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A ceremonial scene in a temple hall. A standing man with long dark hair, orange saffron robes and a garland of red and white flowers, with gold necklaces and bead bracelets, holds up a red cloth or offering while smiling. An elderly bald man with white vibhuti on his forehead sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing a red-brown dhoti, a garland, a rudraksha mala and gold chains. Two bare-chested attendants in orange cloths stand at right, one holding a silver tray. Behind is a large painted deity murti with a crown, multiple arms and a mace. Four physical people are visible, and a second golden throne is partly seen at left.

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April 27 20122012-04-27A photograph of a coronation-style ceremony on a gilded throne in front of a large painted deity figure with a moustache and multiple arms holding objects. A seated person with long matted-looking hair, bare-chested with a white forehead marking, wears layered gold and bead necklaces, rudraksha malas and a gold crown, and is garlanded with white flowers and a red-and-green garland. A standing man in a long swept orange-saffron wrap with long curly hair and bangles places a garland on the seated figure's head. Two other men in saffron wraps stand at right, one holding a silver tray with rose petals and offerings. A woman in red and orange clothing and a garland stands at the left edge. Gold ornate chairs and a red cushioned seat frame the scene.2012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27A ceremonial scene in a temple-like hall. A man with long, swept-back dark hair and an orange saffron shawl and dhoti stands at left, reaching toward a seated figure in a red-cushioned gilded golden throne. The seated figure is bare-headed and bare-chested, adorned with a gold necklace, rudraksha beads and a red and white flower garland. A second orange-robed attendant stands behind the throne holding an offering tray, and another orange-clad man at right holds a tray with a flower garland. Behind them stands a large painted deity murti with a multi-hooded crown, orange body and red garland, and a second gilded throne sits at far left beside a figure in orange and a red head covering. Brass oil lamps hang at the upper left.2012-04-27A photograph of a coronation-style ritual in a temple setting. An elderly man seated on an ornate gilded throne wears a gold-and-maroon silk garment, a white forehead band, and layered red and white flower garlands. A long-haired man in saffron-orange cloth stands at left, placing a gold crown on the seated man's head. A bald attendant in orange cloth at right holds a silver tray. Behind them stand painted deity murti with gold ornaments, and a green garland hangs over the doorway. Three physical people are visible.2012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27A ceremonial scene in a temple-style hall with a large golden throne at centre. A seated figure with white sacred ash on the forehead, wearing a white flower garland, rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, sits on a red cushioned seat under the throne. Two attendants in saffron/orange robes stand before him: a long-haired figure in orange drapes on the left reaches toward him, and a shaved-headed attendant in orange on the right offers a silver tray of red and pink flowers. Behind them, an orange-clad figure with a red head covering stands near a second golden seat, and a white-clad priest stands at right. Behind the throne, a painted deity figure in orange and gold holds a trident-like staff and a drum-like object, with red garlands hanging. Gilded carved armrests and a gold-trimmed seat frame the composition.2012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27