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A photograph of a temple-style stage draped with orange and blue fabric and blue star patterns. A seated figure on a pink and white ornate throne wears an orange-saffron shawl and turban, a long garland of white and yellow flowers, bangles and beaded necklace, and raises both open palms in a blessing gesture while smiling. Beside the throne, a bald man in an orange-and-gold cloth wears a rudraksha mala. On the left, a bare-chested man in a blue dhoti with a pink cloth at the waist holds a small object and a white cloth. Onlookers stand at the edge, including a child in a blue shirt and a man in white.

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A photograph of a temple scene. Seated on a gilded throne with ornate golden carved panels is a smiling man wearing an orange-red turban, a red shawl, brown dhoti with gold border, and layered garlands of yellow and orange flowers, with gold bangles on his wrist. An elderly man with long white hair in a topknot and a long white beard, wearing an orange robe and yellow shawl, leans toward him, offering or touching his arm. Around them stand several men in saffron-and-maroon robes with rudraksha malas, some with white-and-orange forehead markings, one kneeling in front of the throne. A silver staff stands beside the throne. a person, seated on the throne, identified by his turban, flower garlands and gilded seat; the elderly robed figure and attendants are unidentified devotees and priests.2015-05-09 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, wearing a white and yellow flower garland and gold ceremonial necklace with gold-coloured bracelets, smiling on a red and silver ornate throne under an orange and blue draped canopy with star motifs. In front, a bare-chested priest in saffron dhoti with a rudraksha mala stands with hands joined, and a person in a blue dhoti bends forward to offer respect. Onlookers in casual shirts stand at the left edge, and a bunting border runs along the top of the canopy.2015-05-01A photo of a ceremonial event under an orange and blue draped backdrop with star motifs. A seated figure in an orange saffron robe and orange turban, wearing a long flower garland with yellow and orange blooms and beaded bracelets, smiles while holding out an object to a bare-chested man in a blue dhoti with a pink cloth tied at the waist, who reaches toward him. Beside them a bald man in orange robes wears a rudraksha mala. On the left, a standing man in orange robes with a mala, and a small child in a blue shirt are visible. The seated figure sits on a red ornate throne-like chair with white cushions.2015-05-01May 01 20152015-05-01May 01 20152015-05-01Outdoor ceremony under a striped canopy with orange and blue drapes and a starry blue backdrop. A man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands at left, gesturing with palms together while speaking. In the centre a man in a blue dhoti with bare chest hands an object to a seated figure on a red ornate throne, who wears an orange robe, a garland of white and orange flowers, and an orange turban. Another man in orange with a rudraksha mala stands behind. Several men in white shirts watch from the sides, and an orange cloth hangs behind the throne.2015-05-01A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban, wearing a long flower garland with yellow and white blooms and beaded bracelets, smiles while receiving an object from a bare-chested man in a blue dhoti with a pink cloth draped over his shoulder. Behind them stands a man in orange with a beaded mala. A standing man in orange with a beaded necklace and gold bracelets watches at the left, and a man in a white shirt and a small child stand nearby. The backdrop is a blue fabric with white stars framed by orange drapes, and the seated figure sits in a red and white carved throne-style chair on white cloth.2015-05-01Outdoor temple ceremony under a striped canopy with red, orange and green trim. A man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and bangles stands at left, gesturing as he speaks. Beside him a bare-chested man in a blue shawl and red cloth holds a small object. At right, a seated figure in an orange shawl and turban, wearing long white and orange garlands, sits on an ornate red throne before a blue and orange draped backdrop with star motifs. Another orange-robed man with a mala holds a white paper. A man in a grey T-shirt with folded arms stands at left edge.2015-05-01May 14 20152015-05-14A photo of a festival scene in front of a draped stage tent with orange, red and blue fabric and star motifs. A smiling person in an orange-saffron robe and an orange turban stands at centre, wearing a long garland of white and orange flowers with gold-coloured beads, a brown rudraksha mala, and gold bangles. Beside him is an empty red ornate throne with white cloth draped over its seat, bearing a framed oval portrait. To the left, a bare-chested man in a blue dhoti and a pink cloth bends forward holding papers, and another man in orange robes stands at the edge. Onlookers and a small child in a red-and-white striped shirt watch from the background.2015-05-01A photograph of a seated figure in orange-saffron robes and a long dark-haired style, wearing a thick garland of white and red flowers and a green-and-blue peacock ornament, smiling while extending a hand to an older man in orange shawl bending forward. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a flower garland, and is seated on a decorated throne before a backdrop of marigold and white flower garlands. Around them stand men in white dhotis and kurtas, one in a yellow-orange shawl with a rudraksha mala, another in a white shirt adjusting the orange cloth, and a white-clad attendant with a wristwatch. A blue plastic bucket sits near the throne.2007-07-29Evening outdoor festival scene at a rathotsavam-style procession platform decorated with colourful striped fabric banners, red and white flower garlands and a blue-robed deity murti behind. A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange robe, leopard-print shawl, layered gold necklaces and a white forehead marking sits smiling on an ornate gold-trimmed red throne. A shaven-headed man in an orange sleeveless robe leans in from the left, offering an ornate silver-and-gold ceremonial vessel. A drummer in a white shirt and red cloth stands at left beside a striped umbrella. Chains of marigolds and flowers decorate the platform base.2011-12-17