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A figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits cross-legged on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved lion arms, draped with a tiger-skin rug, wearing a multi-coloured flower garland and rudraksha mala. In the foreground, a person with long dark braided hair in an orange garment holds a lit multi-branch oil lamp toward the throne. Behind the throne are carved wooden screens and a relief panel, with a trident displayed to the left.

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A seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron robes, wearing a multicoloured flower garland, sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions and a tiger-skin cloth. Behind the throne is a large carved relief of a multi-armed deity murti holding a trident-like staff. In the foreground, a person with long dark braided hair wearing an orange garment holds a lit multi-flame brass oil lamp toward the throne. Carved copper-coloured panels, brass lamps and a copper pot decorate the stage. The scene resembles a ritual aarti offering before a throne.2016-05-02May 03 20162016-05-03A photograph of a ceremony on an ornate stage. Centre, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a red-orange turban sits on a gilded throne draped with a tiger-skin cushion and red cushions, wearing a red-and-white beaded garland. Behind the throne stands a carved deity murti with multiple arms and a carved wall of elephants. In the foreground at left, a person with long dreadlocked hair, seen from behind, holds up a lit multi-flame oil lamp for aarti. Brass lamps, a terracotta pot and a copper vessel flank the stage. Visible people: two.2016-05-02February 26 20132013-02-26February 26 20132013-02-26October 31 20152015-10-31February 26 20132013-02-26A photograph of a seated man in orange saffron robes with dark rudraksha malas and beaded bracelets, sitting cross-legged on a white fur-draped seat before an ornate gold throne with a carved arched back and red cushions. Golden rooster-topped lamp stands flank the throne, and garlands hang from the top of a plain fabric wall. In the foreground, a silhouetted person raises a hand holding a bowl of flaming fire. a person seated in a saffron robe with rudraksha malas and a throne; the foreground figure is a devotee performing a fire offering.2012-04-14February 26 20132013-02-26A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with carved gold backrest and golden lion-form armrests, draped over a tiger-striped cloth. He wears an orange-saffron robe with a brown rudraksha mala and a multicolour flower garland, and his hands rest in his lap. At right, a dancer in a red sari with a white blouse, gold waist belt, gold necklace and flowers in her hair performs a hand gesture in front of carved wooden panels. The setting is a stage with a gold-and-carved-wood backdrop.2016-05-02A man in a saffron-orange robe with maroon border and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gilded throne with red velvet upholstery and a golden canopy hung with leaf-shaped pendants. A red bindi marks his forehead. He rests his hands clasped in his lap and gazes forward. Two brass oil lamps with lit flames stand beside the throne, and orange and white flower arrangements decorate the sides. In front, three seated devotees in white clothing sit with their backs to the camera, facing him. Before the throne, a gilded offering tray holds pink lotus flowers and incense sticks. A large painted backdrop of a deity figure with stone pillars fills the background. Swamiji (probable): the man on the throne wears saffron robes, rudraksha mala and a long-haired appearance consistent with the page's identification.2011-02-02March 21 20132013-03-21