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A photograph of a seated figure in a deep red turban and rust-coloured garment wrapped with gold-toned adornments, reaching out to hand an object to a standing attendant in a dark red-and-gold shawl. Behind them stands an ornate gold throne with a pink velvet drapery, and a deity murti garlanded with yellow and red flowers. Ceremonial silver staffs with tapered finials and a gold-tipped rod are in the foreground. The seated figure's appearance suggests a person with a turban, distinctive gold necklaces and bangles, presiding in a ritual setting, while the attendant holds the item. The scene resembles a ceremonial audience or darshan.

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Ceremonial scene inside a richly decorated hall. A man seated on a golden lion-faced throne with a rust-red turban, rust-red dhoti-style garment, ornate gold necklaces and bangles reaches forward to receive a ceremonial object. Behind him a gilded arched throne canopy frames a deep pink draped curtain, with a deity murti adorned with yellow and orange marigold garlands. Standing beside him, a second attendant in a dark garment with a gold-bordered shawl and an ornate headdress with purple plumes holds out a ceremonial staff and implements. Ornamental silver and gold staffs stand upright in the foreground.2015-10-18November 24 20152015-11-24November 24 20152015-11-24November 24 20152015-11-24November 24 20152015-11-24November 24 20152015-11-24A ceremonial abhishekam-style ritual on a golden peetha throne backed by a golden arch and red curtains. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a purple-and-gold turban pours liquid from a white vessel while standing at the left. Seated on a red-cushioned gold throne at right, a bearded man wears a maroon turban with gold ornament, a maroon robe, layered gold necklaces and a gold pendant, and raises a sprig of green leaves. A golden trident stands at upper left, a small deity murti with flower garlands sits on the throne back, and brass lamps and a kalasha are placed around the stage.2017-02-22November 24 20152015-11-24A photograph of a seated man in a maroon-red turban with a peacock-feather ornament and gold crescent pieces, wearing a maroon shawl and a heavy gold necklace with a large gold pendant. He sits before an ornate gold peacock-fan backrest, with a bare-chested priest in white dhoti and green-bordered cloth at left holding an object in his hands. A woman in white with a blue border stands at right, and a golden shrine lamp glows in the background. A seated figure bears distinctive ceremonial adornments and red-and-gold clothing; he is a person in an appearance-based sense and the seating and setting are consistent with a satsang or ceremony.2017-09-05 +1 copiesA seated man in a red turban and red-and-saffron robes sits on an ornate gold-framed throne, wearing layered rudraksha malas, a large gold pendant necklace and gold armbands. He extends his hand toward a small boy who leans in to receive something from him. Behind them stands a bald attendant with white tripundra marks and a rudraksha mala, wearing a saffron cloth, and another person's arm is visible at the left edge. Yellow flowers and a striped object lie in the foreground, and the setting is dimly lit with metal stage poles behind. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has a red turban, layered malas, gold pendant and armbands, consistent with the page's Shivoham programme context.2015-11-24A photograph taken at night in a temple-like setting. A seated figure on an ornate gilded silver throne wears a red-orange turban, layered beaded necklaces and gold jewellery, and a red-orange wrap, and holds small yellow and green decorated sticks while extending a hand toward a shirtless man in a white dhoti who stands before the throne with his hands folded. A second man in a white dhoti with gold border stands at the left edge. Behind them is scaffolding and a few blurred onlookers.2015-11-24A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-toned throne with a large circular backrest, wearing a red-maroon turban, rudraksha mala necklaces, a gold pendant and bangles, and a red-maroon garment with a yellow-orange border. The figure extends one hand to touch a bare-chested young man with white markings on his skin and a white cloth around his waist, who stands in front of him. Another man in orange clothing with a shaved head and a rudraksha mala stands at left, with a hand resting on the young man's shoulder. The setting is dim with warm orange lighting and haze, and a red-lit area behind. Visible people: three. a person cues present: turban, rudraksha malas, ornate gold necklace, and the throne role.2015-11-24