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A ceremonial photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a red rudraksha-style garland of red beads, sitting on an ornate gilded throne with lion-faced armrests. A groom in a red shirt, cream dhoti and a red-and-white turban with a white shawl holds a silver tray with betel leaves and flowers, seated at left. A bride in a red and gold sari with white flower garlands and gold jewellery sits at right. Two large painted deity statues with multiple arms and golden crowns flank the throne, and brass oil lamps stand on either side. A white pedestal fan is visible at left. The engagement-style ceremony appears to be taking place in a temple hall.

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A photograph inside a temple hall showing a seated man on an ornate gold throne with a carved gold backrest, wearing an orange-brown robe with a gold-bordered dhoti, a multi-strand rudraksha-style necklace, a long red and white flower garland, and a red tilak on his forehead. Flanking him are two painted deity figures with multiple arms and gold jewellery. To the left, a man in a red embroidered jacket and a red and white turban holds a silver tray with flowers and a ceremonial offering. To the right, a woman in a red and gold sari with gold jewellery and a flower garland sits beside the throne. Brass oil lamps stand near the throne and a small table with offerings is in the foreground. a person is shown seated on the throne as the central figure receiving the couple.2013-06-19A seated man in a golden throne at the centre wears a red-and-orange shawl over bare shoulders, a long multi-strand red flower garland and gold necklaces, with a red bindi on his forehead and rudraksha-style beaded mala. Beside him on the left, a groom in a red and white turban and red jacket holds a silver tray of fruit and betel leaves with a flower garland. On the right a bride in a red and gold sari with jasmine garlands sits on the floor. Behind them stand painted deity murtis with multiple arms and a gold-framed portrait. Foreground shows bananas, pineapples, grapes, and flower offerings on a rug, with oil lamps on the sides of the throne. a person is visibly seated in the central throne role of blessing the couple.2013-06-19Photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne in a temple hall, wearing an orange-brown dhoti and shawl, a long multi-coloured flower garland, a gold necklace and gold armbands, with a red bindi on the forehead. Two people sit at his sides: a man in a red shirt with a white garland and a woman in a red-and-gold sari with a white flower garland and gold jewellery. Behind them stand two golden deity murtis with multiple arms, and a priest in orange cloth stands at the left edge. Fruit, flowers and offerings are arranged on the floor in front, and brass oil lamps stand beside the throne. The seated figure is a person by appearance, with long swept-back hair, ornate garland and gold ornaments on a throne.2013-06-19June 19 20132013-06-19A photo of a seated man in a golden ornate throne at the centre, wearing a saffron-brown dhoti and shawl, a red rudraksha-style garland of red and white flowers, gold ornaments and a bindi, smiling with hands folded. He is flanked by a man in a red and gold ceremonial outfit with a white and red turban, holding a silver tray with betel leaves and a flower-decorated item, and a woman in a red and gold sari with a flower garland in her hair and gold jewellery, seated on the right. Behind them are painted gold-and-red guardian figures and brass oil lamps on stands, with an ornate golden throne back. a person is the central seated figure, identified by the flowing saffron-brown clothing, ceremonial garlands and ornate throne. The scene appears to be a ritual blessing or wedding-related ceremony in a temple hall.2013-06-19June 19 20132013-06-19September 16 20132013-09-16 +1 copiesPhoto of a ceremony in a temple hall with an ornate gilded throne backed by a carved golden arch. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-brown dhoti and shawl, red and orange garlands, gold necklaces and gold armlets, sits on the throne; his appearance has several distinctive ceremonial cues, so he is a probable Swamiji in an in-person role. Beside him a woman in a red and gold silk sari with gold jewellery and a white garland sits, and a man in a red embroidered sherwani with a red-and-white turban holds a white flower garland with a lotus-shaped decoration. Large painted deity statues with raised arms stand behind, with brass oil lamps on the golden stands. Three people are visible.2013-06-19A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a carved lion-face armrest and a red cushion, wearing an orange-brown turban, orange-brown robe, a long multi-coloured flower garland and gold necklaces, smiling broadly. Swamiji (probable): the central figure wears a turban, saffron-orange clothing, gold necklaces and a flower garland. On his left sit two young saffron-clad disciples, one in an orange turban and one with a shaved head and white tilak, both wearing rudraksha malas. On his right sit a man in a white dhoti and yellow shawl with a flower garland and a woman in an orange sari with bangles and a headpiece, seated as a wedding couple. A standing air conditioner and red-and-gold draped backdrop are behind them.2013-09-16 +1 copiesA seated man on a gold-and-yellow throne receives padapuja from a group at his feet. He wears an orange dhoti, a long red-and-white flower garland, a gold necklace and gold armbands, with a bare chest. Beside him a gold lion-form throne arm, brass bells and a brass oil lamp hang or stand nearby. Behind him are two framed portraits, one showing a smiling man in an orange turban and the other a man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala. In front, a man in white with a white tilak and a shaved-head woman in orange and red sit beside silver plates of flowers, fruit and offerings. A black backdrop and a wall air conditioner complete the room.2013-07-19A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a golden lion-headed armrest and tiger-skin cushion, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a red, yellow and green flower garland, gold bangle and necklace, with bare feet. Appearance-based a person in the photo, receiving a pada puja. Before him, a man in a white shirt and rudraksha mala kneels, and two women in sari and ornaments sit at right beside steel trays of lamps, rose petals, flowers and offerings. A golden bell hangs from above and an air conditioner is mounted on the wall. Watermarked photograph of a ritual scene, with a ceremonial arrangement of brass lamps and flowers.2013-09-16Photo of a ceremony in a temple hall with gold-coloured ornate throne. A seated man in orange-brown dhoti and a long garland of red flowers and gold beads sits on the gold throne, his head being blessed by an elder in white dhoti and shirt who touches his crown with one hand while holding a small plate. To the left, another man in cream shirt and white dhoti stands nearby. Beside the throne, a woman in red and gold silk sari with flower garland holds her hands folded in namaste, and a man in red and gold attire with a white turban and flower garland sits. Behind them stand large painted deity statues with gold ornaments and a framed picture above the throne. A brass lamp and fruit offerings lie at the bottom.2013-06-19