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A seated man on a golden throne with a gold lion-shaped base sits at left, wearing a bare chest, a red-brown dhoti, gold ornaments, a long red-and-white flower garland, and a dark swept-back hairstyle. Before him, a circle of devotees in white and saffron-red shawls sit on the floor holding brass plates of flowers, fruit and sweets. A woman in a white sari stands behind them, and a gilded ceremonial staff rises at the left edge beside a floral backdrop of yellow and red blossoms.

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July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A photograph inside a temple-style hall during a Guru Purnima offering at the Bengaluru Aadheenam annalaya. A man seated on a gold lion-form throne wears a dark turban with a crescent ornament, a red beaded rudraksha-style mala, a saffron-orange garment and gold bangles; he is the candidate Swamiji (probable) by appearance cues, with the page noting Swamiji at this event. Seated devotees in white and cream saris and dhotis sit on the floor with folded hands in front of brass lamps and offering plates. A standing man in white attends near the throne. Behind the throne are large garlands of yellow and white flowers, a golden deity murti, a ceremonial flag and a pendant canopy with colourful tassels.2016-07-19A photograph inside a small black-walled room where a man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron cloth, a red flower garland and multiple beaded necklaces, sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion and figure motifs. Around him, a group of devotees sit on the floor holding silver thali trays with flowers, fruit and oil lamps, and brass hanging lamps and bells hang above. Several women wear white, orange and red saris. A wall-mounted air conditioner and a wooden lattice panel are visible. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, a flower garland and ceremonial beaded necklaces, seated on a golden throne.2013-05-25Photograph of a ceremony in an indoor hall with maroon curtains. A man seated on a gold-and-red throne, with a crescent ornament on his head, long dark hair, a red-and-white rudraksha mala, gold armlets and a saffron-red cloth, receives offerings. Seated devotees in white and cream saris and dhotis, some with folded hands, face him at low tables holding brass plates and lamps. Large garlands of yellow and red flowers hang on the right, along with a gold ornament and a small saffron-and-red flag. A gold lion-shaped base sits at the throne's foot. Readable caption text appears in the lower right corner.2016-07-19March 07 20162016-03-07July 21 20152015-07-21A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in a dark hall, with a central figure seated on an ornate gold throne with lion-shaped arms and a large colourful heart-shaped backdrop decorated with flowers. The seated figure wears a rust-red robe, a white jasmine garland, a gold pendant necklace and a large dark topknot, with bare feet resting on a cloth. Around a gold ritual tray with kumkum-marked brass plates and oil lamps, devotees in white, saffron and pink saris and dhotis sit and stand with folded hands. Hanging brass lamps and pink flower strings decorate the room.2016-03-07February 01 20152015-02-01July 21 20152015-07-21A photograph from above of a red-carpeted ritual hall where many people sit on the floor in rows around plates of offerings. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a golden lion base wears an orange-red robe, gold necklaces and bangles and has long hair swept back; the appearance is consistent with a person candidate, seated as the central presider while others offer puja. Participants wear white, red, pink and blue saris and kurtas, many with red shawls; a gold kalasha-like pillar and a red canopy frame the scene, and a carved golden wall panel stands at right.2016-05-21December 08 20132013-12-08