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A ceremonial scene in a hall with a dark blue curtain and gold-framed ornate throne. A long-haired figure in white clothing sits on a red-cushioned gold throne, extending one arm toward a group of seated men in white dhotis and orange-tinted shawls, some wearing rudraksha malas. Around the throne are gold lamps, a silver-rimmed ritual plate, and elaborate deity murtis draped with marigold and multicolour flower garlands. A small orange-and-yellow pennant on a pole and a ceremonial parasol stand at the left. Several devotees' heads are visible in the foreground. The figure on the throne appears to be a person, identified by long swept-back hair and white ceremonial attire seated on the central throne, with disciples seated before him.

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Photograph of a ceremony on a stage decorated with gold and garlands. A long-haired man in white cloth sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, extending his hand over a row of seated men in white dhotis and maroon-bordered cloths. Several bald men in orange or saffron garments with gold necklaces sit nearby. Behind the throne stand a gold deity murti and floral garlands in orange, purple and white. A brass oil lamp stands in the foreground, and a photographer in white holds a camera at left beside an orange-and-gold ceremonial banner. a person: the long-haired man seated on the throne, identifiable by his long swept-back hair and white ritual clothing; the appearance is consistent but cues are limited. Approximately ten people are visible.2010-11-10Indoor ritual scene in front of a large deity murti decorated with multicolored flower garlands, with an ornate gold throne in the centre. A man with long dark hair, wearing white cloth and a gold necklace, sits on the red-cushioned golden throne and extends his hands to receive a gesture from a woman in a white and gold-bordered sari who kneels before him. Several seated women in white and cream saris and orange shawls sit on an orange cloth to the right. To the left, a man in an orange robe with a gold chain stands near a brass oil lamp. A white pedestal fan and a camera on a tripod are visible, and a gold kalasha-like ornament stands at the right. a person in white clothing on the throne, with the appearance cues uncertain; the throne and white clothing alone are not sufficient to confirm identity.2010-11-14November 14 20102010-11-14November 14 20102010-11-14December 21 20102010-12-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple ritual with a seated figure on a gold and red throne in front of a deity murti draped in garlands of yellow and orange marigolds. The seated man has long dark hair, a beard, a white and gold garland, rudraksha beads and gold bangles, with hands pressed together in prayer and eyes closed. Behind him a gold deity shrine is decorated with flowers and brass lamps. Two priests in white dhotis, one bare-chested with a purple cloth on his head, bend forward to offer items, a third attendant in white kneels at the lower left, and a fourth in orange bends at the right. Oil lamps and a small flame burn on the altar in front, with marigold petals scattered on the platform.2016-12-02November 14 20102010-11-14November 14 20102010-11-14A photo of a temple-style ritual. On the left, a seated man with a saffron-orange turban and saffron robe holds his hands in anjali mudra, wearing beaded necklaces. Beside him sits a man with a white-striped forehead and wooden mala, and a younger man in white. On the right, a shirtless man in a white dhoti with coloured border holds a silver plate with a lit oil lamp, an aarti offering. Behind him stands a gold-trimmed peetha throne draped with marigold garlands and a deity murti. A gold fan is at left and a red carpet covers the floor.2013-07-18A photograph of a satsang stage with a central golden throne (peetha) draped in an orange cloth. A seated figure in white with a long gold-beaded necklace sits on the throne, appearing to be a person, with long dark hair and a gold necklace. Flanking the centre are rows of devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls on the left, and women in white and orange saris seated with palms joined on the right. Several oil lamps stand on brass stands, and decorated deity murtis with floral garlands sit on side platforms. Behind them hang a canopy and a backdrop of trees, with colourful garlanded arches and striped banners at the edges.2010-11-10A priest in a green turban and white dhoti, bare-chested with rudraksha-style white and green beaded necklaces, stands at left holding a multi-tiered brass aarti lamp with a lit flame while facing a decorated deity murti. Beside a fire pit with burning flames at lower left, two seated attendants in white and gold ceremonial dress with flower garlands sit in front of a richly garlanded altar. The altar is hung with yellow and red marigold and rose garlands, brass lamps and a golden kalasha-style crown canopy above, with a colourful fringed canopy overhead. This appears to be an aarti and homa-style puja. A throne-like decorated seat stands behind the priest, and the scene is an ashram puja setting.2016-03-27A photo of a padapuja ceremony in an indoor hall with orange floor mats and a dark backdrop. A man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala sits on a gold-and-red throne at centre-right, with a gold-framed peetha beside him. Around him, about a dozen seated devotees in white and cream saris and dhotis face him, several with hands folded in prayer; some hold brass plates with flowers and offerings. Behind the throne are ornate garlanded deity murti decorated with marigold and white flower garlands, and a kalasha-like decoration stands on a stand to the left. A small yellow-and-orange flag hangs in the background. Visible text in the corner reads a pedia source line2010-11-18 +1 copies