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A woman in a rust-brown sari with a gold border stands at left, arm extended toward a richly decorated ornate golden palanquin or throne. A brown-robed statue or murti seated on the throne wears a turban-like crown, gold necklaces and rudraksha beads, and is framed by a large arch of garlands in yellow, red, purple and green marigolds and white flowers. Below, an offering of flowers and a folded cloth sits on the golden seat, and a white air-conditioning unit is visible at left.

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May 26 20132013-05-26April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesMay 25 20132013-05-25 +1 copiesMay 25 20132013-05-25A temple ritual photograph in which a man in a red-brown turban and matching red-brown dhoti-style garment, with a red and white flower garland around his neck, holds a lit oil lamp (aarti) before a richly decorated deity murti. The murti is adorned with yellow, pink, green and white garlands and heavy gold jewellery. Behind him, a second garlanded standing figure in orange clothing and a red turban stands beside a gold-painted seated figure. To the left, two other men in ceremonial attire, one wearing a tall embellished headpiece and gold ornaments, watch the aarti. The setting is an illuminated temple shrine with a gold and red backdrop. Whether the man performing the aarti is a person cannot be established from appearance.2014-12-05A bearded man seated on an ornate silver throne with lion-head armrests and leopard-print cushions, smiling and speaking into a microphone. He wears a rust-orange turban decorated with a gold-and-white ornament, an orange-saffron robe, rudraksha malas across his chest and arms, and a thick garland of yellow and white flowers with green leaves. Behind him a large silver carved backdrop with a floral and peacock motif is framed by orange and gold fabric with yellow flower garlands. A silver stand holds brass cups and a silver tray at his side, and a silver staff rests beside the throne.2017-10-19A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on a decorated throne-like seat surrounded by garlands of white jasmine and red flowers, with tasselled hanging decorations in green, yellow, purple, white and red above him. He wears a saffron head-cloth with a feathered ornament, a white flower garland across his chest, and gold armlets. His right hand is extended outward with a palm offering gesture while a bowl sits in the foreground. Marigolds and pink roses carpet the base of the seat under green lighting. a person is shown in the central role. Only the seated figure and a partially visible hand at the edge are physically present.2017-08-14A man with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion heads, draped in garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. He wears a peach-coloured embroidered kurta with an orange and gold shawl and a gold necklace, and a red bindi on his forehead. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron-orange ceremonial clothing, ornate gold necklace and throne seating. The background has a burlap-style backdrop with a large om symbol and a blue crescent-moon emblem, with floral arrangements at the sides. The scene suggests a Brahmotsavam celebration, but no visible text confirms the event.2008-12-28December 27 20092009-12-27December 26 20152015-12-26A photograph of a man standing barefoot beside a clear acrylic lectern on a stage. He wears a rust-orange dhoti and matching shawl with a long ceremonial gold pendant necklace and a garland of white and yellow flowers. Behind him a large temple tower backdrop is printed on the wall. To his left sit two deity murti, a seated figure in gold-and-yellow with a crown and a standing consort, all decorated with red, yellow, green and white flower garlands. To his right is an empty ornate golden throne with a tiger-motif base and red and multicoloured floral garlands, with a carved gold lion-head arm. The floor is covered with a patterned red carpet. The man appears to be a person, identified by the rust-orange robes, long swept hair, gold pendant necklace and garlanded stage setting, and is the only physical person visible.2013-07-01May 26 20132013-05-26