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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.

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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.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.2011-12-22Night 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.2011-12-23A 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.2009-09-07December 22 20112011-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22September 07 20092009-09-07December 22 20112011-12-22A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back, eyes closed and palms pressed together in prayer. He wears a long garland of white flowers with red blossoms and multicoloured beads, and a red tilak on his forehead. A woman in orange clothes holds a silver aarti lamp with a lit flame before him, and a man in white clothes sits at right with hands folded. Gold lion-shaped figures flank the throne, a silver tray of petals sits in front, and yellow curtains hang behind. a person identification is uncertain from appearance alone.2009-09-07A photo of a seated figure in a golden ornate throne with a red backrest and golden lion-shaped armrests, hands pressed together in anjali mudra with eyes closed. He wears an orange saffron robe and a multicoloured garland of white flowers, red blooms and beaded strands, with a red bindi on his forehead. In front, a standing person in an orange robe holds a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward him, and a tray of flower petals rests at the base of the throne. Two people in white clothes sit at the right with hands folded, and a golden yellow curtain hangs behind.2009-09-07 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, decorated with garlands of red and yellow flowers and a rudraksha-style mala with a gold pendant. He has long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, and a gold bracelet, and smiles toward the viewer. Before him, a man in a pink shirt and white dhoti bends forward with hands extended toward a small deity murti adorned with a crown, garlands and jewelry, while other hands reach from the lower edge. The throne sits under a large floral arch of striped purple, yellow and white with flower garlands; the outdoor setting has red tiered stands behind.2010-10-17