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A seated figure with long black hair, rudraksha malas and gold ornaments sits on a gilded brown leather throne in a hall, smiling and extending a hand over a black tray of folded pink and orange cloth. A shaved-headed man in saffron robes stands behind the throne, a bearded man in a red robe kneels in front with hands together, and a child in a yellow-orange outfit reaches toward the tray. Several seated and standing attendees in white and orange scarves watch. A lavender trident stands at the left edge. The figure's appearance matches the page's a person reference only in part, so identity is uncertain; the central figure is described by role. Probable ritual activity around the seated figure, with devotees in attendance.

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December 19 20152015-12-19December 19 20152015-12-19A photograph inside a hall with wooden slatted walls where a long-haired figure in a rust-orange wrap and dark rudraksha malas sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-head armrests. A man in a white shirt with an orange-and-white sash bends forward at the lower right, and a woman in a pale yellow saree and dark-haired woman in purple and orange stand at the left, while a tray of folded pink-and-red cloths sits in front of the throne. Others in orange stoles and orange saffron-coloured clothing move in the background. A trident-shaped staff stands at the left edge. Rudraksha, orange stoles and the throne suggest a seated ceremonial reception with devotees.2015-12-19December 19 20152015-12-19December 19 20152015-12-19A large indoor hall during a seated ritual. A long-haired figure in orange-red garments and rudraksha malas sits on an ornate golden-brown throne with lion-carved armrests, smiling and extending a hand toward a tray of folded pink and orange cloth pieces. A woman in a dark t-shirt and purple trousers kneels at the tray while a man in white with an orange scarf and name badge assists. Seated participants in orange and red garments fill the floor, and a standing man in an orange robe with rudraksha mala stands behind. A trident stands at left and a screen glows in the background.2015-12-19December 19 20152015-12-19A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-brown throne with carved lion arms, dressed in orange-red robes, a long dark swept-back hairstyle, rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, extends a hand over a black tray of folded pink and orange cloth bundles. A man in white dhoti and shawl with orange-trimmed sash and rudraksha beads kneels before the throne handling the cloths, while a shaved-headed man in orange robes and beads stands behind him. A woman in red-and-orange sari and a standing woman in orange shawl look on in a large hall with a dark patterned carpet and a crowd seated in the background. The throne figure has distinctive long hair, ornate clothing and rudraksha cues, so a person is present in person, seated and blessing the cloths.2015-12-19A photograph of a long-haired figure in an orange-red dhoti and a dark rudraksha mala seated on an ornate brown throne with gold trim, extending a hand toward a kneeling woman in a blue-and-white patterned top. Around the throne, people in saffron and orange garments, red and orange shawls and lanyards stand and kneel. In front, a man in a grey t-shirt and white trousers bends to a tray of red-orange cloth pieces, and a golden bust sits behind the throne. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, and sits on a throne. A visible tray of red-orange cloth and devotees in saffron suggest a darshan setting.2015-12-19December 19 20152015-12-19December 19 20152015-12-19December 19 20152015-12-19