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A photograph in a gold-decorated hall showing a seated man on a leopard-print cushioned golden throne with carved lion armrests. He wears an orange-brown turban with a silver crescent, an orange robe, a multi-strand red, green and yellow flower garland, a rudraksha mala, and gold armlets, and extends one hand toward a bent-over man in white. Two attendants stand behind: one in a white dhoti with brown beads and a gold sash, the other in orange robes and a red-and-white cloth, supporting the bowing devotee. A white cooling fan and a camera on a stand are visible. The copyright line and source credit appear across the lower image.

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July 17 20162016-07-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in rust-orange robes and a matching orange turban with a crescent ornament, wearing a multi-strand rudraksha-style mala with red, green and yellow flower garlands and a large gold pendant. He sits on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions and a carved lion head, his right hand extended in blessing over the head of a devotee. The devotee wears white kurta-style clothing and a saffron blindfold, bowing with hands pressed together. A second man in orange dhoti and cloth stands behind, beside a camera on a tripod and a gold-and-red decorative fan. Gold lion carvings and a red drape frame the scene.2016-07-17July 17 20162016-07-17 +1 copiesJuly 17 20162016-07-17 +1 copiesJuly 17 20162016-07-17 +1 copiesA seated man on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions wears a saffron-orange robe, a saffron turban with a white crescent emblem, multiple red and green flower garlands, a gold pendant and bangles. He extends his hand toward a bald man in white shirt and trousers who wears a red blindfold and bends forward. Behind them, a man in a white dhoti with gold border and another in orange robes stand; a camera on a tripod and a golden lion carving are visible. The figure on the throne shows distinctive ceremonial cues consistent with the page's reference to a person, seated as the presiding figure.2016-07-17July 17 20162016-07-17 +1 copiesJuly 17 20162016-07-17 +1 copiesJuly 17 20162016-07-17 +1 copiesPhoto of a seated man on an ornate golden throne with leopard-print cushions, wearing a rust-orange turban with a crescent emblem, orange robes, layered gold necklaces and a multicoloured red, green and yellow flower garland. He sits with eyes closed and extends one arm forward, a folded white paper in hand. Beside him a gold lion-headed armrest and golden carved pillar. Two attendants in white dhotis and orange garments lean in from the left, one holding out a white cloth or paper, the other reaching toward the seated man. The attendant on the left wears a white shirt, rudraksha beads and a forehead tilak. Stage backdrop is deep red curtain. a person candidate appearance: rust turban, saffron robes, rudraksha-style adornments and gold necklaces, presented as the seated figure receiving offerings; identity uncertain from appearance alone.2016-07-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with leopard-print cushions, wearing an orange-brown turban with a white crescent ornament, orange-brown robes, a multi-coloured flower garland with red, green and yellow blooms, gold necklaces and bangles. He rests a hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in a white kurta and white dhoti, whose head is covered by an orange cloth. Two attendants stand behind: one in white dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth, another in orange with a rudraksha-style necklace. A gilded deity murti and a gold lion-head armrest are visible, with a camera and fan in the background. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation.2016-07-17July 17 20162016-07-17