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A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits before an ornate golden throne-like backdrop flanked by golden lion figures on a dark maroon curtain. He wears a rudraksha mala and layered gold ceremonial necklaces, a red tilak on his forehead, and gold bangles. He holds a yellow flower or flower petal in one hand. In front of him is a red draped table with silver ritual vessels, a silver kalasha-type pot with a spout, small oil lamps, a silver bowl, and a metal vessel at lower right. A hand from the left edge offers a plate. A purple bird logo appears at upper left. Appearance-based label: a person seated in puja-style ceremony.

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A seated man in an ornate golden throne with carved lion heads on either side performs a puja at a red-draped altar. He wears an orange-brown robe, a long gold and beaded necklace, gold armbands and a red bindi, and holds yellow flowers in one hand while the other rests near a silver kalasha with a small figure. Silver bowls, a lit oil lamp and a silver pot sit on the table; an attendant in orange with white tilak stands at left, offering a tray. The backdrop is deep maroon curtains.2013-09-02September 02 20132013-09-02September 02 20132013-09-02A man seated on a red and gold brocade-covered altar before an ornate gold-leaf arch with carved lion figures on each side. He wears a red-orange and gold cloth draped over one shoulder, a long rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, with gold bangles on his arm and a red bindi on his forehead. He holds a small bell and ritual items in his hands. Before him stand a silver kalasha on a stand, silver bowls, a covered silver container, a small silver shrine piece, a small brass deity murti, and a plate of yellow flowers. Appearance-based label: a person, in ceremonial puja setting.2013-09-16A photograph of a smiling man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved lion heads and a gold arched back, in front of dark red drapes. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a multi-strand gold necklace, gold armlets and bangles, a rudraksha-style gold mala, and a red tilak on his forehead. He holds a small lamp or bell-shaped vessel over a silver puja tray with flowers, a silver kalasha-style vessel, a small deity figure and silver bowls on a red table draped with a gold-edged cloth. Smoke rises from the lamp, and a silver staff topped with a bird stands beside the throne. Two golden lion statues flank the seat. This appears to be a puja or aarti moment.2013-09-02September 16 20132013-09-16A seated man in saffron-red ritual clothing and a gold-embroidered shawl sits before an ornate gold throne flanked by two golden lion heads. He wears a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, with a red bindi and white forehead markings. He holds a silver bell in his right hand and a silver vessel with a glass top in his left, performing puja. On the red and gold brocade-draped table are silver bowls, a covered silver dish, a small deity murti, and yellow flowers. a person appearance cues include the saffron clothing, rudraksha mala, gold necklaces and ceremonial setting.2013-09-16September 16 20132013-09-16A seated man in orange and gold ceremonial clothing sits on an ornate gold throne with carved arch and two gold lion sculptures on either side. He wears a gold necklace, bracelets, a rudraksha mala and a tilak with red dot on his forehead, holding a small bell in one hand while the other rests near a silver pot and an oil lamp with a flame. A silver plate of yellow flowers and silver bowls sit on a red and gold table cloth. Temple-style ritual setting, possibly a puja or abhishekam, with white draped curtains behind. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair not visible; identified by orange-gold robes, rudraksha mala, gold ornaments and seated on throne, consistent with the event page.2013-09-16September 16 20132013-09-16September 02 20132013-09-02A photograph of a seated man in orange and saffron ceremonial dress sitting before an ornate gold throne carved with lion heads and floral motifs. He wears a rudraksha mala, gold ornaments and gold bangles, with a red kumkum mark and vibhuti on his forehead. He holds a small ritual bell in one hand and a metal vessel with a flame-like light in the other, with a silver tray, bowls, a kalasha-style vessel and yellow flowers on a red and gold brocade-draped table. Golden lion statues flank the throne and orange flowers stand at left against white draped curtains. This is an abhishekam-style puja setting.2013-09-16