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March 02 2013

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A photograph of a night-time ritual at a temple-style stage. A man seated on an ornate golden throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a red and white flower garland, rudraksha beads and gold necklaces, and holds a silver trident in his right hand; his face is painted with white markings. To the left, a shaved-headed priest with bare upper body and white markings on his skin pours liquid from a vessel toward a fire flaming beside the throne. A golden kalasha-style arch with multicolour fabric panels frames the throne, and a camera operator is at the right edge.2013-03-02March 02 20132013-03-02March 02 20132013-03-02March 02 20132013-03-02A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gilded throne with a carved arched backrest, draped in a tiger-striped cloth. He wears a saffron-orange robe, a long red and white flower garland, a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala, with long dark hair swept back and ash markings on his forehead. A tall silver trident stands beside the throne. To the right, a woman in a white sari with a grey border holds a tall pole topped with an orange and red embroidered banner, and a person in white stands at the edge. Behind the throne, a garland of red, yellow and green flowers frames the scene. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne, with cues of long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and gold necklace.2013-03-02Night-time photo of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth, framed by a multicoloured flower arch. The seated person wears an orange-red robe, a red-and-white flower garland, layered beaded necklaces and a red tilak on the forehead, and raises one hand while holding a silver trident staff. Shaved-headed priest in orange-red robes and white ash on the shoulders and arms kneels at left, offering an oil lamp on a silver tray. Two decorated triangular banners with embroidered emblems stand on either side, and a gilded panel is at left. a person cues: long hair, distinctive ornate beaded jewellery and garlanded throne presence.2013-03-02Night photo of a temple ritual at a garlanded golden throne (peetha) under a colourful canopy. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a beaded necklace sits on the throne, which is wrapped in marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. A priest with a bare shaved head and white dhoti stands at left, raising a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward the seated figure. Another person in orange stands behind the throne near the steps, and a flower garland rests on a small stand in front. Metal railings and rows of seats are visible in the dim background.2011-07-16July 06 20152015-07-06March 02 20182018-03-02November 05 20162016-11-05April 28 20152015-04-28Night procession scene on a decorated ratha-style float draped with white and red flower garlands and tassels. A figure with a tall dark matted hair crown and a crescent ornament sits on an orange-cushioned seat, wearing a red-orange robe, a yellow marigold garland, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, smiling and raising one hand in greeting. Beside him a man with a white tilak and an orange-red cloth sits on a gold seat holding a silver staff, while a golden ornate umbrella and a silver staff stand at the sides.2016-03-07