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A seated man in white ritual dress with a rudraksha mala and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold and red throne beneath a golden parasol, facing a group of devotees on an orange carpet. A devotee on the left in orange robes with white tilak marks holds a microphone and a sheaf of papers. In front, several women in orange, green and cream saris sit with their backs partly toward the camera, and to the right a man in a white dhoti with gold borders sits with a brass tray of flowers and offerings beside a standing man in white. Brass oil lamps flank the throne, and a large temple-style backdrop with carved pillars and deity figures fills the background. a person is a probable match only by the rudraksha mala and throne setting, but his face is not visible enough to confirm, so identity is unsure.

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January 28 20112011-01-28A photograph of a ceremonial gathering on a stage with an orange floor cloth. A man seated on a gold-and-red throne under a gold canopy wears a white dhoti and a long rudraksha-style mala, with his long hair swept back; hands are not clearly visible. Before him, several people sit on the orange cloth: a seated man in orange robes speaks into a microphone holding a book, two women in orange saris, a woman in a green-bordered white sari, a woman in a cream sari, and two men in white dhotis with gold borders, one with hands folded. Gold lamp stands flank the throne. The backdrop shows a painted temple scene with ornate pillars and a deity with garlands. a person candidate appearance is uncertain, so the subject is recorded as unsure.2011-01-28A seated man in white ritual dress with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat, beneath a gold canopy with fringe. Behind him a large backdrop shows a stone temple pillar and a deity murti adorned with garlands. Several women in cream and white sarees with gold borders sit on an orange cloth on the floor before the throne, some with hands folded and offering trays. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides of the throne. The a person candidate is not clearly recognizable from appearance alone, so the seated figure is described by role as a man on a throne.2011-01-28A stage ceremony in a hall with a large backdrop of a stone temple gopuram and columns. A man in white ritual cloth with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with a red seat and a golden canopy above. Four women in white and cream saris with gold borders kneel on orange mats before the throne, facing it with their hands joined. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and pink flowers lie on the golden platform. On the left, a man in orange robes with a microphone sits and speaks, while mats and offerings are arranged on the orange floor. The scene resembles a padapuja or satsang.2011-01-28A photograph of a ceremonial stage in front of a large painted backdrop of a stone temple gateway with carved pillars and a deity figure. A man in plain white dhoti and a long beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushioning, under a gold canopy with tassels. Two tall brass oil lamps stand on either side of the throne. Seated on the floor in front are several people: a woman in peach sari with an orange border, women in orange and green garments, and men in white dhoti with gold borders, one holding a tray of flowers. At left a man in orange garments with white body markings speaks into a microphone. The floor is covered with orange cloth. A trimmed rudraksha-style necklace is visible on the seated man. Pada puja style seating is implied by the devotees at the feet of the throne.2011-01-28A seated man in a gold ornate throne with a red cushioned seat sits under a gold parasol-style canopy, bare-chested with a white dhoti-like wrap, a thick reddish-brown rudraksha mala necklace, and a red bindi on his forehead. He holds a small object in his hands. Before him, several women with long dark hair sit on the floor in orange, cream and white saris, some holding flowers or small items; one woman in a white sari with gold border holds a plate. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side of the throne, and a golden peetha-style table with offerings sits at the front. Behind them is a large backdrop printed with a temple gateway with stone pillars, carved sculptures and a deity figure in red and purple. A small deity murti stands in an alcove to the right.2011-01-28A photograph of a padapuja-style ceremony in a hall with a dark blue curtain and a large backdrop of a decorated temple deity with garlands. A man seated on an ornate gold and red throne with a golden canopy wears a white dhoti and a beaded mala necklace. Around him, devotees sit on an orange cloth: several women in white and yellow saris, one in an orange robe with hands folded in prayer, and a young boy in white with a red-striped cloth. Brass oil lamps stand beside the throne, and small plates of flowers and offerings rest on the floor. A man in orange is partly visible at the left edge.2011-01-28 +1 copiesNovember 05 20102010-11-05A seated man sits on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet seat and a golden canopy, wearing a white dhoti and a rudraksha mala, with fruit and offerings on a small table before him. Two oil lamps stand beside the throne. Around him sit about seven devotees on orange cloth: women in orange and white saris and a young man in white, with one woman wearing a green-bordered sari. On the left, a large backdrop shows a deity murti with garlands. The setting is a satsang hall with a folding partition and red curtains.2011-01-28A 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 copiesPhotograph of a padapuja-style ceremony on an orange-carpeted stage. A man in white dhoti and white shawl with a beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and golden canopy, in front of a large printed backdrop of a stone temple gateway. Several people in white and cream saris and orange-and-white garments sit on the floor before the throne, some holding plates or offerings. On the left, a man in orange robes with gold-trimmed shawl sits behind a microphone reading from papers. Gold oil lamps stand on either side of the throne, and dark blue curtains frame the stage.2011-01-28A photograph of a ritual pada puja on an indoor stage with an orange-carpeted platform. A seated man in an orange robe with a beaded necklace sits at the left, beside a small table with a microphone. On the right, a figure in white robes and a beaded necklace sits on a gold throne with a red cushioned back and a gold canopy. Several people in white dhotis and cream and red sarees sit on the floor in front of the throne, while brass oil lamps stand nearby. A large printed backdrop shows a temple gopuram and deity murti with garlands. The scene shows seven people in total, including the seated figures and those on the floor.2011-01-28