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A photograph of a ritual at a hotel-style hall with a trident (trishul) standing at left. A long-haired figure in a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-head armrests, a brown cushioned seat behind. Women in orange and yellow saris and white attire kneel around him, handing cloth and holding a tray of folded pink and orange cloths. A bald man in orange and a man in white with rudraksha beads stand or sit nearby, and a man in an orange-and-white turban and a white-haired person in white are visible at right. Attendees in orange stoles fill the background.

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December 19 20152015-12-19December 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 photograph of a ceremonial gathering in a large hall. A long-haired figure in orange and rust-coloured robes, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold-and-red garland, sits on an ornate gold-and-brown throne carved with lion heads. The seated figure extends a hand toward a young boy in a red t-shirt who kneels and offers something from a tray of pink and white folded cloths on a dark board. Behind them a standing man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala watches, and a trident stands at left. Several devotees in orange and white sit on the floor with hands pressed in prayer, and a crowd of onlookers in western and orange clothing fills the background.2015-12-19December 19 20152015-12-19A 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.2015-12-19December 19 20152015-12-19A photograph inside a large hall during an event. A woman with long dark hair, a forehead mark and a rudraksha mala, dressed in orange and a golden-trimmed outfit, sits on an ornate brown leather throne with gold trim, smiling as hands reach toward her. Beside her, a golden lion figure sits near the throne. Nearby, a man in orange robes and rudraksha mala stands, and seated attendants in orange and white kneel on a dark carpet beside trays of small folded orange-red packets. A tall silver trident stands at left, and a screen shows a video above the crowd. Several older people sit in wheelchairs and chairs among standing participants in orange and white.2015-12-19December 19 20152015-12-19