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Night 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.

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A seated figure in an ornate gilded throne with red velvet cushions and a garland-draped arch of multicoloured flowers, with a colourful tasselled canopy overhead. The seated person wears flowing saffron-orange robes with gold-bordered edges, has hands pressed together in anjali, and a red bindi on the forehead; the hair is long and swept back. Bare feet rest on a red velvet footstool. In the foreground, a bald priest in orange clothing with gold-trimmed shawl and a gold necklace holds a lit flame on a brass lamp near a silver bowl of offerings. The setting is dark.2011-03-03A 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.2011-03-03Night outdoor scene at a water-side ritual platform. A seated figure in orange saffron robes sits on a red-cushioned throne under a canopy with colourful tassels, hands pressed together in namaskar. The platform is wrapped in marigold and multicoloured garland swags. A priest in orange dhoti stands at left holding a lit oil lamp or aarti, while a bald man in white stands in water beside the platform and another person in white kneels at the front with offering items and a silver vessel. Metal staircase and stands are behind, with garlands on the right.2011-03-03March 03 20112011-03-03 +1 copiesDecember 22 20112011-12-22Night 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 copiesA 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 photograph of a decorated ceremonial stage. On the right, a figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on a gold ornate throne with red cushions and a garland of white, yellow and purple flowers, palms pressed together in namaskar, with a red bindi on the forehead and bare feet on a leopard-print mat. Beside him on the left stands a golden-yellow deity murti or statue in an orange robe with a necklace and a gold arched niche, also garlanded with flowers. Above hangs an ornate decorated canopy with beaded fringe, and gold-foil backdrops frame the stage.2010-12-30March 03 20112011-03-03Night 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.2011-12-22Night 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.2011-12-23Night photo of a ceremonial worship on an illuminated stage decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, red, white and purple flowers and an arched floral backdrop with a white bird emblem. A seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold-framed throne with a red cushion. A shaven-headed priest in a red-orange cloth with a gold chain stands at left, holding a flaming oil lamp toward the seated figure, with brass vessels and a small tray in front. Flower petals and marigolds cover the floor, and white tube lights frame the scene. a person candidate appearance is uncertain given the distance and orange robes, so the seated figure is described by role only.2011-12-22