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A seated figure with long dark swept-back hair, a crown-like ornament and a bare upper body wrapped in a reddish-brown shawl, wearing gold bangles and a gold necklace, receives offerings on a red throne-like seat. Behind him, a line of devotees in white and saffron clothing hold up leaves and folded offerings, while a woman in a red top and a man in white look on. Large garlands of yellow, white and red flowers hang at the right and left, and a metal bowl sits on the lower left with a golden figure nearby. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, a crown-like ornament, gold necklace and reddish shawl, seated on a throne during offerings.

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July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A photograph of a seated man on a red throne inside a gold-decorated hall, receiving a ceremonial anointing. He wears a rust-red robe, multiple long gold necklaces, gold armbands and a dark topknot, and his body and robe are dusted with white powder. A large floral arch of yellow, white, red and green garlands frames the throne. Around him, women in saris and devotees pour offerings and handle silver bowls, and trays of flowers, fruit and sweets lie at his feet. A white air cooler stands at right and gilded figures decorate the wall. The page names the figure as a person, and the appearance cues are a dark topknot, rust-red robe, gold necklaces and a ceremonial throne, so this is a probable identification.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A photograph of a Guru Purnima offering at a temple-style dais decorated with dense garlands of yellow, white and red flowers and green leaves. A bare-chested man with long swept-back hair, a rudraksha-style bead garland and heavy gold necklaces sits on a red cushion, smiling as he receives a stainless steel plate. Two women in orange and cream saris stand before him holding a steel bowl and a flower-decorated tray, and a third woman in an orange sari sits in the foreground. Behind them a golden deity murti and orange and red decorative banners fill the background. a person by ornate gold necklaces, long hair and bead adornments, seated centrally on a dais as the offering is made.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 seated figure on a red cushioned throne receives offerings at a gathering indoors. The figure has long dreadlocked hair, wears a rust-brown shawl, a gold ceremonial necklace and gold armlets, and holds a hand out over a tray of rice. Heaps of marigolds and roses in yellow, red and pink lie on a red cloth before him, and a gold cobra-shaped ornament sits at the front. Women in saris stand and kneel around the throne, one smiling and reaching forward with offerings, and a man in white stands at the right. Garlands of yellow and white flowers frame the left edge. The figure is a person candidate by appearance (long dreadlocks, gold necklace and armlets, brown shawl) seated on a throne being offered flowers and food.2016-07-19Photo of a ritual at a temple-like hall with gold-coloured walls. A central figure seated on a red throne draped with a large garland of yellow, white and red flowers wears a dark turban, orange-brown robe, layered gold necklaces and bangles, and holds a steel bowl. Probable Swamiji (probable): long dark hair visible on a figure in orange, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, seated in the central position on the throne. Around him, several men in white dhoti and shawls and women in saris stand or sit, some handing items, offering petals and pouring from bowls. In front, a large heap of flowers and garlands surrounds a pile of offerings including folded papers and packets. A deity murti decorated with blue and gold cloth stands at left beside a decorative lamp and a small cooler.2016-07-19