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Outdoor photo on red stone steps with a crowd of seated people in white and orange behind. A figure in orange-brown robes with long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits on a leopard-print cushion and places a red and yellow garland over the head of a kneeling woman in white. Another orange-clad attendant with bare shoulders and a shaved head stands at left. Several onlookers in white clothing and a person in orange hold their hands in anjali. A small canopy and orange and green flags appear in the background, with a tiered structure above.

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Outdoor photograph on red stone steps at a riverside gathering. A seated man on the right, with long swept-back dark hair, a red and white floral garland, layered gold and rudraksha-style necklaces, gold bangles and an orange-saffron dhoti with gold border, sits on a leopard-print cushion and accepts a yellow cloth bag from a woman in a white sari-style dress and bangles, who kneels before him. A shaved-headed young man in orange robes with white markings on his arm stands on the left and gestures toward the bag. Behind them a seated crowd in white clothing and other saffron-clad attendants sits on the steps, with a colourful ratha-like structure and orange flags in the background.2013-07-08Outdoor photograph on red stone steps with a seated, smiling man in a saffron-orange dhoti and bare upper body, wearing a long double garland of red and white flowers with yellow bands, a rudraksha mala, and gold ornaments, with a gold armband on his right arm and a gold bracelet. He sits on a leopard-print cushion, raising his right hand in a greeting gesture. In front of him, a woman with long blonde hair in a white and gold-bordered sari kneels and bows her head, holding a yellow cloth. A man in orange robes bends forward at the left edge. Behind them, rows of seated people in white clothing watch from the steps, and a metal railing and banners are visible in the background. A probable Swamiji is the seated man, identified by his long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces. Swamiji's role is receiving devotion and greeting the kneeling devotee.2013-07-08July 08 20132013-07-08A photograph of an outdoor gathering on red stone steps. A seated man in an orange-brown robe and gold-trimmed dhoti wears a long red, yellow and white flower garland, a gold pendant, a rudraksha mala and a gold armband, and sits on a leopard-print cushioned seat. He smiles as a woman with light blonde hair, in a white sari with gold borders, offers him a yellow cloth. A young man in orange-brown clothing stands at the left edge. Behind them, rows of people in white clothing sit on the steps, with yellow festoon lights strung above. Count of physical people is more than twenty.2013-07-08Outdoor photograph on a red stone stepped platform with a crowd seated behind. A seated man in orange-saffron dhoti and shawl wears a red and yellow flower garland, gold chain, rudraksha-style red beads and an armlet, with long swept-back hair; he is the probable Swamiji, identified by appearance cues of long hair, ornate gold jewellery and saffron clothing. A younger monastic in saffron wraps and a bare upper body, with a cord of beads and marks on his arm, bends forward offering a yellow cloth bundle. A woman in white kneels before the seated figure with her head bowed. Behind them, white-clad devotees and onlookers sit on the steps, some with hands joined, and a colourful ceremonial canopy is visible at upper left.2013-07-08A photograph of a seated man in an orange-brown turban and orange robe, wearing layered gold necklaces with rudraksha beads, gold bangles and a gold armband, smiling as he rests his hand on the head of a young girl in a maroon top with gold trim who bends forward before him, holding orange cloth. Behind them, a crowd of men and women in white and orange stands on red steps, several with hands folded in prayer. A gold-decorated throne and a yellow cushion are visible at left. The scene suggests a blessing during a gathering.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22A photo of a seated man in a rust-orange turban and ochre-brown robe, wearing layered rudraksha malas, a gold ceremonial necklace, gold bangles and a red bindi, smiling as he holds the arm of a young woman in a red top and orange sash who bends toward him. He sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red cushion. Behind them, a crowd of devotees in white and saffron stands on red steps, some with palms joined, and a red-and-white canopy hangs in the background. a person: the seated man wears a turban, rudraksha malas and gold ceremonial jewellery, matching the Guru Purnima bhiksha context, and is shown receiving offerings from devotees on a throne.2013-07-22A seated man in an orange-brown robe and orange turban sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing layered gold bangles, a gold chest ornament and a long rudraksha mala. He places his right hand on the head of a woman in a cream and gold sari who kneels with palms joined. A standing crowd in white dhotis and kurtas watches from red stone steps, with orange bags and a metal rod in the foreground. This is a person figure giving blessing to a devotee, matching the Guru Purnima bhiksha context. Orange cloth bags sit at his feet, and a banner-like tent edge and buildings appear in the background.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22A seated figure in a saffron-orange turban and orange robe, wearing a heavy gold necklace with rudraksha beads and gold bangles, rests a hand on the head of a long-haired devotee in a red robe who bows before him. A smiling woman in orange with a white forehead mark sits to the right beside a small white box. Behind them, white-clad devotees stand near red steps and green plants, with a gold-embossed red throne in the foreground. The seated figure has distinctive long-haired-free presentation but shows turban, gold ornaments and rudraksha cues, consistent with the page's a person reference, though the face is not used for identification; the role is a guru blessing a disciple during a Guru Purnima bhiksha-style blessing at an outdoor setting.2013-07-22