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A photograph of a seated elderly man in a golden crown and orange-brown robes, adorned with a garland of yellow and white flowers, rudraksha beads, and gold ornaments, sitting before a gilded throne with lotus-flower decorations. A standing man in an orange silk shawl with gold border, bare-chested with long dark curly hair, bows forward and holds a silver vessel near the seated figure's hands. Other people in white shirts stand in the background. The setting is a marble-walled hall with gold relief carvings.

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June 05 20122012-06-05June 05 20122012-06-05June 05 20122012-06-05Photograph of an abhishekam-style ceremony in a gold-decorated hall with marble walls. An elderly woman seated on a red velvet chair wears a gold crown, a white garland with red flowers, a gold necklace, a rudraksha mala and bangles, with white vibhuti on her forehead. Behind her stands a gold ornate backdrop. A bald priest with a white and orange forehead mark holds a silver tray above her head. Another person in an orange, saffron-bordered dhoti and shawl stands with his back to the camera beside a figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala. Copyright text overlays the lower right of the image.2012-06-05A photograph of a seated elderly man on an ornate gold throne with a gilded backrest and carved panels. He wears a saffron-orange cloth, a gold necklace and a garland of pink lotuses and white flowers. Standing behind him, a long-haired man with a bare upper back and an orange-gold shawl lifts a garland of green-yellow fruit over the seated figure's head. To the right, a shaved-headed man in an orange-saffron robe holds a tray of fruit, and a man in white clothes stands nearby. The walls are marble-patterned.2012-06-05June 05 20122012-06-05June 05 20122012-06-05 +1 copiesJune 05 20122012-06-05A seated elderly man in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion figures, wearing a gold crown, white and red flower garlands, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, with vibhuti marks on his forehead. A standing attendant in orange robes with a white-marked forehead and red and black hair ornament holds a silver vessel, while another attendant in orange with a shaved head stands at right. A framed portrait sits at lower left and the marble-panelled hall has a gold-framed backdrop.2012-06-05Photograph of an abhishekam-style honouring at a temple-like hall with a gilded ornate back-throne. A seated elderly priest in a gold crown and white and red floral garland, wearing a rudraksha mala, a gold necklace and bangles, sits on a maroon velvet throne with a sword leaning beside him. Facing him from the right, a standing man in an orange-and-saffron dhoti and shawl with a light sandal-paste mark on his shoulder holds a small brass plate. Beside him, a man in an orange robe holds a white pot with green leaves. Watermarked copyright text appears at the lower right. Visual evidence does not confirm the a person identity of the seated figure, so the role is given instead.2012-06-05A photograph of a ceremony on a gilded throne with red cushions. A seated figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe with green-and-gold border, white flower garlands, rudraksha beads and a red tilak, places his right hand over a brass tray of yellow turmeric or rice held by a kneeling attendant. The attendant wears an orange shawl with maroon border, glasses and a matching orange head covering. A microphone stands beside them against a white wall with red lotus scroll painting. Another orange-clad figure is partly visible at the upper left. The seated figure is a probable Swamiji by appearance, with long hair, rudraksha malas and ceremonial garlands, presiding over the ritual on the throne.2009-12-26June 05 20122012-06-05