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A photograph of a ceremony on a flower-decorated dais in front of a framed portrait of a deity, shown with a sage figure. A man in a white dhoti and lavender-purple silk shawl with gold border bends forward, holding a silver tray of offerings. Opposite him, a figure in a rust-brown robe with a rust-brown turban, a white shawl and a long dark braid stands with hands raised toward the tray, in what looks like a puja or padapuja exchange. Two ornate red-cushioned silver thrones flank the scene, a saffron flag hangs behind, and marigold and white flower garlands frame the stage.

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A photograph in a flower-decorated stage setting with garlands of yellow and red blossoms. A man in a purple silk shawl with gold border and white dhoti bows forward, reaching toward a golden ritual table holding a brass vessel and green leaves. Opposite him, a figure in a rust-brown robe and rust-brown turban with an ornate gold brooch and a long dark braided hair hangs down his back, wears a white shawl and a bead necklace, and reaches toward the same offering. A red-and-gold flag stands between them. Behind them, a framed portrait of a saffron-robed guru with beads and a raised hand is set among flowers, and two ornate white-and-red thrones flank the scene.2017-07-09A photograph on a stage decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and red flowers. An older man in white dhoti and a purple gold-bordered shawl bends forward, handing a silver tray with offerings to a younger man in a rust-brown robe with long dreadlocks and a rust-brown turban, who wears a white shawl and holds a small object. Two red ornate silver-trimmed thrones stand empty on either side. Behind them is a backdrop with a large printed portrait of a bearded saint in a turban and rudraksha mala, and a red saffron flag. Yellow tablecloth, palm leaves and white flower arrangements fill the foreground.2017-07-09A photograph of a ceremonial stage decorated with marigold and yellow flower garlands draped over an arch, with a purple-lit backdrop and a deity murti partly visible behind. Two red-cushioned white ornate thrones flank the scene. A man in white kurta and a lavender-purple embroidered shawl stands with palms pressed together in greeting. Facing him, a figure in a rust-brown robe with a rust-brown turban with a brooch, long dreadlocked hair and a white shawl over the shoulder extends an arm to touch the shawl. A small vase of flowers sits on a gold-draped table. Two people are visible.2017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09A photograph in a temple hall decorated with marigold and rose garlands, with a deity murti framed behind floral arches. A bald older man in white kurta-pajama with a lavender-purple shawl stands with palms joined in a respectful gesture, bowing toward a figure in a rust-brown robe with long dreadlocked hair, a rust-orange turban decorated with a gold ornament, and a white shawl draped over the shoulders, who reaches out to receive him. Two red velvet thrones with silver carved arms flank them, and a golden offering bowl sits on a gold-draped table between them. The turbaned figure with a clearly distinctive ceremonial appearance is a candidate for a person, with the page noting his presence, so the appearance-based label applies.2017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09A photograph of a ceremonial stage at a satsang, densely decorated with marigolds, yellow and orange flower garlands and white blossoms. Two red velvet thrones with silver-carved frames stand side by side. On the left, an older man in white kurta and pants with a dark patterned shawl bows toward the seat. On the right, a man in a maroon-red robe with a matching rust-orange turban and a white shawl gestures toward the other throne. Between them stands a gold-draped table with a small flag, and a painted figure in the background, with the words 'a person' applied to the right-hand figure's distinctive orange turban, long hair and shawl. A large framed image of a seated figure and a flag appear behind the thrones; the scene is purple-lit with framed pictures on the walls.2017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09A photograph in a flower-decorated hall with a canopy of marigolds and yellow blossoms over two ornate silver-and-red thrones. An older man in white trousers and a lavender-purple shawl with gold border bows forward, offering or receiving something over a gold-draped table. Facing him is a younger person with long dreadlocks, wearing a rust-orange maroon sannyasi cloth, a rust turban with a brooch, and a white shawl with an Indian tricolour border. Behind them is a deity murti or portrait framed by garlands, with purple lighting and hanging marigold strands. A candidate matching the page's Swamiji reference has several visible cues: long locks, a turban and orange-saffron robes, so this is an appearance-based probable identification of the younger figure standing at the table in the sannyasi role.2017-07-09A photograph in a richly decorated temple-style hall with marigold and red flower garlands framing a deity murti backdrop under purple light. An older man in white dhoti and a lavender-purple silk shawl with gold border stands with palms joined, bowing slightly. Facing him, a figure with long dark dreadlocks, a rust-brown turban and rust-brown robes with a white shawl over the shoulder extends a hand toward the man's shawl. Two empty red velvet and silver-carved thrones flank them, and a golden table holds a brass vessel and two glass vases with green plants. The figure's presentation shows long locks, a turban and a saffron-toned robe, which are cues consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, so this is a probable identification from appearance; the figure is receiving the devotee's honour as the guru in this darshan-style moment. Two physical people are visible.2017-07-09A photograph of a ceremonial exchange on a stage decorated with dense garlands of yellow and orange marigolds and red flowers. A bald older man in a white kurta and white dhoti, wearing a purple silk shawl with gold border, smiles and reaches forward to receive a white shawl with a small Indian flag from a figure in a rust-brown robe with a matching rust-brown turban adorned with a jewelled ornament and a feather. The turbaned figure has long dreadlocked hair and a bare upper chest. Two ornate white-and-red cushioned chairs flank them, and a gold-covered table with a vase stands between. Decorative lions and floral arches frame the scene. The turbaned figure matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of distinctive ceremonial turban, long hair and saffron-toned clothing, shown here in an in_person ceremonial greeting.2017-07-09