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A photograph of a devotional offering scene in a decorated temple hall. A man in an orange saffron garment with a gold chain and red tilak sits on a red cushion before a golden lion-shaped throne seat, one hand raised near his face while he speaks to a man in an orange shirt at left. A woman in a white sari with gold border and gold bangles holds a tray of folded orange and purple cloth. Behind her, young women in white and cream saris carry trays of offerings. Floral garlands and gold-and-white drapery decorate the background.

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November 17 20092009-11-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, a red tilak on the forehead, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, receiving a tray of offerings from a woman in a white and gold-bordered sari with a name badge. He sits before a gilded, ornate throne decorated with white and orange flower garlands and a golden lion-like carving. A man in white kurta stands behind, another woman in white sari and orange-clad devotees with a red-and-gold textile backdrop are visible, with a tray of fruit and a small brass vessel in the foreground. a person seated on the throne, receiving the offering.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long, swept-back dark hair and a gold ceremonial necklace sits on a gilded throne with red cushion, extending his arm to hand a small item to a smiling woman in a white sari with an orange border. Behind them stand devotees in white and orange clothing, a man in a striped shirt holds a tray of mangoes, and the backdrop is decorated with garlands, colourful floral arrangements and gold ornamentation. The appearance matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and gold necklace, so the seated figure is labelled Swamiji (probable) in this in-person scene. Roughly six to eight people are visible.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a ceremonial exchange in an ashram hall. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing orange saffron clothing, a garland of multicoloured flowers and rudraksha-style beads, sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, smiling as he holds a small blue packet and a sweet-like offering. Behind him a gold-carved throne back shows a deity relief, and flower-decorated arches frame the scene. In front, a young woman in a white dress and a woman in a gold-bordered white sari stand offering a paper item. A second man in orange robes and beads stands between them. A metal bowl of wrapped candies sits at the right, and a fan is at the left.2009-12-24August 02 20092009-08-02A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne before a gold-draped stage hung with white flower garlands. A woman in orange robes stands before him with her hands raised in greeting, and a line of women in white saris with yellow shawls stands to the right. Several men in white shirts and dhotis stand on the left, one holding a small child in blue. The green floor is covered by a red carpet at the base of the throne.2009-09-13 +1 copiesJuly 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a Gurupoornima celebration with a long-haired figure seated on an ornate gold throne decorated with floral garlands and marigold strands. Around the throne, devotees in white and orange clothes stand close; a bald elderly man in orange robes bends toward the seated figure, a younger man in white with an orange shawl stands at the left, and a young woman in a brown kurta stands with palms pressed together at the right. A man in white holds a small object near the throne base. Five or more physical people are visible.2008-07-17November 27 20112011-11-27