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June 19 2013

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July 31 20152015-07-31February 21 20162016-02-21June 19 20132013-06-19Photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne in a temple hall, wearing an orange-brown dhoti and shawl, a long multi-coloured flower garland, a gold necklace and gold armbands, with a red bindi on the forehead. Two people sit at his sides: a man in a red shirt with a white garland and a woman in a red-and-gold sari with a white flower garland and gold jewellery. Behind them stand two golden deity murtis with multiple arms, and a priest in orange cloth stands at the left edge. Fruit, flowers and offerings are arranged on the floor in front, and brass oil lamps stand beside the throne. The seated figure is a person by appearance, with long swept-back hair, ornate garland and gold ornaments on a throne.2013-06-19December 26 20092009-12-26January 06 20132013-01-06A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne carved with a lion-head armrest, wearing a long red and orange garland, rudraksha beads, a gold chain and an orange dhoti with a striped white-and-black tiger-print cloth over the lap. He has a white vertical forehead mark and long dark hair and sits with eyes lowered. In front, rows of brass plates and bowls hold flowers and offerings. A kneeling man in a white shirt with a white forehead mark and a kneeling woman in a red sari with folded hands face the throne, with a woman in a red and white outfit beside them, and a seated musician in a red garment behind. A brass oil lamp stands nearby, with lights and a wall air conditioner in the background.2013-03-13A photo of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, draped in white and orange flower garlands, wearing orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace, smiling as a woman in an orange-and-red sari with a long braid stands at left with hands folded. In front, a woman in white and orange kneels with her head bowed among flower petals, while a man in orange robes with a shawl and gold wristwatch stands at right. Looks like a devotional honouring ceremony at an ashram setting.2008-07-17A seated male figure in a red-orange dhoti and shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, wearing a long rudraksha mala and red-orange wristbands, with a white tilak on his forehead. Two women in white saris with red shawls and a woman in a green sari kneel or sit before him, one holding a hand near a steel tray. Brass oil lamps and bells hang from chains beside the throne. In front, silver trays hold red apples, yellow flower garlands and red-tipped offerings in a ritual puja setting. Gold-framed decor and a wall air conditioner fill the background.2015-02-01Photograph of a ceremony in a temple hall with gilded decor and painted pillars. A seated person in an orange-brown robe, with a red and white flower garland and gold necklaces, sits on a large gold throne-like seat with raised hands, smiling. In front, a person in a red and gold sari bows low with head to the floor and a white garland in hair, presenting respect. Women in orange-yellow saris carry trays of fruit and flowers, and sannyasi-attired devotees in orange robes with rudraksha malas raise their hands in blessing. Pineapples, grapes, watermelon and flower offerings lie on the floor, with a standing fan and brass lamps nearby. Statues of deities flank the throne, and a gold umbrella hangs above. a person present at the throne; appearance cues are a seated figure in orange robe with a garland and gold necklaces, though the image is partly obscured and identity is uncertain.2013-06-19June 19 20132013-06-19A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a golden lion-headed armrest and tiger-skin cushion, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a red, yellow and green flower garland, gold bangle and necklace, with bare feet. Appearance-based a person in the photo, receiving a pada puja. Before him, a man in a white shirt and rudraksha mala kneels, and two women in sari and ornaments sit at right beside steel trays of lamps, rose petals, flowers and offerings. A golden bell hangs from above and an air conditioner is mounted on the wall. Watermarked photograph of a ritual scene, with a ceremonial arrangement of brass lamps and flowers.2013-09-16