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A seated man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace sits on an ornate gold and red throne with a cushion, smiling and raising one hand in blessing. A woman in red and orange garments wearing a white flower garland stands at left, extending a red cloth or offering toward him. Brass vessels and a white-draped table with a basket of offerings stand nearby, and a small framed picture is visible through a window behind. A flower garland and petals are arranged near the throne base.

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July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07A woman in a red sleeveless top and red wrap, with a white flower garland in her hair, bends forward to offer incense or flower petals to a seated figure on a gilded throne. The seated figure is a life-like statue or murti in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, sindoor/tilak on the forehead, and long dark hair, raising one hand in blessing. The throne has ornate gold carving and a red cushion, and a white-draped table with a brass plate and offering bowl sits at right. A framed poster is visible on the wall behind, and the scene is a temple or ashram room with orange drapes at left.2009-07-07A photograph of a ritual arati scene in a whitewashed interior. A standing priest in an orange-red dhoti and red sleeveless top, wearing a white and red flower garland, raises a brass oil lamp and bell in one hand while holding a small brass bell in the other. Beside him a man in white ritual clothing and an orange shawl holds a plate of offerings. Seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions is a figure in saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a gold chain, with a vertical tilak on the forehead and long dark hair, raising one hand in blessing. Pink petals lie on the cushion and a shelf of bottles and shop items is visible at right.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph showing two figures in saffron-orange robes indoors against a white wall. A standing figure on the left wears a white flower garland with a red tassel, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, and raises one hand in greeting. Seated on a red cushion within an ornate gold throne is a long-haired figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, also raising a hand. An orange drape hangs at the left edge, and a framed picture is visible on the right window area. The seated figure appears to be a statue or life-size figure rather than a living person, so the scene is treated as a depiction.2009-07-07Indoor temple scene with a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushion, wearing orange robes, a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, with long dark hair and a raised hand in blessing. A standing figure in orange robes wears a white and pink flower garland and holds his hands together. Behind them, an orange-clad attendant with a shaved head and a sindoor mark holds a lamp, and another attendant in orange holds a tray of flowers and offerings. Brass oil lamps and sandals sit on the floor. A framed picture hangs on the wall and a window shows trees. The seated figure matches the appearance cues of a person with the throne and rudraksha mala; the standing garlanded figure is a devotee.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07A seated man in saffron-orange robes, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, smiling and raising one hand in blessing. A woman in a red top and orange wrap, with a white flower garland, stands beside the throne offering an orange cloth, while a man in orange robes at left gestures with open palms. Behind them are framed photos of seated saffron-clad figures in meditation, a glass display cabinet, and a white-draped table with offering items and a small lamp. Orange drapes hang at left. Three people are physically present in the scene.2009-07-07