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A photograph in a temple hall with gilded lion-armrest throne and dark red cushions. A seated man in a maroon turban and maroon garment, wearing a large marigold and red flower garland, sits at centre on the golden throne. A woman in a pink and white sari bends forward to offer him something, her hair in a long braid. At left, a shaved-headed man in rust-coloured dhoti and shawl stands with hands folded, and a bald man in rust clothing sits at lower left with palms together. Two painted standing deity statues with gold ornaments and crowns flank the throne, and a brass oil lamp stands at left.

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A photograph inside a temple-style hall with painted pillars and deity statues. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a lion-carved armrest wears an orange-and-gold head wrap, a red-and-gold robe and multiple floral garlands, and smiles. A woman in a white sari with pink border bows and touches his feet while another attendant in a red robe stands nearby, and a seated devotee with folded hands is at lower left. Brass oil lamps and a kalasha-style vessel stand on the floor. Two painted standing deity statues with gold ornaments flank the throne. Padapuja-style devotion is visible.2013-11-17November 17 20132013-11-17A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a large golden throne flanked by two golden lion sculptures. A seated man with long dark hair and a black crown-like headpiece wears a red-and-orange garment, a red flower garland, a rudraksha-style necklace and gold ornaments; a green parrot perches near the throne. Probable Swamiji cues: long hair, crown, saffron-orange clothing and ceremonial gold necklaces, seated on the throne. Four people kneel or lean toward him: two women in white and gold-bordered dresses, a woman in a purple and green sari, and a man in a white gold-bordered garment. At the far right, a man in orange dhoti and rudraksha mala stands by the throne. Marigold and colourful flower decorations and brass lamps surround the dais.2016-01-03November 17 20132013-11-17November 17 20132013-11-17November 17 20132013-11-17A photograph of a ceremonial scene inside an ornately decorated hall. A seated figure in a gilded throne with lion-head armrests and a carved, jewelled backrest wears a black cap-like headpiece, red garland, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a white shawl over a red cloth, and accepts offerings from devotees. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and saris, and others in rust-orange and saffron garments with gold borders, stand or sit with garlands and fruit. A bald priest with a white tilak on the left wears an orange cloth and beaded necklaces. Brass lamps stand beside the throne, and the backdrop is covered with flower garlands and a colourful jewelled panel.2016-01-03November 17 20132013-11-17February 20 20162016-02-20 +2 copiesA seated man in maroon-red robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, smiling, wearing a long garland of red and white flowers, a gold pendant, a bangled arm and a maroon head wrap with orange band. Flanking him are two painted deity murti figures with four arms and gold jewellery and green sashes, standing beside gold lion-shaped armrests. Brass oil lamps stand at both sides, and a red-lidded brass vessel sits on the carpeted dais.2013-11-17November 17 20132013-11-17A photograph of a ceremony on a stage in front of a painted backdrop showing a figure with multiple arms. An elderly woman with grey hair, wearing a gold crown and layered garlands of white jasmine and red flowers, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, dressed in a saffron-orange cloth. A man in white dhoti and shirt with a white shawl stands before her, offering a garland from a silver tray of flowers. To the right, several men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas watch, one smiling. The scene suggests a felicitation or coronation-style honouring.2012-04-27