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A photograph on a stage decorated with marigold and yellow-red flower garlands, purple lights, and a backdrop painting of a seated saint in red. A smiling elderly man in a purple-and-gold silk shawl over white clothes holds a tray with a decorative offering, while a younger figure in a maroon-red turban with a long swept-back hair and a maroon-brown robe, with a white shawl draped over his shoulder and rudraksha-style adornments, reaches out to receive it. Two red-and-silver ornate thrones stand empty on either side, with green palm leaves and white flowers in the foreground. Swamiji (probable) is visibly present as the young man in the maroon turban and robe, receiving the offering.

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July 09 20172017-07-09Two men exchange a tray offering on a stage decorated with marigold and yellow flower garlands before a deity backdrop lit in purple. On the left, an older man with a bald head wears white dhoti and a purple brocade shawl, holding a silver tray with a small offering. On the right, a man in a maroon-brown robe with a white shawl, a rudraksha mala and a maroon-and-gold turban with a jeweled ornament accepts the tray, smiling. Two red velvet silver-framed thrones flank them.2017-07-09A photograph of a ceremonial exchange on a stage decorated with dense garlands of yellow and orange marigolds and red flowers. A bald older man in a white kurta and white dhoti, wearing a purple silk shawl with gold border, smiles and reaches forward to receive a white shawl with a small Indian flag from a figure in a rust-brown robe with a matching rust-brown turban adorned with a jewelled ornament and a feather. The turbaned figure has long dreadlocked hair and a bare upper chest. Two ornate white-and-red cushioned chairs flank them, and a gold-covered table with a vase stands between. Decorative lions and floral arches frame the scene. The turbaned figure matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of distinctive ceremonial turban, long hair and saffron-toned clothing, shown here in an in_person ceremonial greeting.2017-07-09A photograph of two men exchanging a small silver tray holding a gift in a decorated stage setting. On the left, an older man with short grey hair wears a purple and gold brocade shawl over white clothes and holds the tray with both hands. On the right, a man in a dark maroon-brown robe with a white shawl and a maroon turban with a white plume receives it, with long dark hair and a garland. Between them is a golden table, and behind them are two red-and-gold ornate thrones, a backdrop with orange and yellow flower garlands, and a framed deity murti on a red cloth. The right man is an appearance-based a person candidate on the basis of the swept hair, turban, maroon robe and garland, but his identity is uncertain.2017-07-09A photograph of two men standing before a flower-decorated altar framed with marigold and yellow garlands under purple lighting. On the left, an older bald man in white dhoti and a purple-and-gold silk shawl holds a silver tray with a small red-and-yellow offering. On the right, a man in a rust-brown robe, white shawl and a tall red-and-gold turban with a feather smiles and receives the tray. Two red-and-white ornate armchairs flank them, and a deity image garlanded with flowers stands behind. Swamiji (probable) appears as the man in the rust-brown robe and turban, based on the turban, ornate ceremonial presentation and rudraksha-style necklaces, with the role of recipient of the honoured offering. The man on the left is a guest in a purple shawl.2017-07-09A photograph of a ceremonial stage decorated with marigold and yellow flower garlands draped over an arch, with a purple-lit backdrop and a deity murti partly visible behind. Two red-cushioned white ornate thrones flank the scene. A man in white kurta and a lavender-purple embroidered shawl stands with palms pressed together in greeting. Facing him, a figure in a rust-brown robe with a rust-brown turban with a brooch, long dreadlocked hair and a white shawl over the shoulder extends an arm to touch the shawl. A small vase of flowers sits on a gold-draped table. Two people are visible.2017-07-09A photograph on a decorated stage with marigold garlands, flower arrangements and red velvet thrones. An older man in a purple silk shawl over white kurta and dhoti smiles and holds a white paper document. Facing him, a bearded man in a rust-brown robe with long dreadlocks, a rust turban with gold ornaments and a white shawl with an Indian flag patch is joining his palms in greeting. A tray with flowers and a Mauritian flag stand between them, with a deity murti and flowers behind. Probable Swamiji's appearance: the turban, long dreadlocks, rust robe and flag-patched shawl are the cues for the second man, who is receiving the document.2017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09A photograph of an event stage decorated with flower garlands, red and gold fabrics and carved red pillars. A bald man in white kurta and white dhoti, with a garland around his neck, stands on the left holding a blue and white brochure. Facing him is a man with a striped orange-red turban with a small jewelled ornament, a white shawl over bare shoulders, rudraksha-style beads and a rust-coloured dhoti, holding the brochure with both hands. A small Mauritian flag is visible on the left beside a red-and-orange flag, and gold-draped tables and a red throne-style chair appear behind them.2017-07-09A photograph on a decorated stage with marigold and rose garlands framing a deity murti behind them. A bald man in a white kurta and white trousers, with a grey patterned shawl and a rudraksha mala, holds a white folder or document with one hand while a man in a rust-orange garment, a rust-orange turban with a feathered ornament, a gold necklace and a long black braid holds the other side. Both smile. Two red and silver ornate thrones stand empty at either side, a golden draped table and potted plants sit in front, and an orange flag is visible behind. The central figure in orange wears distinctive long hair, a turban and ceremonial gold necklaces, which matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues; he is accepting a document from a guest.2017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09