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Indoor ritual scene at a stage with an ornate gold-and-purple throne on the left. A central figure in a red draped garment, with long wavy dark hair and a layered pink-and-white flower garland, holds a flame in a lamp-like vessel above a small silver stand. Beside them a man in white dhoti and shawl with a sacred thread and beads stands near a gold-painted deity murti garlanded with pink flowers. A gold-ornamented table, a potted plant, a gold ceremonial staff with a leaf-shaped finial and fresh flowers complete the setting. A seated man at the far left, hands in anjali, holds a tray with offerings.

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A seated bearded man in a rust-brown robe sits on an ornate silver throne with leopard-print cushions, wearing a white-and-red-and-yellow flower garland, rudraksha mala beads and a white forehead mark, hands folded in his lap. Before him a young attendant in orange robes and a black turban, bare-chested with white ash markings and a shawl over one shoulder, bends forward offering a plate or lamp. A silver trident stands at the left against a red curtain, with pink flowers scattered on the platform. a person: the seated figure wears rudraksha malas and a ceremonial garland, consistent with the page's claim.2018-05-27A seated figure with a shaved head? No: a figure with long dark hair wearing a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, a gold bangle and a maroon-and-gold draped garment places one raised hand on the forehead of a man in a white kurta with an orange-red shawl. The recipient stands with palms together at his waist while the officiant holds a folded paper in the other hand. Behind them stand women in white and orange clothing and gold-embroidered draperies, with a golden ornamental panel at left. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan ritual inside a temple setting.2015-10-24September 17 20152015-09-17A photograph of a ritual in a golden-throne setting. A bare-chested priest with a shaved head and a rudraksha mala kneels at left, holding a yellow flower garland or offering in both hands over a large silver bowl. A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a white-and-red forehead marking and a long dark beard wears long white and blue flower garlands; a gold-ornamented throne with carved figures and a golden canopy surrounds him. Gold and white decor, a cloth backdrop and a partial deity murti in the background. The scene shows an offering or puja in progress.2016-12-18A photograph of a stage event with an ornate gold throne backdrop carved with floral and figural motifs. A smiling man in a rust-red robe and dark rudraksha mala sits on a red cushioned seat with a tiger-striped rug, a red tilak on his forehead, holding a silver vessel that an older man in a white dhoti with red-bordered cloth and a rudraksha mala is pouring or presenting. On the left, a young assistant in orange with a gold-beaded necklace holds a red-and-pink flag. A silver staff stands at right. The scene suggests a ceremonial abhishekam offering on stage.2016-05-24April 28 20162016-04-28July 04 20132013-07-04Ceremonial photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with carved golden panels behind him. He wears a golden crown with red and orange floral accents, a large rudraksha mala and layered gold necklaces, a pink-and-white flower garland, and a brown-red garment. Two young male attendants bare-chested in orange dhotis with white ash markings on their bodies stand on either side, one offering a lit oil lamp in a flame gesture toward the seated figure. A golden trident stands at the left edge beside a silver staff. The seated man appears a person by his crown, rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklaces, with eyes closed in meditative stillness. The scene suggests a pattabhishekam-style ritual, with aarti performed before the throne.2017-05-05A photograph of a ritual at a stage-like setting. A person with long dark hair wears a red draped garment and a garland of red-and-white flowers around the neck, holding a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward a silver-grey deity murti with flower garlands. Beside it, a man in white dhoti and shawl stands behind the murti. In the foreground a man in orange robes bends over a gold-carved throne-like seat with a red cushion. A tall gold ceremonial staff stands at right in front of a large orange banner with a portrait and Kannada text. A small kalasha-like brass vessel and green leaves sit on the altar table. Three to four physical people are visible.2010-10-17October 18 20102010-10-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial moment on a stage with maroon drapes. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron garment, a heavy beaded rudraksha-style mala and a large gold pendant, sits on an ornate gold-trimmed brown leather throne, raising one hand to his head while a fine powder or tuft of threads flies from it. Beside the throne stands a golden lion figure. A younger man in a cream-yellow shawl and white dhoti stands at right, holding a jewelled, gem-studded brass kalasha and a plate of pink flowers, while a seated devotee with folded hands watches in the background. The scene resembles a puja or blessing ritual.2015-09-17 +1 copiesOctober 17 20102010-10-17