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A photograph of a ceremony in a red-floored hall. A man with long dark hair and a red-orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a large gold backrest, adorned with a long beaded necklace, and appears to be giving blessings. Two women in orange robes with beaded garlands stand beside him, one holding small objects in her hands. Devotees in white and gold-bordered clothing kneel and bow before the throne, including a woman in a pink top and a man in a blue cap. A large heap of white cloth-wrapped bundles sits at the base of the throne, and gold ritual lamps and decorations are visible in the background.

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April 25 20162016-04-25 +1 copiesA long-haired man in an orange-saffron shawl and a garland of white and pink flowers sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, his feet being washed by devotees. Behind him stand several women in saffron, orange and yellow saris with rudraksha malas and bindis, one holding a small bowl or offering. A man in a grey shirt bends forward and touches the throne's gold base. A television camera on a tripod is visible in the background against a red wall.2016-04-28A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded golden throne with a red cushioned seat against a red backdrop. The seated person wears a white and red-orange cloth, a white and pink flower garland, and a black beaded wristband, holding a small red fruit in the hands. Several people stand and kneel before him in white dhotis with gold borders and gold necklaces, one with hands folded and another touching his forehead, while devotees in orange and red garments watch. A ceremonial golden staff stands beside the throne and a brass plate sits on the floor. A camera on a tripod is visible at the back. The seated figure shows distinctive long swept-back hair and an orange garment with rudraksha-style beads, a person cue, though appearance is not fully clear. Photo appears to show a darshan or puja-style reception.2016-04-28Indoor festival scene in a decorated hall with gold-trimmed ornate seating. A central man in red-maroon robes sits on a gold throne with his hands folded in greeting, a rudraksha-style necklace visible and long dark hair swept back, appearing to be a person with the throne-seated, honoured role. Around him, devotees in orange and maroon clothing stand and kneel, including a bearded man in orange with palms together, a woman in orange with a garland, and a child in a black outfit reaching toward the seat. Bundles of white cloth wrapped in bundles lie on the cushion at lower left, and a seated man in a white dhoti with a yellow border faces away at the bottom. Orange and red paper lanterns hang overhead and bright decorative banners fill the background.2016-04-25A crowded indoor temple-style hall with red floor and ornate golden decorations, including a large golden throne-like seat with a carved backrest on the left. A man with long dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace, sits on a red cushioned seat beside the throne, holding items in his hands while a group sits and kneels around him. A shaved-headed man in an orange garment with a sacred thread sits with his back to the camera. Several devotees in saffron, yellow, and white clothing, and men in white kurtas and caps, gather closely around the seated group. Colourful tasselled hangings and decorated pillars frame the scene, with pink and purple stage lights and a sound speaker visible in the background.2016-04-25May 02 20162016-05-02May 02 20162016-05-02April 24 20162016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24A photograph of a ceremonial scene on a red-cushioned golden throne with ornate gilded carving. A long-haired man in saffron-orange clothing and a white and red flower garland sits on the throne, extending his hand toward a devotee. Around him, devotees in saffron, pink, green and red saris and shirts crowd close; a young boy in a red shirt holds something in his hands. A bald man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala kneels in the foreground, and a camera on a tripod stands at left. Brass ritual items and a small figure are on the cushions. Background shows a red backdrop and more people.2016-04-28A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a white-and-pink flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a rudraksha mala visible around the neck. Before the throne, a bald man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala faces him, and a man in white clothing with gold necklaces leans in with raised hands. Women in red, orange and pink saris and rudraksha malas stand and sit around a red-draped ritual space with brass oil lamps and offering trays. A video camera on a tripod records the scene, and a large painted panel of deities decorates the left background. A crowd of around twenty people is visible.2016-04-28December 19 20152015-12-19