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A seated figure in an orange-red turban, rudraksha-style gold beaded necklace and orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions and a tiger-skin rug, smiling as a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with purple-and-gold border and gold-bordered shawl leans forward to offer a silver plate with a green leaf, fruit and flowers. White sacred markings appear on the server's arms and back. Gold carved panels and dark red drapery form the backdrop.

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November 24 20152015-11-24A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha-style bead necklace receiving green leaves from a standing priest. He sits on a red cushioned seat before an ornate gold throne with a carved backrest and a gold lion figure on the right, with deep maroon drapes behind. The standing priest, bare-chested with white sacred markings on his body, wears a pink and white dhoti and a green-bordered shawl, and holds a small tray. A microphone stands at right and a stage-side figure is partly visible at the left edge.2015-11-22A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes receiving a garland from a bare-chested priest in a purple and gold silk dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl over his shoulder. The seated man wears a rudraksha mala, a gold ceremonial necklace, white and red flower garlands, and a red-and-orange wrap, sitting on a red cushioned seat before an ornate gold throne with a gold-embossed backdrop. The priest holds a garland and a small vessel. A microphone stands at the right edge, and a deep red curtain hangs behind.2015-11-22A photograph of a seated ceremonial figure on a gilded throne draped with a tiger-skin rug and red velvet cushions. The seated man wears a rust-red turban with a small emblem, a saffron-red robe with a golden border, a long rudraksha-style mala and a gold chain. He is reaching toward a shirtless young man kneeling before him, who wears a purple shawl, white dhoti with a green and gold border, and a gold necklace; the kneeling man holds a woven red-and-orange cloth bundle. Behind the throne hang garlands of yellow, orange, pink and red flowers and a golden ornamented backdrop, with a gold-topped staff on the left.2015-10-19A seated figure in orange-saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a red tiger-striped throne with gold lion-head armrests, before a gold ornate backdrop and maroon curtain. A standing priest with bare upper body, white sacred ash markings, a hair bun and a pink-and-white dhoti holds a small offering vessel and leaves toward him. The seated figure holds green leaves and water is being poured over them. Tamil text on the page is a discourse title, not a visible sign. Persons: 2 visible, plus a partially visible attendant at far left.2015-11-22A ceremonial scene inside a decorated hall with silver-and-gold pillars and a golden throne-like seat. A person in a deep orange turban, orange shawl, and layered coral-and-white flower garlands with a rudraksha mala sits on a red-and-gold cushioned seat with a golden lion-head armrest. A young man in white dhoti and shawl, wearing rudraksha beads and bangles, kneels and offers a brass tray of white and yellow flowers or cloth. Behind them a deity murti is adorned with garlands, and brass oil lamps stand on a side table. The seated figure is a person by appearance: an orange turban, coral garlands and rudraksha cues, with the seated role as the offering recipient.2015-07-09A photograph of a temple-style ritual inside a hall with a golden lion-headed throne in the foreground. A seated figure in an orange-red turban, orange-red robe, rudraksha-style beaded garland and ornate gold bangles sits on a red-cushioned gold throne. A shirtless man in a white dhoti with a red-and-gold cloth at his waist stands at left, offering a silver-rimmed tray of yellow offerings. Silver staffs topped with trident and spear finials frame the scene. Behind, a gold-decorated seat holds a deity murti draped in red and white garlands, and a large floral arrangement of marigolds and roses fills the upper right. Brass lamps stand on the table.2015-07-09October 18 20152015-10-18November 24 20152015-11-24March 15 20172017-03-15 +1 copiesNovember 22 20152015-11-22A photo of a seated figure on a red-cushioned golden throne with carved gold lion-head armrests, before a deep red velvet curtain. The seated figure wears saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha mala with large beads and a gold necklace, gold earrings, and holds green leaves. A standing priest on the left, bare-chested with white sacred markings on his chest and arms, wears a pink and white dhoti with a yellow shawl and holds a brass vessel and green leaves. A second attendant in white stands at the far left edge. Ornate gold carvings fill the background. A microphone stand is at right. The seated figure shows appearance cues consistent with a person seated in a ritual role, while the priest performs an offering.2015-11-22