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A figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, the backrest and arms draped with red and white flower garlands. He has his palms pressed together in namaste, eyes closed, a red bindi on his forehead and a red flower garland with a white garland at his chest. Several devotees in white and pastel clothing sit around the throne's base, some with hands raised in offering. Trays of apples, fruit and sweets sit on red-draped tables on either side, with a water bottle nearby. A plain cream wall forms the backdrop. a person is seated centrally, identified by the saffron robes, rudraksha-style garlands and ceremonial throne setting.

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A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style red mark on the forehead, hands pressed together in namaste, on a gilded throne with red cushions decorated with red and white flower garlands and a yellow-and-orange garland around the neck. a person: the seated figure wears saffron/orange ornate robes with a yellow garland and sits on the ornate throne. Around the throne, six devotees in white and yellow ritual clothing sit on the floor performing a pada puja, with one person offering a silver vessel and others with folded hands. Red trays holding fruit and ritual items flank the throne, along with a water bottle and a book on a side table.2009-11-27A seated figure in an orange robe with a white flower garland and a red-and-green floral garland sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like arms and a red backrest. Several people in white and yellow clothing sit on the floor in front of the throne, one seen from behind with a shaved head, others holding brass plates of offerings or pressing palms together. Behind the throne hang pinkish draped cloth and decorative pillar prints, and a small table holds fruit, a water bottle, and a plate of offerings.2009-12-05December 05 20092009-12-05August 13 20092009-08-13August 13 20092009-08-13August 09 20092009-08-09A seated man on a gold-carved throne with red cushions sits with palms pressed together in namaste, wearing an orange robe and a white flower garland. Around him, devotees in white clothes with gold borders kneel on white cloth, offering flower petals and fruit. A woman in white with gold border reaches toward a plate of pink flowers, while a man in orange robe holds a bowl of petals and another in white with yellow sash kneels nearby. A table holds pomegranates, apples, sweets, silver vessels and a plate of rose petals.2009-08-13A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe on an ornate gold and red throne, garlanded with red and white flower garlands, hands joined in namaskar with eyes closed. A man in white shirt and white trousers with an ID badge stands at left, hands joined, and several devotees sit on the floor around the throne with hands raised in anjali, including women in yellow, teal and cream saris and men in white shirts. Fruit trays and a water bottle sit on white-draped tables behind the throne. This appears to be a darshan or pooja session; the seated figure's appearance shows several cues (orange robe, garlands, throne, shaved-to-short hair not visible) that are consistent with the page's named figure, but identity is uncertain.2009-11-29August 09 20092009-08-09A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red and black tiger-striped cushions, hands pressed together in namaste, wearing orange robes, a red-and-white garland and a rudraksha mala. A kneeling man in white clothes washes or offers water over the seated figure's feet from a silver puja plate on a red cloth, beside a woman in a cream sari and a small child in orange. Two attendants in orange robes stand at right, one holding a folded paper. On the left table are stacked books, fruit in a basket, a water bottle and a clock. This is a padapuja foot-worship scene, with the seated figure matching the a person cues of long hair, orange robes and garlands.2009-08-09November 27 20092009-11-27August 13 20092009-08-13