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A seated figure in a rust-red saffron-toned robe with a tall black turban and white-and-red tilak on the forehead sits on a leopard-print cushioned throne before a large heart-shaped backdrop of white, yellow and red flower arrangements and jewelled embellishments. He wears layered red and white garlands, a heavy gold pendant necklace and gold armlets. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a pink-red turban stands at left, holding a blue-and-white vessel with green leaves, pouring or sprinkling water as part of a ritual. Golden lion-head figures flank the throne.

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A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe, long black hair wrapped high on the head, a red bindi and white forehead markings, wears layered garlands of red and white flowers, a gold pendant necklace, rudraksha beads and gold bangles, and sits on a leopard-print cushioned seat before a floral and jewelled heart-shaped backdrop with a golden lion figure beside him. A bare-chested assistant in a red headcloth and white dhoti stands at left, holding a blue-and-white vessel and raising a bundle of green leaves over the seated figure, in what appears to be an abhishekam-style blessing with eyes closed. a person: the seated figure's long swept hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha beads and gold ceremonial necklace fit the appearance cues associated with a person, placed on a throne-like seat.2016-02-20 +1 copiesFebruary 20 20162016-02-20 +1 copiesFebruary 20 20162016-02-20 +1 copiesA seated figure in a deep red-orange robe sits on a leopard-print cushioned throne before a large arrangement of white, yellow and red flowers. He wears a tall black hair bun, a white-and-red forehead mark, a red-and-pink flower garland with gold-bead accents, gold necklaces, gold bangles and a gold belt, with a small microphone at his ear. A shirtless attendant in a pink head cloth and white dhoti, marked with white body paint, pours liquid from a decorated blue-and-white pot with green leaves. Ornate gold-embroidered blue fabric and a gold lion figure frame the scene.2016-02-20 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure on an ornate throne decorated with white and red flowers, sequined panels and a golden lion head at the base. The central figure wears a tall black hair bun, a white vertical forehead mark, a rust-red robe, multiple rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, a large gold pendant and gold bangles, with a small microphone near the face and eyes closed. A man at left, bare-chested with white sacred markings on his body and a pink-red turban, pours water from a blue-and-white kalasha while another hand raises green leaves over the seated figure. Leopard-print cushions and a gold lion decorate the throne. Appearance-based label: a person, seated in the place of honour during an abhishekam-style ritual.2016-02-20 +3 copiesA photograph of a seated man in meditation before an ornate throne with a golden lion-head armrest on each side and a large flower-garlanded backdrop of white, yellow and red blossoms framed by jeweled blue-and-gold patterns. He wears a tall black turban, a white forehead marking with a red bindi, a rust-red garment, multiple rows of rudraksha beads, a gold pendant necklace, a red-and-white flower garland and gold bangles, with eyes closed and hands resting on his knees on a leopard-print cushion. This matches the page's silent meditation session but is a visual appearance-based candidate only: Swamiji (probable) seated in meditation, with turban, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklace as cues.2016-02-20February 20 20162016-02-20A photograph of a ceremonial abhishekam-style ritual on a golden stage before an ornate heart-shaped throne (peetha) decorated with jewel-coloured bead work, garlands and a golden cobra hood above. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with a tall black hair bun, red-and-white tilak, a rudraksha-style red and white garland, and a large gold pendant, sits on a leopard-print cushion with hands resting on the armrests. Beside him a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a red headcloth and white sacred markings pours liquid from a metal pot, while a second bare-chested attendant in white dhoti with a garland stands at the left holding a small tray. A golden lion sculpture sits at the throne's side, and to the right stand deity murti in golden and red finery with flower garlands. Marigold and rose garlands decorate the setting.2016-02-20 +1 copiesFebruary 20 20162016-02-20February 20 20162016-02-20 +1 copiesFebruary 20 20162016-02-20February 20 20162016-02-20