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A seated figure in a rust-orange turban and orange-and-brown robes sits on a red cushioned throne with an ornate gold backrest, wearing a long garland of orange, white and green flowers over a rudraksha mala. He hands a small yellow card to a woman in a peach sari with a grey bun, who leans forward and receives it with both hands; she wears bangles and an ID badge. Behind them stands a woman in a brown-orange sari with a rudraksha mala and a trident pendant, a gold lion-head ornament sits on the throne, and a patterned banner hangs above in a dark night setting with banana leaves and a crowd behind. Partially visible people in the background. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the page's a person reference, showing a turban, garland and rudraksha mala, though identity is uncertain.

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Outdoors at night, a seated figure in a rust-red turban and saffron-orange robe wears a long orange and green marigold garland with white flowers and a red bead string, smiling as he sits on a red velvet throne with gold-embossed backrest. A woman in a white sari with a gold border, grey hair in a bun, and a beaded necklace leans in with her palms together, holding a small card, while a tray with flower petals and a small brass bowl sits on the red cloth. Behind them a standing woman in red-orange attire with a white forehead mark and a rudraksha mala holds a small object, and a second woman in white stands at the right. A banana leaf and a patterned orange-and-green cloth hang on a pole in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a rust-red turban, saffron robe and a large marigold garland, and sits on a ceremonial throne.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09A seated figure in a maroon-red sannyasi turban and robe sits on a red-and-gold throne with a red zebra-striped cushion, wearing a long multicolour garland of orange, green, white and red flowers and a rudraksha mala. He holds a small booklet while a woman in a white sari-style outfit leans in from the right, holding a similar booklet and wearing gold bangles. Behind them a woman in a rust-coloured robe with a rudraksha mala stands near a brass lion-shaped ornament, with a crowd and green banana leaves in the evening background. Rose petals are scattered on the seat.2015-08-09A photograph of a devotional exchange in a warm, dim setting. A person seated on a gold-and-red cushioned throne wears a red turban, a long garland of orange marigolds and green leaves with white flowers, a red bead mala, and a blue ornament; they hold out a small card to a woman standing at right. The woman wears a white sari with a gold border, a red mala around her neck, white forehead markings and gold bangles, and smiles while reaching out a gold-bordered card. Another woman in an orange-brown sari with a white forehead mark sits behind, and a green cloth hangs at right. a person: the seated figure's red turban, orange-and-white garland, bead mala and throne fit the page's reference, but the appearance is only a partial match. Rose petals are scattered on the red cloth beside a golden vessel.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09A photograph of a seated figure in a maroon-red turban and saffron-orange robe, wearing a large orange and white marigold garland with a rudraksha-style red bead necklace, sitting on an ornate gold throne with red zebra-print cushions. The figure holds papers or a card out toward a woman in a white saree with gold border and a green blouse, who wears gold bangles, earrings and a red-and-gold necklace and has an ID badge clipped to her clothing. She extends her hand to receive the papers. Behind them, a seated person in red-brown robes and a rudraksha mala watches, with a gold-framed backdrop, a red-and-orange hanging cloth and banana leaves visible. Rose petals are scattered on the red cushion.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09Night-time outdoor event. A seated figure on an ornate golden-backed throne wears a rust-red turban, a shoulder cloth, and a long garland of orange marigolds with white flowers and green leaves, with red and blue beads at the neck. He is smiling and holds a small card or document. Facing him, a woman in a white sari with a white shawl, a dotted vibhuti mark on her forehead, a white beaded necklace and an event lanyard badge accepts the card, standing before a silver tray with a small bowl and pink flower petals. A second person in white stands behind her, and figures in rust-red robes appear in the background beside a green-and-red patterned banner. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a turban, orange floral garland and a shawl on a throne, which fits the page's Swamiji reference.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09A seated man in a rust-red turban and matching saffron-orange robes sits on a red velvet and gold-trimmed throne, wearing a long orange and white marigold and rose garland. He is bare-chested beneath the wrap and holds a small brass dish toward a woman bending forward. The woman wears a white saree with a patterned border, rimless glasses, a red-beaded necklace, and a folded white cloth in her hands, receiving the offering. Behind them, a standing woman in an orange-and-gold saree with a tilak and rudraksha mala watches, and a brass vessel rests near the throne. Devotees fill the dim background, and a banana-leaf decoration and a woven banner hang nearby. a person: the seated man wears a turban, saffron robes, a garland and a bare-chested wrap on a throne, and receives a devotee's offering.2015-08-09A seated man in an orange-saffron turban and saffron robes sits on a red-draped golden throne, wearing a long garland of orange marigolds, green leaves, white flowers, red beads and a blue bead cluster, with rudraksha beads and gold chains around his neck. He smiles and reaches out his hand toward a woman in a white sari with a gold border and an orange rudraksha mala, who holds a small brass plate with a bell-like object and a folded paper or offering. Behind them, a golden lion-shaped decoration, a banana-leaf and yellow-cloth canopy, and a crowd of people in white and saffron dress are visible in the dark evening setting. The scene suggests a ritual offering or darshan.2015-08-09