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May 26 2017

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April 11 20182018-04-11 +1 copiesNovember 04 20162016-11-04A photograph inside a temple-style hall shows a seated man on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a saffron/orange robe, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, one hand raised in blessing and smiling. A shirtless man in white dhoti with saffron border stands at left holding a rudraksha mala; a kneeling man in white shirt and white dhoti bows before the throne; a younger man in white dhoti and rudraksha mala stands behind. Behind the throne is a garlanded deity murti decorated with red and pink flower garlands, and a camera operator is visible in the background. Red curtains and a brass lamp stand complete the setting.2016-11-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual initiation on a red-carpeted stage. A bearded man with long hair, wearing a maroon-brown robe, a long garland and beaded necklaces, sits on an ornate gold throne carved with a cobra hood and lion-shaped armrests, placing his hand on the forehead of a bare-chested young boy in white dhoti with gold border who stands with palms joined. Two attendants stand behind: one in orange cloth with dreadlocks, another in white dhoti and shawl holding a gold trident-topped staff. A woman in a green sari stands at the right edge. Background shows red and gold decor and lights.2017-04-03April 03 20172017-04-03May 28 20132013-05-28May 28 20132013-05-28November 04 20162016-11-04September 05 20172017-09-05 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20132013-02-19A photograph of a ceremonial scene before a dark red curtain. A smiling figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved gold back, a gilded lion-style armrest, and a gold deity murti standing at the right. Seated figure has a vibhuti or kumkum mark on the forehead and a light powder on the hands. A bald man in white dhoti and shawl leans forward at left, bowing and reaching toward the seated figure's feet, where two small dishes with offerings and a pillow-cushion are placed. A man in an orange robe with bare shoulders stands behind at upper left, smiling. At the right edge, a person in a salmon-pink robe claps hands with powder on them.2013-03-10Outdoor homa at night under a decorative canopy with colourful hanging tassels and string lights. A man with long dark hair and a flower garland sits on an ornate gold and red throne, wearing a rust-coloured wrap, while a devotee kneels before him with folded hands, offering. Standing attendants in white dhotis with gold borders, one shirtless with a sacred ash mark and a gold necklace, hold a trident and offering vessels. A small fire burns in the foreground with smoke rising. Seated devotees in white line the background. Appearance-based candidate on the throne with compatible cues (long hair, garland, rust wrap, ornate seat), but the identification is not certain, so it is recorded as unsure.2017-03-16