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A seated man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, wearing a gold necklace and rudraksha mala, sits eyes lowered on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red velvet cushion. Before him on the floor, four devotees in white ritual clothes sit and make offerings; one man in white dhoti extends his hand over a gold tray of flowers while a woman in white with a yellow border and another in a blue blouse assist. Tall brass oil lamps stand lit beside the throne, and a painted backdrop of a deity and garlanded figures fills the top right.

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February 25 20112011-02-25February 25 20112011-02-25 +1 copiesFebruary 25 20112011-02-25 +1 copiesFebruary 25 20112011-02-25 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange saffron robe and a long orange-beaded rudraksha-style necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushion, in a ceremonial hall. Before him, two men and two women in white ritual clothes sit on the floor around a gold-embossed altar tray with flowers and offerings. A man in white dhoti with a sacred thread gestures toward the tray while a younger man in white with a green-bordered cloth attends beside him. Tall brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a large backdrop shows a decorated deity image with garlands and a red-clad figure. A dark curtain sits behind the stage.2011-02-25 +1 copiesFebruary 25 20112011-02-25 +1 copiesA photograph of a padapuja-style ceremony on a raised stage. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a gold necklace sits eyes closed on an ornate golden throne with a red cushioned back, flanked by gold oil lamps on tall stands. Before him, a man in white dhoti and a woman in white and green sari kneel beside a gold footstool, one man reaching toward it with an offering. A second kneeling woman in a white sari with blue border and a man in white clothes sit nearby, and a bare-chested man is partly visible at left. Behind the throne, a large printed backdrop shows a temple pillar and figures in red and white with garlands. Visible people are on stage; partially visible heads of audience members appear at the bottom edge. The seated figure matches appearance cues of the page's subject with orange robes, gold ornaments and a throne, which supports a probable identification.2011-02-25 +1 copiesA stage photograph of a ceremonial padapuja-style ritual. A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe and a long beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushioning and gold lion-like armrests. Swami-style appearance cues are present: a saffron robe, a rudraksha-style mala and a gold necklace. Before him, a man in white dhoti and a shirtless man in white garments kneel at a gold-trimmed vessel, and two women in white saris with coloured borders sit at his feet with their heads bowed. Tall gold lamp stands with oil lamps flank the stage, and a large deity mural with garlands and a gold canopy forms the backdrop.2011-02-25 +1 copiesFebruary 25 20112011-02-25 +1 copiesFebruary 25 20112011-02-25 +1 copiesA seated man in white dhoti and shawl wears a long rudraksha mala and sits on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet seat, beneath a gold canopy with hanging gold tassels. A young man with bare upper body and white shawl bends forward offering something held between his hands. Women in saffron, orange and cream saris and a woman in orange sari stand or kneel around the throne, one holding a plate. A temple-style painted backdrop with pillars and deity figures fills the background.2011-01-28A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, long hair swept back, eyes closed, in a plain white-walled hall. Before him, a row of devotees in white dhotis and shawls, some with sandalwood and vibhuti marks on their foreheads and gold-beaded necklaces, bend forward holding flames and offerings; one white-clad man in the center holds lit oil lamps while others reach toward the flames. A small table to the left holds fruit and a plate, and a white tower fan stands behind. Young women in white with yellow borders and braided hair sit in the foreground.2010-10-22 +1 copies