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A seated man in a red-brown garment with a gold waist band and a white and yellow head wrap sits on a red velvet throne, draped with white and red flower garlands. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a golden border stands before him, wearing a large rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, holding a silver tray with a folded paper and a purple cloth. Two men in white dhotis with green and gold borders stand at left with hands folded in respect, and other devotees stand behind. A small metal lion figure sits on the throne armrest. The setting is a temple hall with a stone pillar and brass lamps. The scene appears to be a shiva deeksha ceremony. Seated figure: a person, identified by a white and yellow head wrap, long swept-back hair, a red-brown garment and a flower garland on a throne.2017-10-05A photograph of a ceremonial scene in an indoor hall with a red curtain behind. A bearded man with long swept-back hair, a white tilak on his forehead, a gold-bead necklace with a large gold pendant, a rudraksha-style mala, and an orange-red shawl sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, smiling with eyes closed and extending his hand. A younger man in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala kneels beside him, while a man in white shirt and dhoti holds out a plate with a white cloth and a gold object toward the seated figure. A cameraman with a tripod and a standing fan appear in the background, and a partial figure stands at the left edge. a person seated on the throne, receiving offerings from attendants in a ritual setting.2016-08-05October 05 20172017-10-05A temple ritual scene with a seated man in a rust-brown robe, a long rudraksha mala with multiple strands across his chest, and a white tilak on his forehead, gesturing with his right hand toward a small card held up by a man. Two or three standing men in saffron-orange dhotis and wraps with beaded necklaces and bracelets lean in, one with bare shoulders and hands pressed together in namaste. Behind them a green, red and yellow painted canopy with tassels is raised over the scene, and blurred brass vessels sit in the foreground. a person is the seated figure, seated in the central ritual role with a rudraksha mala and white forehead tilak, gesturing as the attendants present the card.2017-12-31 +1 copiesOctober 05 20172017-10-05October 05 20172017-10-05Photograph of a ceremonial satsang setting. A figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange sleeveless garment and a small microphone, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, holding a folded paper and a string of beads, a person, seated in a presiding role. In front, a man in white kurta with a brown rudraksha mala kneels with hands folded, receiving the offering. Behind, a priest in white dhoti with a red border and gold necklace stands, and a woman in white with a yellow shawl and a man in saffron stand near brass trays holding red flowers, fruit and offerings. A gold-framed plaque and a gilded wooden box sit nearby. Five to six people are visible.2010-09-17A seated figure with long dark hair swept up, wearing a gold headband of beads, multiple rudraksha-style beaded malas and gold ornaments, a reddish-brown shawl over the shoulders and a pale peach cloth draped over the lap, receives a small printed card from an elderly man in white shirt and glasses who reaches across a low wooden table. Behind, a standing attendant in saffron-orange robe and beaded mala watches. Golden lion statues and a gilded throne-like seat stand in a marble-walled hall; several elderly people sit at the left edge.2012-05-17May 12 20122012-05-12 +1 copiesOctober 05 20172017-10-05October 05 20172017-10-05A night ceremony on a stage at a temple-style setting. A man with long loose hair, a beard, hoop earrings, a rudraksha mala and an ornate gold necklace sits on a red-cushioned silver throne in rust-red robes, one hand resting on a silver base. Beside him, a bare-chested priest with white forehead and body markings, layered beaded malas and white dhoti with gold border holds a folded paper and gestures. A figure in saffron-orange cloth bends forward toward a seated devotee, while another white-clad attendant stands at left. Behind them a red and gold ornamental banner with a sun motif hangs. The scene resembles a satsang or blessing ritual; the seated figure is an appearance-based candidate for a person, given long hair, ornate necklace and rudraksha mala.2017-10-15