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A photograph of a seated, bald, bare-chested man with a white vibhuti line on his forehead, wearing a rudraksha mala and a long white-and-red flower garland with a saffron cloth at his waist, sitting on an ornate gold throne with a gold-and-red backrest. A man in a maroon polo shirt bends forward to offer something to him, his hands meeting near a gold tray, while a man in white stands at left and another priest in white is partly visible behind. Gold-painted seats and a red cushion surround the scene.

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Indoor temple scene with gold-leaf thrones. A long-haired figure in a rust-orange wrap, white and red garland and a jewelled headband sits on a gold throne, smiling and extending a hand to receive something. Beside them a shaved-headed figure in a rust wrap and white garland sits on a second gold throne. A man in a grey shirt and rudraksha mala kneels in front, cupping his hands toward the seated figure. Behind them, a priest in white dhoti and shawl holds a brass plate, and attendants in orange cloth stand near a gold-rimmed brass vessel and a gold lamp stand. Pillars and marble-patterned walls surround the hall.2012-05-12 +1 copiesA photo in a temple-like hall with marble walls and white pillars. A man with a shaved-looking head and a thin headband, wearing an orange-red robe and a white-and-red flower garland, sits on an ornate gold throne and smiles while extending his hands forward. A man in a salmon-pink t-shirt and dark trousers bends forward and holds out cupped hands toward him, as if receiving or offering something. Behind them a second seated figure in a similar orange garland sits on another gold throne, and a standing man in an orange-and-white striped shirt holds a white cloth. A gold kalasha-style vessel and a small lamp sit on the left. The scene resembles a blessing or padapuja-type exchange.2012-05-12May 11 20122012-05-11A photo of a seated elderly man, bare-chested, wearing a white jasmine garland with red rose accents, rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, a red-beaded headband and a white forehead mark. Beside him a younger man in a similar white garland and red headband sits with eyes lowered, and behind them two standing men wear orange-saffron cloths and gold-chain necklaces. Ornate gold throne carvings frame the scene. The elderly man appears to be the a person given his rudraksha mala, garland and seated central position, and the page indicates the event; he is speaking, with a small microphone visible. Four people are visible.2012-04-29May 12 20122012-05-12May 14 20122012-05-14 +1 copiesNovember 24 20152015-11-24A seated elder in a gold-and-red crown sits on a red velvet throne with a gold backrest, wearing white jasmine garlands with red flowers, a rudraksha mala and a gold chain, bare-chested with white ash markings and a red-orange cloth. He holds a long silver staff while a younger man in a red-orange dhoti and matching shawl with a gold garland and gold beaded necklace steadies it beside him. Behind them, two shaved-headed men in orange-red robes with white forehead markings and beaded necklaces stand in a gold-accented temple room with stone walls.2012-04-29May 11 20122012-05-11A photograph of a ceremonial investiture in a temple hall with a gold-patterned backdrop. An elderly seated man wearing an ornate gold crown with jewelled details, saffron cloth, white flower garlands and a dark beaded necklace holds a silver staff, which a younger man in saffron robes, gold chain necklace and a gold headband hands over, smiling. Behind them a standing attendant in saffron with white forehead markings and a gold-framed throne are visible.2012-04-29A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-and-saffron robe with a red turban, wearing white and orange flower garlands with red rudraksha-style beads and bangles. The figure smiles and extends a hand toward an older man in a white shirt with grey hair and a moustache, who leans forward with hands together near the seat. Behind them a golden deity murti or ornate gold figure sits on a red throne-like seat, a standing fan and a speaker stand in the tent, and rows of women in white saris and men watch from behind a barrier. Red and gold draping fills the background. a person: the seated figure in saffron robe and red turban with garlands and bead ornaments is a candidate for a person on the throne.2015-07-26April 29 20122012-04-29