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A seated man in a rust-red dhoti and shawl sits on an ornate silver throne decorated with garlands in red, white, purple and yellow, holding a tall ceremonial staff. He wears a yellow turban, a green cloth, rudraksha beads and a flower garland. To his right stands a golden statue of a female figure with hands in anjali, beside a silver ornamented lamp stand and a small fan. On the right, a deity murti is seated on a decorated silver throne under a golden canopy, dressed and garlanded in purple and yellow flowers, with brass pots and offerings in front. The backdrop shows a red illuminated temple gopuram against a starry night sky. Red carpets, a brass railing and flower petals cover the stage.

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April 25 20182018-04-25A photograph of a staged ceremonial scene with a seated man on an ornate silver throne with leopard-print cushions, wearing a saffron-red dhoti, a yellow turban, bare chest, and layered garlands of red, purple and white flowers and a rudraksha-style mala. He holds a long silver staff. Beside him stands a golden standing statue with hands in anjali mudra, and to the right a decorated murti of a deity is seated under a jeweled umbrella, also draped in garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers. Behind them hangs a backdrop of a red-lit gopuram tower against a starry sky, with a red velvet curtain above. A brass kalasha, lamps and a small percussion instrument sit on the platform, and a rail runs along the front.2018-04-25 +1 copiesA man seated on an ornate silver throne with a tall canopy above, draped in garlands of red, white, purple and yellow flowers. He wears a red-orange dhoti, a gold necklace, rudraksha-style beads and a gold crown, and holds a silver staff with a trident-like top. Beside him stands a golden standing figure with hands in anjali, and a silver oil lamp sits on a stand. The backdrop shows a glowing red temple tower under a night-sky. A floor carpet of red petals and a small wooden stool are in front. a person based on the seated figure's saffron-red attire, crown and ornate adornments, with the page noting a person at this event; a priest-like seated role otherwise.2018-04-25 +1 copiesOrnate ceremonial stage scene. A man seated on a carved wooden throne with a silver-gilt back, draped in garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers and a gold-toned cloth, wears a green and gold headpiece, a leopard-print cloth over his lap, a rudraksha-style mala and ceremonial bangles, and holds a tall silver staff. Beside him stand golden statues of female figures with folded hands, and a gilded deity murti is decked with garlands, under a small pink and gold canopy. A red curtain and a starry night-sky backdrop fill the background, with a standing fan and a brass oil lamp on the stage.2018-04-25 +1 copiesApril 25 20182018-04-25 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, hands resting in his lap, in front of a large temple-style backdrop. Behind him, a deity murti is decorated with multicoloured garlands in pink, white, orange and yellow, and a golden bull sculpture stands nearby. To the left, a gold peacock with a peacock-feather fan and a golden trident are visible beside a draped yellow and orange cloth. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure: long swept-back hair, a long saffron robe and a rudraksha-style bead necklace with gold accents fit the qualifying cues. A small figure in white sits in the background near a red stand.2010-11-12 +1 copiesApril 25 20182018-04-25 +1 copiesA man seated on an ornate gold throne beside a gold cow-shaped carved figure and a green draped altar, with garlands of yellow, purple and red flowers hanging behind him. He wears a gold crown, a maroon and gold brocade kurta with a cream dhoti, layered gold necklaces and a jewelled ring, and holds a silver-tipped sceptre. Behind him are deity murti adorned with garlands and a saffron cloth. Swamiji (probable): the appearance cues are an ornate gold crown, a sceptre, layered gold necklaces and ceremonial brocade clothing, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji as the seated figure on the throne. Faint watermarked copyright text overlays the lower right corner.2011-12-15A photograph of a stage set for a puja. On the left, a seated figure in a red-brown and gold robe with a silver-embellished vest sits on a blue-draped seat under a gold arch, garlanded with multicoloured flower strands. In the centre stands a small deity murti on a gold pedestal, also garlanded with white and red flowers. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame and a silver offering vessel sit on the floor, with potted green plants in front. On the right, a seated man with hands pressed in anjali, wearing a white garland and a red-brown robe, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. A dark maroon curtain forms the backdrop.2015-06-03 +1 copiesSeptember 07 20172017-09-07 +1 copiesDecember 02 20172017-12-02April 25 20182018-04-25 +1 copies