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January 22 2014

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Indoor ritual scene in a hall with cream walls and a silver-embossed throne-like seat at right. A seated man in a rust-red shawl and rudraksha mala with a gold-bead necklace, showing a smile and a tilak on his forehead, extends his right arm and hand toward a person bowing with hands clasped. That bowing person wears an orange turban and orange-and-brown robes. A standing man in an orange turban and red top with a silver chain stands at upper left, and another person in a saffron top and green quilted vest stands behind. Gold lion figures and a red cushioned seat appear in the background, with a silver bowl and offering items at the lower edge. a person seated, presented with cues including rudraksha mala, gold-bead necklace and rust-red shawl; the bowing devotee is an attendee receiving a blessing. Photo shows a padapuja-style darshan.2014-01-22September 24 20172017-09-24 +2 copiesAnnadhan in 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesAnnadhan during Allahabad Kumbhamela 20132013-01-01 +2 copiesAnnadhan during Allahabad Kumbhamela 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesA seated figure in a rust-red turban with a silver ornament and red-brown robe with gold border, wearing a long rudraksha mala, smiles and hands a small white card or paper to a bowing devotee in saffron-orange robes and orange shawl draped over the head. The seated figure holds a stack of white slips in the other hand. Behind them a golden throne with ornate carving is visible. A standing attendant in rust-red robes and a rudraksha mala stands at left, and a large portrait of a smiling woman in a red turban and rudraksha beads hangs on the backdrop. Setting appears to be an indoor hall with a ceiling vent. a person cues: rust turban, rudraksha mala, ceremonial ornament, seated on throne receiving devotee.2014-03-26A seated man on a gilded throne with a silver trident beside him, wearing an orange-red turban, a multicolour marigold and white flower garland, gold bangles, a red shawl and brown dhoti. An attendant in a saffron-orange robe bends forward to touch his feet, while a man in a red-brown robe with rudraksha beads and a white-clad helper stand behind. A fruit tray and scattered petals lie in front. Appearance-based label: a person, seated in the honoured position with the saffron-orange attendant performing padapuja. The seated man has turban, garland, gold bangles, red shawl and rudraksha-adjacent attire as qualifying cues.2015-05-09January 08 20142014-01-08September 19 20172017-09-19 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne wearing a red shawl with embroidered floral motifs, a hand extended over a silver plate held by a shaved-headed priest in orange robes with white tripundra marks on his forehead and arms, wearing gold-beaded ceremonial necklaces. The seated figure has long dark hair and a red garment. Behind them, a few people in orange and white stand or kneel near draped tables and framed pictures on a pale wall. The plate holds a yellowish offering. Visible people: the priest, the seated figure, and about three others in the background, one kneeling in white. The seated figure has distinctive long swept-back hair and red attire on a throne, and a person candidate in a ritual setting; the priest's appearance does not qualify.2012-07-21September 24 20172017-09-24 +1 copiesA seated figure in a saffron-orange turban, orange-and-gold robe and a long rudraksha mala with gold ornaments sits on a gold-carved throne, extending an apple toward a kneeling young man in a white shirt who holds his hands in anjali mudra. Standing behind them, a shaven-headed man with vibhuti on his forehead, glasses, an orange robe and rudraksha mala watches. In the background stand a brass oil lamp and a man in white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl. The seated figure's appearance (turban, ornate jewellery and ornate throne setting) is consistent with the a person candidate, presented as the giver of blessing prasad.2015-10-13