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Photograph of a ritual scene in a temple hall. A seated figure in a saffron-red robe with a bare chest, a white forehead marking, and long plaited hair with rudraksha malas sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, smiling as he reaches into a large silver bowl of yellow turmeric or kumkum-like powder placed on a green leaf. A standing man in white dhoti and white shirt, hands folded, leans forward toward the bowl. A vase of flowers and a brass vessel stand nearby, with an orange wall and a red fringed canopy above. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne in saffron robes with rudraksha malas and plaited hair.

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September 13 20142014-09-13September 13 20142014-09-13March 30 20162016-03-30September 13 20142014-09-13A photograph of a ceremonial offering in a hall with a gold ornate throne. A man with grey hair and a white shirt and white trousers, wearing a red-orange garland, leans forward and offers yellow food from his hands. Seated on the gold throne with red cushions is a figure wearing a reddish-brown robe, a long rudraksha mala draped over the chest and a tilak on the forehead; he smiles and reaches out to receive the offering. A silver bowl of the same yellow food sits on a white-draped table with a green leaf, and a vase of purple and yellow flowers stands beside. A white pedestal fan is at left and a red fringed hanging is at top right.2014-09-13A seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne smiles while holding a small spoon over a silver bowl of food placed on a gold stand covered with a green cloth. He wears a saffron-orange robe, a red-beaded mala and a rudraksha-style necklace, with a red bindi on his forehead; his dark hair is long and swept back. A person in white clothes kneels on the floor before him with head bowed, and a colourful striped mat lies beneath. Behind the throne are gold pillars and a dark red drape. At left, a small table holds several printed black-and-white portraits. a person is shown in person on the throne, as a central figure receiving the kneeling devotee's respect during a satsang-style gathering.2013-05-20September 20 20152015-09-20A seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne is offering sweet prasad from a large silver bowl to a kneeling attendant. The seated man wears a rust-red robe, a multi-strand rudraksha mala with a central bead cluster, and a white-and-red forehead marking; he sits before roses and a green palm backdrop. The kneeling attendant wears saffron-orange cloth and cupped hands, receiving the sweets with a bangle on his wrist. a person appears as the seated figure, identified by his rudraksha mala, rust-red robe and throne-seated role. The scene looks like a temple or ashram puja with prasad distribution.2014-09-13September 13 20142014-09-13September 13 20142014-09-13A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back, wearing saffron-orange robes and a red bindi, with long braided hair falling over the shoulders and a rudraksha mala. A kneeling devotee in white dhoti with gold borders and a white head covering extends cupped hands toward him, offering reverence. In front stands a silver puja table holding a white shell-like vessel and a brass bowl on a red and white rug. Roses and flowers fill vases on either side, and a red fringed canopy hangs above. The figure on the throne shows distinctive long braided hair, saffron robes and mala, which is consistent with the a person appearance cues, shown in person.2014-09-13A seated man in a deep maroon-red robe wears a long pink and white flower garland and a rudraksha mala, with white vibhuti markings on his forehead, on a gilded throne with red cushions. He smiles while attendants in white dhotis with gold borders hold silver trays of yellow flowers, petals and small bowls around him. In the foreground a devotee in a white dhoti with gold border bows low, touching his head near the throne. A gilded carved pillar and red fabric backdrop frame the ritual scene. a person is seated centrally, identified by the maroon robe, rudraksha mala and throne-based ceremonial setting.2017-12-15