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A photograph of a coronation-style ritual in a temple setting. An elderly man seated on an ornate gilded throne wears a gold-and-maroon silk garment, a white forehead band, and layered red and white flower garlands. A long-haired man in saffron-orange cloth stands at left, placing a gold crown on the seated man's head. A bald attendant in orange cloth at right holds a silver tray. Behind them stand painted deity murti with gold ornaments, and a green garland hangs over the doorway. Three physical people are visible.

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April 27 20122012-04-27A coronation ceremony on a gold-decorated stage with a painted deity figure and green festoon behind. A long-haired man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with long rudraksha and gold necklaces, lifts a gold crown onto the head of a seated man in a gold-bordered maroon cloth, with a white tripundra on his forehead, garlands of red and white flowers, and gold necklaces. Two shaven-headed attendants in orange robes stand beside him, one holding a silver tray. The seated man sits on a gold ornate throne.2012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27A coronation ceremony in a temple-style hall. A young man with long, dark, swept-back hair in orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala holds a golden crown with red stones over the head of a seated elderly man in a gold and maroon silk shawl, red and white garlands and a gold necklace with a rudraksha mala, with white vibhuti lines on his forehead. Two shaven-headed attendants in orange robes assist, one holding a silver tray. Behind them is a golden throne, a painted deity murti in gold and red with a trident, and green leaf festoons above.2012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27Photograph of a crowning ceremony in a temple-style hall. A seated elderly man with a white forehead marking, rudraksha-style beads and a gold necklace wears a golden-red silk shawl and sits on a gold-carved chair; a garland of red and white flowers rests on his shoulders, and a golden crown is being placed on his head. A long-haired man in orange saffron cloth stands on the left, one hand raised to set the crown, while a bare-chested attendant in orange cloth on the right holds a silver tray. Behind them are painted deity figures and green foliage hangings. Two people visible in the scene, plus a third partially visible attendant at the right edge. a person candidate appearance is uncertain given the seated man's contrasting presentation.2012-04-27A coronation ceremony at a temple-like setting. A long-haired man in orange saffron robes, wearing rudraksha malas and a gold armband, lowers a gold crown onto the head of a seated elderly man with a white sacred ash mark on his forehead. The seated man wears a gold-and-maroon brocade robe, a red and white flower garland, and gold necklaces, and sits on an ornate gold throne. A bald attendant in orange robes holds a silver tray and assists, while another attendant at the right supports the crown. Behind them stand a painted deity murti with a crown and trident and green leaf festoons. Photographic image.2012-04-27