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A seated figure in a maroon-red turban and maroon-red robe, with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, sits on a gilded throne with a leopard-print cushion and receives a book or offering from a man in an orange shawl and white kurta on the left. Behind them a man in orange with a gold-and-bead garland stands beside a man in white dhoti holding a rudraksha mala who raises a camera. A gilded throne backrest and a painted panel of deities frame the room.

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A seated man in a maroon turban and maroon robe, with a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, sits on an ornate golden throne draped with a leopard-print cushion. He extends his right arm to take a hardcover book offered by a man in an orange shawl who kneels at lower left. Behind them a man in orange robes with a gold-and-bead necklace stands, a bald man in orange sits below, and a photographer in white dhoti and white shirt takes pictures near a painted temple-style backdrop. Trays of sweets wrapped in cellophane with red bows, marigold flowers and stacked books sit on the throne base.2016-05-13May 13 20162016-05-13A photograph of a seated figure in a red-maroon robe and a deep red turban, with a long rudraksha mala and sitting on a gold-carved throne with a leopard-print cushion. He gestures with raised hands toward a seated group. Around him, people in saffron and orange shawls and garlands stand and kneel; one man in a white shirt holds an open glossy book with a cover photo, and a man in a light-coloured dhoti stands at the back photographing with a camera. Brass offering platters, wrapped sweets in cellophane and stacked books sit on a low table. A framed painted panel hangs on the wall behind. Watermarked archive photo of a visit event. Visible people: about eight.2016-05-13A seated figure in a maroon-red turban and maroon robe, with a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, sits on a leopard-print cushioned throne with an ornate gold backrest. He smiles while a man in an orange saffron vest over a white shirt, wearing a saffron shawl and wristbands, hands him a blue booklet with a portrait on its cover. Several more booklets and small packets wrapped with red ribbon lie on a table beside the throne. Behind them a man in white dhoti and a rudraksha mala photographs the scene with a camera, and a framed ornate painting hangs on the wall. Others in orange and saffron stand at the left.2016-05-13A seated man in a maroon turban and maroon robe sits on a gold-trimmed throne draped with leopard-print cushions, holding up a glossy book with a portrait cover while a pile of books and wrapped sweets sit on the cushion before him. Around him, a group of devotees in orange shawls, saffron dhotis and gold garlands stand and sit close by; a seated bald man in a white shirt and a rudraksha mala looks on, and a man in white with a camera and mala photographs the scene. Behind them is a framed painted panel with a gold-leaf border and marigold garlands at the front of the platform.2016-05-13A photo inside a room with a gilded throne at right, where a seated figure in a maroon robe and maroon turban, wearing a long mala, gestures with open hands while speaking. Two men in saffron-orange shawls face the seated figure: one in a light grey kurta on the left, and one in a white shirt under an orange vest in the centre, holding a stack of books. A man in a white shirt photographs the scene with a camera, a framed painting of deities hangs on the wall, and an air conditioner is mounted above. Flower petals and offerings lie on a leopard-print cushion in the foreground.2016-05-13A photograph of an indoor ceremonial meeting in a room with a large gold-framed backdrop and a gold ornate seat. On the right, a person in rust-red robes, a red turban and a long black braid, with a rudraksha-style mala around the neck, sits on a leopard-print cushion while holding out a small book to a man on the left. That man wears an orange sleeveless vest over a white shirt, round glasses, a red wrist thread and a gold chain, and holds a hardcover book with a portrait cover. Other men in orange and white stand behind, and a cameraman in white with a camera on his shoulder records the exchange. a person appearance cues are present: a red turban, long black hair and a rudraksha-style mala on the seated figure, with the seated person presented as receiving guests; the page does not name him for this event. Plastic-wrapped offerings and fruit sit near the cushion.2016-05-13A photograph of a seated saffron-robed figure on a leopard-print cushioned seat in front of a golden throne-like backrest, wearing an orange turban and a long brown-orange shawl with a rudraksha-type mala, extending a hand toward a visitor. Two older men in white kurta-style clothing sit on the left, one wearing glasses, and a bald man in orange with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace holds an open book. Two standing attendants in orange and white with beads and gold necklaces stand behind, one in orange with a shaved head, and a cameraman in an orange shirt films. Framed Tanjore-style religious paintings hang on the wall behind. Appearance-based a person cues: orange turban, long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ornate gold-accented seating, though the face is not used for identification.2016-04-27Photograph of a visit in an ornate room with a gilded throne. A man in an orange vest over white shirt and an orange scarf, wearing glasses, hands a book with a portrait on its cover to a person seated on a leopard-print throne cushion. The seated person wears a maroon turban and maroon robes with a rudraksha-style necklace and is smiling. Behind them a photographer with a camera and a bead mala stands before a framed painting, and a few men in white and orange clothing stand nearby. Gold ornaments rest on a tray. A wall-mounted air conditioner is visible.2016-05-13Indoor photograph of a formal visit in a gold-trimmed room. On the right, a man with short dark hair and an orange saffron robe with a wrap sits on an ornate golden throne upholstered in leopard-print fabric, smiling and extending his hand. An elderly man on the left, wearing dark-framed glasses, a white kurta, a black waistcoat and an orange shawl, sits on a red-and-gold throne and hands over a white envelope or booklet. Behind them stand several men in orange and saffron robes and devotees, one wearing a gold necklace and another with a rudraksha mala. A small book rests on the cushioned seat. A decorated painted panel and gold ornamental carvings frame the background. Four people are visible.2016-04-27A seated man in an orange turban and orange robe, with long dark hair and a beaded necklace, sits on a leopard-print cushioned seat in front of an ornate gold throne, receiving a gift from an older man in a brown kurta with red-framed glasses who kneels and offers a book or document. Behind them a standing priest in orange robes wears a gold necklace, a bald attendant in orange sits beside a brass deity figure, and a cameraman in white holds a camera. A tray of red apples and a brass kalasha sit in the foreground, with a framed painting of gods in the background.2016-05-03April 27 20162016-04-27