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A seated man in an orange-and-saffron dhoti and shawl, wearing a saffron turban, long gold necklaces and gold bangles, bare-chested with long dark hair, gives gold-coloured offerings from a tray to a man in a checked collared shirt and glasses who holds out cupped hands. Behind them a woman in a maroon sari and rudraksha beads, a woman in a grey-blue sari, and a woman in a pink sari stand nearby. A golden lion-head ornament and a golden carved throne frame the scene, with brass bowls and fruit on a red carpet in the foreground.

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October 29 20162016-10-29Photograph of a seated bearded man in an orange-red turban and orange-saffron shawl, with long hair, heavy gold necklaces, gold armbands and bangles, handing small golden grains from his hand to a devotee in a white shirt who cups his palms. a person seated on a red-cushioned gilded throne; he is the central figure. Beside him a woman in a purple sari and rudraksha mala holds a brass bowl of the same grains, and a woman in grey-green sari watches. Behind, a brass lamp, a white pedestal fan and a gilded pillar; two women in pink and red saris stand further back. The people are in a temple-style setting with the grains offered as prasad.2016-10-29A seated man in an orange-red turban, long black hair, ornate gold necklaces and gold armlets, wrapped in orange cloth, sits on a golden throne with eyes closed and hands extended as devotees offer him items. A man in a green plaid shirt leans forward, holding a brass bowl and placing small gold-coloured offerings into the seated man's palms. A woman in a green sari with a red bindi and a woman in a maroon sari with a rudraksha mala stand or sit nearby. A brass oil lamp and a golden lion-head ornament stand in the background beside a red curtain and a white pedestal fan. Setting appears to be a ritual darshan during a Deepavali satsang.2016-10-29Photograph of a seated man in an orange-brown turban, long dark hair, ornate gold necklaces and bangles, and an orange wrap, who is smiling and holding gold-coloured offerings in his hands. Three people in front of him are involved in the act: a young man in a checked shirt bends forward toward his hands, while a woman in a green sari stands nearby and another woman in a dark sari leans in holding a brass bowl. A gold-coloured peetha/throne with carved gilding stands behind him, with a brass oil lamp, a white pedestal fan and a red curtain in the background, and carved stone pillars and other people in red and pink saris are visible at the right. a person is seated in the centre, identified by his turban, long hair and gold ornaments as the figure being honoured on the throne, with the offerings presented to him.2016-10-29Indoor 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.2016-10-29A photograph of a seated man in an orange-red turban and orange-red robe, with long dark hair, a thick beard, many layered gold garlands and a gold armband, sitting on a red velvet seat in front of ornate gold carved panels. He smiles as he takes items from a devotee; a golden ceremonial vessel sits beside him. A man in a purple shirt leans in from the lower right, holding a blue wrapped gift and an offering of golden-brown sweets or grains. A woman in a purple and gold sari and a second woman in a grey-green sari stand nearby; a standing fan and a microphone stand are visible in the background. The man in the orange-red robe has distinctive long hair, ceremonial gold garlands and an orange turban consistent with the page's description of a person.2016-10-29A 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.2016-10-29A seated man in an orange-saffron turban and orange robe, wearing a long gold necklace, gold armlets and bangles, sits on a red velvet throne-like seat and offers gold-coloured grains or petals from his hand to a kneeling devotee. Behind him stands a gold-embossed backdrop and a carved wooden pillar. A kneeling man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala and a woman in a sari hold out their hands and a brass bowl toward him. Other women in saris stand and kneel in the background beside brass vessels, and a metal tray of grains sits in the foreground. Seated figure has a distinctive long swept-back hair and gold adornments, matching appearance cues for a person receiving devotees during a ritual offering.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 20162016-10-29October 29 20162016-10-29