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Photo of a devotional scene before a red velvet throne with a tiered red-cushioned dais, backed by a decorated shrine with flower garlands, brass lamps and a painted saffron-robed figure in a tall gold-framed niche. A long-haired figure in orange-saffron cloth sits on the throne, a rudraksha-style necklace visible, and a devotee in white kneels on the dais with outstretched hands, while a child in white stands beside him and another man in white dhoti and shawl kneels at right. Surrounding trees and temple pillars frame the hall. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the page's a person reference but is not clearly distinctive enough to confirm, so the identity is marked uncertain.

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May 05 20152015-05-05A photograph inside a temple-style stage set with carved stone pillars, painted banyan-tree backdrop and a deity image garlanded with flowers. A man in white kneels facing a tall red velvet throne-like seat with arms raised, while a robed figure in orange stands at the throne's side. Another man in white with a shaved head wears an orange cloth, rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, and a bare-chested attendant in white dhoti holds a mala. A woman in white sari kneels at the front, and a man in a striped shirt stands at right. Brass oil lamps and a red cloth-covered platform frame the scene.2015-05-05A photograph of a seated man in a dark maroon-brown robe with a rudraksha-style bead necklace and a white flower garland on a red-cushioned silver throne before a gold-framed deity murti wearing a red turban and gold crown. Several men in white dhotis and shirts kneel around him; one kneeling man on the right bows with hands folded, while another on the left presses his palms together in namaskar and a third stands behind him. Two women in dark clothing sit at the edges. Gold oil lamps, a trident, a red curtain and a colourful cloth-covered floor complete the setting.2017-02-18Indoor temple-hall ritual with a golden deity murti of a goddess seated on a white throne-like dais, holding a trident-like staff, under a golden canopy with red drapes. A central man wearing an orange-brown robe and a white-and-green flower garland sits in front of the dais while a young boy in white dhoti-style clothes places his hand on the man's head. Around them, several young men in white and bare-chested devotees in orange and white sit or kneel, some with palms folded, while a woman in a green and gold sari stands at right. Potted plants, brass lamps and a golden trident stand nearby.2017-02-17May 07 20172017-05-07A photograph of a ceremonial stage set against a painted backdrop of a stone temple gateway amid trees. On a tiered red-draped platform stands a red throne with a seated figure in orange robes, partly obscured. A man in a white kurta kneels in front of the platform with raised palms, his back to the camera. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the platform. A bald man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala stands at right, next to a young boy in a white dhoti with a gold border. A woman in a white sari with a gold border kneels at left, and a standing man in a white shirt watches at far right. Red and gold cloth covers the foreground platform.2015-05-05February 13 20172017-02-13A seated bearded man in saffron-brown robes and a pink-and-white flower garland sits on a red-and-gold throne before a gilded deity murti with a red cloth head covering. Behind him, green foliage and red drapes frame the stage. Several young men in white dhotis and kurtas stand and kneel around the throne; one raises his hand to touch the seated man's forehead. A woman in a yellow-and-maroon sari with gold jewellery stands at right, and a trident and oil lamps are visible on the stage. a person: the seated man wears saffron robes, a flower garland and a long beard, and sits enthroned with devotees attending him.2017-02-14Photo of a ceremonial scene on a red carpet before an ornate golden throne draped with marigold garlands. A bearded man with long dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe, rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, sits on the red-cushioned throne holding a red fruit, with a silver-tipped staff beside him. Before him a man in white kneels with folded hands, and an older man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala bows. Two younger attendants stand at left, one in saffron and white, with a red-and-gold umbrella and brass lamp nearby. a person, seated in an appearance-based role of presiding guru, with the throne and his orange clothing and malas as cues.2016-11-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremony on a raised golden-framed dais hung with red drapes and green foliage. A bearded man seated on a red and gold throne wears a rust-orange robe, a rudraksha-style brown mala, a pink-and-white flower garland and an orange turban. Behind him stands a gold-framed murti of a deity with a crown. Young boys in white kurta-style clothes with white vibhuti marks stand and kneel around him; one boy places a hand on the seated man's head. A woman in a maroon sari with gold jewellery stands at right beside a bronze trident. Colourful striped pillars, brass bells and fans frame the scene.2017-02-14May 05 20122012-05-05May 19 20132013-05-19