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Three men stand on a golden stage before an ornate gold-and-pink shrine with carved deity figures. On the left, an older man in orange robe and orange turban bows slightly, holding a plastic-wrapped bundle of green coconuts and fruit. In the centre, a man in peach dhoti and green-and-blue shawl with a horizontal yellow tilak on his forehead holds a similar offering. On the right, a bearded man with long dark braided hair, rudraksha and gold necklaces, bangles and a rust-brown robe smiles and gestures toward them. A golden trident stands behind him and a gilded throne sits to the side. Two people in the scene, a photo credit line overlays the lower right.

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A photograph on a richly gilded stage with ornate golden carved panels and a lit lamp in the background. On the left, a man in orange robes with an orange head covering, a pink-and-orange shawl and earphones holds a clear packet of fruit. In the centre, an older man with a shaved head, forehead markings and a teal-green shawl over orange robes bends forward holding a packet of fruit. On the right, a bearded man with long dark hair wears a rust-brown robe, layered gold and beaded necklaces and gold armbands, gesturing with his hands while smiling; a golden trident stands behind him. Two gilded lion-footed thrones and small golden elephant figures sit at the base of the stage, with green foliage.2017-03-18March 18 20172017-03-18A photograph on a richly gilded stage with ornate golden throne-style chairs and a carved golden backdrop. Three men stand in front of the throne. On the left, a man in a saffron-orange vest and dhoti with a pink-and-gold shawl and a headset holds a bundle of fruit toward the viewer. In the centre, an older man with a saffron head wrap and smeared ash, wearing a green-and-blue shawl over saffron robes, bows while holding fruit packets. On the right, a bearded man with long dark hair, an orange-brown robe, a gold necklace and a trident-topped staff puts his palms together in greeting and smiles. A small deity figure appears in the upper gilded panel behind them.2017-03-18Three men stand on a golden stage before an ornate gold-and-pink backdrop with a carved deity panel and a gold throne with lion-head armrests. The man on the far left wears an orange sleeveless vest over pale saffron robes, a pink-and-gold shawl and an orange turban, and he bends forward to smell a bundle of yellow fruit in cellophane. The middle man wears an orange garment with a green-and-blue shawl and a tilak on his forehead, holding a similar bundle of fruit while bowing. The man on the right, with long black dreadlocks and a beard, wears a rust-brown robe, layered gold necklaces and a gold armlet, and holds a white cord while gesturing and smiling. A tall golden trident stands at the right edge.2017-03-18Three men stand on a stage before an ornate golden throne with lion and elephant carvings. The man on the left wears an orange vest over an orange robe with a pink shawl, an orange turban and a headset, holding a clear wrapped bundle of fruit. The middle man, in a saffron robe with a green and gold shawl and a tilak on his forehead, bows while holding a similar fruit bundle. On the right, a bearded man with long dreadlocked hair, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces and bangles, wearing a rust-red robe, holds his palms together in greeting and smiles. A golden trident stands at the right edge and a deity mural decorates the background.2017-03-18Three men stand on a gold-ornate stage before a golden throne decorated with lion and elephant figures. The man on the left wears an orange kurta, a saffron vest and a pink-and-gold shawl, with a yellow head cloth, and holds a clear bag of fruit. The older man in the centre wears orange robes and a green-and-gold shawl, has tilak on his forehead, and bends forward holding a bag of fruit. On the right, a bearded man with long dark hair, a crown-less head, multiple beaded malas, gold necklaces and a rudraksha mala wears a rust-red robe and smiles. A golden trident stands behind him, and a red curtain and plants frame the background.2017-03-18March 18 20172017-03-18A photograph inside a temple-style hall with bright pink, green and yellow painted pillars and a golden deity murti in the background. A man with long, swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange dhoti, a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, holds a silver tray with two red apples toward a seated man in a red-and-gold shawl over an orange robe, who has his palms pressed together in greeting. A third man in an orange garment stands behind them. The scene reads as offering and reverence. a person candidate cues are present but appearance alone leaves identity uncertain.2013-02-22 +1 copiesA ceremonial event with a standing man in a brown-and-orange draped garment, long swept-back dreadlocked hair, a rust-orange turban, a heavy gold necklace and gold armbands, holding a tray of offerings wrapped in orange and gold cloth while leaning toward two seated elders in saffron robes on ornate gold-carved thrones with lion-head armrests. The seated men wear orange robes and ear-piece headsets; one has a white beard and glasses. A golden lion sculpture sits in the foreground, with a garland-decorated backdrop and purple stage lighting behind. Swamiji (probable) is the standing man, based on dreadlocks, turban, gold ornaments and saffron-orange clothing, presented with the tray in a seated-dignitary setting.2016-12-21December 21 20162016-12-21Photo 11712483Photo on a stage with a gold and purple ornate backdrop. An elderly man in saffron robe with a teal-green and gold shawl, orange forehead markings and a small earpiece sits in a gilded chair, bending forward to receive fruit in plastic packaging from a bearded man with long dreadlocks, gold necklaces and rudraksha beads, bare-chested with a rust-coloured garment. A third man in white dhoti with gold border and long dreadlocks stands at right, assisting. Golden elephant figures sit at the chair's base and green foliage decorates the set. a person (appearance-based, from the long dreadlocks, rudraksha and gold ornaments on the central figure) is the bearded man offering fruit.2017-03-18