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A seated figure in orange and red robes with a floral garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a bare-footed pose on a red footstool. A man in a white polo shirt and khaki trousers bends forward, touching his forehead to the seated figure's head while the seated person places a hand on his head in blessing. To the left, a young man in white dhoti and a saffron shawl with rudraksha mala and a second man in an orange robe stand attentively. On the right, a woman in a purple patterned top and cream dupatta watches. Behind them are red and gold backdrops, marigold garlands on the throne, a flower arrangement and a brass oil lamp on a red-draped table.

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A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne is being received by devotees on a stage backed by a large red-toned temple pillar backdrop. The seated figure wears a bright orange robe, a red sleeveless blouse underneath, and a long pink-and-white flower garland, and has an upraised hand raised over a man in a white shirt who bows with hands joined. Behind the throne stand a man in orange robes and an attendant in an orange-and-white sash, with yellow and pink flowers on the throne. Two women in purple and white stand at the right edge, and a man in a striped polo shirt with a pendant stands at the left. A gold footstool with a red cushion sits in front of the throne.2009-08-21December 25 20082008-12-25August 25 20092009-08-25August 31 20092009-08-31A photograph of a seated figure in orange robes and a red-and-orange floral garland on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions and yellow and red flower garlands. He places both hands on the head of a man in a white shirt with a yellow shawl who kneels before him. To the left, a man in orange robes holds a yellow cloth, and a woman in white with an orange shawl sits behind. A white fan and a red-and-gold backdrop are visible.2009-08-21A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved lion armrests, wearing an orange-saffron robe, a gold necklace and long swept-back dark hair, who is placing a hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white trousers. Behind them, seated devotees in saffron and white clothing sit on a white mat; one holds a microphone. A red and gold backdrop, a walking stick and a garland with coloured flowers hang nearby, indicating a seated blessing or darshan in a hall.2007-02-24August 27 20092009-08-27 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate gold-and-silver throne with red cushions, garlanded with yellow, orange and magenta flowers, on a stage with a red-toned backdrop. A man in a white checked shirt and dark trousers bows and touches the seated man's head. A man in orange robes stands at left, and a woman in white and gold saree and a second woman stand at right beside red flower arrangements.2009-08-27 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe on a gold-carved throne with a red cushioned seat, one hand raised to touch the forehead of a bowing man in a white shirt with an ID badge. A woman in white with a pink shawl kneels at the lower left, and a woman in white with a yellow shawl stands at right. Behind them stands a man in an orange garment, and a red backdrop shows a temple carving. A small book rests on the red-draped platform. The seated figure has long swept-back hair, a green-beaded necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, with distinctive saffron clothing cues, which is consistent with a person in a blessing role, though the appearance is not fully certain. The scene reads as a darshan or blessing moment.2009-12-16August 20 20092009-08-20A photograph of a ceremonial stage event. A central seated figure in an orange robe and a long red-orange flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a bright floral garland draped over its back. The figure is smiling and touches their forehead. A man in an orange shirt and white dhoti bends forward to touch the seated figure's head in a gesture of reverence. To the left, two monks in orange robes with red borders stand by; one has an orange robe and the other a red-bordered orange cloth. On the right, a woman in a white sari with gold border stands with hands near her waist, and another person in white stands at the edge. A red and pink backdrop with a painted tree-root or banyan motif fills the background, and red carpet covers the floor. Fruit sits on a small table to the right.2009-08-21A photograph of a padapuja-style ritual in a decorated hall with an orange and ochre painted backdrop. A seated figure in an orange saffron robe over a red top has a hand raised to their forehead while a man in a white shirt, olive trousers and belt bows forward toward them. Behind the seated figure is a golden throne-like seat draped with white and red flowers, green leaves and yellow marigold garlands. A woman in a white saree with gold border stands at right, and a woman in a lavender saree with a braid stands at left. In the foreground a smiling woman in white with a red shawl and a seated person in white are visible, and several other onlookers stand nearby.2009-07-25