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A seated man in white ceremonial clothing with a red-and-gold trimmed shawl and a red turban with a jewelled ornament sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate gold throne carved with a lion-like figure. Rows of oil lamps with lit flames surround him against a dark backdrop, and a gold lamp stand and small brass lamps are at his side. The gold throne and peetha setting suggests a ceremonial pada puja setting.

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December 31 20112011-12-31A seated man on an ornate gold throne, with carved lion-form armrests and a tall gilded back, raises both palms in greeting or blessing. He wears a red-and-gold turban, a white dhoti with red-striped border, a red shawl draped over one shoulder and a beaded necklace. Brass oil lamps, lit diyas strung on the dark wall, and a tray of flower petals and offerings surround the throne. The setting is a dimly lit hall. The man's appearance (turban, red-and-white ceremonial clothing) is consistent with a person on the throne, and the page links the photo to a person.2011-12-31A man seated on an ornate gilded throne with carved golden armrests and a tall gold backrest, raising his right hand in a blessing gesture while smiling. He wears a red and gold turban with a white gem ornament, a white dhoti with red-bordered pleats, a white shawl with a red edge, a rudraksha mala and gold chains. Brass oil lamps with lit flames hang and stand around the throne against a dark wall lined with small lights.2011-12-31December 31 20112011-12-31December 31 20112011-12-31A seated man in a cream turban with a red bindi sits with eyes closed and palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions. He wears white dhoti and shawl with a red-bordered cloth and a multi-strand rudraksha mala with white beads. Behind him a large repousse gold arch frames the throne, and brass hanging oil lamps hang on a dark wall. A hand holding a lit oil lamp appears at the right edge, and flower petals lie at the base of the throne. The scene suggests a temple darshan or puja setting.2012-04-03A man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, raising his right hand in a blessing gesture while smiling. He wears a red and gold turban with a white plume, a white dhoti and shawl with red border, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, and red armbands. Rows of hanging brass oil lamps and lit lamp stands surround the throne against a dark wall.2011-12-31A man seated on an ornate gold-leaf throne with a red velvet cushion, palms pressed together in namaste with eyes closed. He wears a pale cream turban with a small red bindi, a white dhoti and shawl, and layered reddish-brown rudraksha malas with white beads. A silver staff leans against the throne, and brass oil lamps hang on dark wall rods. The scene appears to be a temple sanctum; a lit lamp sits at the lower right. Appearance-based cues (turban, rudraksha malas, seated on a throne) are consistent with a person, seated in a worship setting, but the face and presentation are not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2012-04-03A photograph of an ornate gold throne set against a dark wall lined with rows of small oil lamps. A man in white ceremonial clothing with a red-and-white striped border and a red turban sits on the throne, one hand extended in front of him. He wears a white shawl over his shoulders and gold bangles on his wrist. Brass oil lamps stand beside the throne, and a brass tray with flower petals and offerings rests in front of it. A lion figure is carved at the base of the throne.2011-12-31April 03 20122012-04-03A man seated on an ornate gold-leaf throne with carved lion-headed armrests, framed by many hanging brass oil lamps with lit flames. He wears a red turban with a silver ornament, white dhoti and shawl with red border, a multi-strand rudraksha-style mala, bangles, and a red tilak on his forehead. Two partially visible people in dark clothing sit in the lower right foreground. Lamps burn on the platform in front of the throne.2011-12-31A seated man in white ritual dress sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat and a large gold arched backrest. He wears a cream turban, a red-brown rudraksha mala, multiple bangles, white dhoti and shawl, and a red-and-white vertical tilak. A small oil lamp burns beside the throne, and oil lamps hang on dark walls. To the right, a painted deity figure in orange and green garments stands in the frame, and gold-trimmed red pillars flank the scene.2012-04-03