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A photograph of a ceremonial scene. A woman seated on a gold-carved throne wears an orange-red turban, an orange-and-gold draped garment, a long necklace of green lime-like fruit, and a layered gold and beaded necklace; she holds a round green fruit in her hands. Beside her stands a bald man in orange-red robes with a sandalwood forehead mark, a gold pendant necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, seated on a patterned rug. In front of him a man in a white shirt kneels with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them stand attendants in orange-red and white with gold necklaces, and brass oil lamps and a gold rooster figure sit on a ledge against a maroon backdrop.

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A seated figure on a gold-carved throne wears a red-orange turban, orange and gold robes and a long necklace of green fruit-like beads with brown rudraksha-style malas. Holding a fruit in both hands, they receive a man in a white shirt who kneels in anjali mudra on a patterned red rug. Behind the throne stand attendants in orange-gold garments, and a bald priest with a tilak and gold necklace sits nearby. Brass oil lamps and a gold rooster ornament stand in the background. The seated figure is an appearance-based candidate who is a person, identified by the turban, swept hair and ornate saffron clothing, while the kneeling man is a devotee and the priest a seated attendant.October 09 20152015-10-09A seated figure in a red-orange turban, saffron-red robes with gold borders, and a garland of green citrus-like fruits and gold ornaments sits on an ornate gilded throne, smiling as he hands a small fruit to a man in a blue polo shirt who bends forward with cupped hands. Behind them a man in a deep orange robe with gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala sits with palms joined. Brass oil lamps and a brass rooster-topped stand stand nearby on a red backdrop. The scene suggests a devotee receiving prasad at a satsang setting; the throne and dress are ceremonial, and the seated figure's identity is not established by appearance alone.A photograph of a seated ritual exchange in a gold-decorated hall. On the left, a woman in an orange-red turban and matching red-orange wrap, with a lime-green fruit garland and gold-toned beads, reaches forward to hand a small fruit to a bald man in a dark sleeveless top on the right, who cups his hands to receive it. Behind them a man in a red-orange robe with a gold-toned necklace sits cross-legged on a patterned rug, hands folded in his lap. Brass oil lamps and a golden throne-like seat stand in the background, with another attendant in red-orange dress at the top left.2015-10-09A photograph of a seated ceremony at what appears to be a temple or ashram setting. On the left, a person in a rust-orange turban and red-orange robe with a gold-yellow border sits on a gold ornate seat, wearing a green lime garland and layered gold and bead necklaces, and extends a hand to offer a small fruit to a bald man in a dark sleeveless top who kneels on a patterned red rug at the lower right. Behind them, a seated priest in red-orange robes with a gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads sits with hands folded, and another robed attendant stands in the background beside brass oil lamps and a brass kalasha-style vessel. The scene suggests a satsang or ritual offering. Only four people are visible. Title and overlay text indicate this is a photo from the a person archive.A seated figure on a gold-carved throne wears a red-orange turban, a saffron-and-gold wrap, a long beaded necklace with a large gold pendant, and green-yellow lime garland, smiling as a devotee in a white shirt presents a round fruit held in cupped hands. Behind them, a shaved-headed priest in saffron dhoti and rudraksha mala sits on a patterned rug beside brass oil lamps, and a standing attendant in orange garments holds hands together. Oil lamps and a brass tray stand in the background. Lighting is warm and the setting appears to be a ritual satsang hall.2015-10-09October 9th 2015A seated woman in a rust-orange turban and saffron-orange robe with a gold-bordered shawl, wearing layered rudraksha and gold bead necklaces and bangles, smiles while extending her hand toward a kneeling man in a red-orange shawl who offers a small round reddish object cupped in his palms. Behind them a bald man with a vibhuti line on his forehead, wearing glasses, a brown rudraksha mala and an orange-gold cloth, sits attentively. A gold-carved throne stands at left, brass oil lamps sit on a table, and a white-clothed figure and a standing attendant in orange and gold appear in the background before a red curtain. Printed copyright text overlays the lower right corner.2015-10-12October 09 20152015-10-09October 12 20152015-10-12A seated figure in an orange-red turban, saffron-red robes with gold borders, and layered gold and beaded necklaces extends his right hand to bless a kneeling elderly man in a white shirt who bows his head and holds a fruit. Behind them, a standing attendant in a red-gold dhoti and a seated monk with a shaved head, orange forehead markings, glasses and rudraksha mala watch. Attendants in white and gold stand at the right, and a gold throne-like seat is at left.2015-10-13October 12 20152015-10-12