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A 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.

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January 28 20112011-01-28 +1 copiesA 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.2011-01-28Photograph 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 seated man in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala and an orange shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat, under a golden canopy with a small ornamental top. Brass bells and lamps stand on either side, and gold-trimmed banners with red and blue emblems hang on the left and right. Five people in white and cream ritual clothes sit on an orange mat in front of the throne, including a shaved-headed boy in white and yellow and a girl in green and white, with small offering plates set on the floor. The backdrop shows a painted temple gopuram with dark blue curtains at the sides.2011-02-11A 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.2011-01-28A 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 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 plain white dhoti and shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushion beneath a gold canopy, wearing a long rudraksha mala. Brass oil lamps flank the throne, and a large framed backdrop behind shows a decorated deity murti with garlands and red-and-white drapery. Several women in saris sit on the floor in front of the throne, some holding flowers or offerings, while a bare-chested young man in white sits among them. A pink wall, navy curtain and window appear at right. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and rudraksha beads, a person cue, while the scene reads as a pada puja gathering.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.2011-01-28November 05 20102010-11-05A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne with an umbrella-style gold canopy sits centrally, wearing orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace, with arms resting in front. Before the throne, several shaved-headed men in white dhoti-style clothes with maroon and gold borders sit on orange mats, some with hands joined in namaskar. Behind them a row of women in saris, including a yellow sari, sit in attendance. Brass oil lamps stand on the right, and a wooden-fronted altar box rests beside the throne. Silver trays with flowers and plates hold offerings on the floor, and a large framed painting of a deity with garlands hangs on the right wall.2011-02-11A seated man in white dhoti and shawl, wearing a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushion and a golden canopy above. Before him, several women kneel with palms pressed together in namaskar, two in orange saris and one in red. Brass oil lamps with a lit flame stand beside the throne, a small tray of flowers rests nearby, and a projector sits on a wooden stand. Behind is a backdrop with a painted temple and deity imagery. a person candidate is seated on the throne, identified by the rudraksha mala and white ritual clothing. Seated attendees are visible at the lower edge of the frame.2011-01-28 +1 copies