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A photograph of a stage event with deep red velvet drapes behind. On the right, a seated figure in orange-saffron robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved backrest and lion-form armrests, on red cushions. He wears a long rudraksha mala and a ceremonial gold necklace, with bangles on his wrists, and sits in a calm pose before a microphone stand. On the left, a blurred figure in saffron cloth and a rudraksha mala raises his arms to his head in a movement. a person seated on the throne, identified by the clothing and mala cues.2015-06-21September 11 20152015-09-11May 08 20142014-05-08A photograph of a ceremonial reception on a stage with a large golden throne backed by pink lotus petals and a golden crescent. A seated figure in a rust-red robe and matching red turban sits on the throne, wearing a white and orange flower garland, with bare feet resting on a pink flower offering. Standing to the left, several people in saffron-orange shawls and white dhotis bow or stand, one bending low with hands together; one holds a bunch of marigold garlands. On the right, a bare-chested attendant in a rust cloth holds a ceremonial trident and a brass tray. Dark blue draped tent fabric forms the backdrop. A possible identity cue for the seated figure is the red turban and ceremonial garlands, but the face is not clearly visible enough to confirm the candidate.2014-05-21January 13 20152015-01-13July 21 20152015-07-21January 28 20102010-01-28A photo of a ceremony on a golden palanquin-style throne decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and golden lion figures. A seated figure in an orange-red turban and matching robes, with a red-and-gold garland and folded hands, sits centred on the throne under a decorated canopy. To the left, a standing attendant in an orange-red turban and dhoti holds a brass oil lamp (aarti lamp) with a flame on a tray in one hand and a handbell in the other. Golden trident-topped staffs and fringed umbrellas frame the scene under leafy trees. Two people are visible; the seated figure's appearance does not clearly establish identity.2015-07-06A photograph of a ceremonial scene in an ornate hall with a gold-painted throne and a silver trident leaning beside it. A seated figure wearing an orange-red turban, a dark maroon-brown garment with gold border, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and bangles sits on the golden throne, smiling. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers kneels on a red patterned carpet, bowing with hands folded near the seated figure's feet. Behind them, two standing priests in saffron-orange and gold dhotis with bare shaved heads and ritual white markings on their arms and forehead attend, and another priest sits near a tray of fruit and offerings. A cameraman with a tripod films at the back, and a man in a red checked shirt stands at left.2015-05-10October 22 20152015-10-22 +1 copiesJanuary 28 20102010-01-28May 21 20142014-05-21