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A photograph of a ceremonial scene under a red-roofed canopy. A seated man on a red-cushioned golden throne with carved golden lion heads wears a long garland of yellow, white, red and purple flowers and a saffron-orange cloth; he is smiling and extending his hands toward a woman kneeling in a white blouse with a red-orange shawl, palms pressed together and a red-beaded necklace. Another woman in red and orange sari stands at left beside a silver staff, and a white-robed attendant with a rudraksha mala stands in the background. Scattered yellow and red flower petals lie on a wooden platform before the throne. The setting appears to be a satsang or homa gathering, with a golden deity murti visible at left.

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A photograph of a seated man on a golden throne with a carved golden lion-head armrest, wearing a red-and-maroon garment, a large multicolour garland of marigolds and white flowers, and gold bangles. He smiles as a woman in a white top and red-orange shawl hands him a folded white paper or envelope across a small wooden table. Silver-coloured ceremonial poles and a canopy with hanging lights frame the scene; a priest in white dhoti and another figure stand behind. Marigold flowers lie on the table. The seated man's long, swept-back hair, rudraksha-style adornment and throne suggest a possible a person candidate, but the appearance is not conclusive.2015-07-18A photograph of a temple courtyard event. On the right, a seated man with a shaved head, wearing a red-and-gold garment and a red-striped cloth, is draped in long garlands of white, yellow, purple and red flowers and sits on a gold lion-headed throne-like seat with a gold lion figure in the foreground. 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Another person in white stands in the background.2015-07-18A seated man in an orange-red robe, with a dark swept-back hairstyle, rudraksha mala and layered flower garlands, sits on a red and gold throne framed by a large floral backdrop of yellow, red and white blossoms. He smiles as a woman in a cream sari with a dark braid, adorned with jasmine, kneels at a silver bowl on his feet, pouring or offering while others stand behind. Flower petals and garlands lie in a metal tray, and a gold-toned wall with carved figures forms the background. a person is seated as the honoured guru receiving padapuja-style offering.2016-07-19A photograph of a seated figure on a gilded throne with lion-headed armrests, wearing a red-and-gold ceremonial garment and a thick garland of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. A man in a white kurta with an orange-red shawl bends forward and touches his forehead to the seated figure's bare foot, while the seated figure's hand rests on his head. Behind them, a woman in an orange-red sari with a rudraksha mala and a woman in orange stand among a crowd, a man with folded hands stands in white, and silver ceremonial poles frame the scene. A brass plate holds flower petals and a small offering lies on the floor. Printed copyright text appears on the lower right of the photo. The setting is a ritual gathering at a satsang homa.2015-07-18July 18 20152015-07-18A photograph of a ceremonial offering outdoors beneath a red-tiled roof with silver pillars and gold-finished ornaments. A man seated on a gold-and-red throne with a red and tiger-striped cushion wears a dense garland of white, yellow, red and purple flowers and a red garment, and holds his hand out toward the offering. A woman in a white blouse and a woman in a rust-red sari with a rudraksha mala stand before him, handing over a tray with folded white and cream cloths and a small brass dish. Marigold petals lie on the floor and a golden lion-headed carving is at the right edge. Several people in red and orange are seated in the background.2015-07-18January 13 20152015-01-13July 18 20152015-07-18A photograph of a seated man in a reddish-maroon dhoti and shawl, wearing a white garland and a rudraksha-style mala, sitting on a golden throne with a golden lion-form armrest and a tiger-striped cloth draped on the seat. Several women kneel before him, one holding his bare foot in both hands while another offers her hands, in a padapuja-style reverence. Behind him are large garlands of yellow and orange marigolds and red flowers. Other figures in white and gold-bordered cloth stand at the left and right edges.2015-07-31Outdoors under a decorated canopy, a bearded man with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing rust-red robes and white flower garlands. In front of him, a woman in a green blouse and orange saree with gold border presses her palms together, and a bare-chested man in a white dhoti, also garlanded, bows with hands folded near a small brass stand. Pooja items sit on trays at left, and a second robed person in red stands behind. Striped mats cover the ground, and a red flag and steps are visible in the background.2017-04-17July 18 20152015-07-18