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A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair and a black turban-style head wrap, wearing a reddish-brown shawl and a gold necklace, sitting on a red throne in front of a gold-painted backdrop with a floral arch of yellow, red and white flowers. In front of him a large metal kalasha-like vessel is heaped with flower garlands, pink petals, fruit and cloth offerings, and a bead garland hangs around it. Several people in white dhoti and white sari clothing surround the offering; a woman in an orange sari with long loose hair stands in the foreground and bends toward the offering, while another woman in white adjusts flowers.

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A seated man with long swept-back dark hair, a red-brown cloth and multiple floral garlands sits on an ornate throne against a gold-toned backdrop with a large floral arrangement of yellow and red flowers. Several people in white dhotis and white or cream garments with gold borders surround him, offering flowers and attending the throne. A woman in an orange-red sari and a person with long dreadlocked hair in saffron-orange robes stand at the right, and a trident leans at the left. The scene resembles a temple abhishekam or puja offering.2016-07-19A golden temple-like interior shows a seated man in red and gold ceremonial clothing and a large gold necklace, with a shaved-head-free dark hair bun, smiling on a red-cushioned throne framed by a floral arch of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers and green leaves. A gold kalasha-style canopy and gilded relief carvings surround him. A white-clad priest with a trident-shaped ornament and marigold garland stands at left, an attendant in saffron cloth kneels beside the throne next to a dark basin decorated with yellow flowers, and a long-haired woman in saffron robes stands at right with other devotees in white. A bare-chested figure is not visible; the seated man is shown in ceremonial garb consistent with peetha honouring. Temple abhishekam-style offering scene.2016-07-19Photo of a ritual at a temple-like hall with gold-coloured walls. A central figure seated on a red throne draped with a large garland of yellow, white and red flowers wears a dark turban, orange-brown robe, layered gold necklaces and bangles, and holds a steel bowl. Probable Swamiji (probable): long dark hair visible on a figure in orange, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, seated in the central position on the throne. Around him, several men in white dhoti and shawls and women in saris stand or sit, some handing items, offering petals and pouring from bowls. In front, a large heap of flowers and garlands surrounds a pile of offerings including folded papers and packets. A deity murti decorated with blue and gold cloth stands at left beside a decorative lamp and a small cooler.2016-07-19A seated man with long dark matted hair, gold ornate necklaces, a rudraksha-style mala and a red-brown shawl sits on a red chair framed by a large floral arrangement of yellow and white marigolds, red roses and green leaves. He wears a red-brown cloth draped over his shoulders and gold bangles on his arms, and he smiles. Beside him stand attendants: a man in white dhoti with a gold border and a long-haired figure in orange robes with a bun. Background gold drapery and a gold decorative element are visible. a person is seated in the central position, identified by his long hair, gold ornaments and ceremonial seat, while the caption attributes the event to Guru Purnima celebrations.2016-07-19A photograph of a ceremonial offering inside a gold-toned temple hall. A large mound of fruit and flowers sits in front of a red-cushioned throne, with white-and-yellow marigold garlands and a pink floral heap. A seated man with long dark hair, wearing a gold necklace, a rudraksha-style mala and a brown robe, gestures while smiling, appearing to be a central figure in the offering. Beside him, a woman in an orange sari with long dark hair leans in and holds the offering. On the left, a man in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala stands by the offering. The white-and-gold backdrop has yellow floral garlands and a green leaf arch. Swamiji (probable): the seated man with long hair, gold necklace and rudraksha mala in a brown robe, shown in the role of the honoured guru receiving offerings.2016-07-19A ceremonial puja in a yellow-draped hall where a bearded man with long dark hair, a red tilak, gold necklaces and bangles, and a rust-coloured garment sits on a red throne framed by garlands of yellow and orange marigolds and white flowers. Two attendants in white dhotis with sacred threads stand at left, one pouring from a steel vessel; on the right a woman in an orange top with long grey braids, her arms raised toward the seated figure. Before the throne lies a large mound of pink and white flowers, garlands, folded papers and lemons. Ritual offerings accompany a guru purnima celebration.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A photograph of a seated man on a red throne inside a gold-decorated hall, receiving a ceremonial anointing. He wears a rust-red robe, multiple long gold necklaces, gold armbands and a dark topknot, and his body and robe are dusted with white powder. A large floral arch of yellow, white, red and green garlands frames the throne. Around him, women in saris and devotees pour offerings and handle silver bowls, and trays of flowers, fruit and sweets lie at his feet. A white air cooler stands at right and gilded figures decorate the wall. The page names the figure as a person, and the appearance cues are a dark topknot, rust-red robe, gold necklaces and a ceremonial throne, so this is a probable identification.2016-07-19Photo of a festive temple-like ceremony in front of a gold-backed shrine decorated with a large floral arch of yellow marigolds, white flowers and red garlands. A man seated on a central raised seat with long swept-back dark hair, gold ornamental necklaces, a red tilak and colourful wrist bands smiles as a long-haired ascetic in orange and green cloth reaches toward him with an offering. Standing attendants in white dhotis and an orange-robed devotee surround the seat, and a woman in a red shawl is at right. A golden deity murti is partly visible at the top; baskets of yellow fruit sit in the foreground. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated at the centre with long swept-back hair, gold necklaces and red tilak, receiving honour.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A photograph of a seated figure on a red-cushioned throne framed by floral garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white jasmine, with a gilded golden wall and carved deity reliefs behind. The central seated man wears a rust-brown dhoti and shawl, a gold ceremonial necklace with pendant, gold armbands, and has long dreadlocked hair with a tilak on his forehead; he appears to be receiving offerings. An older man in a white shirt and glasses stands at left, a young boy in white shirt bends forward at the offering tray, and a woman in a red-brown sari holding a small brass vessel and another woman in a red-brown sari stand at right. The foreground holds marigold and rose garlands, flower heaps and papers on a tray. a person: the seated figure has long dreadlocked hair, rudraksha-style ornaments and gold necklaces on a throne setting, consistent with the page's Guru Purnima context.2016-07-19