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A photo in a temple-like hall with marble walls and white pillars. A man with a shaved-looking head and a thin headband, wearing an orange-red robe and a white-and-red flower garland, sits on an ornate gold throne and smiles while extending his hands forward. A man in a salmon-pink t-shirt and dark trousers bends forward and holds out cupped hands toward him, as if receiving or offering something. Behind them a second seated figure in a similar orange garland sits on another gold throne, and a standing man in an orange-and-white striped shirt holds a white cloth. A gold kalasha-style vessel and a small lamp sit on the left. The scene resembles a blessing or padapuja-type exchange.

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Indoor temple scene with gold-leaf thrones. A long-haired figure in a rust-orange wrap, white and red garland and a jewelled headband sits on a gold throne, smiling and extending a hand to receive something. Beside them a shaved-headed figure in a rust wrap and white garland sits on a second gold throne. A man in a grey shirt and rudraksha mala kneels in front, cupping his hands toward the seated figure. Behind them, a priest in white dhoti and shawl holds a brass plate, and attendants in orange cloth stand near a gold-rimmed brass vessel and a gold lamp stand. Pillars and marble-patterned walls surround the hall.2012-05-12 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair, white vibhuti marks on his forehead and arms, and a rudraksha mala with gold ornaments, extends his hand over a golden vessel, while a man in a white shirt bends forward to receive a blessing. Four other men in pale green and white shirts stand behind, watching. Behind them are golden ornate decorations, a gold-trimmed throne with red cushion, and stone pillars in a temple-like hall.2012-05-14 +2 copiesMay 14 20122012-05-14 +1 copiesA photograph in a stone-walled temple hall shows a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back, wearing a brown-orange shawl over the shoulder, a rudraksha mala necklace, a beaded headband and a sandalwood-marked forehead, extending a hand with a small offering to a smiling man in a white shirt who bends forward with cupped hands. Another smiling man in a white shirt stands at left, and robed people in orange stand in the background near a gilded brass screen. A brass pot sits beside the throne on a golden cushion.2012-05-09A photograph inside a temple hall with a gilded throne-style seat. A man with long swept-back dark hair, bare-shouldered in an orange-saffron garment with a striped shawl and rudraksha mala, sits on a red-cushioned seat and reaches to take an object from a devotee. A man in a yellow-and-white striped shirt bends forward offering something, while another man in white shirt stands behind. Ornate gold seating and a saffron banner are visible in the background. The seated figure has white forehead markings; the appearance cues are distinctive enough for a probable identification as a person in a seated role of receiving an offering, with a devotee presenting an item. Four people are visible.2012-05-14 +1 copiesJuly 31 20152015-07-31A photograph inside a temple hall with marble-patterned walls and a lit shrine niche at right. A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears an orange-saffron robe, a dark headband and beaded necklaces, and smiles while holding a small brass vessel. Beside him another seated figure in orange garments and mala beads holds a lamp-like object on a gold stand. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers bends forward in front of the throne toward the seated figures. Two priests in white dhotis with beaded necklaces stand in the background, and a man in a dark shirt and white dhoti stands at right. An orange flag hangs from the upper left.2012-05-09 +1 copiesA seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion wears an orange-saffron wrap and a large pink flower garland, with white paste or vibhuti marks on the arm and chest. He raises one hand in blessing toward a man in a white striped shirt and dark trousers who bows low with hands extended, applying or receiving a ritual touch. Two men in blue shirts and another in pale clothing stand behind, watching. A second gold throne and an orange-and-red flag with an emblem hang in the background. The figure matches a person by his saffron wrap, pink garland and gold throne, a seated honoured role.2012-05-14A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange draped garment with rudraksha malas on the arm and neck, a gold necklace, and a maroon-and-gold headband, receiving offerings from a visitor. The seated figure sits before a golden throne with an ornate gold backrest. A standing man in white ritual clothes with an orange shawl, a tilak on his forehead, and folded hands leans forward smiling toward the seated figure. Behind them, other men stand and sit in white, and a saffron banner hangs at upper left against a stone pillar. Appearance suggests a person seated on the golden throne, wearing saffron garments, rudraksha malas, a gold necklace and a headband, giving blessings to a devotee.2012-05-13May 11 20122012-05-11 +1 copiesMay 11 20122012-05-11May 09 20122012-05-09