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A seated man in a deep red-brown saffron-toned robe sits on a red throne cushioned with red bolsters, framed by a large arch of yellow, white and red marigold and rose garlands. He wears a white-and-red flower garland, a red-and-white garland, a rudraksha mala, a gold armlet and a small bindi, with a dark topknot of hair, eyes closed and smiling. Around him, a priest in white dhoti with saffron shawl and sacred thread stands at left, and devotees in saris and white shirts offer and make gestures near the golden throne base and gold-plated backdrop with carved relief figures. A bank of gold vessels and an oil lamp sit beside the throne.

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July 19 20162016-07-19A photograph of a seated man on a red throne inside a gold-decorated hall, receiving a ceremonial anointing. He wears a rust-red robe, multiple long gold necklaces, gold armbands and a dark topknot, and his body and robe are dusted with white powder. A large floral arch of yellow, white, red and green garlands frames the throne. Around him, women in saris and devotees pour offerings and handle silver bowls, and trays of flowers, fruit and sweets lie at his feet. A white air cooler stands at right and gilded figures decorate the wall. The page names the figure as a person, and the appearance cues are a dark topknot, rust-red robe, gold necklaces and a ceremonial throne, so this is a probable identification.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19Photo inside a gold-walled hall. A man with long dark hair and a tall crown-like top sits on a red-cushioned throne decorated with yellow and white flower garlands, wearing a maroon-red robe and a white flower garland. Two women in maroon and rust saris stand beside him, one with hair in a bun and one with long loose hair, and a woman in white attends nearby. A man in a white dhoti with gold border stands at left beside a trident, and devotees in white clothing gather at right. Gold relief carvings and a gold canopy form the background, with a flower-covered platform in front.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange-red robe, with a dark swept-back hairstyle, rudraksha mala and layered flower garlands, sits on a red and gold throne framed by a large floral backdrop of yellow, red and white blossoms. He smiles as a woman in a cream sari with a dark braid, adorned with jasmine, kneels at a silver bowl on his feet, pouring or offering while others stand behind. Flower petals and garlands lie in a metal tray, and a gold-toned wall with carved figures forms the background. a person is seated as the honoured guru receiving padapuja-style offering.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A seated figure on a red cushioned throne before a golden backdrop and a large floral garland arch of yellow, white and red flowers. He has long dreadlocked hair, gold necklaces, gold armlets and a rust-coloured cloth, and smiles as devotees reach toward him. Two devotees in white and cream attire offer or hand over items, with an arrangement of red roses, white jasmine garlands and a brass vessel in front. Another devotee in a rust-coloured sari leans in from the right, and a cooling fan stands at the right edge. A puja-style offering scene with flower garlands and pooja items.2016-07-19