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A photograph of a seated figure on a red-cushioned throne framed by floral garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white jasmine, with a gilded golden wall and carved deity reliefs behind. The central seated man wears a rust-brown dhoti and shawl, a gold ceremonial necklace with pendant, gold armbands, and has long dreadlocked hair with a tilak on his forehead; he appears to be receiving offerings. An older man in a white shirt and glasses stands at left, a young boy in white shirt bends forward at the offering tray, and a woman in a red-brown sari holding a small brass vessel and another woman in a red-brown sari stand at right. The foreground holds marigold and rose garlands, flower heaps and papers on a tray. a person: the seated figure has long dreadlocked hair, rudraksha-style ornaments and gold necklaces on a throne setting, consistent with the page's Guru Purnima context.

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A photograph of a ritual scene in front of a gold-plated backdrop with a golden canopy above. A man seated on a red throne-like seat wears a rust-brown robe, ornate gold necklaces and a dark coiled-hair crown, with a garland of red and yellow flowers around the throne. Another woman in a rust-brown sari with rudraksha beads and a gold necklace reaches toward a brass tray of marigold and red flower garlands, while an older man in white and a young boy in white stand at the left offering flowers. A brass trident stands on the left wall. Women in the background hold offerings. The appearance-based label is Swamiji (probable), seated in the centre wearing rust-brown robes, long dark hair and gold ornaments.2016-07-19A 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 20162016-07-19A seated man with long swept-back dark hair, a red-brown cloth and multiple floral garlands sits on an ornate throne against a gold-toned backdrop with a large floral arrangement of yellow and red flowers. Several people in white dhotis and white or cream garments with gold borders surround him, offering flowers and attending the throne. A woman in an orange-red sari and a person with long dreadlocked hair in saffron-orange robes stand at the right, and a trident leans at the left. The scene resembles a temple abhishekam or puja offering.2016-07-19A seated figure on a red cushioned throne is being honoured in a golden-walled shrine hall. The figure wears a dark turban, a rust-brown robe, layered beaded rudraksha-style malas and a white-and-red flower garland. Behind the throne is a large arch of yellow, white, red and green marigold and rose garlands. A man in a white shirt and orange shawl lifts a flower garland, while a woman in cream and pink clothing presses a small silver dish near the seated figure's hand. Gold seated deity figures decorate the walls. The scene suggests a garland-offering ritual.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.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A seated figure with long matted hair wears a saffron-brown cloth, multiple gold necklaces, gold bangles and a gold armlet while sitting on a red cushioned throne before a floral backdrop of yellow, red and white garlands. A man in a white shirt and a woman in a saffron sari apply white powder or paste to the seated figure's feet, and women in saffron saris stand nearby while a woman at right holds out an offering. Flower garlands and wrapped offerings in red and purple cover a tray in front. Gold-toned relief carvings decorate the wall behind, consistent with a padapuja or devotional offering ritual.2016-07-19A photograph of a seated man on a red-cushioned throne decorated with yellow and white marigold garlands and a gold crown motif, set against gold relief panels. He wears a long rust-brown robe, layered gold necklaces, a gold armband and bangles, with long dark hair swept up. He is handing papers or cloth to a woman in an orange-and-saffron sari with long dreadlocked hair, who leans in from the right. A man in a white shirt stands at the left edge, and a brass or gold-toned offering plate of yellow flower buds sits in the foreground.2016-07-19