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A seated figure on an ornate gold throne is attended on a stage before dark red velvet drapes. The seated figure wears an orange and red wrap with a gold-bordered orange garment and a white headband. Three attendants in orange robes stand around him: one at left with a rudraksha mala, one bending forward holding a large brass tray with offerings, and one at right with a gold armlet and a bare back and shoulders, holding a fold of orange cloth. A gold lion figure and a second gold throne sit at right, with a red cushioned seat and a floral cloth.

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A stage ceremony before a deep red velvet curtain and gold-framed thrones. On the left a bald man in orange robes and rudraksha mala bends forward. Centre, a man in a red-orange shawl over white holds a blue bowl and a gold-yellow cloth while a long-haired man in orange robes with rudraksha beads and a gold necklace smiles and reaches toward him. On the right a shaved-headed man in orange robes and beads extends his hands toward the bowl. Behind them a gold throne and red cushions, and a rug with floral flowers on the stage floor.2013-02-03A seated elderly man in orange robes sits on a gold ornate throne with carved lion-head armrests, wearing a gold crown, white and red flower garland, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, with sandalwood markings on his forehead. A standing man in orange and gold-bordered cloth pours liquid from a silver vessel over him during an abhishekam, while other orange-clad attendants stand nearby with a silver tray. Marble walls and gold carved panels form the backdrop.2012-06-05October 22 20152015-10-22 +3 copiesA seated elderly man in a golden crown with red and white garland and rudraksha mala sits on an ornate golden throne against a marble wall, while a bald priest in saffron robes lifts a silver tray above his head. Another robed priest in orange with a gold-bordered shawl stands beside him, and a gold lion sculpture rests at left. Kumkum or vibhuti marks the forehead and the setting suggests a kanakabhishekam-style anointing ceremony. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a crown, rudraksha mala, ceremonial gold necklace and garland, with saffron robes and a throne.2012-06-05Photograph of an abhishekam-style honouring at a temple-like hall with a gilded ornate back-throne. A seated elderly priest in a gold crown and white and red floral garland, wearing a rudraksha mala, a gold necklace and bangles, sits on a maroon velvet throne with a sword leaning beside him. Facing him from the right, a standing man in an orange-and-saffron dhoti and shawl with a light sandal-paste mark on his shoulder holds a small brass plate. Beside him, a man in an orange robe holds a white pot with green leaves. Watermarked copyright text appears at the lower right. Visual evidence does not confirm the a person identity of the seated figure, so the role is given instead.2012-06-05June 05 20122012-06-05A photograph from a satsang-style ceremony in a ceremonial hall with a red-and-gold backdrop. On the left, a smiling person in an orange-and-gold turban, orange robes with yellow borders, and layered rudraksha malas and gold ornaments sits on a gold throne-like seat. In the centre, a bald priest with a tilak and rudraksha mala, wearing orange robes and gold pendant, sits cross-legged with hands folded. A tall brass lamp stands nearby. On the right, a man in a white shirt and glasses kneels on a red patterned rug, extending both hands to receive a small red fruit from the seated person. A partially visible attendant in white stands at the top right.A seated man on an ornate gold throne with carved details and a red cushion, wearing a red-orange turban, saffron-and-gold dhoti-style garments, a shawl, beaded rudraksha-style necklaces and gold bangles, receives a silver tray of offerings from a bare-chested young man in a red-orange turban kneeling before him. Behind them, a standing man in red-orange and gold garments with a tilak and beaded necklace holds his hands in anjali, and a kneeling bald man in similar saffron attire bows with folded hands. A woman in white with an orange shawl and beaded necklace stands at the right, also with palms joined. Behind the throne are a golden staff, a brass lamp and a red backdrop with a painted image. Setting appears to be a ritual or satsang in progress.2015-10-22 +1 copiesFebruary 03 20132013-02-03 +1 copiesJune 05 20122012-06-05May 08 20122012-05-08A seated elderly man in saffron-orange robes sits on a golden throne with an ornate gilded backrest and gilded lion figures at its sides. He wears a gold crown, a white vibhuti line on his forehead, layered gold necklaces, a dark rudraksha mala, a white and red-striped flower garland, and gold bangles and rings. Standing beside him, a bald priest in orange robes with white tilak and a gold chain holds a silver tray. Another robed attendant in saffron stands behind, a figure with a shaved head and ochre clothing with a gold-bordered shawl, and a further attendant at the right edge. The setting is a marble-walled hall with fluorescent lights overhead.2012-06-05