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A seated figure on a red cushioned throne receives offerings at a gathering indoors. The figure has long dreadlocked hair, wears a rust-brown shawl, a gold ceremonial necklace and gold armlets, and holds a hand out over a tray of rice. Heaps of marigolds and roses in yellow, red and pink lie on a red cloth before him, and a gold cobra-shaped ornament sits at the front. Women in saris stand and kneel around the throne, one smiling and reaching forward with offerings, and a man in white stands at the right. Garlands of yellow and white flowers frame the left edge. The figure is a person candidate by appearance (long dreadlocks, gold necklace and armlets, brown shawl) seated on a throne being offered flowers and food.

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A seated figure on a red cushioned throne before a golden backdrop and a large floral garland arch of yellow, white and red flowers. He has long dreadlocked hair, gold necklaces, gold armlets and a rust-coloured cloth, and smiles as devotees reach toward him. Two devotees in white and cream attire offer or hand over items, with an arrangement of red roses, white jasmine garlands and a brass vessel in front. Another devotee in a rust-coloured sari leans in from the right, and a cooling fan stands at the right edge. A puja-style offering scene with flower garlands and pooja items.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A photograph inside a gold-decorated hall where a man with long dreadlocked hair sits on a red velvet throne framed by a floral arch of yellow marigolds, red roses and white jasmine. He wears a rust-red dhoti-style garment, gold armlets and a heavy gold-and-white flower garland, and his eyes are closed as devotees offer him ritual attention. Around him, a seated man in white shirt extends his palms, a woman in a gold-bordered sari and several people in white and rust-coloured clothes hold offerings and garlands over a tray of flowers, puja items and papers. A standing devotee in rust-red and gold border touches the offerings. A white tower fan stands at the right edge and gold deity relief panels decorate the walls behind. The setting resembles a guru-puja offering ceremony.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A photograph of a devotional offering scene indoors. A long-haired man with a swept-back turban-like hairstyle, a brown robe, and heavy gold necklaces and armlets sits on a red cushioned seat, smiling as devotees approach. Several women in saris, one in purple and others in cream and white, bring plates and offerings. A woman in purple leans forward holding a small silver plate of flowers. Behind them, a tall yellow-and-gold backdrop is decorated with red and white flower garlands, green leaves and marigolds. A standing fan and red curtains are visible in the room, and a group of onlookers stands at the right. Strands of white jasmine and red roses lie in front of the seat.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A photograph of a seated man on a red-cushioned gilded throne decorated with yellow, white and red flower garlands. He has long swept-back dark hair, a red-brown silk garment, and multiple rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, and wears a red-and-gold bangle. A clear tiered red-and-orange garland hangs across his chest, and he smiles. Before him a large metal vessel holds offerings of fruit, cloth and flowers, while a bare-chested attendant in saffron-toned cloth and two women in saris and dark clothing handle items beside the vessel. A cooling fan and a gold-toned wall panel with figures sit in the background. Swamiji is probable: the seated man shows long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklaces, rudraksha malas and a throne setting.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A seated figure on a red cushioned throne is framed by large garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and red blooms. The figure wears a dark wrapped head covering, a brownish-red garment, gold necklaces and bangles, and is accepting an offering from a silver tray on a dais. Several devotees in white shirts and white or cream saris stand around, one holding pink flowers, while a crowd watches from the back. A gold-and-green fan-shaped cushion with a white bird emblem lies at the front, and a wall-mounted fan and a small digital display are visible. The setting suggests a darshan with offerings, though the figure's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19