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Ceremonial scene inside a richly decorated hall. A man seated on a golden lion-faced throne with a rust-red turban, rust-red dhoti-style garment, ornate gold necklaces and bangles reaches forward to receive a ceremonial object. Behind him a gilded arched throne canopy frames a deep pink draped curtain, with a deity murti adorned with yellow and orange marigold garlands. Standing beside him, a second attendant in a dark garment with a gold-bordered shawl and an ornate headdress with purple plumes holds out a ceremonial staff and implements. Ornamental silver and gold staffs stand upright in the foreground.

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A photograph of a seated figure in a deep red turban and rust-coloured garment wrapped with gold-toned adornments, reaching out to hand an object to a standing attendant in a dark red-and-gold shawl. Behind them stands an ornate gold throne with a pink velvet drapery, and a deity murti garlanded with yellow and red flowers. Ceremonial silver staffs with tapered finials and a gold-tipped rod are in the foreground. The seated figure's appearance suggests a person with a turban, distinctive gold necklaces and bangles, presiding in a ritual setting, while the attendant holds the item. The scene resembles a ceremonial audience or darshan.2015-10-18Photograph of a ritual scene inside a richly decorated shrine hall with gold-leaf ornamentation and a red draped backdrop. A seated man in a rust-red turban and orange cloth, bare-chested and wearing a gold chain necklace, sits on a gold-carved throne with a gold lion-head armrest, hands raised in blessing gesture. In front of him a priest in a blue turban, white upper cloth and gold-bordered saffron shawl holds a brass lamp with several lit oil lamp flames. Silver-ringed ceremonial staffs and a banana-leaf canopy frame the scene, and a deity murti sits on the altar behind. Another attendant with a rudraksha-style garland stands at right. The setting suggests a ritual or darshan.2015-10-18 +1 copiesOctober 18 20152015-10-18A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions and flower garlands draped across the back, receiving a tray of yellow and white flowers from a woman. The seated figure wears a maroon turban, rudraksha mala beads, a gold necklace, bangles and a maroon robe with gold trim. The woman wears a purple-bordered sari with a gold-patterned border, a white lower garment and a gold necklace, and bows forward with her palms joined. Ceremonial silver staffs with a trident and axe-like finials and a golden kalasha stand beside the throne against a dark red curtain.2015-10-18Photo of a ceremonial stage inside a red-draped hall. A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne with lion-head armrests sits with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a rust-red turban, layered gold and beaded necklaces, bangles and a saffron-orange dhoti. Behind the throne, a floral garland of yellow, orange, white and purple flowers frames the seat. Golden trident staffs and a gold ceremonial umbrella with a bird finial stand around the dais. On the right, an attendant in a green-and-gold turban, white dhoti and flower garland holds a silver tray with a lit oil lamp, while a decorated deity murti stands in the background.2015-10-18October 18 20152015-10-18Night photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a curved, carved back. The seated man wears a red-orange turban, a red-orange top, layered beaded necklaces with a gold pendant, bangles and armlets, and a striped orange-and-gold sash. He extends his hand toward a bare-chested devotee in a white dhoti with a rudraksha mala and a thin white cloth draped over one shoulder, who bows forward with hands joined. Behind them stands a shaved-headed attendant in an orange cloth with white tilaka markings and a rudraksha mala. Warm orange lamplight falls on the scene against a dark background with metal scaffolding poles.2015-11-24A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-toned throne with a large circular backrest, wearing a red-maroon turban, rudraksha mala necklaces, a gold pendant and bangles, and a red-maroon garment with a yellow-orange border. The figure extends one hand to touch a bare-chested young man with white markings on his skin and a white cloth around his waist, who stands in front of him. Another man in orange clothing with a shaved head and a rudraksha mala stands at left, with a hand resting on the young man's shoulder. The setting is dim with warm orange lighting and haze, and a red-lit area behind. Visible people: three. a person cues present: turban, rudraksha malas, ornate gold necklace, and the throne role.2015-11-24November 24 20152015-11-24November 24 20152015-11-24October 18 20152015-10-18Photograph inside a ceremonial hall with a gilded lion-headed throne armrest in the foreground. A seated figure in an orange-red turban, orange-brown robe, a red-and-orange flower garland and gold bangles sits on a red cushioned seat, while a shirtless attendant in a white dhoti and brown silk sash holds a brass tray of offerings, possibly fruit or sweets, toward them. Silver ceremonial staffs and a gold-and-silver canopy frame the scene. Behind, a gilded throne holds a deity murti draped in flower garlands, with brass oil lamps and a large colourful floral backdrop on the right. Two physical people are visible.2015-07-09