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October 10 2015

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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange-brown turban with a white jewelled brooch, an orange-brown robe, a long beaded rudraksha mala and layered ceremonial gold necklaces, and gold armlets. He smiles as a man in a white kurta leans forward to offer him a framed yellow-bordered picture of a figure in red headwear. Behind them stand a carved golden pillar and a brass lamp stand. The seated figure matches the appearance cues of the probable Swamiji (turban, orange-brown robes, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces), and he sits on the throne receiving the offering.2016-07-09October 09 20152015-10-09A ceremonial stage scene with an ornate gold-and-white backdrop. A bald elderly man in an orange-yellow shawl, rudraksha malas and a gold necklace sits on a red-cushioned white throne flanked by carved white lion figures, a flower garland around his head and white ash markings on his arms. A younger man in a rust-brown turban with a gold ornament, long dark hair, rudraksha malas and a gold chain stands to the right, offering a wooden tray of fruit. A partially visible attendant in white stands at the left edge.2017-07-31A seated man in a rust-orange turban and saffron-orange robe with a gold-bordered wrap, wearing a beaded rudraksha-style necklace of gold beads, receives a fruit or offering from a kneeling devotee in an orange robe and pink-and-white shawl with glasses. Behind them stands a brass oil lamp with a rooster finial, a gold throne and a crimson backdrop; another person in white stands at the top right. The seated figure has a distinctive ornate turban and beaded gold necklaces, consistent with the a person presentation, while the kneeling devotee is shown in a reverent gesture of offering.2015-10-10July 13 20162016-07-13October 10 20152015-10-10October 26 20152015-10-26A seated figure in an orange-red turban with a white plume and a saffron-orange robe, wearing a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, sits in a brown leather chair and places his right hand on the forehead of a man in a white dhoti-style garment and red-orange shawl, who has his palms raised in reverence. The seated figure has long hair and a bare shoulder, with ornate gold necklaces. Behind them, other people in white and orange clothing and red shawls sit or stand in a hall, a woman in a red-bordered sari sits at right, and a garlanded deity murti and decorative gold-and-green backdrop are visible. Appearance-based label: a person seated in the chair giving darshan blessing.2015-10-23October 08 20152015-10-08A seated figure in a red-orange turban, orange robes and a multi-strand beaded necklace sits on a golden throne and extends his hand to receive an orange from a man kneeling on a red patterned rug. The kneeling man wears a red kurta with a yellow shawl and has a tilak on his forehead. Behind them a bald man with a yellow-orange cloth and gold beaded necklace sits with hands raised, and a standing woman in white with a brown shawl and rudraksha mala watches. Brass oil lamps, a golden rooster figure and gold ornamental panels stand in the background, and a tray of apples and money sits in front. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in turban, orange robes and beaded necklace on the golden throne.2015-10-10A photograph from a satsang-style ceremony in a ceremonial hall with a red-and-gold backdrop. On the left, a smiling person in an orange-and-gold turban, orange robes with yellow borders, and layered rudraksha malas and gold ornaments sits on a gold throne-like seat. In the centre, a bald priest with a tilak and rudraksha mala, wearing orange robes and gold pendant, sits cross-legged with hands folded. A tall brass lamp stands nearby. On the right, a man in a white shirt and glasses kneels on a red patterned rug, extending both hands to receive a small red fruit from the seated person. A partially visible attendant in white stands at the top right.A photograph of a ceremonial exchange in a hall with deep red drapes and an ornate gilded throne canopy. On the left, a smiling man wears a red-orange turban, a bare-chested orange-red wrap, and a long necklace of gold-toned beads and rudraksha-style strands; he holds a white cloth-wrapped gift. On the right, an older bearded man with white hair wears an orange brocade shawl and bows toward him, receiving or offering the bundle. Behind them, a man with a white-marked forehead in an orange-red garment stands near a gold-framed chair, and a man in white clothes sits nearby. The central figure's presentation shows long swept-back hair and ornamental adornment consistent with a person, shown in person as the one receiving honour from the bowing devotee.2015-08-09