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A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gilded throne draped in red velvet and garlanded with marigold and white flower strings. He wears a cream turban, cream silk kurta with a white shawl, and a gold-coloured necklace, and is extending his hand toward a young boy in a white t-shirt and jeans with a lanyard who stands before him with palms joined. Behind the throne are floral garlands in red, yellow and orange, and at the lower right a golden lion-headed armrest is decorated with flowers. A seated young man in an orange robe sits at the lower left edge. The scene resembles a formal darshan on a stage.

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June 22 20092009-06-22A seated man in a white dhoti and white shawl with a white turban and red-and-white flower garlands sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a golden lion-head armrest. A shaved-headed young devotee in a white shirt and jeans kneels at his feet, touching his hands to the seated man's feet in a padapuja-style gesture. Another young man in an orange shirt reclines on a red-draped gold platform to the left, and a woman in the right corner watches. Strings of marigolds and red flowers hang behind the throne.2009-06-22A photograph of a ceremony on a raised stage with a gilded ornate throne decorated with red and white flower garlands and a golden lion-head armrest. A seated man in white kurta and dhoti, wearing a cream turban, a white garland and red flower garland, is being attended by a man in a white shirt and jeans who is placing or adjusting something on his head. Another young man in an orange shirt sits on the red-carpeted dais at left, and a woman in the lower right edge watches. Strings of marigold garlands hang in the background.2009-06-22June 22 20092009-06-22A young boy in white kurta stands before a seated man on a red tiger-striped throne decorated with marigold and white flower garlands. The seated man wears a cream turban, a white garment with gold-bordered cloth, and a garland of red flowers, and he is placing or touching something at the boy's forehead while holding a small offering. Behind them stands an ornate gold-covered backdrop with a deity murti, and a gold lion-head armrest sits at right. A small pedestal fan is visible at left. Visible people: two, plus a partially shown figure at the right edge.2009-06-22June 22 20092009-06-22June 22 20092009-06-22A photograph of a formal darshan at a stage with a large golden throne draped in red cushions and white flower garlands. A seated figure in white dhoti and kurta with a white turban and white flower garland receives a young boy in a white shirt and dark trousers who kneels before him and touches his forehead. To the right, a woman in a white sari stands watching. Behind the throne hang strings of multicoloured flower garlands and a golden canopy. On the left, a man in an orange robe sits near the stage and a standing man in light clothes watches. The scene is a devotional greeting ritual.2009-06-22June 22 20092009-06-22A seated man in white ceremonial dress receives blessing from a young man in a white short-sleeved polo shirt and blue jeans who kneels before him and touches his head. The seated figure wears a cream turban, a white and gold-bordered dhoti, a white shawl with gold edging, layered white and red flower garlands and a gold chain. He sits on a red velvet throne with gold carved armrests and a golden lion-form finial, decorated with orange and red flowers. Behind is an ornate gilded backdrop with a framed deity murti and a wall of floral garlands in yellow, orange and purple. A small fan stands at left.2009-06-22June 22 20092009-06-22 +1 copiesJune 22 20092009-06-22