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January 13 20152015-01-13A seated figure on an ornate gold throne is garlanded with a thick multicoloured flower garland of white, purple, red, yellow and orange blossoms, plus a long red-and-white strand. He wears a rust-orange turban, a red bindi, an orange-and-gold dhoti-style garment, a layered gold necklace and matching bangles, and smiles while his bare feet rest on the golden base. A man in a light blue shirt and glasses, wearing a rudraksha mala, bends forward holding a brass tray of flowers and wrapped offerings toward the seated figure's feet in what looks like padapuja. Brass hanging lamps and a floral backdrop frame the scene. a person: the seated figure has long dark hair, gold ornamentation and a saffron-orange ensemble, matching the page's account of an event with a person present.2013-01-01 +1 copiesJanuary 13 20152015-01-13A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a golden throne (peetha) framed by a large arch of colourful flower garlands in red, yellow, purple, and white. A man seated on the throne wears a red-and-gold turban, a red shawl, and a garland of red and green beads, and extends his hand toward a devotee. Two devotees in white garments bend forward in front of him, one with a white flower garland. A golden lion-headed base, a golden trident on the right, and a woman in white with a white headcloth stand nearby, with golden carved panels behind. Orange-robed attendants stand at the left edge.2015-01-13A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with red velvet cushions and gold lion-shaped armrests, backed by a large arch of orange, yellow and white marigold garlands. The seated person wears a saffron-orange robe, a red-and-gold rudraksha-style mala and a floral garland, with a red bindi. In the foreground a bare-chested priest in white dhoti and a pink turban with a red cloth bends forward to offer flowers at a ritual setup. Trident-topped silver staffs and gold umbrellas frame the throne, and a fan sits at left. Another attendant stands in the background at left. a person: the seated figure's saffron robe, garlands and ornate throne are visible cues.2015-07-17December 29 20082008-12-29A seated man with long dark hair wrapped in a high bun, wearing a rust-brown robe, a red-beaded mala and layered gold necklaces and armlets, sits on a red velvet throne cushioned with a zebra-striped cloth. Behind him stands a backdrop of marigold and rose garlands. A priest in a white dhoti with gold borders and a shawl bends forward toward him, offering something in a silver dish; the gold wall behind holds carved figures. Swamiji (probable): the seated man's long swept-back hair, rudraksha-style red mala, ornate gold necklaces and saffron-toned robe are cues for the Swamiji candidate, who is receiving an offering in a temple-style puja setting.2016-07-19January 13 20152015-01-13A man in a red and gold embroidered sherwani with a white turban and white dupatta stands on a large ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and a golden canopy overhead. His chest and shoulders are draped in multicoloured flower garlands of marigolds, roses and white blooms, and he smiles while holding the garlands. To the left, a monk in orange robes and a rudraksha mala bows toward the throne. To the right, a deity murti in an orange garment is decorated with a multicoloured floral garland on a stand. Dark red drapes form the backdrop of the stage. a person: the seated man wears a turban, ceremonial gold-trimmed clothing and garlands on a throne, consistent with the page's reference to a person.2011-12-11January 13 20152015-01-13A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne in a floral-decorated hall. The throne is backed by a large semicircular arrangement of red, yellow, green and purple flowers, with pillars wrapped in flowers on either side. The seated figure wears an orange-brown turban, an orange-brown robe, a gold necklace and a long red-and-white flower garland. Two men in white dhotis sit on the floor at lower left; one has long hair and a rudraksha-style necklace and holds a brass plate, the other sits beside him. Orange and pink flower arrangements line the platform, and a screen at left shows a floral image.2013-04-20June 21 20092009-06-21