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A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with pressed palms in front of the chest, eyes lowered. A priest in an orange robe at left holds a lit oil lamp, a flame rising from it, while a garland of marigolds and white flowers in orange, yellow, purple and white hangs along a rail behind. A silver bowl with flowers and a small black device sit on a red cloth in front of the throne, and a red cushion rests on the step below. The setting is dark with a warm lamp glow. Two people are visible.

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A photograph taken at night of a seated figure in an ornate gold and red velvet throne, dressed in saffron-orange robes, sitting barefoot with palms pressed together in namaste at chest level. Behind the throne is a garland arch of marigolds and white flowers with a multicoloured bead-and-flower border. To the left, a bald man in an orange-red shawl with a gold bracelet holds up a lit oil lamp flame toward the seated figure, as in an aarti. Flower garlands drape a railing in front, and a silver bowl of offerings with petals sits on a low table beside a small black electronic device and a cable. The seated figure has long dark hair swept back and wears no visible crown or malas; the throne and orange robes suggest a guru seat, but the face is not clearly distinguishable, so the identity is uncertain.2011-03-03Night photo of a seated figure on an ornate gold and red throne, hands pressed in anjali, wearing an orange robe with gold border and long dark hair swept back. Flowers strung in marigold, white, yellow and purple garlands drape the throne and a railing. In the foreground a shaven-headed priest in orange cloth and gold-beaded neck garland holds a lit camphor aarti flame over a silver bowl of flowers. A black recorder and small offering tray sit on a low table. Overall a ceremonial aarti performed before a seated teacher.2011-03-03 +1 copiesNight photograph of a ceremonial puja beside water. A priest in a red dhoti and shawl, with a gold-bead necklace and a shaved head, holds a brass aarti lamp with a flame toward a seated figure. The seated figure wears an orange robe, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, and has palms pressed together in namaskar. The throne is framed by a large arch of yellow, orange and purple marigold garlands with a peacock motif, and flower garlands spread across the platform. A second attendant in white and orange stands at left. Stairs and building lights are visible in the background.2011-12-22September 07 20092009-09-07December 22 20112011-12-22Night outdoor ritual at the water's edge beside a stone staircase. A bare-chested priest in orange-red dhoti and wrap, with a gold chain and bangles, holds a lit lamp with a flame toward a seated figure. The seated figure sits on a red-cushioned ornate throne decorated with garlands of orange marigolds, yellow and pink flowers, and a red-and-yellow floral arch. The seated figure wears a red-orange shawl, a red turban with gold ornament, green silk trousers, and has hands joined in prayer. Bright white tube lights frame the scene. A puja-style aarti is being performed.2011-12-23September 07 20092009-09-07 +1 copiesNight photo of a floating platform on dark water, decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, pink and white flowers. A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair sits on a red-cushioned ornate throne with hands pressed together in namaste; a multicoloured tasselled canopy stands above. a person: long swept-back hair and saffron robe, with the throne and namaste posture, though the figure is partly distant. A priest in orange dhoti and gold necklace stands at left holding a lit lamp, emitting smoke. A child in white stands in the water at left. Another person in white kneels at the platform's front edge beside silver vessels and flowers. Concrete stairs and bright white light tubes frame the scene.2011-03-03 +1 copiesMarch 03 20112011-03-03 +1 copiesAugust 09 20152015-08-09A seated man in orange saffron robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet back, hands pressed together in namaste with eyes closed. He wears a long garland of white flowers, red roses and a multicoloured beaded string, with a red bindi on his forehead. In the foreground, a person in orange robes with long dark hair holds a silver oil lamp with a lit flame toward him in aarti, while a silver tray of petals sits near the throne. Gold lion-shaped carvings and a yellow curtain frame the scene. The appearance of the seated man is consistent with the presence of a person, seated on a throne and receiving aarti.2009-09-07Night outdoor ritual at a water-side stage decorated with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. A seated figure in orange robes sits on a red-cushioned gilded throne under an arch of yellow, white and multicoloured flowers, hands joined in front of the chest. Standing at left, a figure in orange clothing holds a flaming lamp and wafts smoke, performing aarti. Two onlookers stand in the foreground, one in orange robes and one in a light wrap at right. Floral strands drape the low platform and the throne steps.2011-12-22