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Photograph of a seated bearded man in an orange-red turban and orange cloth wrapped over his shoulder, wearing heavy gold necklaces, gold armbands and bangles, and a rudraksha mala. He smiles while scattering grains or seeds from his hand over a metal tray and a small golden figure. Behind him stand gold-framed hangings, brass oil lamps, a white pedestal fan, and a carved stone pillar; a woman in green and an attendant in maroon stand nearby, and a person's head is partly visible in the foreground. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues of orange turban, ornate gold jewellery and rudraksha mala, performing a ritual offering.

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A smiling man in a saffron-orange turban and orange robe sits on a red-upholstered throne beside a gold-ornate backdrop, wearing layered gold necklaces, gold armbands and bangles, and a long black braid. He holds small items in his palm and sprinkles them over a metal tray, while a devotee in the foreground bends forward. Nearby are brass oil lamps, a golden kalasha-like finial and a standing fan. A woman in a green sari and a staff member in red stand in the background, with a tray of offerings nearby. a person seated on the throne, in saffron cloth, turban and gold ornaments.2016-10-29October 29 20162016-10-29 +1 copiesOctober 29 20162016-10-29 +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.2016-10-29October 29 20162016-10-29A 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 20162016-10-29A photograph of a seated man in an orange-rust turban and orange-rust robe, wearing long gold ceremonial necklaces, gold bangles and a rudraksha mala, smiling as he receives offerings on a seated throne with ornate gold carved backrest and red velvet cushions. A woman in a purple sari with a dark necklace holds a brass bowl with green leaves and offers items into his hands, while a young person in orange at right and a devotee at lower right watch. A gold lion-faced finial, brass oil lamp and carved gold pillar are in the background. Probable Swamiji (appearance-based label) seated on the throne with long hair, turban, gold necklaces and saffron robe.2016-10-29October 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