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A photograph of a ceremonial moment in a temple-like setting with ornate gold throne-style seating. A bald, bare-chested man seated on a gold throne wears a white flower garland with red flower strands, a rudraksha mala, a beaded headband, white sandalwood markings on his forehead and body, and orange cloth around his waist; he holds a white powder or prasad in his hand. A man in a white shirt bends forward with his hands extended toward him, receiving the offering. Behind them, a standing man in orange robes and garland and another man in white with a rudraksha mala are present, and gold deity figures are on a stand in the foreground. The photo carries a copyright overlay on the lower right.

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May 14 20122012-05-14 +1 copiesNovember 14 20102010-11-14A 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.2012-05-09Two saffron-robed figures sit on ornate gold thrones with red cushions inside a stone-walled hall. The seated man on the left wears long swept-back hair, white sandalwood marks on his forehead and arms, a gold-beaded mala and a large gold pendant, and handles an orange cloth and a small offering. Beside him on the right, an older bald man with a crown-like headband, rudraksha mala and gold bangle holds a small silver cup and a plate of white offerings. In the foreground, a person in a dark garment bends forward at the lower edge of the frame. A young man in white dhoti with gold chain stands at the upper right near a brass lamp, and a silver tray of white grains sits at the lower left, with a kalasha-like brass vessel nearby.2012-06-04A seated man in a red-maroon dhoti and a bare chest wearing layered rudraksha malas and a gold pendant medallion sits on a golden throne decorated with floral garlands in yellow, orange, red and pink. A uniformed officer in khaki shirt and trousers stands bending forward, extending his hand toward the seated man, who reaches out and receives or blesses him. Behind them a bald priest in white dhoti and a golden deity murti or ritual brass pot stand in a gold-ornamented shrine room, with a gold lion figure in the right corner. Several other onlookers in white shirts stand at the left edge. Overall a temple-style ceremonial darshan setting with gold decor and flower garlands.2015-07-31Photograph inside a marble-walled hall with a gold-framed throne. An elderly bald man with a white tripundra, rudraksha mala and saffron cloth sits on a red-cushioned gold throne with a golden lion beside it, extending his hand to a boy in a striped shirt. A man in white with an orange shawl kneels and bows at the rail, and another saffron-robed attendant in orange stands behind, gesturing. Gold peacock-shaped ornaments sit at the foreground, with a small bowl and tissue box on a side table.2012-07-23Ornate gold thrones with carved floral and lion-form arms fill a stone-walled hall. On the right, an older bald man with white vibhuti markings on his head and chest sits in a red-cushioned gold throne, wearing a rudraksha mala, orange cloth, and a bracelet, with a small white bowl before him. Beside him on the left, a younger man in an orange robe, gold chain and gold headband sits on a matching gold throne. A man in a yellow shirt and dark trousers leans forward toward the thrones, while a bare-chested man with a white sacred thread and a light-pink cloth stands at left, and another man in a pink shirt crouches in the lower-left corner.2012-05-07 +1 copiesMay 08 20122012-05-08July 17 20082008-07-17May 13 20122012-05-13A seated figure in a saffron-orange turban, orange and gold robes and a green-and-white beaded garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, extending a hand to an older man in a white short-sleeved striped shirt and white dhoti who bends forward to receive or offer an object. Behind the throne a standing attendant in orange robes, a yellow headband and a rudraksha-style mala holds a trident-like staff, while a shaved-headed attendant in orange and gold sits cross-legged on a red patterned rug beside brass oil lamps and a brass kalasha-style lamp stand. A woman in a red top with white beads watches from the right. Red drapery and a decorated backdrop complete the setting.A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back, wearing saffron-orange robes and a red bindi, with long braided hair falling over the shoulders and a rudraksha mala. A kneeling devotee in white dhoti with gold borders and a white head covering extends cupped hands toward him, offering reverence. In front stands a silver puja table holding a white shell-like vessel and a brass bowl on a red and white rug. Roses and flowers fill vases on either side, and a red fringed canopy hangs above. The figure on the throne shows distinctive long braided hair, saffron robes and mala, which is consistent with the a person appearance cues, shown in person.2014-09-13