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July 27 20142014-07-27July 02 20132013-07-02July 25 20142014-07-25A seated figure on a gilded throne with red tiger-striped cushions is having a forehead anointed by a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes with white markings on his arms and chest. The seated person wears a rust-red turban, a rust-red shawl over a dark-red garment, a heavy gold necklace with a large pendant, bangles, and holds a hand to the forehead. Behind them hang dense garlands of red, pink, yellow and white flowers. A golden lion-shaped armrest and a microphone stand are visible. The attendant holds a small brass vessel. The scene suggests a ceremonial blessing or abhishekam-style rite in a hall.2015-11-16May 07 20142014-05-07February 07 20142014-02-07A photograph of an indoor devotional setting with a seated figure on an ornate silver-framed throne draped in a leopard-print cloth and a red velvet cushion. The seated figure wears saffron-orange robes, a long purple orchid garland, and a dark beaded necklace, and gestures with raised hands toward a kneeling man in white dhoti-style clothing with an orange shawl, who is also gesturing as they speak. Behind them, a woman in white with an orange shawl and other devotees in white or orange clothing are visible, along with purple orchids and white flowers at the left, a white shag rug, and gold ceremonial objects at the lower left. Appearance-based cues on the seated figure (saffron robes, ornate garland, throne) are consistent with the page's reference to a person.2012-12-18A seated figure on a red tiger-striped throne with gold lion-head armrests holds a sheet of paper and raises one hand in a blessing gesture. Facing him, a bearded man with curly hair in a white kurta and orange shawl kneels or leans forward toward the throne. A peacock-feather fan and a silver staff stand beside the throne, with wooden lattice panels and a wall air conditioner in the background.2014-08-27July 25 20142014-07-25December 26 20142014-12-26A seated man in orange-saffron robes and a garland of green lime-like fruits and red flowers sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a gilded deity medallion behind him. He has long dark hair, a red tilak on the forehead, and rests one bare foot on a red cushion. A kneeling devotee in a white polo shirt bows with his head before him, while a standing attendant in orange robes and a rudraksha mala gently holds a hand over the devotee's head. A large portrait of a robed figure and marigold garlands decorate the background.2008-10-07A seated man in an orange-brown ochre robe with gold border and long swept-back hair, wearing a rudraksha mala and gold pendant necklace, touches the forehead of a bare-chested devotee with a wooden stick, applying white paste. The seated figure sits on a leopard-print cushion before an ornate gold carved wall and a silver throne. The bare-chested devotee wears an orange cloth over his shoulder, a rudraksha mala, a gold bangle, and white tilak stripes on his chest and arms. A third man in a white dhoti and mala sits at the left edge, watching. Appearance-based a person seated on the throne, applying paste to a disciple's forehead during an initiation.2017-10-06