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A photograph of a seated man on a red-cushioned throne decorated with yellow and white marigold garlands and a gold crown motif, set against gold relief panels. He wears a long rust-brown robe, layered gold necklaces, a gold armband and bangles, with long dark hair swept up. He is handing papers or cloth to a woman in an orange-and-saffron sari with long dreadlocked hair, who leans in from the right. A man in a white shirt stands at the left edge, and a brass or gold-toned offering plate of yellow flower buds sits in the foreground.

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July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A smiling man with long dreadlocked hair, a red tilak on his forehead and a rust-red shawl over bare shoulders sits on a red throne framed by a large arc of marigolds, white jasmine and red roses. He wears heavy gold ceremonial necklaces and gold armbands. Garlands and fruit are heaped in his lap. To the left, a figure in white dhoti with gold border stands, and at right a person with long dark braided hair in a saffron garment is seen from behind. Gold backdrop and a golden ornament sit above. Appearance-based a person: long dreadlocks, rudraksha-style ornate gold necklaces and saffron-toned shawl, seated on a throne during a garland-laden honouring.2016-07-19A ceremonial puja in a yellow-draped hall where a bearded man with long dark hair, a red tilak, gold necklaces and bangles, and a rust-coloured garment sits on a red throne framed by garlands of yellow and orange marigolds and white flowers. Two attendants in white dhotis with sacred threads stand at left, one pouring from a steel vessel; on the right a woman in an orange top with long grey braids, her arms raised toward the seated figure. Before the throne lies a large mound of pink and white flowers, garlands, folded papers and lemons. Ritual offerings accompany a guru purnima celebration.2016-07-19A photograph of a seated figure on a red-cushioned throne framed by floral garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white jasmine, with a gilded golden wall and carved deity reliefs behind. The central seated man wears a rust-brown dhoti and shawl, a gold ceremonial necklace with pendant, gold armbands, and has long dreadlocked hair with a tilak on his forehead; he appears to be receiving offerings. An older man in a white shirt and glasses stands at left, a young boy in white shirt bends forward at the offering tray, and a woman in a red-brown sari holding a small brass vessel and another woman in a red-brown sari stand at right. The foreground holds marigold and rose garlands, flower heaps and papers on a tray. a person: the seated figure has long dreadlocked hair, rudraksha-style ornaments and gold necklaces on a throne setting, consistent with the page's Guru Purnima context.2016-07-19A seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushion and a gold lion-head armrest, wearing a rust-orange robe, a red and white garland, a heavy gold necklace, gold armbands and a red bindi. His hair is worn up in a long topknot. Before him stands a kneeling attendant in a white dhoti with gold borders, bowing low to the seated man's hands. The base of the throne is decorated with yellow marigold and red flower garlands, and a gold relief of seated figures appears on the wall behind. a person seated in the role of a guru receiving an offering on Guru Purnima, with one attendant present.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A photograph of a ritual scene in front of a gold-plated backdrop with a golden canopy above. A man seated on a red throne-like seat wears a rust-brown robe, ornate gold necklaces and a dark coiled-hair crown, with a garland of red and yellow flowers around the throne. Another woman in a rust-brown sari with rudraksha beads and a gold necklace reaches toward a brass tray of marigold and red flower garlands, while an older man in white and a young boy in white stand at the left offering flowers. A brass trident stands on the left wall. Women in the background hold offerings. The appearance-based label is Swamiji (probable), seated in the centre wearing rust-brown robes, long dark hair and gold ornaments.2016-07-19Photo of a festive temple-like ceremony in front of a gold-backed shrine decorated with a large floral arch of yellow marigolds, white flowers and red garlands. A man seated on a central raised seat with long swept-back dark hair, gold ornamental necklaces, a red tilak and colourful wrist bands smiles as a long-haired ascetic in orange and green cloth reaches toward him with an offering. Standing attendants in white dhotis and an orange-robed devotee surround the seat, and a woman in a red shawl is at right. A golden deity murti is partly visible at the top; baskets of yellow fruit sit in the foreground. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated at the centre with long swept-back hair, gold necklaces and red tilak, receiving honour.2016-07-19A man seated on a red throne decorated with large arches of yellow marigolds, red roses, white jasmine and green leaves, set against gold brocade. He has long dark hair piled up with a crown-like headpiece, wears a rust-orange garment, a heavy gold necklace and bangles, and smiles while reaching toward a flower-covered offering. Attendants in white dhoti with gold borders stand at left and a figure in orange clothing stands at right.2016-07-19A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a large gold-embossed backrest and red velvet cushioning receives a garland from a devotee. The seated man wears a rust-red turban with a gold emblem, a rudraksha mala, gold necklaces and a red shawl, and his heavy garland mixes red, yellow and white flowers with green leaves. A long-haired ascetic with dreadlocks and a bare upper body, wearing a brown shawl and a rudraksha armband, leans in with hands raised toward him. A second person in a white and dark garment bends forward at the lower right. Behind them stand a brass trident and a tall brass oil lamp against red drapes, with a carved stone panel at left. Probable Swamiji (probable) occupies the throne in a rust turban, gold necklaces and a rudraksha mala, receiving the garland.2016-11-22July 19 20162016-07-19