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A seated man in a large black turban and orange-red robe sits on an ornate gold-and-brown throne with carved golden lion arms, wearing layered red-brown rudraksha malas and a gold pendant. He holds a small object in one hand while extending the other toward a silver bowl at his feet. Around him, a man in white dhoti with rudraksha beads holds a bowl, a man in a white shirt reaches toward the bowl, and a young boy in a green kurta with an orange lanyard stands nearby. Other devotees in white and orange lanyards watch from behind, and an orange-robed attendant stands at right with a camera operator. A cobra-shaped ceremonial staff is at left.

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December 15 20152015-12-15December 18 20152015-12-18December 15 20152015-12-15 +1 copiesDecember 18 20152015-12-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial event in a crowded hall. A man seated on a gilded throne with brown leather back, wearing a tall black cylindrical headpiece, orange-red robes and layered rudraksha malas, extends his hand over a large ornate silver bowl of milk held by a bare-chested devotee in white dhoti. a person appearance by cues: tall dark headpiece, orange-red robes and multiple rudraksha malas; he is seated on the throne. Around them stand devotees in white kurtas with orange lanyards, a woman in a gold-bordered white sari kneeling at the bowl, a woman in purple top with hands folded in prayer, and a man in green shirt. Orange-robed sannyasis stand in the background, and a large display screen is visible at top left. This is a abhishekam-style milk offering.2015-12-15 +1 copiesDecember 15 20152015-12-15 +1 copiesDecember 18 20152015-12-18 +1 copiesA photo from an indoor assembly where a man with long dark hair, a crown-like headpiece, a rudraksha mala and an orange-red draped garment sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-headed armrests. He extends his hands over a large golden bowl set on a golden stool. Around him, a devotee in white garments kneels beside the bowl, and a woman in a white shawl stands in the foreground. Standing attendants in orange robes and rudraksha malas surround the throne, and a crowd of people with red lanyards watches. A large screen with a red-and-gold image appears at the top left.2015-12-15December 15 20152015-12-15 +1 copiesDecember 18 20152015-12-18A photograph of a ceremonial padapuja-style foot-washing at a gathering. A man with long dark hair wrapped in a high turban-like crown, wearing a burnt-orange shawl, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, sits on an ornate gold and brown throne and extends his bare feet over a large silver bowl. A devotee in a white shirt kneels and pours liquid over the feet, while a man in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala and a woman in a teal and pink kurta sit nearby, and a small girl in a pink outfit reaches toward the bowl. Behind them a crowd of attendees in white, orange and green clothing, some wearing red lanyards, stands and watches. Gold lion-shaped armrests and a brass lamp stand are visible.2015-12-15 +1 copiesA seated figure in a gold-and-brown throne chair, wearing a dark turban-style headdress, rust-orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, smiles while reaching toward a silver bowl. Before him, a person in white with long pale hair bends forward, and a man in white with a rudraksha mala holds a bowl. Behind them, devotees in white and orange stand watching, including a girl in pink, a boy in a green kurta with an orange scarf, and a man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala. A large screen and a golden cobra-shaped prop are visible at the edges, and a ritual gathering is taking place in a hall.2015-12-18