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A seated man in a brown-orange dhoti and orange head turban sits on a gold-and-orange throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth, garlanded with red, yellow and multicolored flower strands and wearing a gold necklace. Women in white, red and orange saris and salwar sit before him, many holding brass thalis with flowers, lamps and sweets, while a standing man in an orange robe photographs the scene. Brass bells, a tall oil lamp and a golden lion-like ornament surround the throne in a Guru Purnima bhiksha offering ritual.

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July 22 20132013-07-22A seated man on an ornate golden throne with a tiger-skin cushion is the central figure, wearing an orange head turban, red-and-white flower garlands, a rudraksha-style red bead necklace, gold bracelets and an orange-brown dhoti with shawl, with hands joined in greeting. He appears to be the a person candidate; the appearance cues (orange turban, ornate clothing, garlands, throne) are present but his face and identity are uncertain. Around him, devotees kneel and stand holding brass and silver trays of flowers, lamps, fruit and sweets, a golden kalasha-style bowl and a brass bell hangs above. Women in white and orange saris and a shaved-head monk in orange sit nearby, and a cameraman stands at the back. A large carved wooden door with brass studs forms the backdrop.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22A seated man in a golden-brown and orange dhoti-style garment, with an orange turban and a red-white-green flower garland, raises his hand in blessing on an ornate golden throne with a carved lion-head armrest. Behind him stands a large wall of marigold and rose garlands. In front, a brass aarti lamp and multiple silver and brass thalis of flowers, fruit and oil lamps are arranged, while women in white and coloured saris hold brass trays. Devotees sit on the floor, some with palms joined. The scene suggests a puja or darshan ceremony.2013-07-22A seated man in a brown-and-gold dhoti and orange shawl sits on a golden throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth and a large garland of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. He wears a saffron turban, gold necklaces, rudraksha-style beads, a red flower garland and gold bangles, and he appears to be speaking. Around him women in saris, white and blue, hold brass plates with lamps, flowers and offerings, while devotees sit and stand nearby. Brass bells hang from flower strings and a golden vessel rests at upper right beside a large wooden door. Several people are visible, and the scene looks like a puja or darshan at a temple-style setting.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a lion-shaped base is receiving a ritual offering. He wears an orange-brown turban, a gold-trimmed saffron-brown robe, a long red and white flower garland, and gold necklaces and bangles, and holds his hands in anjali mudra. Around him, women in white, cream and red saris stand or kneel holding brass and silver thalis of flowers, fruit, rice and oil lamps. A tall brass lamp with a flame stands nearby, and garlands drape the backdrop. Several devotees in white and orange clothing sit at the front, and a photographer is visible behind.2013-07-22Photo of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a lion-carved armrest, draped in a saffron-orange wrap and wearing a long rudraksha-style mala with gold beads. Wrist bands and a gold necklace are visible. Behind him a floral garland of purple, yellow, white and red blossoms covers the backdrop. Devotees in white and dark clothes kneel before silver and brass plates of fruit, flowers and offerings, with brass oil lamps hanging nearby. A man in a dark robe with an orange sash stands near the throne. a person: the seated figure has long, swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces, seated on a throne in the place of honour.2015-02-17A photograph of a pada puja in progress in a gold-decorated setting. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a tiger-motif base wears an orange-red dhoti-style garment, a crown with peacock-feather plumes, a multicolour garland, a rudraksha-style necklace and a bracelet. The figure, appearance-based a person, is in_person, holding a small object. Around the throne, devotees sit on the floor: a man in white shirt and white trousers at left, several women in orange, red and teal saris, and a young man in green, offering plates of flowers, fruit and thali items with kumkum and petals. Hanging brass bells and a brass lamp stand above, and a carved wooden door panel is at right.2014-08-17Photograph of a golden ceremonial throne decorated with a garland of purple, yellow, white and red flowers. A man with long dark hair, wearing rudraksha beads, a gold necklace, bangles and a rust-orange wrap, sits on the throne with palms joined in greeting and a smile. Golden lion-shaped armrests flank the seat, and brass oil lamps stand on the floor. Seated devotees in white and dark clothes, including a woman in white and a bald man in white, face the throne near plates of offerings with flowers, fruit and sweets. Hanging brass lamps and a wall air conditioner appear in the background, with a wooden lattice door on the right.2015-02-17