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A seated man in deep red-orange robes, with a leopard-print headwrap, long hair, rudraksha mala beads and a gold necklace, rests his hand on the head of a kneeling bare-chested devotee in white dhoti. The seated figure sits on a low silver footstool before an ornate silver throne. Two attendants in orange cloth, one with white vibhuti markings on the arms, stand beside them, and a standing man in white robes with gold border is at the right edge. Gold-toned temple walls form the backdrop.

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A seated figure in a rust-red robe with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits on a silver-backed throne with a leopard-print headwrap, while a bare-chested devotee in white dhoti kneels and touches his forehead to the seated man's feet. Two women in orange garments stand beside them; one bends forward with a white cloth, the other is in orange behind. Another person in white sari stands at the right edge. Ornate gold and silver decor frames the dais and a carved wooden pedestal stool sits in front. The seated figure matches the page's depiction of a person with cues of a leopard headwrap, long hair, and a rudraksha mala, though the identification is appearance-based. Five people are visible in the scene.2017-12-10 +1 copiesA seated man in rust-brown robes, with multiple rudraksha malas, a gold chain, bangles and a leopard-print turban, holds white thread in his hands while a kneeling bare-chested devotee in a white dhoti bows forward with palms together at a silver-footed low stool. Two standing attendants in saffron-orange cloth, one with white stripes on the arms, hold or guide the thread over the kneeling man's head. The seated figure sits on a red velvet cushioned throne before an ornate silver backdrop, with a striped colourful mat beneath. The scene suggests a blessing ritual involving sacred thread.2017-12-10December 10 20172017-12-10A seated man in saffron-red robes, rudraksha malas and gold necklace, wearing a yellow-and-black leopard-print headwrap, sits on a silver throne with red cushions and a small footstool. A devotee in white dhoti kneels and bows his head to the seated man's feet while the seated man rests a hand on his head. Two attendants in orange cloth stand behind, one holding a white paper or card. Ornate silver-plated throne backdrop, striped mat on the floor, and a silver staff at right. Appearance-based label: a person for the seated figure, who wears the distinctive saffron robes, multiple rudraksha malas and gold ornaments, with the page noting the event. Devotee bowing in padapuja-style obeisance.2017-12-10Ritual scene in a temple hall with a seated figure on an ornate silver-backed throne draped in red velvet. The seated man wears an orange-red robe, large rudraksha mala, bracelets, a gold pendant, and a leopard-print headwand, and places his hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in white dhoti. Two attendants in orange robes with white body markings stand nearby, one holding a white cloth or paper. Another orange-robed attendant is at the right edge. Appearance suggests a person seated in a teaching or blessing role.2017-12-10A photograph of a ceremonial sacred ritual on a stage with golden decorative panels behind. A bearded man with long dreadlocked hair, wearing a leopard-print headwrap, rust-brown robes, layered rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, sits on an ornate silver throne with cushions, his hands held out to the cushion ends. Two women in saffron-orange draped garments and a third in orange stand near him; one at left bends over a bare-chested man kneeling on a striped rug, with white cloth around his head and white paste on his arms, while another woman at right holds white cords stretched taut toward the throne. Overhead a hanging cord and a golden kalasha-like vessel appear. a person seated on the throne with dreadlocks, leopard headwrap and rudraksha malas.2017-12-10A seated man in a rust-red turban, rust-red robe with gold border and layered rudraksha malas and gold necklace sits on a golden throne with a red cushion, smiling and pointing forward with one arm. A man in a white dhoti with gold border kneels before him, hands raised in a gesture of respect, while two standing attendants in saffron-orange robes flank the scene behind silver staffs and a white drape. A small red cushioned stool sits at the foot of the dais. Probable Swamiji identification based on the rudraksha malas, ceremonial gold necklace and ornate turban; he is seated on the throne as the central figure receiving devotees.2018-03-09Photograph of a seated man in a red-orange robe with rudraksha malas, a leopard-print yellow headband and a gold chain, resting his hand on the head of a kneeling man in white dhoti who bows at his feet on a silver footstool. Behind them, two women in orange robes stand: one bends forward touching the kneeling man's back, the other holds a white card. The seated man sits on a red velvet cushion before an ornate silver throne backrest, with a tall silver post on the right and a brass pillar behind. A pattern of colourful woven mat lies on the floor. The seated figure matches a person by his rudraksha malas, orange robe and headband, though this is an appearance-based label only.2017-12-10A seated bearded man in a rust-red robe and rudraksha malas sits on an ornate silver throne with a gold-patterned backdrop, wearing a leopard-print headband and a gold necklace. Several women in orange saris stand around him, one bending forward to drape a white cord over the seated man's shoulders while a kneeling devotee in white clothing with folded hands bows before the throne. Other women in orange and one with white markings on her arms attend nearby, and a kalasha-like gold vessel sits at the left edge. The scene appears to be a ritual of honouring with garlands or sacred threads at a devotional event.2017-12-10December 10 20172017-12-10 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in rust-red robes and a leopard-print headband, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, seated on a red cushioned throne with an ornate silver backrest. Five people in saffron-orange robes surround him; the nearest bows forward with hands at the seated man's hand while attendants in orange and white stand beside. The wider scene shows gold-toned carved pillars behind. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and distinctive ornate adornments consistent with the a person label, while an attendant touches the devotee's head.2017-12-10 +1 copiesDecember 10 20172017-12-10