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Photo of a padapuja ritual in a temple hall with gold-decorated throne. A man in maroon dhoti and turban-style maroon headwear sits on the golden throne holding a silver trident-staff, wearing a long red and white flower garland, rudraksha-style beads and gold armlets; the figure is a candidate for Swamiji (probable), with the ornate saffron-maroon clothing and garland cues. Seated to his right, an older bearded man in white shirt and red shawl sits with folded hands. A woman in white top and red shawl sits at right, and a man in white shirt kneels in front, facing the throne. Silver bowls of flowers, rose petals, fruit and offerings are arranged on the floor before the throne, with a bed of yellow and red petals. Brass oil lamps and bells hang above, and a ceiling air conditioner is visible on the right wall.

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November 17 20132013-11-17A photograph of a ritual scene in an ornate temple hall. A figure with long dark hair and a maroon-and-orange cloth wrap stands on a golden throne-like seat, holding a silver trident-topped staff, wearing a red and white flower garland, rudraksha-style beads, and gold bangles; the figure is probable Swamiji, showing long swept-back hair, ornate gold jewellery and a saffron-and-maroon cloth, seated on a peetha. In front, silver plates of offerings with flower petals and fruit surround a marigold-decorated tray. A bearded man in white with a red shawl and rudraksha mala sits with hands folded, a woman in red shawl and white clothes stands nearby, and a seated man in white is at the left edge. Golden bells hang from the ceiling above a dark wall.2013-11-17 +1 copiesNovember 17 20132013-11-17 +1 copiesA seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with lion-head armrests and a tiger-skin cushion receives a padapuja. The figure wears a maroon head wrap, a long red-brown dhoti and a thick garland of red, white and yellow flowers, and has bangles on the arms. Probable Swamiji: long swept hair, a crown-like orange head wrap, ornate gold necklace and garland give him a distinctive presentation. Before him, a silver tray of flowers, a kumkum-marked offering and a sliced fruit plate are set on the floor. Two people kneel nearby: a man in a white shirt with his back to the camera, and a bearded man in white with a red shawl and rudraksha mala, with a woman in white and red shawl beside him. Brass lamps and hanging bells decorate the dark background.2013-11-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a tiger-skin cushion, wearing a maroon-orange turban, a red-and-orange dhoti-style garment, multiple red and white flower garlands, and gold bangles, extending a hand over a flower-decorated silver plate. Around him, silver trays of offerings with pink flowers, a marigold and rose-petal arrangement, and a brass bell hang overhead. A bearded man in white with a red shawl and a rudraksha-style necklace stands with hands folded, a woman in white with a red shawl kneels nearby, a man in white shirt sits at left, and another devotee sits at right. The setting is a gold-decorated temple interior with a black wall and a wall-mounted air conditioner. Description label: the seated central figure with a turban, garlands and gold ornaments is a person-type candidate, shown in a ceremonial worship scene.2013-11-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a carved gold lion-form base, wearing a saffron-orange head covering, maroon robe, red and white flower garlands, and gold bangles, holding a silver trident-like staff. A man in white kneels with folded hands beside him, a man in a red shawl and white shirt sits in the foreground, and a woman in white with a red shawl offers hands near brass and silver plates of flowers and offerings. Hanging brass bells and lamps surround the throne in a dark-walled room. The figure's distinctive saffron head covering, garlands and maroon robe are appearance cues consistent with the page's identification, so this is a person seated on a peetha throne during a puja with offering plates.2013-11-17 +1 copiesPhotograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with lion-shaped armrests, wearing a maroon head wrap, maroon and gold dhoti-style garment, and a long red-and-white flower garland with gold ornaments on the arms. Behind him hang brass bells and oil lamps against a dark wall. In front, silver trays hold offerings of flowers, fruit and lamps, with a bowl of orange and yellow petals. A bearded man in white with a red shawl and rudraksha mala sits with hands together, and a woman in a red shawl and white top sits nearby, another woman in white with hands folded behind. A man in white shirt is at the lower left. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person with the cues of gilded throne, garland, maroon ceremonial dress and gold ornaments, shown in person as a ritual reception.2013-11-17 +1 copiesNovember 17 20132013-11-17 +1 copiesNovember 17 20132013-11-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual scene in an indoor room with black walls and a golden ornate throne. A figure with long swept-back dark hair, a white tilak, an orange-saffron garment, a red-orange shawl, layered beaded and gold necklaces, rudraksha-style malas and bangles sits on the throne, which has a tiger-striped cloth on its seat. Before him, a man in white ritual clothes with an orange sash and glasses sits and handles items, while a man in white with a tilak on the right holds a small offering over silver plates of flowers and fruit. A woman in a white-and-red sari with a tilak sits with folded hands behind them. Brass oil lamps, a bell hanging above, an air conditioner and a studio light stand are visible. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, ceremonial gold and rudraksha necklaces. Three people are visible.2013-03-16November 17 20132013-11-17 +1 copiesNovember 17 20132013-11-17 +1 copies