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A night photograph of a bare-chested figure in profile with eyes closed and palms pressed together in namaste, lit against a black background. The figure wears an orange-saffron turban with gold border trim and a green tassel, a dense garland of white flowers hanging at left, and a multi-strand mala of red, green and white blossoms around the neck. Ornate gold and green beaded bracelets and a gold-embroidered armband are visible. A gilded palanquin or throne frame with white jasmine garlands occupies the left edge, and a brass or gold kalasha-like vessel appears at lower right. The bare-chested figure is an appearance-based a person candidate, identified by the saffron turban, rudraksha-style floral mala and ornate adornments, shown during a procession setting.

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A man in an orange turban and orange garment sits on a golden, ornately carved palanquin or chariot decorated with white jasmine strings and red and purple flower garlands. He presses his palms together in anjali mudra and gazes upward with a smile. Dark foliage fills the night background, and a green tassel hangs from the canopy above.2011-12-20A man seated on a red and gold throne draped with marigold and rose garlands against a dark background. He wears a bright orange turban with a small red tilak on the forehead, an orange robe, an orange shawl over one shoulder, a rudraksha-style bead mala across the chest, and beaded armlets. He is turned to his left, smiling, with long dark hair falling down his back. a person: the orange turban, long swept-back hair, ornate bead jewellery and enthroned position are the visible cues.2011-11-10 +1 copiesA person in orange-saffron robes and a matching orange turban sits on an ornate throne at night, raising one hand in a blessing gesture with palm open. Multiple garlands of yellow marigolds and red berries hang on the shoulders and across the chest, with gold-toned necklaces and bangles visible. Behind the throne are long strands of white, yellow and red-and-white flower garlands, and a dark velvet cushion. Flower-decorated brass and gold elements frame the scene, with a pointed silver-toned ornament in the foreground.Night procession scene with a figure seated on an open ornate vehicle beneath a tall orange canopy with teal fringe and marigold garlands. The seated person wears an orange turban, a brown robe, layered red and white flower garlands, and rudraksha-style beaded bracelets, with palms pressed together in greeting. A silver staff with a trident-like top rests beside them, and a red cushion with a blue and silver emblem sits nearby. A second person in orange is behind them. A large crowd fills the foreground and background under string lights and a lit gateway at dusk.2013-02-12September 09 20152015-09-09April 26 20122012-04-26November 10 20112011-11-10A seated figure in front of an ornate gold throne-back is framed by garlands of white and red flowers draped over a sage-green cloth canopy. The person wears a saffron-orange turban and an orange robe trimmed with gold border, with a dark rudraksha mala hanging on the chest, and raises one hand in blessing. a person presence is seated on the peetha, with cues of saffron/orange clothing, a turban and rudraksha mala, but the face is dim and the appearance is uncertain. Dim lighting and a dark background surround the scene.2010-11-05November 10 20112011-11-10 +1 copiesDecember 20 20112011-12-20A seated man in an orange-saffron turban and orange robe smiles and raises one hand in a gesture of greeting. He wears a thick necklace of rudraksha beads and garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds, with green leaves at the shoulder. A gilded crown-like ornament rests on a red upholstered throne at the left against a dark background.2009-10-17September 13 20152015-09-13 +1 copies