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A photograph of a seated person with shaved-looking dark hair wearing a long garland of purple, white and red flowers over a bare-shouldered rust-brown robe, a gold armlet on the upper arm and gold bangles on the wrist, smiling as they receive a small red offering from a woman in a maroon and gold-bordered sari with a red and gold blouse and a rudraksha mala. Behind them a standing woman in a rust-red sari holds a rudraksha mala and a long garland of yellow and red flowers hangs near a golden lion-footed stand. Other women in saris stand in the background near a blue-lit backdrop and potted green leaves. Appearance-based a person candidate: the seated figure is in a bare-shouldered robe with a gold armlet and garland, but the hair and attire cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity, so a person is set to unsure.

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February 14 20162016-02-14Photograph of a seated man in rust-orange robes with a flower garland of pink, white and purple blooms and a wooden-bead necklace, receiving an offering from a woman in a rust-orange sari with gold border, her hair in a bun and a dark mala around her neck. He extends his hand over a tray of red and orange flowers and an orange cloth. Behind him stands a large floral backdrop of yellow, orange, red and white garlands, and a gold deity murti is visible at right. Other devotees in white and orange sit nearby, including a woman in a white sari with a long mala. Possible a person: the seated man wears a wooden bead mala, flower garland and orange robes, with a swept-back hairstyle and ornate gold bracelet.2015-07-31A seated woman with long dark hair wears a thick red and pink flower garland over a white and orange garland, a red-brown shawl draped over her shoulders, and bangles on her wrist. She smiles and holds out a red apple toward a golden figure of a deity in the foreground. Behind her, a woman in a rust-coloured dress with a rudraksha mala stands beside a woman in a cream sari and a man in white with a red-orange shawl who bends forward to offer fruit. Several onlookers in saris and casual clothes watch from the background against a red curtain and white wall.2016-03-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a festive indoor gathering. On the left, a smiling person with long dark hair wears a bare upper body with a gold armband, a multicoloured flower garland of white, red, purple and yellow blossoms, and a rudraksha-style bead necklace; they hold two orange-red fruits in their hands. On the right, a woman in an orange saffron-coloured sari with gold bangles and a dark bindi smiles and gestures with her hands. Behind them, a golden peacock-shaped ornament draped with a large garland stands beside green potted foliage. A woman in a rust-red sari with a bead necklace and a seated man in white with rudraksha beads are visible in the background, with other devotees and women in white and cream saris nearby. The setting appears to be a ceremonial hall with dark red curtains.2016-02-14A seated figure on the left wears a long mala of purple and white flowers over a saffron-orange shawl, a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, gold armlets and bangles; he holds a red fruit in each hand, offering them. Before him a woman in a white sari with a gold border kneels among green leafy plants, holding a red fruit. A man in white dhoti and gold-bordered shirt stands at right, hands together, and a woman in orange sari stands at far right. Behind them a golden deity murti with garlands and a peacock-like figure stands on a red carpet, with onlookers and a basket in the background.2016-02-14A woman seated on the left wears a maroon blouse, a green-and-gold sari, garlands of white, red and purple flowers, and flowers in her hair, smiling as she holds out her hand near a green leafy arrangement. Behind her a golden peacock-shaped stand and a large deity murti with garlands of yellow and orange flowers stand before a maroon curtain. Two men in white shirts stand with palms pressed together in namaste, and a woman in a white sari holds a folded paper; other women in saffron-brown robes and rudraksha malas stand at the right. Five people are visible, though the scene suggests a small devotional gathering. a person is not clearly present in this image.2016-02-14A photograph of a ceremonial greeting indoors. A smiling figure with long dark hair and an orange-brown wrap, wearing a thick garland of white, red and purple flowers and gold bangles, receives a bowed man in a white shirt who holds the figure's hands. Behind them a woman in a white sari and rudraksha mala watches, with green leafy foliage and a golden deity murti or ornament in the background. a person: the figure shows long swept hair, saffron-toned wrap, garland and gold bangles, and is the central figure being honoured at the event.2016-02-14A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe wears a long purple flower garland layered with white jasmine and orange blossoms, with flowers in the hair and a bangled arm, and a rudraksha mala visible. Facing them, a woman in a white sari kneels close and smiles, while the seated figure holds out a red fruit toward her. Behind them stands a golden horse and a decorated seat draped with red-and-yellow garlands, with brass lamps and a kalasha-style ritual setting. A woman in white stands at the right beside them, and a further figure holds a tray of lit lamps in the background.2016-02-21A seated woman in a rust-brown sari with a gold armlet holds two orange fruits and wears a long garland of red, white and purple flowers over her shoulder, a flower cluster in her hair. She is turned toward a kneeling woman in a white sari with a rudraksha mala. Behind them stand several women in brown, cream and white saris, one in a cream sari with gold border, beside a large golden peetha or throne-like altar draped with more flower garlands. A painted jungle backdrop with figures shows on the left, and a white-shirted man kneels in the lower right. The setting looks like an ashram hall with red carpet and dark curtains.2016-02-14December 23 20162016-12-23March 13 20162016-03-13A photograph of a ritual offering scene. A person seated at left, wearing a thick garland of white jasmine, yellow flowers and red roses, with a brown-red garment and gold armlets, holds a yellow fruit in an outstretched hand while receiving it from a seated devotee in a white shirt at right, whose hand holds a fruit. Behind them a woman in a white and red-bordered sari with yellow garment and gold jewellery offers flowers, and other devotees in red and orange saris stand nearby. A golden lion-like vahana figure and a dense arrangement of green leaves sit in the background, with a red draped backdrop. The setting suggests a puja or fruit offering.2016-02-14 +1 copies