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Photograph of a seated figure on a red zebra-print cushioned seat in front of a gilded throne backdrop with a green and gold banana-leaf setting at night. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron robe, an orange turban, a long multicolour garland of orange marigolds, green leaves, red beads and white flowers, and gold jewellery including a ring and bangles, and is smiling. A kneeling man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala and a wristwatch leans forward, holding out his hands over a silver tray holding small brass cups and a lit oil lamp, while the seated figure's hand reaches toward him. Standing at the right is a man in white with an orange-brown shawl and mala. Behind them a large crowd of people in white and orange clothing sits in the open evening setting, with a yellow-and-orange cloth hanging from a red pole. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure, identified by the orange robe, orange turban, and ornate garland.

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A seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron robe, wearing a large multicolour flower garland of orange marigolds, white blooms and green leaves with red and blue beads, sits on a red and gold throne-like chair with an ornate golden backrest. A kneeling man in a white shirt and orange shawl, with white tilak on his forehead, offers something from a small silver bowl with a spoon. Behind them stands a man in white with a red garland and rudraksha mala, hands folded, while a crowd of seated devotees fills the dimly lit hall beneath a banana-leaf backdrop and a hanging orange-and-green cloth. Gold ornaments and bracelets are visible on the seated figure. Bright evening setting with a fan at left.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09A person in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban sits on a red cushioned throne with a gold-carved backrest. A thick garland of orange, green, white and red-blue flowers hangs across his chest, with gold bangles on his wrist and a gold necklace. Beside him, a kneeling devotee in a white shirt with a sacred thread and a white forehead mark holds a small brass tray with a flame or ritual items, receiving a seated offering. Behind them, a crowd of devotees and monks in saffron and white stands under a night sky with banana leaves and a saffron-and-gold banner. a person cues are the orange turban, orange robes and garlanded throne seat, and his role is the seated honoured figure receiving ritual service.2015-08-09Photograph at night of a seated person on an ornate gilded throne with red tiger-striped upholstery, wearing a red-orange turban, saffron-orange robe, a multicolour flower garland of marigolds and green, white and blue blooms, and gold bangles. He smiles while a woman in a white garment with green border and a white forehead tilak, with a rudraksha mala and a visitor badge, offers him a small item with both hands. Behind them a brass plate holds lit oil lamps and petals; a golden kalasha-like ornament and a banana-leaf setting with a decorated cloth hanging are visible, and a few other people in white and saffron sit or stand in the background.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09A photograph taken at night at an outdoor event. A man seated on a golden throne with red upholstery wears an orange-red turban, an orange robe and a long multicolour garland of flowers in orange, white, green and red with blue accents. He smiles and extends his arm to a woman kneeling at the right in a white sari with a red shawl and a rudraksha mala, who holds her palms together and receives small folded papers. A brass plate and small bowls sit before her. Behind them a crowd of people in white and orange clothing sits, and a banana-leaf decoration and a cloth banner hang behind the throne. Other visible people are devotees in white and saffron clothing.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09A seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron robes, wearing a long multicolour garland of orange marigolds, green leaves, red and white flowers and blue beads, sits on a red-draped throne with an ornate gold backrest. A devotee in a white dhoti and white top with an orange shawl bows low with palms pressed together, touching the seated figure's hand near a brass plate holding a lamp and flower offering. Behind them, a banana plant and a gold-and-maroon embroidered cloth hang, and a crowd of people in white stands in the night-time background. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a red-orange turban, saffron robes and a flower garland, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji. The devotee's face is down and the garlanded figure is in the foreground, making the photo a darshan-style moment.2015-08-09Night outdoor event on a golden throne with red cushions. A seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron robes wears a long garland of orange marigolds and green, white and blue flowers, with a red and gold rudraksha-style mala and gold necklaces; the figure is in a probable Swamiji appearance-based label. A man in white kurta with a white forehead tilak and red beaded mala leans forward offering a plate with money or cards, while another attendant in saffron sits behind. Brass bowls, a lamp and bundled sticks lie on a red cloth; a gold lion-like ornament and a colourful woven banner appear in the background, with a crowd and banana leaves behind.2015-08-09Night outdoor ritual on a raised red-draped dais. A man in an orange-red turban and saffron robe, wearing a thick multi-coloured flower garland with red, white and green blooms and a gold necklace, sits on a gilded throne-like seat and reaches toward a small brass tray holding an oil lamp. Before him, a bald man in white clothes, with a sacred orange-brown cord and vertical white forehead marks, bends forward with cupped hands. Banana leaves, a decorated cloth banner and a gold lion-like ornament stand behind. Several white-clad attendants and a large crowd fill the background. Small printed booklets lie on the cloth.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09A seated figure on a red-upholstered throne with an ornate gold backrest, wearing an orange-red turban, an orange-red robe and a long garland of orange, white, green and red flowers. A man in a white kurta with an orange-red shawl bends forward and offers something from a brass plate with small lamps, while a second man in white with a white forehead band stands at the right. A banana leaf and a dark-blue and orange hanging cloth frame the scene against a night background, with people seated behind. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears the orange-red turban, floral garland and robe, consistent with a presentation at the throne.2015-08-09