as a ritual offering or prasad moment.

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August 17 20142014-08-17A seated figure on a gilded throne wears a rust-orange turban decorated with peacock feathers, a red feather and a jeweled brooch, plus a red bindi, gold multi-strand necklaces, beaded bracelets and an orange-saffron shawl. He holds a clay pot with a white cloth-covered top in one hand while gesturing with the other, and a metal tray of grains or offerings sits beside him. Behind him is an ornate gold-leaf backdrop with blue cross-shaped panels. Pada puja setting. Swamiji (probable) on the throne is shown with saffron/orange clothing, a crowned turban with peacock feathers, ceremonial gold necklaces and rudraksha-style beads, consistent with the page's Swamiji reference.2014-08-17 +1 copiesAugust 17 20142014-08-17A photo of a seated figure in a rust-red turban with a peacock feather and red plume, wearing layered gold and pearl necklaces, gold bangles and an orange-saffron cloth. He reaches into a tray of food with his hand while holding a terracotta pot filled with white substance, seated before an ornate gold throne with a red patterned cushion. A hand from the edge of frame offers a metal plate of sweets. Swamiji (probable): the turban, peacock feather, layered gold necklaces and saffron cloth are distinctive ceremonial cues.2014-08-17August 17 20142014-08-17August 17 20142014-08-17August 17 20142014-08-17August 17 20142014-08-17August 17 20142014-08-17August 17 20142014-08-17August 17 20142014-08-17Swamiji (probable) seated on an ornate gold throne with red tiger-striped cushions, wearing a rust-red turban decorated with peacock feathers, a red plume and gold jewelled ornaments. He wears a rust-red shawl over the shoulders, an orange-saffron dhoti, layered gold and bead necklaces, rudraksha-style gold beaded armlets and bangles, and a red bindi. He holds a terracotta pot with white contents in his lap and gestures with his right hand, as if scattering or offering something. A brass tray with more items sits at the right edge. Blue cross-shaped lattice panels decorate the background.2014-08-17