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A seated man on a gilded throne wears an orange-red turban, a white flower garland, a gold chest ornament and an orange-red cloth, and holds a fruit in one hand while another hand rests on a kneeling man's head. A bald priest in orange robes with a wooden staff and a beaded mala stands behind, and a seated monk in orange with a mala sits to the right. A young man in a blue checked shirt kneels with cupped hands, holding fruit. Several women in saris and a white kurta stand in the background, one holding a child, under a red draped backdrop with a golden carved pillar.

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A seated figure on an ornate golden throne wears a rust-red turban, saffron-orange robes with a gold sash, a yellow flower garland, and a gold-and-red necklace, with white markings on the forehead, and extends a hand toward a kneeling young man in a dark navy kurta who holds a red fruit. Behind the throne a standing attendant in orange dhoti and shawl holds a gold-topped staff. A line of women in saris and salwar kameez, some with rudraksha malas, waits along a red-draped hall with gold carved pillars. A woman in white with a rudraksha mala stands at the front of the line. The scene reads as darshan in a temple-like hall.2015-10-25October 25 20152015-10-25A photograph from a satsang-style ceremony in a ceremonial hall with a red-and-gold backdrop. On the left, a smiling person in an orange-and-gold turban, orange robes with yellow borders, and layered rudraksha malas and gold ornaments sits on a gold throne-like seat. In the centre, a bald priest with a tilak and rudraksha mala, wearing orange robes and gold pendant, sits cross-legged with hands folded. A tall brass lamp stands nearby. On the right, a man in a white shirt and glasses kneels on a red patterned rug, extending both hands to receive a small red fruit from the seated person. A partially visible attendant in white stands at the top right.April 24 20162016-04-24May 27 20152015-05-27October 25 20152015-10-25A photograph inside a decorated hall with a large gold-ornate throne at right. A seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron-orange shawl, with a white floral garland and gold bangles, extends an orange toward a man in white kurta and white dhoti with a yellow tilak on his forehead, who leans in holding a small silver plate. Behind them, saffron-robed monks with rudraksha malas and shaved heads stand near a heap of oranges and pink flowers. Standing spectators in white clothes, one wearing a red garland, watch from the background, and a camera operator is visible at right. A rose lies in the lower right corner.2015-05-27October 10 20152015-10-10A photograph of a ceremonial scene in an ornate room with gold-carved decor. A seated figure on a gold throne wears a rust-red turban with a jewelled ornament, a rust-red robe with saffron-yellow border, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, and bangles. Smiling, they handle oranges set on a wooden tray in front of them. A man in a white-and-blue checked shirt kneels before the tray and reaches toward the fruit. Standing behind, a man in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and round glasses holds an orange. Another saffron-robed man stands to the left, and a cameraman with a video camera on a tripod works in the background. Gold-framed decor and a leopard-print cloth complete the setting.2015-05-13 +1 copiesOctober 26 20142014-10-26A photograph inside a red-draped hall with gold-leaf decoration and an ornate golden pillar. A seated figure on a gold-covered seat wears a rust-coloured turban, rust-orange robes, and a yellow-white flower garland, and extends a hand to receive an offering of red fruit. Beside him, a man with a shaved head and yellow forehead markings wears a rudraksha mala and orange cloth, and another man stands behind holding a gold staff. A white-clad elderly man in a saffron-orange shawl stands at the centre holding a red fruit, while a woman in a maroon headscarf presents a bundle of fruit wrapped in a blue-trimmed bag. A tray of fruit and offerings sits in the foreground. Several other people in white and saffron stand in the background, and a lamp hangs from the ceiling.2015-10-25Indoor ceremonial scene in a red-draped hall with gold-carved pillars and a gold chair at left. A seated figure in a red-orange turban, saffron-gold wrap and white floral garland holds fruit in both hands and smiles. Beside them a shaved-headed attendant in saffron robes and rudraksha mala kneels and holds red apples, while a third attendant in saffron stands behind holding a golden staff. On the right an elderly man in white dhoti and orange shawl bows slightly, holding a red apple. Several onlookers in white, sari and shirts stand in the background. Offerings of fruit suggest a darshan or puja setting.2015-10-25