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A photograph of a ceremonial puja or satsang setting. Seated at left, a woman in an orange sari wears a long pink-and-white flower garland and gold jewellery, in front of a large throne-like seat decorated with multicoloured flower arrangements and a golden lion figure. At centre, a young shaved-headed man in saffron-orange robes with white vertical tilaka marks and a rudraksha-style gold necklace sits with palms together. Beside him, a younger shaved-headed boy in orange robes wears a dark bead mala. Behind them, a deity murti draped in green cloth and white flower garlands stands in a gold-framed arch. In the foreground are silver bowls, a tray of bananas and other offerings, and yellow stone blocks.

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April 23 20132013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23A photograph of a ritual scene on a stage. On the left, a seated person with a flower garland and a rudraksha mala sits on a golden throne with a floral-decorated back in red, yellow, green and purple blossoms, hands pressed together in namaskar. Beside the throne, a shaved-headed priest in an orange-red shawl and white bead necklace raises his hand, and a younger attendant in orange with a white forehead marking and mala kneels with palms joined near a fire. In front, a yellow-draped ceremonial block, plates of bananas and fruit, and a small flame sit on a glass table. On the right, a gilded arched frame surrounds a green-draped deity murti decorated with a garland and jewelled ornaments. The left figure is not clearly identifiable by appearance alone, so no identity claim is made.2012-04-23 +2 copiesA seated man in a rust-brown wrap with a white and red floral garland and gold bangles gestures with raised hands during a talk, smiling. Behind him, a shaved-headed man in an orange-saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala sits beside a younger man in orange, both on a red mat before a plate of bananas and food offerings. Ornate deity murtis are dressed in pink and green silks, decorated with garlands in orange, yellow and red, and a gilded throne-like seat stands at right. A green-plumed parrot perches at left against a colourful painted background.2012-04-23 +2 copiesA ceremonial stage set for a ritual. A woman sits on an ornate throne decorated with a rainbow-coloured floral cushion, wearing a white-and-pink garland, a gold necklace, and an orange-red sari with a red bindi. Two shaved-headed men in orange-saffron cloth sit before her at a gold-bordered platform: the front one has white tilak lines on his forehead and arms and wears a rudraksha mala, and the one beside him, also wearing a rudraksha mala, sits with hands folded. Before them are stacked yellow blocks, a silver tray of white and yellow offerings, and silver vessels. Behind is a gold arched frame with green drapery, a deity murti garlanded with white flowers, and floral decorations on the right. Maroon curtains and an air conditioner sit on the back wall. The woman and the front man may be a host and priest, but no a person candidate is clearly identifiable from appearance.2012-04-23 +2 copiesA photograph of a ritual scene in a hall. A man in a rust-brown dhoti and shawl, wearing a long mala of pink, white and gold beads and gold-toned ornaments and bangles, stands at center holding a flower garland. To his left, two shaven-headed priests in saffron-orange robes with white tilak marks assist: one holds a silver tray with a yellow fruit and flowers, the other pours or holds a thread or cord. Beside them, a figure in a deep red-brown cloth and a gold necklace stands near a brass-framed throne. At right, a deity murti is decorated with dense garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers, with a green silk cloth draped below. Flowers and a yellow fruit lie on a purple cloth at the base of the murti.2012-04-23 +2 copiesA ritual on a stage before a floral backdrop of red, yellow and green garlands. A shaved-headed man in an orange-red dhoti with a rudraksha mala and bare upper body stands centre, hands extended in a blessing gesture, wearing glasses and a sacred ash marking. On the right, a seated figure in a red-orange turban, rudraksha and gold necklaces, and a red garland sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-head armrests, a silver staff beside them. At left a man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala holds a sacred marking on his face. Foreground offerings include a bunch of bananas, a brass oil lamp with a lit flame, a silver kalasha with flowers, and coloured cloth.2015-04-28April 28 20152015-04-28April 28 20152015-04-28A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne, smiling broadly, with white vibhuti on his forehead and a red kumkum dot between his brows. He wears a dark maroon-red robe and a long rudraksha mala draped over his chest, and his hand dips into a large silver bowl filled with yellow flower petals. Beside him a young boy in an orange robe, white vibhuti on his forehead and a beaded mala around his neck, holds a bunch of pink and white flowers and a handful of petals. Red velvet cushions and a white backdrop complete the setting.2014-09-13August 21 20122012-08-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual ceremony indoors before a golden throne. A seated figure on the right wears a crown-like turban in deep red, a rudraksha-bead mala, a heavy gold necklace and bangles over a rust-orange garment, and sits on an ornate gold throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth. Behind him, the throne is decorated with flower garlands. On the left, an older man with a white beard and forehead tilak wears orange robes and a white flower garland, seated on a gold chair. In the centre, a bare-chested priest in orange-brown cloth and a bead mala sits with folded hands before a low platform holding bananas, brass plates, a kalasha and flowers. A young boy in orange stands beside the priest. A gold staff stands upright beside the throne. An air conditioner is visible on the wall. Four people are visible.2015-04-28