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A photograph of a seated figure on a red tiger-striped throne under a decorated canopy, wearing an orange-saffron robe, layered gold-bead and red-flower garlands, and a red bindi. He smiles and extends his hand toward a man in a white kurta and orange scarf who kneels before him and holds out an offering in both hands. A golden lion-head figure, a silver trident hangs above, and a large floral garland decorates the backdrop. Appearance-based candidate: a person seated on the throne, with saffron robe, gold-bead mala and flower garlands as cues; devotee in white kurta presenting an offering.

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July 17 20152015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17A seated figure on an ornate red and gold throne, draped in a bright red garland with yellow and orange flowers, wears a rudraksha-style bead necklace and gold chains, with a red-brown robe and a red bindi. He smiles while extending his hand to a young man in a white shirt with an orange-red ribbon around his neck, who bends forward and presents a folded card or envelope with both hands. Behind them stand a golden ornamental parasol, a silver trident on a stand, a green draped cloth, and a flower-covered backdrop. The scene suggests a devotee receiving an offering at a formal ceremony.2015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17A seated figure in a saffron-brown robe with a red bindi and multiple gold beaded necklaces and a red and white flower garland sits on a red velvet throne under a silver-and-gold ornamental canopy. A silver trident stands beside him and a golden deity murti rests near the seat. A shirtless devotee with an orange sacred cord bows forward, his head touched by the seated figure's hand while the figure holds a small yellow paper in the other hand. Behind them a large garland of yellow, orange and red flowers hangs on the wall, and a green brocade drape covers the platform. The scene suggests a samaya deeksha initiation at a homa event.2015-07-17A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha-style beaded garlands and a gold necklace sits on a red throne before a large floral backdrop of yellow, orange and red marigolds. A gold lion-headed figure and a decorative embroidered parasol stand nearby, along with a silver trident. An older man in a white shirt and orange shawl kneels before him with folded hands, presenting a small golden card or offering. The person on the throne extends a hand toward him with a smile.2015-07-17A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back hair, wearing red and orange flower garlands, a rudraksha-style red bead mala, and a gold ceremonial necklace, smiling broadly and extending a hand over a kneeling man. The kneeling man, bald and bespectacled, wears a white kurta and an orange-red shawl and is offering a folded yellow paper or envelope with both hands. Behind them are a large floral backdrop of yellow and orange marigolds, a gold ornamental umbrella with beaded fringe, a gold-coloured lion or peetha ornament, and a silver trident on a pole. The appearance is a person in the seated role of the one receiving the offering, with the cues being long swept-back hair, saffron-orange robes, rudraksha-style mala and gold necklace.2015-07-17