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A photograph of a ceremony on a gold-and-red throne (peetha) decorated with marigold and yellow flower garlands and a tiger-skin cushion beneath. A seated figure in a rust-red turban, saffron-orange robe and layered orange and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces receives a tray of offerings from a man in a white shirt and white trousers with a red cloth draped over his shoulder. Beside the throne, a bald attendant in an orange-gold dhoti and matching shawl kneels holding a small tray. Gold-topped ceremonial staffs with a trident and a gilded umbrella with a bird finial frame the scene, and white drapery stands behind. Two people are visible at the throne, with another figure partly seen behind.

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October 19 20152015-10-19 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure on a throne draped with a rainbow arrangement of marigold and rose garlands, flanked by silver ceremonial staffs and a gold-and-red ornate parasol. The central figure wears an orange turban, saffron robes, a long flower garland in pink and orange, gold necklaces and bangles, and holds an offering. Swamiji (probable): the central figure has a turban and saffron robes with a flower garland and gold ornaments, consistent with a seated spiritual leader. To the left, a shaved-headed priest in orange-gold cloth with white forehead markings holds a brass tray and cloth. On the right, a woman in a white top with an orange shawl and bindi kneels and receives or offers a cloth-wrapped item. Red-and-gold cushions surround the throne.2015-07-09A photograph of a ceremonial scene at a gold-and-red throne. A seated figure in a deep red turban, gold necklaces and an orange-gold shawl smiles and extends a hand to a bald priest in red-and-gold dhoti and shawl who stands with bare upper body and beaded mala, offering a folded white cloth. Behind them a standing man in white shirt with a red shawl holds a small cloth. Gold lions and a tiger-striped cloth decorate the throne, with a gold umbrella and a silver trident-topped staff at left. At right a man in white kurta with red-framed glasses, red shawl and event badge walks past. Garlands of marigolds hang behind the throne.2015-10-19January 13 20152015-01-13September 11 20152015-09-11November 10 20152015-11-10September 11 20152015-09-11 +1 copiesOctober 19 20152015-10-19July 25 20132013-07-25A seated man in a maroon-red turban with a small silver emblem and a matching red-orange robe with gold edging sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a tiger-striped rug. He wears a long orange-gold beaded necklace, a gold pendant and rudraksha-style beads, and holds a small offering on a white cloth. Facing him, a bald, bespectacled man in orange robes with white marks on his shoulder kneels and extends his hands toward him. The throne is draped with marigolds, roses and yellow flowers, with a gold bird finial on a tall gold-and-white canopy pole beside it. a person seated in the turban and gold necklace, receiving an offering from a kneeling priest-like devotee in orange robes.2015-10-19November 10 20152015-11-10A seated figure in an orange-red turban, orange-brown robes, a long multi-strand gold chain, and a garland of pink and white flowers sits on a throne backed by a flower-covered panel of red, yellow, purple and white blooms. Beside him, a bald priest in saffron-orange robes with white markings on his forehead and arms holds a silver tray. A woman in a white top kneels and accepts a folded cloth or paper from the seated figure. A silver trident and a gold-fringed silver parasol stand at the sides, and a banquet table with gold cloth is behind. Appearance-based label: a person, the seated figure in orange turban and garland, presenting an item to a kneeling devotee on a throne.2015-07-09