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Indoor ritual scene in a hall. A seated man in a maroon silk robe and rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, holding a leaf plate of food with a small spoon. Ash marks and a red bindi are on his forehead. A kneeling man in white dhoti and shirt with a gold-bordered cloth, hands cupped, receives food from him. A gold-carved low table, red patterned rug, a standing fan and a plate of offerings sit in front.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, while a devotee in white dhoti and shawl with gold border kneels and bows with hands folded at his feet. A silver puja tray and a silver-bordered table stand before the throne, with a vase of roses and palm fronds beside it, and a red and cream patterned rug underneath. The seated figure has distinctive ceremonial cues and is an appearance-based a person receiving padapuja from the kneeling devotee. A white pedestal fan stands at left against a pale backdrop.2014-09-13May 17 20132013-05-17November 14 20132013-11-14A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion and a tiger-skin throne cover, wearing a maroon-brown robe and a pink-and-white flower garland, raises a hand over a silver plate. A man in a white kurta with an orange-and-saffron shoulder cloth bends forward in front of the throne to offer or receive the plate. Orange and yellow cloth lies on the floor, a round fan stands in the background, and a red-and-orange floral arrangement decorates the throne's top corner. Several other people in orange and maroon garments sit or stand at the edges of the stage. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and bare shoulders, with a maroon-and-gold dhoti visible at the waist.2013-05-15A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a long orange rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders sits on an ornate gold throne with a deep red velvet cushion. He has long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead, and his hands rest on the armrest. In front of the throne, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti kneels low on a red cloth, bending forward toward the seated figure's feet, which rest on a tiger-print cloth. A gold-trimmed red velvet curtain forms the backdrop, and a wristwatch is visible on the arm of a third person at the left edge. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, which supports a probable identification as a person, though the appearance is not fully certain.2013-05-14A man with long dark hair, wearing a rust-orange robe and a pink-and-white flower garland, sits on an ornate gold throne draped with a tiger-print cloth and a red cushion. He extends his right hand toward a devotee who bows forward in a white kurta with an orange shawl and a rudraksha-style mala. A brass plate of offerings rests on the throne arm. Behind them, a seated attendant in an orange robe with a tilak on his forehead and a second person in orange stand near a pedestal draped with yellow cloth, while a white-clad man at right holds a yellow bag. A pedestal fan and maroon curtain stand in the background. The scene resembles blessing or darshan in a hall.2013-05-15A seated teacher in a maroon-red robe with a long rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders rests one hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt, whose palms are pressed together in namaskar. The teacher is seated on a silver-framed throne with a silver parrot finial and red velvet cushion, a silver trident stands nearby, and behind them are garlanded deity images with marigold garlands and green foliage. A second person in cream-white clothing with a mala and forehead markings sits at the right edge. The scene suggests blessing or darshan in a satsang setting.2015-04-26A seated man in orange-saffron robe with a bare shoulder and a pink-and-white flower garland sits on a gold-framed throne with red cushions. He holds a silver tray and touches an offering on it while a man in white dhoti and shirt with gold-bordered shawl stands bowing with palms joined. Behind them two shaved-headed men in saffron robes sit, and a white room air conditioner is visible. The offering appears to be a dark object on the tray, and the setting suggests a ritual or devotional gathering.2013-05-17February 05 20142014-02-05Photo 11744345 +1 copiesA seated man in a red embroidered silk kurta and red dhoti sits on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet back and a carved deity medallion at the top. He has long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi, and wears a gold-brown shawl draped over his lap. A kneeling man in a white shirt and white dhoti, with white markings on his forehead, reaches up to touch the shawl and the seated man's hand. Red and white rose petals cover the stage in front, and a dark purple curtain hangs behind.2007-02-02A seated figure in a dark red robe with a gold-edged shawl sits in a large brown leather armchair, wearing a white-and-red flower garland and a beaded rudraksha-style mala. A man in white kurta and dhoti kneels and bows low on a red patterned carpet beside a footstool, his hands on the floor. A small brass oil lamp and a white cup sit on an orange-draped table. Another person in red clothing stands at the right edge, and a wall fan is visible at left. The seated figure shows distinctive adornments and a saffron-red garment consistent with a person candidate, but the face and presentation are not clearly identifiable, so the identity is uncertain.2015-08-18