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A photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair, wearing multiple rudraksha mala necklaces and a heavy ceremonial gold chain, smiling broadly on a red and gold throne with a large ornate gold backrest. Before him a man in a blue short-sleeved shirt and dark trousers stands with palms pressed together in greeting, while a man in white at left also joins his hands in namaskar. Behind them a man in an orange robe with a white forehead marking stands near a gold vessel, and a backdrop shows a large painted deity image draped in white, with a garland of yellow and red flowers hanging on the throne. The figure seated on the throne has distinctive long hair, saffron robe, rudraksha malas and gold chain, a probable match for a person.

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A photograph of a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and ornate silver-and-gold necklace seated on a red velvet throne with a gold-framed back, a garland of yellow and red marigolds draped over the throne. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands at left with palms pressed together in namaskar, and a man in a blue short-sleeved shirt and dark trousers reaches out to clasp the seated figure's hand. Behind them, a man in orange robes and a second orange-clad attendant stand near a large painted backdrop of a deity. Textured saffron cloth lies across the throne arm. Based on the setting and visible cues, the seated figure is a person in person, shown during a darshan-style greeting.2008-10-08October 08 20082008-10-08Two men in front of a golden ornate throne offer a fruit to a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala with a gold necklace. The seated figure, with long swept-back dark hair, smiles and reaches out to take the fruit. The man in the foreground wears a blue shirt and dark trousers, and the man beside him wears a white shirt and dark trousers. Behind them, a standing attendant in orange and a person in orange stand near red cushioned seats. Marigold and yellow flower garlands decorate the golden throne, and a large banner with a portrait of a bearded man in white behind them. The scene appears to be a devotional offering during a gathering. a person figure with long hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and gold necklace is seated on the throne.2008-10-08October 08 20082008-10-08A photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron robe and layered rudraksha malas on a gold-and-red throne, smiling broadly as an older man in a white shirt bends forward with hands extended toward him. A man in a blue shirt stands behind them at left, and another orange-clad attendant stands in the background beside marigold garlands and a gold-framed backdrop with a deity image. The seated figure's long, swept-back hair and ceremonial gold necklace are visible. Red velvet cushions and purple flowers surround the throne.2008-10-08A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and a silver-coloured ceremonial necklace, on a red cushioned seat before an ornate gold throne with flower garlands. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands before him with palms pressed together in greeting, while the seated figure raises his hand in response. Behind them a robed attendant in orange stands with a tilak, and a golden lion-form decoration sits on the seat. Purple flowers lie at the front. The seated figure's appearance does not clearly establish identity, so the presence is recorded as unsure.2008-10-08October 08 20082008-10-08February 24 20072007-02-24A photograph of a seated man on a red and gold ornate throne, wearing saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha mala and long, swept-back hair, smiling and turned toward a kneeling man in a white shirt with his palms pressed together. Behind them stand three men: one in a white shirt with bracelets and a moustache, one in an orange dhoti-style robe and shawl with a grey beard, and one in a white shirt with his hands clasped. A golden lion-shaped armrest is visible at the throne's side, and a pink-patterned backdrop hangs behind. A light blue cloth covers the table in the foreground.2010-09-05October 31 20102010-10-31 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure on a red-cushioned golden throne with an ornate golden backrest decorated with floral garlands of yellow and red blooms. The figure wears a saffron-orange robe draped over one shoulder, a long rudraksha mala and a large ceremonial gold necklace, with long swept-back hair and a red bindi, smiling and resting one hand on the head of a man. In front, a man in a white shirt bows deeply with his hands pressed together in namaskar, and another man in a blue shirt kneels with folded hands, receiving blessing. Behind them a large painted backdrop and a patterned panel with elephant motifs frame the stage. The seated figure matches the a person appearance cues of swept-back hair, saffron robe and ornate necklace, shown here as a blessing giver on a throne.2008-10-08A photograph of a padapuja ritual at an outdoor pavilion. A man in a blue shirt and white dhoti bends forward, offering fruit to a seated figure in saffron robes and a saffron shawl, with a red tilak on his forehead, who sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne. Behind the throne, a gilded carved frame surrounds the seat. To the left, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands beside a younger man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala. On the right, a bearded man with glasses in orange robes watches with hands folded. A gold ritual vessel and offerings sit on a table in front. a person candidate is seated on the throne wearing saffron robes, a saffron shawl and a red tilak, while being offered fruit at a padapuja.2009-11-17 +1 copies