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A seated man in a saffron-orange robe and rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, in front of a red draped backdrop. Behind him stands a large multi-armed goddess image with a lion, flanked by smaller deity figures, and a standing deity murti on the right wears a white flower garland and a saffron turban. Oil lamps and flower garlands sit on the green stage floor in the foreground, consistent with a puja or satsang setting. a person: the seated man has a rudraksha mala and saffron robe on a throne, but facial and hair detail is not clear enough to confirm identity.

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A photograph of a stage set before a red draped backdrop. On the right, a man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha-style mala and gold necklace sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of yellow, orange and white flowers, his hands resting on the armrests and a gold footstool before him. He appears to be a person by appearance cues (saffron robe, mala, ceremonial gold necklace), though the image is uncertain. To the left stand a large deity murti of a multi-armed goddess with a red-and-white background and a lion beside her, and two standing figures decorated with flower garlands, one wearing an orange turban and the other a crown. The scene includes a gold-embroidered red canopy overhead and a white lacework arch behind the deities.2012-10-15October 19 20122012-10-19October 15 20122012-10-15A photograph of a ceremonial temple-style stage set for a homa fire ritual. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands, with a fire burning in front of the throne on a yellow platform. On the left stands a multi-armed goddess figure with a red-and-white backdrop, flanked by smaller deity figures and a lion mount. On the right, two standing deity murti wear orange and white garlands. Brass lamps and a metal bowl with a ladle sit in the foreground, and a red-and-white cloth with embroidery covers a table at left. Red and green bunting decorates the ceiling. a person appearance is uncertain: the seated figure wears saffron robes and a turban-like cap, but the figure is small and distant. Cues are insufficient for a confident identification.2012-10-17October 17 20122012-10-17A seated man in saffron robes sits on an ornate golden throne at the back of a red-draped stage, flanked by golden floral garlands. In front, a sacred fire burns in a yellow-tiled fire pit with a large silver bowl and brass oil lamps nearby, indicating a homa. Along the left, a deity murti of a multi-armed goddess rides a lion against a white ornate arch, and on the right, standing deity statues in gold dress and garlands flank the scene. A red-and-gold canopy hangs overhead. No physical people other than the seated figure are clearly visible.2012-10-17October 18 20122012-10-18A photograph of a homa fire ceremony in front of a red-draped stage. In the foreground, a bright fire burns beside a brass vessel with a ladle and brass oil lamps. Behind the fire, marigold and yellow flower garlands drape over several deity murtis, including a multi-armed goddess with a trident and a lion, and a figure with an orange turban and rudraksha-style necklace. A seated man in orange-saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a golden throne decorated with yellow and red flowers. His appearance is consistent with the candidate figure, so this is a person in person seated on the throne. Gold and white decorative arches frame the scene, and a microphone stands at the front.2012-10-17October 17 20122012-10-17A homa ritual before a multi-armed goddess murti in red and white draping. A priest in orange-brown robes stands at left, holding a ceremonial lamp toward the fire. In the centre-right, a seated figure in orange robes and a beaded mala sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with marigold garlands. A bright fire burns with garlanded offerings in front, and brass lamps and flower-decorated altar pieces surround the scene.2012-10-17A seated man in a golden throne at the centre of a decorated stage, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala, sitting with hands in lap before a red and gold backdrop. Garlands of white and yellow flowers drape the throne. To the left stands a large clay deity murti of Durga with multiple arms, a lion and a demon figure under a white ornate arch, flanked by smaller figures. To the right, a garlanded standing murti with an orange turban and gold ornaments. In the foreground are brass oil lamps, silver ritual vessels, bowls of fruit and a flower garland.2012-10-19A photo of a seated man on a gold-carved throne (peetha) in a decorated hall with red and gold draped fabric overhead. He wears an orange-saffron cloth over his shoulders, a white forehead marking, and a beaded necklace, and he sits with hands resting on the armrest. Beside him stands a large statue of a multi-armed goddess in white and gold garments with a white floral backdrop, alongside clay figures of a lion, a green figure and a small female figure with garlands. Garlands of red and yellow flowers decorate the throne, and brass oil lamps stand in the foreground. a person seated on the throne, identified by orange clothing, rudraksha-style beads and ceremonial setting.2012-10-16