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September 01 2016

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Outdoor evening ceremony on a red-carpeted stage. A seated man on an ornate gold throne with carved lion armrests and a brown cushioned seat, under a multicoloured fringed canopy with a trident finial, wears a red turban, white flower garland and pink-and-orange wrap, and sits with a hand raised. Before him a kneeling figure in an orange-gold dhoti with a flower garland and a golden crown-like headpiece holds a censer or incense stick, with smoke rising. Behind them a brass lamp stand with a trident and a figure in orange clothing stands with hands folded. Dark foliage forms the backdrop.2016-09-01September 01 20162016-09-01Outdoor night ceremony on a red carpeted stage. A seated figure on a gilded throne with lion-carved arms wears a red turban, white and orange flower garlands and a rudraksha-style mala, with a dark maroon-and-pink cloth draped over the body. Above him a golden trident-topped parasol with multicoloured tasselled fringe shelters the throne. Brass trident standards flank the throne, and a kneeling attendant in an orange-and-maroon sari with white and green flower garlands and a gold headpiece holds an offering tray with incense smoke rising beside them. A third person stands at the far right edge in partial view, with dark foliage behind the stage.2016-09-01Night outdoor stage with a golden throne under a multicoloured fringed canopy topped by a gold trident. A seated figure in a red turban, orange-red robes and a white and orange flower garland sits on the throne, one hand raised in blessing. Golden trident standards flank the throne, with incense smoke rising from urns on each side. At right, a bare-chested attendant in orange-red dhoti kneels beside a brass vessel with leaves. On the left, a few people in light clothing are partly visible at the edge of the frame. Red stage cloth covers the platform, with a wooden footstool in front of the throne.2016-09-01November 05 20162016-11-05Night outdoor satsang with a seated figure on a gilded throne flanked by two golden lion sculptures, holding a silver spear (vel) horizontally across his chest. He wears a rust-brown robe, a brown turban, a rudraksha mala and a yellow-and-pink marigold garland. Smoke rises from a brass lamp with a trident finial on the right, and a fan and a colourful fringed canopy stand behind. To the right, a bare-chested man in orange dhoti sits cross-legged, holding a microphone and hands in anjali. At left, another figure with long dreadlocked hair and orange cloth sits in the foreground. A candle burns near the base of the throne. Strings of coloured lights hang above.2016-11-05A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne during a night festival procession, possibly a rathotsavam, in front of decorated colourful pillars with floral motifs and bird emblems. He wears an orange garment, a gold crown, layered red and gold beaded necklaces, gold armbands and bangles, and a leopard-print shawl over one arm. He holds a sword in one hand and a silver trident in the other, with a hand from the crowd reaching toward the trident at the lower right. Behind him stands a blue-robed figure with garlands, possibly a deity murti. The clothing and throne suggest a ceremonial role, though the appearance alone is not conclusive.2011-12-17February 07 20162016-02-07A man stands on a red carpet before an ornate gold-and-red throne with a decorative red canopy umbrella held above him. He wears a red turban, a leopard-print cloth over the upper body, red and gold dhoti-style cloth, multiple rudraksha beaded necklaces and a gold pendant, and bangles. He holds a silver trident-topped staff in his right hand and gestures with his left. Behind him is carved reddish-brown wooden panelling. a person cannot be confirmed from appearance here, so this is a single devotee-style figure in ceremonial dress standing before a throne.2016-04-17Night outdoor satsang at an ashram with a seated man on a gold throne flanked by gold lion figures, wearing a rust-brown robe, a yellow-and-pink flower garland, and a large red-and-white decorative head ornament. He holds a silver trident-like staff across his lap, a multicoloured fringed parasol stands above him, and a brass incense burner sends smoke into the air. At the right, a bare-chested devotee in orange cloth with rudraksha beads sits with palms pressed together and a microphone in hand. At the left edge, a long-haired sadhu in orange sits in profile. Strings of coloured lights and a fan appear in the background.2016-11-05October 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesA man stands on a red stage in front of an ornate golden throne with a red velvet seat, under a red and gold embroidered parasol with tassels. He wears a red turban, a leopard-print sleeveless top, a red and saffron dhoti, a multi-strand rudraksha mala and a large gold pendant, with red armbands. He holds a silver trident and gestures with one hand while smiling. Behind him is carved red wooden paneling with animal relief figures.2016-04-17