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A photograph of a seated figure on a richly decorated throne (peetha) covered with red, yellow, white and green flower garlands, under a green canopy with a silver umbrella frame. The seated person wears a red-orange dhoti and shawl, a heavy gold necklace, a long red flower garland and gold bangles, and smiles while raising one arm, holding a green leaf or fan-like object. In the foreground, a figure seen from behind in an orange-red shawl with a gold border and a red turban, wearing rudraksha malas, attends to the seated person. A silver trident-topped staff appears at the left edge.

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A photograph of a ceremonial scene under a green canopy decorated with marigold and red-white garlands. A seated person in a saffron-orange robe wears a red flower garland, gold necklaces and gold bangles, and smiles while raising a green leaf or sprig. Beside them stands a man seen from behind in an orange-brown dhoti with gold border and a saffron turban, wearing rudraksha beads and holding a ceremonial staff with a trident. Garlanded floral decorations and a silver trident-topped rod are visible.2015-07-06A photograph of a ceremonial moment in a temple-style hall. A seated figure in a maroon-brown garment wears a long red and white flower garland, layered gold necklaces, a gold waist ornament and gold armlets, and sits on a plush maroon cushioned seat in front of a large floral backdrop of yellow and white marigolds. Before him kneels a man in a rust-orange turban and saffron-orange cloth, holding a silver tray and a small brass vessel while offering something toward the seated figure's hand. A golden ornamental umbrella and a gold figure of an animal mount are visible behind. A person wearing a gold-trimmed ceremonial figure, a traditional seated puja with offerings and an ornate golden throne-like setup complete the scene.2015-07-06A photograph of a seated ceremony at a garlanded throne. A seated man in a red-orange robe with a gold-toned bead necklace and a pink flower garland raises both palms toward the sky, a red bindi on his forehead. Facing him, a bald man in a rust-coloured cloth and dark-rimmed glasses holds a silver bowl in his hands. Behind them, the throne is wrapped in bands of yellow, red, orange and white marigold garlands, and a silver trident-topped ornament stands at upper left among green leaves. Setting suggests a homa or deeksha ritual.2015-07-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure in an ornate ceremonial setting, wearing a rust-orange turban and orange robes with a gold-bordered shawl. A pink and white flower garland hangs around the neck, with a large rudraksha-style mala and a gold pendant. The figure raises one arm holding green leaves toward the head, eyes lowered. Behind the seat is a wide arch of red, yellow, white, and purple flowers, and silver trident staffs stand on either side. A second person in orange turban and robes sits at the left edge, seen from behind, with a pink cloth in hand. a person is seated on the central throne with a rudraksha mala, garland, and orange clothing, while the assistant is a devotee in ceremonial dress.2015-07-09March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07July 13 20152015-07-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure on a golden throne backed by a large floral arch of yellow marigolds, red roses and white jasmine strands. The central figure wears a rust-orange turban, an orange-saffron robe, layered gold necklaces and a long rudraksha-style beaded mala with red flower garlands, smiling while holding a small brass bowl. Beside them a shaved-headed man in orange-saffron robes, bare-shouldered with a sash, wears spectacles and a brown beaded necklace and gestures with one hand toward the bowl. Golden lion-head carvings and a golden staff appear at the right edge, with a dark red cloth behind. Two people are visible.2015-07-13May 09th 20162016-05-09July 13 20152015-07-13July 22 20132013-07-22