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A seated bearded man in rust-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a long pink and yellow flower garland and a white tripundra mark on his forehead, eyes closed. Before him, a bare-chested attendant in an orange-red turban and ornate silver necklaces kneels, offering a white ritual item with his hands during a padapuja-style courtyard session. Carved wooden screens and a stone wall form the backdrop, with a fruit basket and green cloth at left and a red woven rug on the floor.

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May 29 20182018-05-29A seated man in saffron-red robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, hands folded in anjali mudra, wearing a pink flower garland and a red-and-yellow garland, with a white-and-red tilak on his forehead. Before him kneels a bare-chested attendant in a red-orange dhoti and matching turban, holding a silver vessel and offering coconut, fruit and flowers on a small plate, indicating a puja or aarti. A red woolen rug covers the floor, with carved wooden screens and a brick wall behind. Fruit, a green cloth and a basket sit at the left edge.2018-05-29 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremony in a courtyard setting. A seated man in a rust-red robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a red fur-like rug at its base, his head shaved and marked with white tilaka. Two men attend him: one in the foreground, bare-chested with a red head cloth and white markings, kneeling and holding a silver tray with flowers, and another behind, in an orange garment, holding a shallow dish. The seated man receives a long garland of pink and yellow flowers placed over his neck and head. Carved wooden screens and a brick wall form the backdrop, with oranges visible at the left edge.2018-05-29 +1 copiesMay 10 20182018-05-10 +1 copiesA seated man on a gold-and-red ornate throne wears a rust-brown robe, a rudraksha-style necklace with gold beads, and a dark turban-style headwrap with white tilak on his forehead, receiving a silver dish of pink petals from a kneeling woman in an orange wrap. She wears layered beaded necklaces and kneels on a red and pink rug in front of a carved wooden screen and a stone-block wall. Another person's head is partly visible at the bottom edge. a person cues include the distinctive headwrap, ornate gold necklaces and throne-seated position, appearing as a ritual offering of flowers.2018-06-04 +2 copiesMay 29 20182018-05-29 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne in front of a carved wooden screen. He wears a dark turban with a red-and-white band, a rust-brown saffron-toned robe, a long yellow-orange beaded necklace, and has white markings on his forehead. He holds up an orange and pink ceremonial feather-like implement toward the camera. Beside him, a standing attendant in a bright orange garment with gold trim and ornamental armbands bends forward, holding a shallow dish of pink flower petals. The floor is covered with a red rug and a light cloth lies at the lower left. Plain brick walls frame the room. Two people are visible.2018-06-04A seated man in a red-brown ochre robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, eyes closed, wearing a white forehead mark, a long pink and white flower garland, a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala. In front of him a kneeling attendant in red-brown cloth with a red headwrap and white body markings holds a lit oil lamp to him in an aarti-style offering. Carved wooden panels stand behind the throne, with a fan and a plain white door at the side. Scattered white cards lie on the mat in front of the throne.2018-05-10April 20 20182018-04-20June 04 20182018-06-04 +1 copiesMay 29 20182018-05-29A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing a black turban with a beaded band, rust-red robes, a gold necklace and a white forehead mark. He holds a long garland of pink, yellow and green flowers draped over his hands. In front of him, a younger attendant kneels in an orange cloth with silver jewellery and rudraksha beads, holding a silver tray of flowers. Carved wooden screens and a stone pillar form the background. a person appearance cues include the ornate gold throne, turban, rudraksha and gold necklace, with the seated figure being honoured by the kneeling attendant.2018-06-04