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Photograph of a seated man with long hair and a beard, wearing an orange-red turban, a saffron-orange cloth draped over his shoulder, multiple gold necklaces and gold armbands, seated on a red cushioned seat before a gold-ornate throne. He holds out his hand receiving a small offering. A woman in a purple sari with gold border stands beside him holding a brass bowl, and women in maroon saris with rudraksha malas stand behind him. A man in a white shirt in the foreground holds a round golden sweet or offering. Brass lamps and a small fan sit in the background, with a red curtain. Visible people: six.

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Photograph of a seated bearded man in an orange-red turban and orange-saffron shawl, with long hair, heavy gold necklaces, gold armbands and bangles, handing small golden grains from his hand to a devotee in a white shirt who cups his palms. a person seated on a red-cushioned gilded throne; he is the central figure. Beside him a woman in a purple sari and rudraksha mala holds a brass bowl of the same grains, and a woman in grey-green sari watches. Behind, a brass lamp, a white pedestal fan and a gilded pillar; two women in pink and red saris stand further back. The people are in a temple-style setting with the grains offered as prasad.2016-10-29October 29 20162016-10-29October 29 20162016-10-29October 29 20162016-10-29A seated man in saffron-and-rust robes, a rust turban, heavy gold necklaces and gold armlets sits on a red cushioned throne before a gold-carved backdrop, smiling as he offers gold-coloured sweets from a tray to a bald, bare-chested man in orange cloth who bends forward with cupped hands and a rudraksha mala. Behind them, women in saris and dark-red and purple blouses sit or stand, one with a bindi and a gold necklace, and a golden kalasha-shaped vessel and brass oil lamp rest nearby. In the foreground are dishes of yellow-orange sweets, consistent with a festive offering. Probable Swamiji is the seated figure with the swept-back long hair, turban and ornate gold jewellery, shown in person receiving the honour of the seated role.2016-10-29 +1 copiesOctober 29 20162016-10-29Indoor ritual photograph. A man seated on a red cushioned throne, wearing an orange-red turban, long dark hair, a beard, multiple heavy gold necklaces and gold armlets, and an orange-saffron cloth draped over his body, reaches into a brass bowl and offers grains or sweets to a devotee. A woman in a purple sari with gold jewellery holds the brass bowl and assists. Behind them a woman in a green sari watches, a brass deity murti or ornate gold object stands nearby, and a pedestal fan and a red curtain are visible. Mentions of ritual items: a brass bowl, a brass lamp and small offerings on a tray at the bottom edge. A man in a white shirt sits in the lower right corner receiving the offering. Several people in deep red and orange attire stand in the background. The man on the throne appears to be a probable Swamiji by his orange-red turban, long hair, gold necklaces and saffron cloth.2016-10-29A seated man in a rust-orange turban and orange-saffron garment, wearing heavy gold necklaces, gold armbands and bangles, sits on a red-upholstered gold throne and offers small gold-coloured items from his hands to a shaven-headed man in orange kneeling before him. A gold lion-form ornament and brass oil lamp stand nearby. Behind them a woman in a purple-bordered sari and a woman in a grey sari stand, and a woman in a rust-red sari with a rudraksha mala holds a brass bowl at right. A white desk fan and gilded pillars fill the background. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, rust turban, ornate gold jewellery and saffron clothing; this is an appearance-based label.2016-10-29October 29 20162016-10-29October 29 20162016-10-29A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rust-coloured turban sits on a gold-ornamented throne, wearing heavy gold garlands, gold armlets and a gold necklace, with a long dark hair and beard, and a visible smile. He holds his hands out while a woman in a green sari pours or offers small items from a metal bowl into his palms. Nearby, a woman in a maroon sari smiles and another woman in red and a rudraksha mala stands behind them. A man in a white shirt in the foreground holds gold-coloured items in his hands. A brass oil lamp and a gold lion-head ornament sit beside the throne, with a red curtain and a standing fan in the background. The appearance-based label is a person, seated on the throne with gold ornaments and saffron robes; the scene is a blessing or offering ritual at a satsang setting.2016-10-29October 29 20162016-10-29