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A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe, long black hair wrapped high on the head, a red bindi and white forehead markings, wears layered garlands of red and white flowers, a gold pendant necklace, rudraksha beads and gold bangles, and sits on a leopard-print cushioned seat before a floral and jewelled heart-shaped backdrop with a golden lion figure beside him. A bare-chested assistant in a red headcloth and white dhoti stands at left, holding a blue-and-white vessel and raising a bundle of green leaves over the seated figure, in what appears to be an abhishekam-style blessing with eyes closed. a person: the seated figure's long swept hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha beads and gold ceremonial necklace fit the appearance cues associated with a person, placed on a throne-like seat.

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A seated figure in a rust-red saffron-toned robe with a tall black turban and white-and-red tilak on the forehead sits on a leopard-print cushioned throne before a large heart-shaped backdrop of white, yellow and red flower arrangements and jewelled embellishments. He wears layered red and white garlands, a heavy gold pendant necklace and gold armlets. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a pink-red turban stands at left, holding a blue-and-white vessel with green leaves, pouring or sprinkling water as part of a ritual. Golden lion-head figures flank the throne.2016-02-20 +1 copiesA seated figure in a saffron-red wrap and a tall black-wound headdress sits eyes closed before a floral backdrop of white, yellow and red flowers framed by a blue and gold ornate arch. He wears layered garlands of red and white flowers, a gold pendant, a gold waist ornament and a gold armlet, with a white forehead band and a red bindi. A man in a pink headcloth and white-marked bare torso holds a wrapped bundle of green leaves over the seated figure's head and a blue-and-white vessel in his other hand. A leopard-print seat cushion and a gold lion-head armrest are visible. The seated figure matches appearance cues for a person, with a distinctive headdress, ornate gold jewellery and garlands, and is receiving a ritual blessing with leaves and water from a priest. The image is a photo of a live ceremony with two physical people visible.2016-02-20 +1 copiesFebruary 20 20162016-02-20 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure on an ornate throne decorated with white and red flowers, sequined panels and a golden lion head at the base. The central figure wears a tall black hair bun, a white vertical forehead mark, a rust-red robe, multiple rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, a large gold pendant and gold bangles, with a small microphone near the face and eyes closed. A man at left, bare-chested with white sacred markings on his body and a pink-red turban, pours water from a blue-and-white kalasha while another hand raises green leaves over the seated figure. Leopard-print cushions and a gold lion decorate the throne. Appearance-based label: a person, seated in the place of honour during an abhishekam-style ritual.2016-02-20 +3 copiesSeptember 26 20172017-09-26 +1 copiesSeptember 26 20172017-09-26 +1 copiesJuly 28 20172017-07-28 +1 copiesSeptember 26 20172017-09-26A photograph of a ceremonial abhishekam-style ritual on an ornate stage. A seated man on a gold-and-red throne with a red-orange turban, long hair, a beard, rudraksha-style malas and a gold necklace in a red-orange shawl holds green leaves aloft over a kalasha. Beside him a shirtless attendant in a yellow headband and white dhoti with a gold necklace holds a woven pot and stands near a gold trident. Ornate gold and red stage backdrop with a deity murti emblem on the throne. Swamiji (probable): the seated man shows long hair, a turban, saffron-red shawl and ceremonial gold necklaces.2017-05-10September 26 20172017-09-26 +1 copiesDecember 12 20162016-12-12October 10 20172017-10-10 +1 copies