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A photograph, rotated sideways, of a seated figure on a dark brown throne with a gold scalloped edge, receiving a ceremonial ritual. The seated person wears a rust-red garment, a rust-red turban with a gold ornament, a multi-strand garland of yellow and blue flowers, a gold pendant necklace, gold bangles and a gold brooch on the turban. The person holds a long decorated staff tied with garland. In the foreground at left, a partially visible person in a green and gold garment holds up a lit ritual lamp cluster of flames. Behind the throne stand a large yellow fringed parasol and a painted backdrop of a garden scene. The figure is seated and the scene is a padapuja-style honouring with lamps.

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December 21 20132013-12-21December 17 20132013-12-17December 21 20132013-12-21December 21 20132013-12-21Photograph, rotated sideways, of a seated figure on an ornate brown and gold throne with a large gold-fringed umbrella behind. The seated person wears a dark red-brown robe, a turban-style headdress with a gold ornament, layered yellow and blue garlands, a gold chest pendant and gold bangles, holding a white-tipped staff while smiling. A person in green and dark clothing stands at the left edge, and a chandelier with lit lamps hangs above.2013-12-21December 21 20132013-12-21December 21 20132013-12-21December 20 20132013-12-20 +1 copiesPhotograph of a seated figure on a golden throne-like seat, wearing a maroon turban with gold ornaments and a white feather, a maroon robe, gold bangles and a long yellow and blue flower garland with gold pendants. The figure smiles with hands raised in a gesture. A lit oil lamp is at the left edge and a person in maroon sits at the upper left holding a silver staff. Gold and yellow textiles surround the seat. Appearance-based cues including the turban, ornate gold and garland are consistent with a candidate in a ceremonial seat; identity is uncertain.2013-12-21May 16 20132013-05-16A photograph of a smiling man seated cross-legged on a deep red throne with a golden scalloped back, beneath a yellow tasselled canopy and beside tiers of lit oil lamps. He wears a maroon turban with a gold brooch and white plume, rust-red robes, gold bangles, a heavy gold necklace, and a yellow and blue flower garland. He raises one palm in blessing and holds a white scroll or rolled cloth in the other hand. A small dark-haired person in the foreground faces him. a person in the role of seated teacher giving blessing during the event. Gold-embroidered rudraksha mala hangs from his wrist, and a red kumkum mark sits on his forehead.2013-12-21A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden-brown throne, reclining slightly with eyes closed and a smile, one hand raised in a blessing gesture. The figure wears a rust-brown turban with a gold jewelled ornament and white feather, rust-brown robes, gold bangles and a long garland of yellow marigolds alternating with blue and white beads. A second person in rust-brown robes stands at the left holding a white ceremonial staff, and a yellow beaded fringe decorates the right edge. The setting has a plain beige wall behind the throne. Possible a person cues are the turban, jewelled ornaments and garland, but the face is partly turned and the appearance is uncertain.2013-12-21