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Photograph of a ceremony on a golden ornate throne backdrop with peacock and lion carvings. A man in a green turban and bare-chested with a white sacred thread and an orange-and-gold dhoti stands at left, holding a brass vessel and green leaves. Seated on a leopard-print cushioned chair, a figure in a rust-red robe with multiple white and pink flower garlands and a rudraksha-style necklace, with white ash marks on the forehead, takes green leaves from the vessel. A Yamaha keyboard sits on a small stand in front. A backdrop painting and a microphone stand are visible at the edges.

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Photograph of a ceremonial stage scene in front of an ornate gold throne carved with figures and a golden hood-like canopy. A seated man in a rust-red turban with a small crescent ornament and pink flowers, wearing a rust-red robe, layered rudraksha beaded mala and a heavy gold necklace, raises a bundle of green leaves and stems with one hand while smiling. Beside him, a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a red-and-white cloth over his shoulder and a red headband bends forward, holding a woven basket with a wrapped cloth. A black Yamaha keyboard or mixer and a microphone stand sit on the stage in front, and a red curtain forms the backdrop. The scene looks like a ritual blessing with leaves during a ceremony.2016-04-10A seated man with palms pressed together in namaskar and eyes closed sits on an ornate gold throne with carved peacock-like motifs. He wears a tall dreadlocked topknot, a tilak on his forehead, layered gold necklaces, bangles and a rudraksha-style mala, and a saffron-orange shawl. Garlands of yellow, white, green and red flowers hang on his shoulders. In front of him a Yamaha audio mixer sits on a stand with a microphone, and to the left a silver tray holds bananas and grapes beside leopard-print cushioned seats.2016-06-19A photograph of a long-haired figure in a patterned yellow-and-black garment, wearing a thick multicolour garland of red, yellow and green flowers and many rudraksha beads, smiling as they raise a hand toward the forehead of a bald man in a white shirt with an orange lanyard. Gold bangles line both arms. Behind them stands another man in white with a staff, and a gold-decorated red chair and a golden trident-topped staff appear at the edges against a dark background. The scene resembles a blessing or darshan moment. a person (long swept-back hair, ornate garland, rudraksha mala and gold bangles) is seated and blessing a devotee.2012-12-09A photograph of a seated bearded man in an ornate silver throne with a leopard-skin cushion behind him, dressed in rust-brown robes with gold chains and a gold waist ornament, wearing a rudraksha-style mala and sacred marks on his forehead. He raises a bunch of green leaves with one hand while his eyes are closed. Beside him, a bald attendant in orange cloth with a white ceremonial jar offers the jar, with a microphone stand and a Yamaha keyboard in front of the stage. Red drapes frame the stage. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure with long hair, gold ornaments and rust-coloured robes, shown as in person.2017-11-19February 04 20132013-02-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a golden ornate throne under a gilded canopy with red cushions. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, wearing a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial gold necklace, smiles while holding a yellow cloth or offering in his hands. Facing him, a man in white shirt and white dhoti leans forward and offers an item. In front stands a silver bowl on a gold pedestal draped in green cloth, and a small table at left holds framed photographs. A red-and-gold cloth lies on the floor. The scene appears to be a ritual or satsang setting. a person: the seated figure wears saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, seated on a throne.2013-05-20 +1 copiesNovember 10 20152015-11-10October 28 20132013-10-28August 08 20102010-08-08 +1 copiesMarch 05 20162016-03-05 +1 copiesA 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.2015-10-24A seated man in an orange-saffron turban, orange robes and a gold necklace sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. Garlands of white, pink and green flowers hang over his shoulders. Beside him, a man in orange robes with long dark hair and a beard holds a lit aarti lamp over a silver plate of offerings for the seated man. To the left, a shaved-headed devotee in orange robes watches, and at the right edge a woman in orange is partly visible with hands folded. Behind the throne are yellow flower decorations, a trident on the right, and blue-and-white striped drapery. Pancha arati-style lamp worship is in progress.2008-07-17