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A photo of a temple ritual. A seated man in a brown saffron-toned robe and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace with a rudraksha bracelet holds up a long garland of yellow marigolds and pink roses with both hands. Before him, a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with white sacred ash marks on his arms leans forward and reaches toward a silver plate of flowers and leaves. The seated man sits on a red-cushioned silver throne with lion-head carvings. Behind them stand carved stone pillars and a silver ritual vessel. Consistent with the page's Navaratri context, this appears to be a garland offering during a puja. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and ornate gold and rudraksha adornments, a probable Swamiji depiction in person.

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Photograph of a man seated on a red throne with an ornate gold backrest, wearing a reddish-brown robe, a large garland of yellow and pink flowers, rudraksha-style gold-beaded necklaces, bangles and a white tilak on the forehead. He sits with eyes lowered as a shirtless attendant in white dhoti at left offers a steel tray of bananas and mangoes. a person in appearance, seated in a ceremonial role.2017-09-27A seated man in a red-maroon robe with a red-and-white flower garland and gold necklaces sits on a red and gold throne, adorned with gold armlets and bangles, with a white tilak on his forehead and long swept-back hair. He holds and arranges a strand of red and white flowers on a golden staff. Beside him, a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a garland offers a silver tray of fruit, including oranges, apples and a mango. Gold-coloured hangings and a white fan appear in the background. Appearance cues with distinctive adornments and a throne suggest a person presence, but the seated figure's identity is not established by face and is listed as unsure.2016-07-02A seated man in a red-maroon robe sits on a red cushioned throne with an ornate gold lotus-petal backrest, a microphone on a stand at his right. He wears a white and pink-yellow flower garland, gold chain necklaces, bangles and a vertical tilak on his forehead, with long dark hair swept back. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with white ash markings on his torso stands at left, offering a tray of bananas, fruit and a plate of offerings. Another attendant with a blue head cloth stands behind in the background near a red box and railing. The setting appears to be an indoor ritual hall with gold fixtures.2017-05-26June 20 20172017-06-20A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing a black turban with a beaded band, rust-red robes, a gold necklace and a white forehead mark. He holds a long garland of pink, yellow and green flowers draped over his hands. In front of him, a younger attendant kneels in an orange cloth with silver jewellery and rudraksha beads, holding a silver tray of flowers. Carved wooden screens and a stone pillar form the background. a person appearance cues include the ornate gold throne, turban, rudraksha and gold necklace, with the seated figure being honoured by the kneeling attendant.2018-06-04A photograph inside a temple shrine. A shirtless priest in white dhoti with a pink head-cloth and rudraksha and beaded necklaces leans forward, holding a white mesh basket and offering a bundle of green leaves and a stalk toward a seated man. The seated man wears a rust-brown robe, a heavy gold necklace with a pendant, rudraksha bracelets and armbands, and a red tilak on his forehead, and sits on a red cushioned throne with a silver lion-carved frame. Behind them stand orange cloths, a brass lamp stand and a stone pillar with carvings. Two silver lion-head ornaments sit in the foreground. The scene appears to be a ritual offering.2017-09-26May 22 20182018-05-22July 18 20162016-07-18October 01 20172017-10-01A photo of a seated man in brown robes and a red and white flower garland, with a thin white forehead mark, placing his right hand on the head of a shaved-headed man in an orange cloth. The seated figure sits on an ornate silver and red throne with silver lion-head armrests, with a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments. The kneeling devotee wears an orange wrap and has his palm raised to his forehead. A stone pillar and staircase sit behind them, with a gold-framed figure at the left edge. The seated man appears to be Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne, with a long swept-back hair, gold ornaments, rudraksha mala and brown robe. This is a blessing or initiation moment between a teacher and a devotee.2017-10-05January 06 20182018-01-06October 05 20172017-10-05