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A photograph of a ceremony on an ornate stage. Centre, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a red-orange turban sits on a gilded throne draped with a tiger-skin cushion and red cushions, wearing a red-and-white beaded garland. Behind the throne stands a carved deity murti with multiple arms and a carved wall of elephants. In the foreground at left, a person with long dreadlocked hair, seen from behind, holds up a lit multi-flame oil lamp for aarti. Brass lamps, a terracotta pot and a copper vessel flank the stage. Visible people: two.

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A seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron robes, wearing a multicoloured flower garland, sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions and a tiger-skin cloth. Behind the throne is a large carved relief of a multi-armed deity murti holding a trident-like staff. In the foreground, a person with long dark braided hair wearing an orange garment holds a lit multi-flame brass oil lamp toward the throne. Carved copper-coloured panels, brass lamps and a copper pot decorate the stage. The scene resembles a ritual aarti offering before a throne.2016-05-02May 03 20162016-05-03A figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits cross-legged on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved lion arms, draped with a tiger-skin rug, wearing a multi-coloured flower garland and rudraksha mala. In the foreground, a person with long dark braided hair in an orange garment holds a lit multi-branch oil lamp toward the throne. Behind the throne are carved wooden screens and a relief panel, with a trident displayed to the left.2016-05-02August 09 20172017-08-09 +1 copiesA gilded throne with an ornate arched back stands on a tiger-skin rug before a carved wooden backdrop showing a seated deity and sages. A printed photograph of a robed, red-clothed figure with a red turban and rudraksha mala sits on the throne in a meditative pose. In the foreground, a person with long dark hair, seen from behind, wearing a saffron garment, raises a lit flame in a lamp. A golden trident stands to the left, a golden lion figure sits near the base, and red-curtained wooden lanterns frame the stage with potted plants.2017-01-03 +1 copiesJanuary 03 20172017-01-03 +1 copiesJanuary 03 20172017-01-03 +1 copiesA seated figure sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved back and a crown-topped finial, draped with a white cloth printed with a tiger motif. The seated man wears an orange-red robe, a white forehead band, and beaded necklaces. In front of the throne, a shaven-headed man in an orange-red robe holds a lit flame or oil-lamp offering toward the seated figure. Two women in the lower left, one partly visible, have their hands pressed together in prayer. The walls are painted in pink, blue, yellow and green with black stone panels and brass lamps on stands. The scene resembles a puja or aarti ceremony, with the seated figure receiving the offering.2013-02-26 +1 copiesA ceremonial scene in a red-draped temple-style setting. On the right, a seated figure on an ornate gold throne wears an orange-saffron shawl, a saffron turban, layered rudraksha malas and gold beads, and holds a ceremonial staff; a crowned figure stands behind him. On the left, a priest in orange robes with white ash markings on his arm and a shaved head holds a multi-tiered brass aarti lamp with lit flames. Golden tridents and staffs stand beside the throne, a deity murti with garlands is at left, and a camera operator is at lower right. a person is seated on the throne wearing saffron and rudraksha malas.2013-02-08February 09 20132013-02-09A ceremonial stage with an ornate gold throne-like seat (peetha) backed by a large carved relief of a seated deity with multiple arms holding ritual objects, flanked by carved sage figures. On the golden seat sits a large printed portrait of a smiling man in orange-red robes, a red turban and a rudraksha mala, with a tiger-skin cushion and a trident (trishul) leaning beside it. Brass lamps hang on the red draped pillars, and pots of green plants and a brass lion figure sit on striped textiles. In the foreground, a person in light brown clothing with dark hair holds up a hand toward the lamps, performing aarti. The portrait is a printed depiction on the throne, not a physical person.2017-01-03 +1 copiesA seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a matching turban and a multi-strand rudraksha-style bead necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a tiger-striped cloth draped over its base, before a magenta backdrop of carved temple figures. A bald priest in an orange dhoti with a gold border, a beaded bracelet and a bead mala stands at left, raising a silver multi-branched lamp in an aarti gesture. Brass oil lamps and a trident stand on either side of the throne, and a red valance hangs across the top. Probable Swamiji (saffron robe, turban and ceremonial gold-bead necklace on the throne) being honoured with lamp aarti during a satsang setting.2015-10-09