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A ceremonial stage scene with a large ornate gold throne draped in a flower garland of red, orange, green, yellow and purple blooms, beneath a golden canopy. Seated on the throne is a figure in an orange-red robe and turban with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, hands folded in namaskar; the central seated figure in orange-red wears spectacles and a rudraksha mala and performs a ritual with a flame and offerings. Beside them, a bare-chested man in white dhoti with sandalwood markings holds ritual items, and a smaller gold seat holds a figure in saffron robe with a white-marked forehead and a flower garland. A standing attendant in red-and-gold dhoti with a shaved head joins palms at left. Brass trays of bananas, fruit, flowers and a plate of lamps lie in front. Maroon curtains frame the stage.

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April 28 20152015-04-28A ceremonial puja on a stage before a large golden throne decorated with a garland of multicoloured flowers in red, yellow, green, purple and white. A seated figure on the throne wears an orange-red turban, a red flower garland and gold necklaces, and holds a silver staff. In front, a man in an orange-red robe with white tripundra markings and black rudraksha beads sits behind a tray, touching offerings. Beside him, a younger man in a white dhoti with orange cloth and beaded necklace sits near a pile of bananas on a silver tray. A standing attendant in orange robes with a mala stands at the left edge. Brass and silver vessels, a small oil lamp and a folded cloth lie on the platform. The scene reflects an abhishekam-style offering.2015-04-28April 28 20152015-04-28A ritual ceremony in an indoor hall with a golden ornate throne and a gold-and-cream backdrop. A man in an orange-red dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged, holding a lit oil lamp in both hands as he performs puja. Beside him, a younger man in white dhoti with yellow border and sandalwood markings sits attentively. Behind, a man in white sits near the golden peetha. On the right, a man in a rust-coloured turban and orange garments wears a red-and-white flower garland, gold chains and armlets, seated on a gold throne. In front are silver plates with bananas, coconut, a kalasha with flowers and a yellow cloth, and a kalasha vessel. A standing attendant in orange and yellow stands at left. Air conditioner and red curtains in background.2015-04-28May 05 20172017-05-05April 28 20152015-04-28A photograph of a ceremonial event on a stage with dark red curtains and a golden throne. A seated man in a gold crown and orange-brown dhoti, wearing a red garland, a gold necklace and bangles, sits on an ornate golden throne draped with a colourful flower garland, palms pressed together in namaste. Beside him on a lower golden seat sits an older man in orange robes with white and red tilak marks. In front, two men in white and orange sit on the floor near brass plates of bananas and flowers, one with a rudraksha mala. A brass kalasha and a small plate with offerings stand nearby. A cooling unit stands against the back wall. Four physical people are visible.2015-04-28A ritual puja scene with several people seated on a floor carpet before silver and brass vessels, flower garlands, a kalasha pot wrapped in white thread with mango leaves and white flowers, and trays of offerings. In the foreground a man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and sandalwood markings on his arms and forehead sits with palms joined in namaskar, holding a small ritual stick. To the right a figure in rust-orange robes wears heavy gold necklaces and a red and white bead garland, with a saffron turban and gold bangles, seated with hands folded in front of a gilded throne. Behind, an elder with white hair and a beard in orange robes sits before the golden chair, and a boy in orange with white forehead markings and a rudraksha mala sits nearby. Left background shows a curtain and an air conditioner.2015-04-28April 28 20152015-04-28A ritual scene in a hall before a gilded throne draped with a large garland of red, yellow, white and green flowers. A man in an orange-red dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala and white tilak sits at a low table of offerings, gesturing with his hands, while a younger attendant in white with white markings and a mala sits beside him. Seated on the golden throne is a man in a red turban with a red flower garland and gold necklaces, holding a ceremonial sceptre. Behind them a standing priest in orange-red robes stands near a gold chair. The table holds peeled bananas, a silver bowl with a lamp, a kalasha, a brass pot, flowers and folded cloth in orange and gold. Smoke rises at the left edge.2015-04-28April 28 20152015-04-28April 28 20152015-04-28