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A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with plush tan cushions and an orange cloth draped over the armrest. He wears an orange and maroon sleeveless robe, a long rudraksha mala of dark beads, and has a horizontal tilak; his long hair is swept back. He smiles as he reaches toward a small brass plate holding flower petals and offerings. In front of him, a young boy in a white kurta with a red thread around his neck and a flower garland at his chest stands with his hands near a small lamp or offering. A woman in a cream sari with a green border stands behind the boy. A gilded deity relief is visible on the upper back of the throne, and a dark blue curtain forms the background. a person with rudraksha mala and orange robe, shown seated on the throne performing a blessing ritual with a child.

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A seated man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe with maroon borders and a long rudraksha mala, sits on a golden-cushioned throne and smiles as he hands a small folded paper to a young boy in white. The boy, in white kurta with a purple flower garland, reaches up toward him. Behind them a woman in a cream sari with green border holds a gold tray of apples and purple flowers. A gold-carved backdrop and a dark curtain frame the scene. Swamiji (probable): the seated man's long hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala match the presentation cues.2010-11-10A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with a carved gold backrest and cushions, wearing an orange and maroon saffron-style robe, a long dark rudraksha mala, and long swept-back hair. He holds a white paper or envelope and extends his hand toward a young boy in white clothes with a red cord and a bead necklace, who stands with hands joined. Beside them a woman in a white and green-bordered sari bends forward and holds a silver tray with two red apples. A man in white stands behind the throne. The setting is a stage with a dark blue curtain and a golden deity relief at the top. Appearance-based label: a person, seated in the honoured position, with saffron robe, rudraksha mala and long hair as qualifying cues; the boy receives a blessing.2010-11-10November 10 20102010-11-10October 27 20102010-10-27A photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron shawl and a rudraksha mala, with a small red bindi on his forehead and long swept-back dark hair, smiling as he holds beads of the mala. Sitting on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, he is attended by a young boy in a white shirt who kneels and holds small purple flowers in his hands. Behind them is a tray of apples and flower petals on a gold-carved table, and a pillar with carved stonework stands in the background. a person is shown in the orange saffron shawl and rudraksha mala with a throne setting; the boy is a devotee presenting flowers.2010-10-10A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a long rudraksha mala and a red bindi, smiling as he accepts flowers from a young boy in a white kurta. The boy kneels and holds purple flowers with both hands, while a silver tray with apples and marigold-like flowers sits on a carved gold side table.2010-10-28October 28 20102010-10-28 +1 copiesOctober 10 20102010-10-10December 04 20102010-12-04October 28 20102010-10-28Indoor photograph of a ceremonial exchange on a raised seat before a bright red draped cloth. A seated man with long dark hair, a white forehead band, rudraksha malas and a gold-toned ceremonial necklace wears saffron-orange clothing and reaches out to a boy in an orange shirt and dark trousers, who holds small wrapped sweets or offerings in both hands. Behind them a woman in a white sari with a beaded necklace smiles, and a red tray of sweets sits nearby. A gold-framed throne back stands at right, a spotlight glows at left, and seated women in white saris are in the background. Appearance-based label: a person, seated in the centre of the ceremony.2012-09-03A seated man in a rust-red ochre robe with a rust-red shawl over his bare shoulder and chest sits on an ornate gold throne with a sunburst backrest and red cushion. He has a white and red forehead mark, a long beard, long hair, and a gold chain-style necklace. A young girl in a white top with hair pinned up and a boy in white kurta bend forward, the boy offering a handful of golden grains or petals toward his outstretched hand. A bare-armed attendant in white and orange-bordered dhoti bends at the left edge beside a brass oil lamp. A silver bowl sits at the base of the throne and a microphone is clipped to his side. Gold ornate carvings fill the background. Ritual offering scene.2017-05-08