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A photograph of a ceremonial scene on a stage with a red-draped platform. A seated figure on a gilded throne with a golden lion-like carving at the side wears an orange-brown turban, a gold necklace and a white-and-gold garment; the figure has long dark hair and smiles. Two devotees kneel before the throne with their backs to the camera: one in a cream kurta and one in a green sari with gold border and maroon blouse, and the kneeling woman's hands rest near the throne. A bald man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala stands at right, reaching toward the kneeling devotees and the throne. Yellow petals are scattered on the black floor. The image shows padapuja-style devotional honouring at a throne.

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A photograph taken on a dark stage showing a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved golden lion-head armrests and a tiger-striped cushion. The seated person wears an orange-gold turban, layered gold necklaces, bangles and a golden-orange garment. Two people kneel before the throne: one in a white kurta with grey hair, and another in a red patterned top with head covered, both bowing with hands extended. A standing attendant in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala holds up a golden cloth beside the throne. The setting is a stage with a red-draped platform and a red backdrop behind the throne.2012-12-20Indoor stage photograph of a ceremonial padapuja-style honouring. A seated figure on a red and gold throne with tiger-striped cushions wears an orange-red turban, gold necklaces and a striped garment. A kneeling man in a maroon kurta and a woman in a magenta silk sari with gold border bend forward to the seated figure's feet. A bald man in an orange dhoti and orange shawl with a rudraksha mala stands at right, pouring or offering from a golden vessel. Golden lion-head armrests and a dark stage backdrop frame the scene.2012-12-20August 20 20142014-08-20 +1 copiesDecember 09 20122012-12-09 +1 copiesA photograph of a padapuja ritual on a dark stage. A seated figure on a red and gold throne with tiger-striped cushions and golden lion armrests wears an orange turban, orange robes and a layered ornate necklace, with hands extended. A kneeling man in white dhoti and shirt with a red flower garland receives the ritual. Two attendants stand nearby: one in red floral salwar kameez with a long braid kneels and holds a brass vessel, and another in saffron robes pours or offers from a golden bowl.2012-12-20December 08 20122012-12-08 +1 copiesA seated figure in an orange-brown robe with a white flower garland sits on a red zebra-patterned chair with gold lion-form armrests, placing his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt who holds a banana near his face. Nearby, a shelf-like tray holds bananas and a box of rudraksha beads. Behind them, a woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala stands on a red carpet beside a golden-backed throne, and another woman in orange and a girl in orange-trimmed attire are visible. The gold throne backdrop and red velvet drapes frame the scene in an ashram-style hall.2014-08-06A photograph in an ornate hall with red and gold decor. A bald man with a red-orange shawl, a flower garland and a tilak sits on a large gilded throne with lion-head armrests and red tiger-striped cushions. He smiles and gestures with one hand. In front of the throne, a man in white kneels with palms pressed together. To the right, a woman in white with a rudraksha mala stands with her arms outstretched. A silver tray of bananas sits in the foreground.2014-08-26A stage photograph of a seated figure on a red-cushioned throne with gold lion-head arm ends and tiger-striped upholstery, under a multicoloured fringed canopy. The seated figure wears a rust-gold turban, a tiger-striped gold garment and a gold chain, and gestures with one hand. Two devotees in red and maroon clothing kneel and bow their heads low before the throne on the dark stage floor. To the right, a man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands holding a brass tray of yellow flower petals. Gold-coloured scattered petals lie on the floor. A dark theatre backdrop is visible at left.2012-12-20November 10 20152015-11-10A photograph of a seated figure on a red-draped raised throne with a gold-carved lion-form armrest and tiger-striped cushion receiving a blessing. The seated person wears a long red-and-gold garment with a multicoloured marigold garland, gold bangles and a long beaded necklace. A kneeling devotee in a white kurta touches the seated figure's head with both hands, while a second man in white with an orange scarf stands behind. A white flower-strewn cloth and white cushions lie in front, and a gold-and-magenta backdrop frames the scene. Dim stage lighting. Visible pada-puja style blessing at a throne, with no identifiable a person cues beyond the throne setting.2012-12-09 +1 copiesDecember 08 20122012-12-08 +1 copies