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A seated man in an orange-red turban and saffron robe sits on an ornate golden throne carved with a lion-head armrest and red tiger-striped cushions, wearing a long orange and white flower garland. He extends his hand to a woman in a white sari with a green-and-gold border who stands bowed with palms pressed together in namaste, wearing gold bangles and a necklace. Behind him a second person in orange sits near a brass vessel, and a tall golden canopy and green fabric frame the scene at night.

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August 09 20152015-08-09A seated man in a rust-red turban and matching saffron-orange robes sits on a red velvet and gold-trimmed throne, wearing a long orange and white marigold and rose garland. He is bare-chested beneath the wrap and holds a small brass dish toward a woman bending forward. The woman wears a white saree with a patterned border, rimless glasses, a red-beaded necklace, and a folded white cloth in her hands, receiving the offering. Behind them, a standing woman in an orange-and-gold saree with a tilak and rudraksha mala watches, and a brass vessel rests near the throne. Devotees fill the dim background, and a banana-leaf decoration and a woven banner hang nearby. a person: the seated man wears a turban, saffron robes, a garland and a bare-chested wrap on a throne, and receives a devotee's offering.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09Photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a carved golden lion-head armrest and red velvet cushions. The seated person wears an orange-red turban, bare-chested with an orange-red cloth draped over the lap, and a long garland of orange and white flowers with green leaves. He holds a small golden vessel while a standing man in a white shirt and grey trousers, with white tilaka on his forehead and rudraksha beads, stands with palms pressed together in namaste before him. A woman in an orange-red sari stands behind the throne, and a green cloth hangs at the right edge beside a red-and-white decorated pillar.2015-08-09A seated man in an orange-red turban and saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a carved gold lion-like armrest, wearing a multicolour floral garland with orange marigolds. He holds a small booklet or card in his hands and smiles. In front of him, a woman in a white sari with a white blouse kneels with her palms joined in namaskar, bending forward. Behind them, a man in orange clothing stands near a red-and-gold cloth banner printed with a bird motif. A green cloth draping is at the right edge, and a dark tent-like structure surrounds the scene.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09Night outdoor event. A seated person in an orange-red turban and saffron-red robe, wearing a long multicolour garland of orange marigolds, green leaves, white flowers and red beads, holds yellow printed cards or envelopes. Across from him a woman in a white sari with a gold border bows forward to receive or hand over the cards. A second woman in a dark red sari with a beaded necklace stands beside a golden lion-shaped ornament. Behind them, a gold throne carving, a banana-leaf backdrop and a sari-coloured banner. Many people in white and orange clothes stand in the background. The seated figure shows distinctive saffron clothing and a turban, but his identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09Outdoors at night, a seated figure in a rust-red turban and saffron-orange robe wears a long orange and green marigold garland with white flowers and a red bead string, smiling as he sits on a red velvet throne with gold-embossed backrest. A woman in a white sari with a gold border, grey hair in a bun, and a beaded necklace leans in with her palms together, holding a small card, while a tray with flower petals and a small brass bowl sits on the red cloth. Behind them a standing woman in red-orange attire with a white forehead mark and a rudraksha mala holds a small object, and a second woman in white stands at the right. A banana leaf and a patterned orange-and-green cloth hang on a pole in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a rust-red turban, saffron robe and a large marigold garland, and sits on a ceremonial throne.2015-08-09