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A seated man in an orange-red turban and saffron robe sits on a red tiger-striped cushion before a gold-carved throne back. He wears a long garland of orange marigolds, white flowers and green leaves, plus beaded bracelets, and holds a small brass plate and offering in both hands toward a young woman kneeling in front of him. She wears a white blouse-and-skirt style garment with a colourful embroidered bodice, a red thread necklace, a sandalwood or white tilak on her forehead, and smiles as she receives the offering. Behind them stands another person in saffron robes with a white tilak, beside a painted red pillar with a decorative cloth and banana leaves. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne in the orange turban, flower garland and saffron robe, receiving the offering as a devotee kneels before him. A brass kalasha-style vessel sits near the throne.

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At an evening event, a seated figure in a red-orange turban and a garland of orange, green and red flowers hands small yellow cards to a young woman in a plain white dress and white shawl. She wears a white vertical tilak on her forehead, a red and black beaded necklace and bangles, and stands before a golden throne-like seat. Behind them a woman in a maroon sari with a beaded mala sits beside a golden deity-form or ornate vessel, and a large crowd is visible in the dark background. Green banana leaves and a decorated orange-and-green cloth hang above. A white badge is pinned to the young woman's dress.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09A photograph of a robed figure seated on an ornate gold throne with red tiger-striped cushions, wearing an orange turban and a large garland of orange, white and green flowers with a red rudraksha-style mala. The seated person holds a small gold-edged card or offering in both hands and smiles toward a kneeling woman in a white sari with a white flower in her hair, hands joined in anjali and a black bead mala around her neck. Behind them a woman in an orange-and-gold sari stands near a gold kalasha-style stand, and an older woman in white with a folded-hands gesture stands at right. A patterned orange and red banner hangs from a pole beneath a banana-leaf backdrop and a roof. The setting suggests darshan or a ceremonial honour; the seated figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), identified by the orange turban, garland, rudraksha mala and ornate throne.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09A seated figure in a rust-red turban and matching saffron-red robes, wearing a multicoloured floral garland of orange, white, green and red blooms and a rudraksha mala, receives a small card or envelope from a young girl. The girl wears a white sari with a gold border, a rudraksha mala, and a name badge on her chest. Behind them stands a golden throne backdrop, a red-and-orange hanging banner, banana leaves and a green curtain, with other devotees in the background at night. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the left, identified by the turban, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garland cues.2015-08-09A photograph of a seated saffron-robed figure wearing an orange-red turban and a long garland of orange, white and red flowers, smiling as he hands a small object to a young woman in white. The seated figure is on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red tiger-striped cushion. The woman wears a white sari-style garment, a red beaded necklace and bangles, and an ID badge on a lanyard. Behind them a striped cloth-wrapped pillar, banana leaves and a standing man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala are visible.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09Night-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.2015-08-09