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Indoor ritual scene in a temple-like hall with a large ornate gold throne-back and purple and red rose petals and flowers strewn at the base. A man in an orange turban, orange-saffron robe, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garland sits centrally, while a man in a white shirt and checked lungi kneels and receives an orange-yellow fruit from another priest in a saffron-red dhoti with a rudraksha mala holding a tray of oranges. A shaven-headed priest in orange robes kneels in the foreground, a trident stands at right, and standing elders in white shirts and dhotis with folded hands and tilak watch. A camera operator on a tripod films at the back. Ritual offering of fruit. a person appears as the turbaned, garlanded figure seated on the throne-side, with the photo.

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A photograph inside a decorated hall at a ritual gathering. A seated figure in a saffron-orange turban, orange-red robe and a garland of flowers sits on an ornate golden throne with a gilded backrest, a silver trident leaning beside it. Before the seated figure, a man in a white dhoti and shawl with a striped border kneels with hands folded, receiving or offering something over a tray with oranges, flowers and a brass lamp. Behind them, shaven-headed men in saffron and orange garments and rudraksha malas stand watching, one with a yellow forehead mark. A cameraman films at the upper right, and red and purple roses lie on the floor near the throne.2015-05-27A photograph inside a decorated hall with a large gold-ornate throne at right. A seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron-orange shawl, with a white floral garland and gold bangles, extends an orange toward a man in white kurta and white dhoti with a yellow tilak on his forehead, who leans in holding a small silver plate. Behind them, saffron-robed monks with rudraksha malas and shaved heads stand near a heap of oranges and pink flowers. Standing spectators in white clothes, one wearing a red garland, watch from the background, and a camera operator is visible at right. A rose lies in the lower right corner.2015-05-27May 27 20152015-05-27May 27 20152015-05-27May 27 20152015-05-27May 27 20152015-05-27A photograph inside a decorated room with gold-carved throne and red floral wall. A seated figure on a gold throne wears an orange-red turban, a white flower garland and gold bangles, holding an orange fruit and smiling. Several shaven-headed men in saffron and orange robes with rudraksha malas stand and kneel, one holding oranges over a wooden tray of oranges. A man in white dhoti and shawl kneels at left holding an orange. Flowers, a camera operator and tripod are visible at right, with a trident at the far right edge.2015-05-27A ceremonial photo inside a decorated hall with red curtains and a gold-carved throne at right. A seated figure on the golden throne wears an orange turban, a white flower garland, gold armband and an orange-and-gold shawl, and receives offerings from a man in white dhoti and striped shawl who kneels and bows with hands clasped. Behind them, several men in orange-and-gold robes and rudraksha malas stand and watch, one holding a ceremonial staff. Oranges and flowers are arranged on a tray, with purple blooms in the lower right. A white-clad man stands at left with hands folded, and a cameraman films at upper right. A ceiling fan and a red-and-gold carpet runner are visible.2015-05-27May 27 20152015-05-27A photograph of a ceremonial initiation scene in an ornate hall with gold-carved throne and red draped curtains. A seated figure wearing an orange-red turban, gold bangles and a flower garland extends a hand in blessing toward a kneeling man in a white shirt who bows his head. Behind them, several saffron-robed priests stand, some with rudraksha malas and forehead markings, beside a tray of oranges and fruit. Standing devotees on the left press their palms together, one wearing an orange shawl. A cameraman films in the background, and purple flowers lie in the foreground. a person is.2015-05-27Photograph of a ritual scene in a warmly lit hall with red curtains and an ornate gold carved frame at right. A seated figure in a saffron-orange turban and orange-gold garment sits on a red-cushioned seat, adorned with a long rudraksha mala and bright flower garlands, while a bare-chested man with a red-orange shawl and a beaded necklace kneels before a low table holding oranges, brass vessels and a ceremonial staff. A bald priest in orange cloth stands near him, and a man in a light blue shirt leans in, another in a beige shirt kneels holding oranges in cupped hands. Several women in white and patterned saris and men in white shirts stand in the background, and a cameraman is visible at right. Purple flowers and small oil lamps decorate the table. The image appears to show a Kailasa-linked ritual or satsang, with the seated figure in a turban and rudraksha mala as the central subject.2015-05-27May 09 20152015-05-09