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A smiling man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears an orange-brown turban, bare upper torso with white sandalwood marks on the shoulder, multiple rudraksha malas and heavy gold ceremonial necklaces. A young woman in a maroon top with a gold-trimmed border kneels before him, holding an orange cushion and touching his hand with a gold bangle. Behind them, a row of people in white and saffron stands on red steps, several with hands folded in greeting, as the Guru Purnima bhiksha offering is received. a person is seated as the receiver of the offering; the bhiksha is an alms-giving gesture.

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A smiling man in an orange-saffron turban and orange robe sits on a golden, ornate throne with a red cushion, wearing layered gold necklaces with rudraksha beads and gold armlets. He reaches out to a young woman in a maroon top with a yellow-trimmed shawl who kneels before him holding an orange cloth bundle. Behind them, a staircase of red steps holds a crowd of devotees, several in white ritual clothes with folded hands, while a golden ceremonial staff rises at right. Probable Swamiji cues: ornate gold jewellery, rudraksha malas and a turban, seated on the throne; the figure is presented as the honoured guru receiving offerings during a Guru Purnima bhiksha ritual.2013-07-22A photograph of a seated man in an orange-brown turban and orange robe, wearing layered gold necklaces with rudraksha beads, gold bangles and a gold armband, smiling as he rests his hand on the head of a young girl in a maroon top with gold trim who bends forward before him, holding orange cloth. Behind them, a crowd of men and women in white and orange stands on red steps, several with hands folded in prayer. A gold-decorated throne and a yellow cushion are visible at left. The scene suggests a blessing during a gathering.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22A seated man in an orange turban and saffron-orange robe sits on a red and gold throne, smiling and extending his right arm toward a young woman in a maroon top and gold-bordered dhoti. She holds a silver ceremonial staff in one hand and bends forward to receive an orange cloth bundle from him. He wears layered gold necklaces with rudraksha beads, gold bangles and a red bindi. Behind them, a crowd of devotees in white and orange stands on red steps, several with hands folded in prayer, and a red and white banner hangs at the right edge. The scene suggests an offering of bhiksha during a satsang gathering. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears saffron/orange robes, a turban, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces on a throne.2013-07-22A seated man in orange saffron robes and an orange turban, wearing a long gold-and-rudraksha necklace and gold armlets, smiles broadly while extending his arm to bless a woman kneeling before him. She has long black hair and wears a maroon top with a gold-edged yellow shawl. He sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, and a silver staff is raised beside her. Behind them, a crowd of men and women in white dhotis and sarees stands on red steps, several with hands folded in greeting. Swamiji (probable): the seated saffron-clad figure with turban, rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, receiving devotees on a throne.2013-07-22A photo of a seated man in a rust-orange turban and ochre-brown robe, wearing layered rudraksha malas, a gold ceremonial necklace, gold bangles and a red bindi, smiling as he holds the arm of a young woman in a red top and orange sash who bends toward him. He sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red cushion. Behind them, a crowd of devotees in white and saffron stands on red steps, some with palms joined, and a red-and-white canopy hangs in the background. a person: the seated man wears a turban, rudraksha malas and gold ceremonial jewellery, matching the Guru Purnima bhiksha context, and is shown receiving offerings from devotees on a throne.2013-07-22Outdoor photo of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne with an orange cushion, wearing an orange-brown turban, orange-brown robe, layered rudraksha malas, a gold necklace and gold bangles, receiving an offering from a young woman in a maroon top and dark-red garment with gold border who holds folded orange cloth. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person in a ceremonial guru-like role receiving bhiksha during Guru Purnima. Behind them, a crowd of devotees in white and orange stands on red steps under a red-and-white canopy.2013-07-22A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne at an outdoor stone-stepped gathering. The seated person wears an orange-brown turban, a brown-orange wrap, a heavy gold necklace with dark rudraksha beads, and gold armlets, and smiles while reaching out to a young girl. The girl, in a maroon top with gold bangles, stands before an orange cushion and holds a gold bangle-clad hand toward the seated figure. Behind them, white-clad devotees stand with hands folded in namaste on red steps, and a crowd in white and bright clothing fills the background under trees.2013-07-22A photograph of a seated man in an ornate golden throne wearing an orange-brown turban, rudraksha mala necklaces with a gold pendant, gold bangles and an orange-brown dhoti with a gold border, smiling and extending his hand. A young woman in an orange saree with maroon border kneels before him, receiving an orange cloth on her outstretched hands while holding a silver ceremonial staff. Behind them, rows of people in white and orange sit on red steps in an open outdoor venue with bunting and a red-and-white canopy.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22A seated man in a saffron-orange turban and orange garment sits on a red and gold ornate throne, wearing long gold necklaces strung with rudraksha beads, gold bangles and an armband. He extends his right arm toward a young girl in a maroon top and orange shawl who holds a silver staff with a round finial. Behind them, a crowd of devotees in white clothing stands on red steps, some with hands folded, at an outdoor gathering with red buildings and tents in the background. Appearance-based a person in a throne-seated role receiving devotees at Guru Purnima.2013-07-22A photograph of a ceremonial moment at an outdoor event. A seated figure on a gold-ornate throne with red cushion wears an orange-saffron turban and orange robe, a red bindi, layered gold necklaces, a rudraksha mala and gold armbands, and smiles while extending an arm to clasp hands with a shaved-headed child in a maroon top and orange shawl. An attendant holds an orange cushion. Behind them, a red-stepped staircase is lined with standing devotees in white clothing, some with hands folded in prayer, and a ceremonial staff with a round finial is held upright.2013-07-22