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A seated man on a red and gold throne with a gilded backrest is the central figure. He wears long matted dreadlocks topped with a crescent moon ornament, a saffron-orange wrap, layered gold necklaces and a heavy garland of white flowers and pink roses, plus gold bangles on his wrists. He brings his hands together near his face and smiles. To the left, a person in a yellow-orange dhoti and bangles folds their hands in anjali, and another person's hand holds a steel tray of bananas and fruit. a person: the crescent, saffron clothing, dreadlocks and gold adornments match the expected presentation, and the person is seated in a ceremonial setting, consistent with darshan.

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A seated man in a gold-trimmed throne chair receives a platter of fruit from an attendant on the left. He wears a rust-orange wrap, long gold-bead necklaces with rudraksha-style mala strands, white and red flower garlands, gold bangles, and a small headset microphone. A green leaf is tucked in his hair and a vertical tilak marks his forehead. A golden lion-form armrest is visible in front of the throne, with a bowl of grapes, oranges, a pomegranate and bananas. Behind him is a framed picture on a wood-panelled wall. The scene suggests a satsang gathering with offerings.2016-06-30 +1 copiesA seated man with eyes closed sits on a gold-trimmed brown leather throne, a lapel microphone clipped near his mouth. He wears a matted dark braided crown-like hairstyle decorated with a gold ornament and a crescent moon, a red tilak on his forehead, and a thick bead-trimmed mala with white and red flower garlands over an orange-red robe. Both hands are raised in front of his chest in a gesture, with gold bangles and bracelets on his wrists. Behind him on the left stands an older man with grey hair and white clothes and orange shawl, marked with a forehead tilak. The setting is a warm-lit hall with a dark wood panel and a gold ornamental armrest in the foreground.2016-07-15July 15 20162016-07-15July 15 20162016-07-15A seated man in a deep orange-red garment, wearing a long multi-strand garland of yellow, green, white and red flowers and gold bell-like ornaments, reaches toward a silver-rimmed tray of fruit, flowers and offerings held by an attendant at left. Gold bangles adorn his wrists and upper arm. Behind him a gilded decorative backrest or throne is visible, with another person in orange robes and rudraksha mala standing in the background beside green foliage. The setting suggests a ritual offering or puja.2016-07-18A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair piled on his head, wearing a rust-red shawl, heavy gold necklaces, a lotus-bud garland with green and purple beads, and many gold bangles, places his right hand on the head of a shirtless young man kneeling before him. The kneeling man wears white dhoti-style cloth and a rudraksha mala. Heaped in front are yellow and red marigold garlands, a basket of yellow fruit, a brass plate and a flower-decorated tray. Behind them stands a golden deity murti under a gold arch and a backdrop of yellow and green floral decoration. Two men in white ritual clothes stand at the left edge. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, ornate gold jewellery and a saffron-toned shawl, consistent with the a person cues, while the kneeling devotee receives blessing.2016-07-19June 15 20142014-06-15December 05 20162016-12-05A seated man in an ornate gold and red throne dominates the frame, wearing an orange-red saffron garment draped over his shoulder and torso, layered gold necklaces and bead malas, pink and white flower garlands, gold armlets and bangles, and a crescent ornament in his long dark dreadlocked hair. He sits with eyes lowered and hands resting calmly. In the blurred background, devotees stand with palms pressed together in anjali, some in white dhotis and others in green and blue shirts, with yellow flowers in the foreground at the lower left. The setting is a large hall with red drapery. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, indicated by long swept-back hair with a crescent ornament, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold necklaces.2016-12-05January 31 20182018-01-31A ritual scene at a temple-style altar before a golden backdrop. A bare-chested man kneels with his head bowed while a bearded figure with long dreadlocked hair, wearing a rust-brown garment, layered gold necklaces, a rudraksha-style mala with tassels, and gold armbands, places his hand on the kneeling man's head in blessing. The altar in front holds yellow and red flower garlands, bananas or lemons, and brass offering plates with rice. Behind them stands a gold deity murti and a decorated kalasha.2016-07-19A seated man on a red throne-like chair, framed by a large arrangement of yellow and white marigolds, red roses and green leaves, with a gilded backdrop behind him. He wears long dark hair piled high, a red tilak on his forehead, a brown robe, heavy gold necklaces, pink and red flower garlands, and gold bangles, and he holds a rudraksha-style bead strand while smiling. Carved stone figures stand at the left edge. Visible cues (long hair, ornate gold jewellery, flower garlands, throne) are consistent with Swamiji (probable), seated at a Guru Purnima offering.2016-07-19