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A photograph of a ceremonial scene at an outdoor temple-style pavilion. A man in an orange-red turban and orange-red robe with a long gold necklace sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat, smiling, while extending his hand. A man in a white kurta kneels before him with a red shawl draped over his shoulders, bowing with hands together and receiving the seated figure's touch. A woman kneeling at left wears an orange garment with a gold border. At right, a woman in a cream sari with gold border and red bindi stands with hands folded, wearing a red and white beaded necklace. Behind them are silver deity murtis adorned with garlands on a red-draped platform, flanked by brass lamps and silver umbrellas with colourful tassels. A golden footstool sits in front of the throne on a patterned carpet.

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September 11 20152015-09-11A seated man in saffron-orange robes, a red turban and layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces sits on an ornate gold-and-silver throne with a red cushioned seat. Before him, a woman in orange sari-style clothing with gold trim kneels and offers something from a small dish, while two men in white dhoti-style clothing bend low on a patterned rug in reverence. Behind the throne are silver decorated arches, a silver deity murti with a trident, and a canopy with colourful fringe. On the right, another decorated throne holds a deity image draped in red and garlands. The setting appears to be a ceremonial hall or tent.2015-09-11A seated figure in a red turban, orange-red robes and a long beaded mala sits on a golden ornate throne with gilded lion-head armrests, smiling as he receives a kneeling devotee in white. The devotee in a white kurta and red shawl kneels on a patterned carpet, reaching toward a brass plate of offerings, while a second attendant in red robes with a yellow sash kneels beside the throne. Behind them stand silver-framed shrines with deity murtis, brass lamps and a canopy with colourful tassels. A figure in white trousers stands at the left edge of the frame.2015-09-11A photograph of a ceremonial honouring at an outdoor pavilion. A seated woman in a rust-orange sari with a rust-red turban, a long garland of multicoloured flowers, a gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads smiles as a man in white dhoti and bare-chested top bows low, touching her hands. Another man in white dhoti and cream top sits to the left holding a tray of fruit, and a woman in an orange blouse and red skirt stands at the right. Behind them is a gilded throne with a flower-decorated seat and a golden decorative backrest, along with a gold-ornamented pillar and a carved deity panel. The red carpeted floor and white canopy complete the setting.2015-01-13September 11 20152015-09-11September 11 20152015-09-11January 13 20152015-01-13September 11 20152015-09-11Photo of a ceremonial stage scene. A man in a red turban and orange-saffron robes with a gold-and-beaded necklace sits on an ornate golden throne with a lion-head armrest, smiling. Before him, a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with gold border kneels and touches his feet while a woman in rust-red clothing with a gold waist band kneels at the side of the throne. Behind them, a man in white dhoti and red shawl stands at left, and silver-framed shrines hold deity murtis draped in garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on the carpet at right, and a bright orange cloth-covered box sits at lower left.2015-09-11A photograph of a seated figure on a gold-and-leather throne with lion-head armrests, in front of a silver-ornamented shrine with a deity murti and pink-clad figure behind. The seated person wears a red turban, a red and gold garment, a brown beaded rudraksha mala and a large gold pendant, and holds a small glass or crystal object aloft while speaking into a microphone. Two people in white kneel before the throne in obeisance; one wears a red shawl, the other is bent low with head near the throne. A standing attendant in red stands at the back-left. Probable Swamiji cues: red turban, rudraksha mala and gold pendant on the throned figure, with the throne and devotees kneeling to him.2015-09-16September 11 20152015-09-11January 13 20152015-01-13