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A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a tiger-skin cushion and red velvet upholstery, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a matching orange turban, and a large orange-and-gold beaded mala with a red bead at the chest. The figure raises one arm toward a young man in white shirt and white dhoti whose head is covered with a white cloth, while a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with gold border holds the youth's shoulder. To the right, two women in saffron-orange saris and rudraksha malas stand beside a gold lion-shaped pedestal holding offerings, and a gold kalasha-style stand is visible at the top of the throne. Red carpet, red velvet curtain and gold lamps fill the stage, with a video camera on a tripod at left. Four people are visible in the scene.

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A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe and matching orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne with a tall gilded back before dark red drapes. He wears a long layered rudraksha-style mala and a gold ceremonial necklace, and one hand is extended. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and saris with gold borders bow and attend: a man in white with a gold-bordered dhoti rests a hand on the head of a bowing person in white, and a woman in a white sari holds up a small paper, while others in orange garments stand nearby. A brass lamp stands at the left and a gold-edged dais sits below the throne. The appearance matches the a person cues of saffron clothing, turban and mala on the throne, so the seated figure is a person in person.2015-11-22A seated man in an orange-red robe and an orange turban, wearing a large beaded rudraksha-style mala with a marigold garland, sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions against a red curtain. Several devotees in white dhotis and saris with gold borders stand around him; a man in white with a white cloth tied over his eyes is being embraced by an attendant on the left, a woman with a white blindfold has her hands folded in prayer, and a girl in white stands beside her. A man with a video camera is visible at the far left. The devotees wear white cloth over their eyes, and a woman on the right has a red mark on her forehead. The scene is on a stage with a red carpet.2015-11-22A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with lion-shaped armrests against a dark red curtain, wearing an orange-red turban, an orange-red robe and a large multi-strand marigold-style garland. Two men in white dhotis with gold borders stand at left; one in white clothing with a white headband leans in to touch the seated figure's shoulder, and a second person in white with a white headband stands behind. At right, two women in cream and gold-bordered saris, one with a white headband and braid, attend the scene. A brass lamp stand and small heaps of white cloth or flowers lie on the stage floor. The setting appears to be a formal blessing or darshan moment.2015-11-22November 22 20152015-11-22Seated on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushion before dark red drapes, a man in a rust-red robe and matching turban wears a long rudraksha-style garland and a gold necklace. Devotees attend him: a bare-chested man in white dhoti with gold border stands at left, a person in saffron robe bends forward with a white cloth over the head, and women in white saris with gold borders stand at right, one offering something. A brass lamp stand and white flower petals lie on the floor.2015-11-22A seated figure in a red-orange robe and matching red-orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a large gold backrest and a gold footstool, garlanded with a long beaded necklace of rudraksha-style beads. A man in white dhoti bends low at the foot of the throne, touching the figure's feet in a devotional gesture, while other men in white dhotis and white shirts stand nearby, one holding a brass oil lamp on a stand. A man in a white kurta with an orange shawl stands at right beside a young boy in white, and a dark red curtain forms the backdrop. The scene shows a respectful darshan or padapuja-style gathering in a hall. Visible white and orange clothing, gold throne and brass lamp define the setting.2015-11-22A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a red-orange turban, red-orange robe, and layered rudraksha and gold necklaces raises one hand in blessing while a woman in a red-orange sari with gold border bends forward to offer something from a tray. To the left, a man in white dhoti and shirt with a white head band bows with hands together, while another man in white with a purple forehead mark and orange-yellow sash stands behind him. A striped tiger-print cloth covers the seat, and a golden lamp stands at the right edge.2015-11-22November 22 20152015-11-22A seated figure in an orange-red robe and orange turban sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, wearing a long beaded rudraksha-style mala and a gold-bordered orange cloth. Before him, a man in a white dhoti and white shirt bows forward while the seated figure places a hand on his head. To the left, a man in a white dhoti with gold border stands behind, hand on the bowing man's shoulder. On the right, a woman in a white sari with gold border and a man in white garments with an orange shawl stand while a white cloth is placed over the man's eyes. Red carpet, red curtains and gold throne fittings fill the background.2015-11-22A seated man on an ornate gold throne with carved gold backrest and red velvet cushions, wearing a red-orange turban with a small red stone ornament, a multi-strand rudraksha-style mala with gold and white flower garlands, a red-orange shawl and orange-red cloth, eyes closed. Around him, people in white dhotis and white shawls with gold borders stand and bend, one man in a white shirt bows with his head near the seated man's hand while another man in white touches his shoulder. A woman in a white sari with gold border and a young girl with a white head ribbon stand at right. A red carpet and a gold-framed throne back fill the background, with a camera on a tripod at left.2015-11-22A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, wearing a matching orange turban with a red mark, a long gold-and-white flower garland and red cushions, sits on an ornate gilded throne with lion-head armrests under a golden canopy against maroon drapes. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and yellow-bordered white saris lean in and reach toward him, while a man in a white dhoti with a red mala beside him gestures with his hands. A camera and tripod are visible at the left edge, and a gold ritual vessel stands at the right.2015-11-22A seated man in an orange-red turban, orange robe and multiple beaded rudraksha-style garlands sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold lion armrest before dark red curtains. He raises one hand in blessing toward a small group. Two white-clad men on the left bend forward, one with a white cloth tied over his head and hands on the other's shoulder. A young girl in a white dress with white head cloth stands at right with hands joined, beside a woman in a white sari with gold border. A golden kalasha-like finial and a brass oil lamp stand near the throne, and a golden deity murti head is visible at the upper right.2015-11-22