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A photograph of a festive event inside a tent with red drapes. A seated man in an orange-brown robe wears a long multicolour flower garland of red, pink, yellow and green blooms and holds out a fruit toward a golden lion-shaped throne or seat. Beside him a woman in a red sari with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace reaches toward the offering, while a woman in an orange sari bends forward with her hands extended. A woman in a dark red sari and a man in white dhoti stand nearby, and other devotees and attendants fill the background, some in saffron and green clothing. Visible framing elements include a large floral arch of marigolds and red flowers.

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December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph of a seated man in an orange-brown saffron robe and a large multicolored garland of red, yellow, green and white flowers, with a rudraksha-style bead mala across his chest. He has a full dark beard and smiles as a woman in a red sari with a gold border and a dark shawl offers him a yellow fruit or sweet from a golden tray on a red cloth. Behind him stands a floral floral-decorated backdrop. Nearby, a man with long dark hair, white tilak and orange clothing sits beside a woman in an orange-brown outfit, and a long-haired man in white dhoti sits in the background. Several people with matted dreadlocks and devotees in white and cream sit close by, their hands extended toward the offering. A deep red curtain hangs at the back.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23July 31 20152015-07-31A photograph of a seated guru in a rust-red saffron robe and a beaded garland sits on a golden throne decorated with garlands of marigolds and roses. He smiles and holds out his hand, which a woman in a white blouse and red dupatta reaches toward while holding a paper offering. Beside him a golden kalasha-style vessel and a basket of fruit and flowers sit on a golden stand. Nearby a man in a brown shawl with a white forehead mark sits, and a woman in a red sari with a rudraksha mala stands. Several women and an older man in light clothing watch from the crowd, and a microphone stand stands at the left edge.2015-07-31A seated bearded man in an orange-brown robe and red-and-white garland sits on a red throne before a large floral backdrop of red, yellow, green and white flowers, with a golden lion figure at his feet. Beside him a man in white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl with a rudraksha mala holds a golden staff and offers fruit. A woman in a yellow top and red-striped sari with a lanyard stands with folded hands, and people in white ritual dress and a blue shirt gather behind. Three people are clearly visible in the foreground with others partially seen at the edges.2016-12-23April 26 20162016-04-26A photograph of a seated man with long dark swept-back hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a red and white flower garland, and rudraksha malas, seated on a red throne with gold lion-head armrests under a white and red tent. A woman in white with a red-bordered sari kneels before him, touching his hand, while a bare-chested man in orange with a yellow and white bead necklace stands behind. Several women in orange and saffron garments with beaded necklaces, some holding offerings, gather around, and more devotees in white stand in the background. The seated figure appears to be a probable Swamiji candidate based on his long swept-back hair, ornate saffron clothing, rudraksha malas and garland. The scene resembles a devotional puja or padapuja at a festival setting.2016-01-03A photograph of a ceremonial stage honouring a seated bearded man in saffron-orange robes, wearing a long white and pink flower garland and a small red-and-white floral arrangement at his feet. He sits on a gold-trimmed throne cushioned with red pillows, before a large arch of marigolds and roses in red, yellow, white and green. On the left, a man in white dhoti with gold border and a bare-chested man in saffron cloth hold a trident-topped ornament and offer flowers. On the right, a woman with long dreadlocks and a rudraksha mala in an orange sari and a second woman in an orange sari stand attentively, and more people are behind them. a person is identified by the honoured seated figure with the ornate garland and throne, though his face and appearance are not distinct enough to confirm identity. Visible people: about six.2016-12-23A photograph of a seated man in a saffron-red robe with a white flower garland and a rudraksha mala, sitting on a golden throne with a golden lion-headed armrest and a tiger-skin cover, smiling as a woman in a white sari and a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala stand close. A large floral arrangement of yellow, orange, red and white flowers forms the backdrop, with a woman in a red sari and a wicker basket of offerings behind the throne. Several people are visible, including the seated man, the woman in white, the man at left, and women at right.2015-07-31December 23 20162016-12-23Photograph of a ceremonial offering at a flower-decorated seat. A seated man in rust-brown robes with a shawl, wearing a long gold-and-bead necklace, gold armlets and bangles, smiles while receiving an offering from a woman in a white top and orange shawl who holds a coconut with a red flower on it. A bald man with ear studs and beaded malas stands at the left edge. The seat is banked with yellow, red and white flower garlands and marigold petals, with a brass lamp hanging above and a gold ornamental pedestal beside it.2013-07-22