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Photograph of a seated ritual gathering under a red canopy. A man in orange and saffron robes with a red and white flower garland sits in a large ornate gold throne with carved lion-like arm supports, hands joined in namaste. Surrounding him on the floor, devotees in saris and kurtas sit with hands folded; women wear yellow, green, teal and red saris, and a man in white kurta sits in front. Silver plates with lamps and offerings rest on a gold tray in the foreground. Red drapes and a carved pillar form the background.

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January 02 20102010-01-02 +2 copiesA seated man in an orange silk garment with green triangular trim sits on a gilded throne with lion-head armrests, hands pressed together in namaste before his chest. He wears a rudraksha mala and a gold-coloured ceremonial necklace. Around him, devotees kneel and sit with hands folded in prayer: a woman in a white sari with red border and a rudraksha mala, a woman in a pink and gold sari, a girl in traditional dress, and men in white shirts. Brass plates with oil lamps and offerings sit on the floor in front, and red curtains hang behind. Appears to be a satsang or puja setting. a person is the seated figure on the throne, identified by a saffron/orange robe, rudraksha mala and gold necklace.2009-12-26September 17 20102010-09-17November 24 20092009-11-24A photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe with bare upper body and a dark hair knot, hands pressed together in namaste, on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and flower offerings. Around him kneel about ten devotees on the floor: women in red, pink and green saris, a man in white, and a young girl. Several devotees hold brass plates of fruit and offerings toward the seated figure during a pooja. A maroon curtain hangs behind, with a gold-framed chair and floral arrangement at right. The seated figure matches the appearance cues of a person, with orange robe, long swept hair and ceremonial gold throne, so the identity is shown as probable.2009-12-23Photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne inside a tent-like pavilion, dressed in saffron-orange robes with a large orange-and-white flower garland and a white garland, hands pressed together in namaste. Several devotees sit on the floor before him: a woman in orange sari, a woman in green with a long braid, a woman in red-and-white embroidered sari, and people in white ritual clothes holding hands together. Brass and gold lion-shaped figures flank the throne, with offerings of fruit and a tray of food in the foreground. A small pillar and a desk with books and a tablet sit to the side. The pavilion has yellow fabric walls and a standing fan. The man on the throne is the subject; the a person label is an appearance-based candidate, as the orange robes, garlands and throne fit the presentation, though the face is not used for identification.2009-11-23A seated man in orange saffron robes and a dark rudraksha mala sits eyes-closed on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved gilded arms, bare feet on a gold footstool. He has short dark hair and is the central focus of a devotional gathering. Around him, devotees kneel in white and red clothes with hands folded in anjali mudra; a priest in white with a tilak stands at the front near brass plates of flowers, fruit and offerings. A girl in a red outfit sits among them. In the background, a large mural shows a temple gopuram, a green tree and a garlanded deity figure in red and white. A red-and-gold stage cloth and a dark blue curtain frame the hall. Overall this is a throne-side puja scene with the seated figure receiving devotees.2010-09-16December 13 20092009-12-13September 17 20102010-09-17December 24 20092009-12-24A photograph of a ceremonial padapuja in a hall with pink walls and dark blue curtains. A man in an orange saffron robe with rudraksha malas sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, eyes closed, hands folded, while devotees kneel before him. Devotees in white ritual clothes and folded hands, including a woman in a green blouse and a shaved-headed priest with a chanting mic, surround a golden tray with brass plates holding apples, flowers and red offerings. A woman in a yellow-trimmed garment kneels at the front. A visible a person cue: the seated figure wears saffron and multiple rudraksha malas on a gold throne, a role of guru receiving worship.2010-09-17November 18 20102010-11-18 +1 copies