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A seated man in orange-saffron robes and a gold-and-beaded necklace rests on a red, zebra-patterned throne, holding a long ceremonial staff upright and raising one hand in blessing. Before him, a bald priest in orange robes with white markings on his arms holds a tray of lit oil lamps in a tiered kalasha-style flame arrangement. A second devotee in orange kneels with palms joined near the throne's base. Flowers sit at the sides, and a dark backdrop with a glowing crescent and stars is behind them. The seated man is a person by his saffron garments, beaded malas, gold necklace and long swept hair, shown as a role-described presence; the lamp tray is a ritual aarti offering.

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September 15 20122012-09-15A seated man in orange-saffron robes sits on an ornate red velvet throne with a red tiger-stripe cushion, holding a tall ceremonial staff with a metal top. He wears a rudraksha mala, a gold necklace, gold armbands and a sacred tilak on his forehead. Two men in orange and white sit at the lower left of the throne, one shaven-headed in saffron, the other in a pink shirt, handling a small brass oil lamp. Golden standing lamps flank the throne, flowers sit on either side, and a cosmic backdrop of orange clouds, stars and a crescent moon fills the background.2012-09-15September 17 20122012-09-17A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair, rudraksha malas, a gold necklace and a white tilak on the forehead, sitting on a red velvet throne with a tiger-skin cushion. Beside him on the left, a seated figure in orange and a saffron turban with a rudraksha mala gestures with a raised hand. In the foreground a shaved-headed priest in orange robes with white markings on his arm holds up a multi-tiered silver aarti lamp with lit oil lamps, while a woman in red-and-orange sari beside him offers a flame. Behind them are a golden peetha, a tall silver staff with bells, flower garlands and a tray of flowers. The background shows a decorated temple-style setting with colourful drapery.2012-09-19September 16 20122012-09-16September 19 20122012-09-19A photograph of a seated man in orange-saffron robes with a gold-bordered dhoti and layered gold necklaces, sitting on a red velvet throne holding a tall silver staff and gesturing with raised palms. He has a red tilak and a smiling expression. Beside him, a tiered brass oil lamp with many lit flames is held by a hand reaching in from the left, and a woman in a red sari kneels at the lower left offering a tray. A second orange-robed figure with a rudraksha mala sits on a gold throne at the left, appearing to be a statue or life-size depiction. Flower arrangements and a red-and-black tiger-print cloth decorate the stage against a red and dark sky backdrop with stars.2012-09-17 +1 copiesA seated man in a saffron-orange dhoti and matching orange shawl sits on a red velvet throne with a fan-shaped back and zebra-striped cushion, holding a tall dark staff with a trident-like top. Two men in saffron and orange clothing sit at the lower left near a gold box and small offering items, one holding a small object. Golden lamps stand on either side, flowers sit on the throne platform, and a painted backdrop shows a red crescent moon, stars and a cosmic sky.2012-09-15September 17 20122012-09-17A photograph of a seated figure on an elaborate red velvet throne with a zebra-striped base and white patterned cloth draped over it, in front of a painted backdrop of a dusky sky with crescent moons and stars. The central figure wears saffron-orange garments, a shawl, a rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklaces, with a tilak on the forehead and long swept-back dark hair; a long black staff with gold fittings rests in one hand. Two devotees sit at the lower left in saffron and white clothing, joining palms in reverence. Gold oil lamps stand on either side, flowers sit on the throne platform, and a brass offering plate lies in front. a person is shown in appearance-based terms, with the cues listed above. Three physical people are visible.2012-09-15September 15 20122012-09-15A photograph of a man seated cross-legged on an ornate red velvet throne with gold trim and a zebra-print cushion, holding a long thin staff upright in one hand. He wears saffron-orange draped clothing, a rudraksha mala with a large ceremonial gold pendant, a gold necklace, gold armbands, a gold waist belt and a red bindi with a white forehead mark. Long dark hair is swept back. Behind him is a backdrop of red and orange cosmic imagery with a crescent moon, flanked by tall brass lamps. Flower arrangements sit on the throne platform. In the lower left, a shaved-headed man in orange robes and a second man in white kneel near the platform. A brass plate with a small lit lamp and offerings sits in the foreground. a person is seated on the throne in the centre, with the ritual setting around him.2012-09-15