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A photograph of a ceremonial gathering in a large hall with dark wood panelling. On the left, a figure with long black hair, rudraksha malas, a gold-ornamented seat and orange-red draped cloth sits on a golden throne and extends a hand to a seated man in a white dhoti with a gold border and a rudraksha mala. The man holds small folded bundles, and in front of him is a pile of similar bundles on a patterned carpet. A man in white shirt and orange shawl kneels on the right, reaching toward them. Behind them, a standing man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala looks on, and many attendees in orange, red and white clothing move through the room.

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A seated figure with long black hair, wearing a red-orange wrap and a rudraksha mala with ceremonial gold ornaments, sits on an ornate gold-and-brown throne with carved lion-like arms. A man in a blue kurta and an orange shawl reaches forward to receive something from the seated figure's hand. In front, a dark tray holds bundles of folded pink and orange cloth. A man in orange with a rudraksha mala stands behind the throne, a man in a white dhoti and a red headcloth stands nearby, and a trident stands at left in a hall with wooden wall panels.2015-12-19December 19 20152015-12-19December 19 20152015-12-19December 19 20152015-12-19A photo of an indoor event hall with wooden wall panels. A figure with long black hair, bare chest, rudraksha malas and ornate gold-trimmed brown throne sits on a golden lion-armed seat, extending a hand toward a man in white dhoti with gold border and orange-trimmed shawl who holds a small item. Devotees in orange and saffron shawls stand and sit in the background; a seated man in a black shirt with a lanyard reaches forward and receives something from a pile of folded cloth. The figure's appearance is consistent with a person candidate seated on the throne, but identity is uncertain.2015-12-19A seated man on a gold-framed brown leather throne wears an orange-red saffron robe, a long rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, with a dark turban-like head covering and a red bindi. Smiling, he extends his hands toward a woman in a white garment and white headscarf who bends toward him. Beside the throne, a gold lion-shaped armrest is visible. A standing man in orange robes with rudraksha malas and a standing man in orange cloth stand nearby. In front, a seated man in a white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha mala kneels beside a large polished silver-gold bowl of water, while a woman in dark clothing kneels to the right. Crowd members stand behind in the background.2015-12-15 +1 copiesIndoor ritual scene at a large hall. A central figure with long dark swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and ornate gold-and-jewelled clothing sits on a brown and gold throne with golden lion arms, handing items to devotees. Around the throne, seated devotees in saffron, orange and cream clothes wear rudraksha malas and kumkum and hold small red cloth bundles or packets. A tall silver trident stands at left, and orange-robed attendants stand in the background. a person seated on the throne, shown in person.2015-12-19December 15 20152015-12-15 +1 copiesIndoor event in a large hall with wooden wall panels. A long-haired figure in orange-red robes and rudraksha malas sits on a gold ornate throne at left, smiling and extending a hand. Beside him a man in white dhoti with gold border and a red tilak stands holding small items, while a man in orange robes stands behind. A person in a dark green top bends forward at right, handling items over a pile of folded orange and pink cloths on the floor. Several other attendees in orange lanyards and white shirts stand in the background. The scene resembles a ritual distribution of objects.2015-12-19December 18 20152015-12-18December 19 20152015-12-19Indoor event photo in a large hall with dark wood wall panels and an exit sign. A long-haired figure with a yellow-painted forehead sits on an ornate gold-and-brown throne with carved lion heads, wearing rudraksha malas, a gold necklace and an orange-red wrap, and reaches out a hand. a person, identified by long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas, ornate gold throne-side adornment and saffron-orange clothing. A bespectacled man in white dhoti with gold borders and a rudraksha mala hands items to a woman in a purple sleeveless top and orange-red head covering. Bundles of folded pink and red cloth lie on the floor. Other devotees in orange and white stand and sit in the background.2015-12-19