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A photograph of a public religious event in a hall with a colourful painted backdrop of Hindu deities above. A central figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate red and gold throne draped with white and orange flower garlands, with a microphone stand before him. Beside him, a second seated figure wears a red turban and a beaded necklace. Elderly men in white dhotis and shirts sit in gilt chairs at the front, and a man in white kneels on the floor near scattered petals and flowers. A large banner shows images of Shiva and Parvati and a Kannada heading. Many seated and standing men in white shirts and dhotis fill the hall, and a few wear saffron cloth. Flower petals and yellow flower offerings lie on the floor. The rendered text on the banner and the photo copyright line are not included.

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July 23 20092009-07-23A photograph of a formal ceremony in a hall with a painted backdrop of deities above a large banner in Kannada and English. A central seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gilded throne draped with white and orange flower garlands, with petals scattered on the floor. Beside him, on the left, an elderly man in white kurta, cream shawl and white cap sits on a gilded chair, and on the right a figure in red-orange robes with a red head covering and gold necklace sits on another gilded throne. A standing attendant in saffron stands near the centre-left, and men in white shirts and dark trousers stand and sit around the room. Banner text names a Doctorate honour and a Ratha Tulabhara programme dated 23-07-2009.2009-07-23Indoor event in a hall with a decorated backdrop of painted deities and a large banner with Kannada text and Shiva and Parvati imagery. A seated elder in orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, adorned with a white and orange flower garland and a flower-decorated head. Beside the throne, a younger woman in orange robes and a red head wrap wears a rudraksha-style necklace. Men in white shirts and dhotis sit on the floor around the throne, some with hands folded, and a devotee in orange stands to the left.2009-07-23July 23 20092009-07-23July 23 20092009-07-23July 23 20092009-07-23A seated saffron-robed religious leader sits on an ornate golden throne with a red cushioned backrest, draped with a large white and orange flower garland, in a hall with a wall painting of Hindu deities. Beside him a second saffron-clad figure in a red turban and rudraksha mala sits on a golden chair. Seated devotees in white dhotis and shirts, and women in teal and beige saris, sit on the marble floor, while standing men in white and saffron watch. A large banner behind shows a mountain temple scene and Shiva-Parvati imagery. The thrones and garlands suggest a felicitation ceremony.2009-07-23A photograph of a seated ceremony in a hall with a large banner behind the dais showing Shiva and Parvati figures and Kannada text. Two ornate gold-and-red thrones are decorated with orange and white flower garlands. On the centre throne a bald, white-bearded man in orange robes sits with his feet resting on a white cloth, while a devotee in a pale kurta sits on the floor beside him. To the left, a person in a saffron robe and red-orange turban wears a gold beaded necklace and holds a notebook. Nearby, devotees in white shirts and dhotis, orange-robed monks and women in a sari stand or sit around the stage, and scattered flower petals cover the floor. Rows of deity murtis are depicted on the upper panel.2009-07-23A seated man in a bald head and saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne with a red velvet back, draped in white and orange flower garlands, with a second saffron-robed figure wearing an orange turban and gold beaded garland on an adjacent throne. Seated on the floor in front, an older man in white dhoti and shawl sits on a white cushion amid scattered petals. Behind them a row of men in white shirts and dark trousers stand and sit, and a large banner with Kannada script hangs above. The room has patterned tile walls and a ceiling fan. a person is the bald, saffron-robed man on the central throne, based on his saffron robes and seated ceremonial prominence, though appearance cues are limited.2009-07-23A seated group on a tiled hall floor in front of a large banner in Kannada script. At centre, a figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne draped with white and orange flower garlands. Beside him on a second gold throne, a young person in an orange robe and red turban wears a rudraksha mala. Around them, men in white shirts and dhotis sit cross-legged, some wearing blue and yellow rosettes, and women in saris stand at right. Monks in orange robes stand behind the thrones. The banner above shows deity imagery including Shiva and Parvati, and a printed heading in Kannada reads Sri Sri Sri Dr. Balagangadharanatha Mahaswamigalu. A background wall shows a painted pantheon of deities.2009-07-23July 23 20092009-07-23July 23 20092009-07-23