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A seated man with a red-orange cloth draped over his shoulders and a red bindi with white tilak sits on a throne decorated with leopard-print cushions and garlands of marigolds and flowers in yellow, purple, red and white. A woman in white garments with her hair down places her hands on his head, while a young girl in a pink floral dress with a long braid bows toward him. To the right, a young woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha-style necklace looks on. Behind them a large illuminated temple tower glows red and green, and silver lamp stands flank the stage in a ritual puja setting.

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A man seated on an ornate silver throne decorated with garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers, with a silver trident leaning on the left and lion-figure armrests. He wears a rust-red garment, a bare upper body with a gold necklace, and a leopard-print cloth across his lap, and he gestures with one hand. Before him, a white-haired woman in a pink sari kneels and reaches toward him, while a younger woman in an orange-red sari kneels at right with outstretched hands. Behind them a large projected backdrop shows a glowing illuminated temple gopuram against a starry sky, and a silver oil lamp stands at far right. The setting appears to be a stage-like puja or darshan. a person: the seated man has long swept-back hair, a gold necklace and a distinctive ceremonial throne presence.2018-04-25A photograph of a seated man on an ornate silver throne (peetha) decorated with multicolored flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and white. He wears a long dark-red cloth draped over his bare upper body, with a long dark braid, a rudraksha-style necklace and a beaded mala, and he gestures with one hand while smiling. A woman in a white blouse and white garment stands before him with her back to the camera, and a younger woman in a red-orange sari with a red mala stands at right beside a silver ritual lamp stand. A silver trishula stands at left, a leopard-print cushion rests on the throne, and a glowing red and green city-skyline backdrop fills the background. Ritual puja setting.2018-04-25A seated man with long swept-back hair, a sandalwood tilak with red kumkum on the forehead, and a maroon robe with gold trim sits on a throne draped in flower garlands of red, yellow, purple and white, with a leopard-print cushion. He closes his eyes and smiles while placing his right hand on the head of a devotee in a white shirt and red garland, who stands with palms pressed together in a gesture of reverence. To the right, a second attendant in an orange-red garment and rudraksha beads watches. Behind them a large backdrop shows an illuminated temple tower in red and green lights. The setting suggests a Chittirai Brahmotsavam Meenakshi Pattabhishekam puja and blessing.2018-04-25May 06 20182018-05-06April 25 20182018-04-25A seated man with long, swept-back dark hair wears a rust-red sleeveless top, a brown woven shawl and a leopard-print lower garment, with orange cloth draped over his legs. He rests his right hand on the head of a small girl in a red shawl and green embroidered top, while holding a slender white rod in his left hand. He sits on an ornate gold throne with a plush magenta cushion, surrounded by green foliage and gold ceremonial necklaces hanging behind. A woman in white with a red shawl watches beside the girl, and a magenta draped table holds additional ornaments. The scene suggests a blessing darshan in an ashram hall. a person: the long swept hair, ornate gold throne and distinctive shawl and clothing are consistent with the candidate, seated in a blessing role.2014-12-26May 19 20182018-05-19A photograph of a ceremonial stage honouring a seated bearded man in saffron-orange robes, wearing a long white and pink flower garland and a small red-and-white floral arrangement at his feet. He sits on a gold-trimmed throne cushioned with red pillows, before a large arch of marigolds and roses in red, yellow, white and green. On the left, a man in white dhoti with gold border and a bare-chested man in saffron cloth hold a trident-topped ornament and offer flowers. On the right, a woman with long dreadlocks and a rudraksha mala in an orange sari and a second woman in an orange sari stand attentively, and more people are behind them. a person is identified by the honoured seated figure with the ornate garland and throne, though his face and appearance are not distinct enough to confirm identity. Visible people: about six.2016-12-23A photograph of a seated figure in an ornate silver-and-gold setting, wearing a dark wrapped turban, orange-brown garment and a long red-and-white flower garland, with white tilak marks on the forehead. The figure sits on a leopard-print cushioned seat. A devotee in a turquoise blue kurta leans in and presses his palm to the seated figure's forehead in blessing. Behind them stands a woman in an orange sari with a red bindi and a dark beaded necklace, looking on, while garlands of red, purple and white flowers hang on a gold deity murti behind. a person appearance is uncertain from this view.2018-04-23April 05 20172017-04-05A seated man in red-and-maroon robes and a red-and-yellow marigold garland extends his right hand to bless the head of a young girl in a grey top. He wears a gold-toned waist garment and has a tilak on his forehead. Beside the pole, a woman in white clothes with a rust-coloured rudraksha-style mala and a red-orange forehead mark watches. Another girl in a dark hair bow and a woman in white with a folded brown shawl and bangles sit at right with palms pressed together in respect. A gold lion-headed seat ornament sits at lower left, and a silver pole stands in the centre. Behind them are a white wall with blue ornamental patterns and a gold-embroidered cloth.2014-05-17May 17 20182018-05-17