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A photograph of a ceremonial moment at a Navaratri celebration. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a gold lion armrest, holding a red cloth-wrapped object on his lap. A woman in an orange and purple silk sari bows forward, touching his bare feet resting on a red cushion on a gold footstool. Behind them a large banner shows a deity with a red garment, a white beaded necklace and long braided hair. A white pedestal fan stands to the right, with flowers and fruit in a basket. A man in saffron kneels at the lower left edge. The woman is performing padapuja.

A photo of a ritual offering at a Navaratri celebration in a hall. A golden ornate throne with lion-shaped armrests stands before a backdrop showing a painted goddess figure with a crown and red garland. Seated on the throne is a man in red clothing and a red cloth draped over his shoulders. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a bangle on his wrist bends forward, extending his hands toward a woman in a pink silk saree with gold border who holds a clear plastic bag of fruit. Yellow and red flower garlands decorate the throne.

Photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushioned seat and carved golden lion-like armrests, wearing a saffron-orange robe and a small red tilak on the forehead, with a microphone on a stand before him. A woman in a yellow and cream sari with a pale shawl leans forward to hand a printed booklet toward him while he seems to receive it. Behind them, two men in saffron-orange robes stand near a draped red and yellow backdrop; one holds papers and the other has a shaved head. Bottled water, small brass items and books sit on a side table, and a stack of books rests on a nearby stand.

A photograph in a gilded hall with a red carpet and ornate gold lattice screen. A person in a rust-coloured turban and rust robe, wearing yellow and red flower garlands and rudraksha mala, sits on a red-cushioned gold throne holding a small mango, while smiling. An older man in orange kurta and dhoti bends forward with hands folded, speaking to them. A woman in rust sari with rudraksha mala stands behind the throne, and a woman in white sari with rudraksha mala stands nearby. A woman in mustard kurta with a dark shawl and an event badge gestures on the right. Gold lion-form furniture and a gold pillar appear at the edges. Four to five people are visible.

Photograph inside a shrine room at an ashram. A seated figure in an orange turban, orange-saffron garments, a white and yellow flower garland and red beaded necklaces leans forward to offer a fruit to a kneeling man in a red t-shirt and glasses, who receives it with folded hands. Behind them, a woman in white with a tilak and a woman in an orange and cream sari with a gold border stand by. Brass oil lamps, a decorated deity murti area with flower garlands, and brass plates with offerings sit in front. Several people are visible; the seated figure is an appearance-based a person candidate.

A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet back and cushion, a microphone on a stand beside him. He has a red mark on his forehead and smiles as a woman in white with a yellow shawl kneels before him, offering a book with both hands. Behind them a standing man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala holds papers and a pen. Gold-painted lion-like armrests, water bottles, fruit on a small table, stacked books and a fan fill the room, with a draped red and gold backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in saffron robes on the throne shows cues including dark swept-back hair and ceremonial saffron clothing, and is presented as the central figure receiving the offering.

A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in an ornate hall with red and gold floral wall panels. A seated figure in orange robes with a red bindi and red top sits on a gold throne with a red cushion and a garland of yellow and purple flowers. A man in a white shirt and jeans bends low, touching his forehead to the bare feet of the seated figure, while holding a silver tray with fruit and a flower. A standing figure in orange robes with a red-bordered shawl is at right, holding a tray. A woman in a white sari with gold border stands at left. Four people are visible.

Indoor stage photograph of a ceremonial padapuja-style honouring. A seated figure on a red and gold throne with tiger-striped cushions wears an orange-red turban, gold necklaces and a striped garment. A kneeling man in a maroon kurta and a woman in a magenta silk sari with gold border bend forward to the seated figure's feet. A bald man in an orange dhoti and orange shawl with a rudraksha mala stands at right, pouring or offering from a golden vessel. Golden lion-head armrests and a dark stage backdrop frame the scene.

October 26 2014

A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on a gold ornate throne with red cushions, garlanded with red and yellow flowers and green leaves, against a red and gold patterned backdrop. He is bare-chested beneath the robe, has short dark hair and a red mark on his forehead, and is smiling as he receives an offering from a man in a black shirt and khaki trousers who bends forward and touches his hands. A second man in orange robes stands at right holding a white tray. Women in white saris stand at left, one with a shawl and another with a thin necklace. a person is seated in the central role of honoured guest, identified by the saffron robes, bare-chested adornment and throne setting.

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