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A standing man in an orange-saffron robe with a shawl draped over his shoulders is receiving a garland-like wrap from a shaved priest with long hair, white sandalwood markings on his chest and arms, an orange cloth and a rudraksha-style necklace. Beside a gold-carved throne with a red cushion stand a man in orange with a long garland of yellow and white flowers, and a few men in white and orange garments. A silver tray holds flowers and offerings on the foreground table, and a backdrop shows a deity mural of a temple scene. The man on the throne wears a rudraksha-style necklace and his saffron-orange clothing dominates the centre. Several other people observe in white dhotis and orange saffron robes.

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A photograph of a ceremonial moment in a decorated hall. In the centre, a shaved-headed priest with a white tripundra and a red-orange dhoti and shawl stands barebodied on the upper torso, wearing a rudraksha-style necklace, and reaches toward a seated figure draped in an orange-red silk shawl with gold border. The seated figure sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion. Beside them, a second robed attendant in saffron stands, and a man in a white dhoti with a lanyard presses his palms together. On the left, a uniformed man holds a tray. Gold ritual trays with pink flowers and lamps rest on a gold stand in the foreground. Behind, a large backdrop shows a painted deity murti with garlands and temple-style pillars. A banner reading is partially visible2010-09-18January 01 20082008-01-01A stage ceremony with a seated figure on an ornate gold throne (peetha) with red velvet cushions and golden lion armrests, backed by a large floral arrangement of orange, yellow, pink and red garlands. A standing man on the left wears orange dhoti and shawl, bare-chested with white sandalwood markings, a rudraksha mala, bangles and earrings, holding a brass tray with a green leaf and offerings toward the seated person. The seated person wears a red-orange turban, gold necklaces, an orange-red shawl and bangles, with bare feet, smiling. A tall brass oil lamp stands at left, and a microphone stand is at right. Two people are visible.2015-11-16February 13 20182018-02-13 +1 copiesFebruary 22 20112011-02-22Outdoor festival scene under a white tent with a blue carpet. On the left, a bare-chested elderly priest with a long white beard, an orange turban and a white-and-red flower garland holds out his hands in greeting. Facing him, a man in an orange-red silk shawl with gold zari border, bowing and smiling, is received by the priest. Behind them, men in orange robes wear beaded garlands and a bald-headed man in a white shirt stands with a small bell or stick. Other devotees in white and orange stand in the background. A golden ceremonial object with an ornate carved top is visible at the lower right. Visible people: about 10.2009-07-07A photograph of a ceremonial moment on an ornate golden throne decorated with flower garlands and red and blue cushions. A smiling figure seated on the throne wears a saffron-orange turban, saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha-style mala and a gold necklace, and is draped with a white and red flower garland. He holds a small orange cloth and touches the forehead of a kneeling man in orange robes, while a standing attendant in orange garments and a matching orange turban holds up a hand beside them. The throne has gold filigree carvings and the setting is bordered by white and red floral decorations. Swamiji (probable) — seated figure on the throne with saffron turban, orange robes, gold necklace and mala cues.2008-07-17A ceremonial padapuja scene in an indoor hall. A man with long hair, wearing an orange-saffron shawl and a heavy garland of green leaves, red and yellow flowers, stands before a gilded golden throne with red velvet cushions and a red backrest. Beside him, a bare-chested priest with white sacred ash markings on his arms and chest and an orange-red beaded necklace holds a silver tray of fruit and offerings. A shaved-headed attendant in orange robes and rudraksha beads stands behind them, and a man in a yellow shawl and white dhoti watches at left. A large backdrop of a deity in red and white behind the throne and gilded plates of flowers and offerings at the lower right complete the scene.2010-09-18Two young men in saffron-orange robes sit on ornate gold-carved thrones on a stage before a red curtain. The man on the left, eyes closed, holds a black microphone to his mouth and wears a rudraksha mala and brown bead garland with a pendant. The man on the right, with hair in a bun, wears a similar orange robe and bead garland and rests his hands on the armrests. Behind them stands a gilded deity murti with multiple arms, and a large golden throne with a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure with a rudraksha mala and a red head covering. A golden staff with a trident top stands at the right edge, with a green cloth draped beside a brass lamp.2017-02-12 +1 copiesA man with short dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold and red velvet throne with carved lion armrests. He wears an orange saffron wrap with gold borders and a heavy gold bead necklace with a gold pendant. His hands are folded in his lap. Below him, hands in the foreground hold a small vessel and offer items over silver trays holding red fruit, pink flowers and a silver conch. a person: the man wears saffron clothing, a gold necklace and sits enthroned during a pada puja offering.2011-02-25 +1 copiesFive people in orange and saffron robes stand at night beside an ornate gold-colored throne or peetha with carved floral borders and finials. On the left, a smiling woman with a red bindi wears a rust-orange sari-style wrap and a long rudraksha-style bead necklace. Next to her, a shaved-headed man in orange wears a rudraksha mala. In the centre, a younger man in brown-orange robes with gold borders and a gold-trimmed shawl holds a folded orange cloth in both hands. To the right, a bespectacled man with a shaved head wears an orange shawl and beads. At the far right, an elderly man with a long white beard and white hair, in a bright orange robe with a vibhuti mark on the forehead, reaches toward the gold throne. A man in white stands partly hidden behind them. A cinder-block wall forms the background.2013-11-05A photograph of a house visit with a pada puja in a small home shrine room. A man seated on an orange cushioned chair at left wears a maroon and gold robe, a long white and red flower garland, and pink bangles, and holds a tall silver staff. Beside him, a bald man in a maroon and gold robe with a rudraksha mala sits on the floor, touching the feet of the seated man. Kneeling devotees in white shirts and a woman in a cream sari with a floral garland bend forward to offer homage. Behind them a shelf holds framed deity pictures and calendar prints of deities, with a brass kalasha-like lamp stand on a yellow cloth. A standing man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands at upper right, with a ceiling fan and white walls beyond.2014-06-23