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Indoor ceremony with a seated man in saffron-orange robes, a leopard-print headwrap, a rudraksha-style bead mala, and gold armlets, sitting on a golden throne with his palms pressed together in namaste. A woman in a white sari with orange border sits to the left with hands joined, and another person in white with a green-and-yellow border kneels in the lower right, facing him. An orange shag rug covers a white cloth on the wooden stage. Behind him are a silver ornate backdrop, a tall floral arrangement of purple orchids and pink gladioli, and a decorative canopy with multicolored tassels. The setting appears to be a pada-puja devotee offering.

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A photograph of a ceremony at a temple-style hall. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a red-and-gold border shawl sits on a gold-trimmed throne backed by a large arch of yellow, orange, red and purple marigolds and green leaves. A bald priest in orange robes at left holds a tray of fruit, and a man in a white shirt and beige dhoti bends forward toward the seated figure. A woman in a white sari stands at right holding a small object. Garlands hang along the upper edges of the frame. Four people are visible.2011-12-20April 14 20182018-04-14October 19 20172017-10-19A man seated in a golden throne decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and red flowers, and white blossoms, with a floral arch behind him. He wears an orange-saffron robe with a gold border, a long gold-beaded necklace and rudraksha-style beads, and his hands are pressed together in namaskar. Golden lion-like armrests and flower garlands surround the dais, with a woven bamboo-textured backdrop behind. Flowers and water bottles sit on the dais at the sides. The seated figure has long, swept-back hair and distinctive saffron and ornate gold clothing, consistent with a Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne during a formal reception.2009-12-27A posed group photo on a dark stage. A man with glasses in a white shirt, white dhoti with gold border and red-and-white garland sits kneeling on the left. Centre, a figure seated on a red-cushioned throne with a gold-framed back wears an orange-and-brown turban, bare upper torso with a tiger-striped garment, ornate gold necklaces and bangles, and raises one hand in blessing; the appearance is consistent with a person candidate. Beside the throne, a woman in an orange-gold silk saree with red garland sits on the right, and a girl in a white dress with a red and gold necklace kneels beside her. Gold flower petals are scattered on the stage floor.2012-12-20June 18 20162016-06-18A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a gold crown and long swept-back hair sits on an ornate gold throne draped in white and red garlands, palms pressed together in namaskar with eyes closed. Swamiji (probable): the central figure wears the saffron robe, crown, rudraksha-style ornaments and gold necklace, seated in the place of honour. Around him, devotees in white dhotis with orange shawls sit on a patterned carpet before a silver vessel, bowls of fruit, grapes, a brass lamp and a flower-filled plate. A woman in orange with glasses sits with eyes closed nearby. A large red and pink backdrop with white daisies fills the background.2006-12-27A man seated on an ornate gold throne framed by a large arch of yellow marigold, white jasmine and red rose garlands. He wears a cream turban, a peach-coloured embroidered silk kurta with sequined details, and an orange shawl with gold border draped over one shoulder, with a gold chain and a red bindi on his forehead. His hands are clasped in his lap and he smiles toward the side. A gold trident-like staff stands at the left of the throne and a lion-like gold carving is visible at the lower left.2009-12-29A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and a tiger-skin cushion, set against a dark wall with hanging brass bells and lamps. The seated figure wears an orange-brown robe with a gold-edged cloth, a mala necklace and a short upper-body garment, with vibhuti marks on the forehead, and raises hands in a gesture of blessing. In front, a woman in a dark top raises a lit oil lamp and a hand toward brass plates of offerings, flowers and fruit on a gold table. A bald man in orange-brown robes on the right holds a lit aarti lamp. Oil lamps and a brass lamp stand burn at left. The scene resembles a Hanuman Jayanti ritual with aarti and offerings.2013-04-25A seated man in an orange-saffron robe sits before an ornate gold throne-back, wearing a rudraksha mala on his head and a large gold ceremonial necklace over the robe. He wears a white vibhuti horizontal mark and a red bindi, and his hands rest on heavy white jasmine garlands studded with yellow lemons and red roses. Flower petals drift around him and the lower foreground is covered with white jasmine and pink petals. Appearance-based candidate: a person, identified by the rudraksha headwear, saffron robe, gold necklace and ornate throne. One physical person is visible.2012-06-05January 18 20092009-01-18October 19 20172017-10-19