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February 02 20162016-02-02A photograph of a ceremony in front of an ornate gold throne shaped like a cobra hood, set against deep red drapes. A seated figure in a rust-orange robe, wearing a black turban-like crown, a gold necklace and a gold ornamental collar, sits on the throne with a leopard-print cushion and holds a small red object. Around him, a bare-chested attendant in white with a saffron-orange shawl stands at left and extends a hand toward the throne; a kneeling attendant in orange and a woman in white with gold borders kneel at the lower centre, one holding a red fruit. At right, a woman in a white sari with gold borders moves past. The throne's gold cobra canopy and carved lion figures are prominent.2016-02-02A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, wearing a matching orange turban with a red mark, a long gold-and-white flower garland and red cushions, sits on an ornate gilded throne with lion-head armrests under a golden canopy against maroon drapes. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and yellow-bordered white saris lean in and reach toward him, while a man in a white dhoti with a red mala beside him gestures with his hands. A camera and tripod are visible at the left edge, and a gold ritual vessel stands at the right.2015-11-22November 22 20152015-11-22November 22 20152015-11-22September 04 20172017-09-04A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a tiger-skin cushion and red velvet upholstery, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a matching orange turban, and a large orange-and-gold beaded mala with a red bead at the chest. The figure raises one arm toward a young man in white shirt and white dhoti whose head is covered with a white cloth, while a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with gold border holds the youth's shoulder. To the right, two women in saffron-orange saris and rudraksha malas stand beside a gold lion-shaped pedestal holding offerings, and a gold kalasha-style stand is visible at the top of the throne. Red carpet, red velvet curtain and gold lamps fill the stage, with a video camera on a tripod at left. Four people are visible in the scene.2015-11-22May 04 20162016-05-04February 22 20172017-02-22January 30 20162016-01-30A photograph of a temple-style ceremony on an ornate golden stage. A seated figure in a black turban, red-orange robes and a red-and-pink flower garland sits before a large heart-shaped throne backdrop studded with colourful gems and edged with marigold garlands. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with an orange sash stands at left, offering flowers, and another attendant in red-orange dhoti stands to the far left holding his hands together near a lamp stand. A golden lion sculpture rests at the base, and a red-draped deity murti decorated with garlands sits at right. A dark curtain and floral arrangements frame the scene. Three physical people are visible.2016-02-20 +1 copiesMarch 05 20162016-03-05