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Two ornate gold thrones with red velvet seats stand in a marble hall. On the left, a man with dark hair and a headband sits in an orange-red robe with rudraksha malas, holding a small offering dish. On the right, an elderly bald man in a red-orange robe with a headband rests his hand near his face on the other throne. Two kneeling devotees in white shirts and a light blue shirt bow before them. Behind, two attendants in white dhotis with gold borders stand, one holding a fan of decorative fabric and another waving a flywhisk. A red flag hangs in the background. The left seated figure shows long hair-less cues insufficient; role is seated honoured guest on throne.

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Two ornate gold-carved thrones with red cushions sit in a marble-walled hall. On the left, a young man with a long shawl-like orange-red cloth over his torso wears a gold necklace and a garland at his head, seated on the throne with his hands in a mudra-like gesture. Beside him on the right, an older bare-chested man with a grey-streaked head band and multiple rudraksha malas sits on the second throne, holding a small silver bowl. In front, a man in a white shirt kneels with his back to the camera, and a saffron-robed monk kneels at the right edge. A man in white holding a red-and-gold ceremonial dish stands at the upper right, with a red flag behind him.2012-05-07 +1 copiesPhotograph inside a temple hall with two ornate gold thrones with red cushions. On the left, a person in a rust-orange garment with a long dark braid and a headband sits on the throne, holding a small brass vessel. In the centre, a bare-chested, shaved-headed priest in an orange cloth and rudraksha mala sits on the second golden throne, his hands folded. Several devotees in white dhotis and checked shirts kneel and bow toward the thrones, one with hands raised in namaskar. Behind them, priests in white dhotis and orange garlands stand near a red flag and marble pillars.2012-05-09A temple interior shows two men seated on ornate gold thrones with red cushions. The seated man on the left wears orange robes, a red-and-white garland of beads and a headband, holding a small golden vessel. The seated man on the right is bald, bare-chested, wears orange cloth, multiple rudraksha malas and a sandalwood forehead mark, and holds a small white cloth. Standing attendants in white dhotis with gold borders and orange-clad devotees surround them, and a devotee lies prostrate in the foreground in full pranam. Stone pillars and a polished stone floor complete the setting.2012-05-09Indoor photograph in a temple-like hall with polished stone walls and pillars. Two gilded thrones with red cushions dominate the scene. On the left sits a man in saffron-orange robes, a red-and-gold beaded necklace, a tilak and a fillet headband, while on the right an elderly bald man with a white forehead marking, bare upper body, orange dhoti and a rudraksha mala is seated, pointing a hand toward an offering plate. In front, a man in white robes kneels beside a prostrating young man in white with a rudraksha mala. Standing devotees in saffron, white dhoti and a green-and-gold sari watch from the background. Metal bowls and a small offering sit on the red seat. A plain satsang-style gathering with ritual honouring of the seated figures.2012-05-08May 14 20122012-05-14May 08 20122012-05-08Photograph inside a temple hall with marble walls and a gold-framed shrine lit by an orange glow at top right. An elderly bare-chested man with a shaved head, a gold headband and dark rudraksha malas sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat, holding his hands together. Beside him stands a shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange robes and a gold-coloured neck ornament, holding a small object. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands at right, and a man in a pale pink shirt kneels before the seated figure, hands joined. Behind, a white-clad attendant with gold necklaces holds a whisk-like fan, and a brass vessel sits at lower left. a person candidate appearance is uncertain given the seated figure's features, so classification is limited to role description.2012-05-09May 14 20122012-05-14 +1 copiesMay 12 20122012-05-12A photograph inside a temple hall with a polished golden-brown floor scattered with pink flower petals. On the left, a figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and a dark headband sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and gold lion-arm supports, holding a small brass vessel. Beside him, a shaved-headed priest in orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a headband sits on the same throne. Two devotees in white shirts and grey trousers kneel and bow low before the throne. Behind, two attendants in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls stand, one holding an orange-and-blue round plate, with a small shrine with lamps at the back. The seated figure on the left shows distinctive long hair, a headband and orange-saffron clothing; this is a person as a seated honoured teacher.2012-05-09Indoor temple-hall scene with gold-and-red ornate thrones. On the left, a man with long dark hair, a tilak, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, wearing an orange-red shawl, sits on a red-cushioned gold throne holding a small white offering. Beside him, a bald elder in an orange cloth with rudraksha beads sits on another gold throne, extending his hand toward a devotee. Standing behind is a priest in white with a gold-yellow shawl. On the right, a man in a blue shirt and white dhoti stands with palms pressed together, while a young man in a white shirt and cap stands nearby and a devotee kneels at the bottom edge. An orange flag with a figure is hung on the left wall and a kalasha sits on a tray at lower left. Ornate pillars and marble walls frame the room. Several people are visible, with the seated figures on thrones and the standing devotees.2012-05-11May 09 20122012-05-09