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A seated man with a long swept-back hair wears a rust-red wrap over a bare shoulder, a thick garland of red roses, yellow marigolds and white jasmine, a gold armlet and a white forehead mark. He sits with eyes lowered beside a gold-toned ornate deity murti or lion-faced ritual object. To the right a man in a white shirt with a blue lanyard kneels with head bowed, and a woman in white with a rust shawl stands behind. Behind them hang a garland of marigolds and a purple cloth on a stand, with an electric fan at the back and a gold-framed shrine piece to the left. a person cues: long swept-back hair, garland, bare shoulder wrap and gold armlet; the seated man is described by role as the garlanded central figure.

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A photograph of a seated person in a maroon and gold sari-style garment with a leopard-print wrap, wearing a garland of red roses, yellow flowers and white jasmine, and gold bangles. Their right hand rests on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt, who bends forward with his head lowered. Behind them a standing woman in white clothing wears a rust-orange beaded necklace and gold bangles, beside a golden deity murti, a kalasha-like gold vessel, a table draped in purple cloth and hanging flower garlands. A small standing figure with a shirt and light trousers appears at the right edge. The seated person appears to be giving a blessing to the kneeling devotee, possibly a darshan or padapuja setting.2014-04-13A seated figure in a maroon and gold draped garment with a leopard-print cloth beneath wears a long red, yellow and white flower garland and rudraksha bracelets, holding a sheet of paper while placing a hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt with folded hands. Behind them stand a woman in a white sari with a rudraksha mala and another woman in purple, beside a gold-decorated throne draped in purple cloth with floral garlands and a gold ornamental figure. A small electric fan and a dark red curtain complete the setting.2014-04-13A seated person in a rust-red and maroon garment with a leopard-print cloth wears a long garland of red roses, white flowers and yellow marigolds. Gold bangles and a gold arm band are visible. A man in a white shirt bends low and touches the seated person's feet. Behind them, women in white saris stand near a gold ornament, a purple cloth and hanging garlands, with a gold lion-shaped figure nearby. The setting suggests a padapuja-style honouring in an ashram room. The seated person is the central figure; no a person depiction is visible in the frame.2014-04-13April 13 20142014-04-13April 13 20142014-04-13A seated man in a deep red-maroon garment with a bare shoulder wears a long garland of white and red flowers, with pink rose petals and a gold bangle on his wrist. He is receiving reverence as another man in white clothes with an orange-red shawl bends forward to touch his hands or feet. Behind them are large floral garlands in yellow, white and red, a wicker basket, and a gold seat or throne. Two people stand partly visible at the left edge and in the background. Appearance-based label: a person, seated and receiving padapuja-style devotion, shown by the maroon garment, flower garland and throne.2015-07-31A seated man with short dark hair and a white-and-red forehead marking smiles while resting his hand on the head of a man kneeling before him. The seated figure wears a maroon and gold dhoti, a leopard-print cloth around the waist, a thick garland of red, yellow and white flowers, and gold bangles. The kneeling man wears a green checked shirt and is bowing in devotion. Behind them stands a woman in a white sari with a rudraksha mala, beside a gold ornate statue of a bird and a purple-draped table with hanging flower garlands, and a red-and-black tiger-print cushion. Gold carved panels and a red curtain frame the scene. a person candidate appearance is uncertain.2014-04-13A seated man in a maroon robe with a white-and-red tilak on his forehead and a thick garland of white and red flowers sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. A bare-chested figure. A potted green plant and an orange cloth are beside the throne, with garlanded deity murti or statues visible behind in red and gold drapery, and a woman in cream sari at the right edge.2015-04-26April 13 20142014-04-13A seated figure in a red-maroon wrap with a gold armlet and a leopard-print cloth, wearing a thick garland of red roses, yellow flowers and white jasmine, sits facing a kneeling young man in a brown kurta with a gold chain. The seated figure holds a sheet of printed paper. Behind them a standing woman in a white sari and a red-and-white shawl stands beside a golden statue, and a second woman in green stands near the wall. A gold deity murti and flower-decorated kalasha stand nearby. Appearance-based cues including the long swept hair, garland and red-maroon clothing qualify the seated figure as a person receiving a devotee in an in-person meeting.2014-04-13A seated man in a rust-red dhoti and matching shawl, wearing a long garland of yellow and red flowers, gold armlets and bangles, and a leopard-print cushion behind him, extends his hands in blessing toward an elderly man in a white shirt and trousers who bows low and touches his feet. Behind them, a woman in a rust sari with a rudraksha mala stands beside a golden deity murti, and a few women and a young girl in a blue top watch from the back. Red velvet seats and a red carpet surround the scene. The seated man is a probable Swamiji candidate with long swept-back hair, a gold crown-like ornament and ceremonial gold jewellery, so the image depicts him in person.2014-04-13April 13 20142014-04-13