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A seated man in a maroon-red turban and maroon robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands joined in namaste, eyes closed, wearing a long gold necklace, a rudraksha mala with gold beads, and a pink-and-white flower garland. Beneath a maroon and gold umbrella, a shirtless priest in a white dhoti with an orange border offers a lamp or aarti flame beside a golden trident, with lit oil lamps on a stand. A woman in orange and a few devotees stand behind in a garden setting, green foliage and pink flowers visible.

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September 09 20162016-09-09Outdoor ceremonial scene under a canopy with fringed tassels in green, red and yellow. A seated man on a gold-and-red throne with cushioned red seat, wearing a maroon turban with a crescent ornament, rudraksha-style brown beads, a gold pendant, pink-and-white flower garland and gold bangles, sits with palms joined in namaste with eyes closed. Swamiji (probable): long hair visible, distinctive garland, pendant and ornate saffron-toned clothing. Beside him a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with an orange border and a pink turban stands holding a gold-capped ritual vessel near a brass lamp stand, with a gold kalasha-style object. Behind, a devotee in brown clothing and other people with hands joined stand in the background. A golden deity murti stands at left beside a decorated arch and a red umbrella with mirrored trim.2016-09-09September 09 20162016-09-09A ceremonial photograph of a seated figure on a gold-and-red throne under a maroon umbrella with silver fringe. The seated figure wears a maroon-brown turban with a silver brooch, a pink-and-white flower garland, a brown shawl, and heavy gold necklaces and bangles, and holds a bunch of green leaves. Beside him a younger man, bare-chested with a pink turban, white dhoti with orange borders and a gold necklace, pours liquid from a woven-wrapped vessel. Onlookers stand behind them.2016-09-09September 09 20162016-09-09September 09 20162016-09-09September 09 20162016-09-09A photograph of a seated figure on a golden throne under a maroon and gold umbrella, outdoors with greenery behind. The seated figure wears a maroon-red turban with a crescent and jewelled ornament, a pink and white flower garland, a long gold rudraksha-style necklace with a gold pendant, and gold bangles; he raises one hand in blessing. A standing priest in a white dhoti with an orange shawl and white body markings holds a silver plate of fruit, including bananas and apples. Another man with a white forehead mark sits behind them. The seated figure's identity is an appearance-based candidate of a person based on the turban, flowers, and gold ornaments.2016-09-09September 09 20162016-09-09April 04 20182018-04-04Photograph of a ritual on a gold-framed throne. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a pink shoulder cloth pours liquid from a woven pot toward a seated man under a maroon embroidered umbrella with silver fringe. The seated man wears a maroon turban with a crescent ornament, a pink and white flower garland, a gold-and-brown beaded mala and gold bangles, holding a green leafy sprig. Behind them, several people with white forehead markings stand or sit. a person cues: ornate saffron-maroon clothing, layered gold necklaces and a garland on a throne, with the seated man receiving abhishekam from the priest.2016-09-09March 06 20162016-03-06 +1 copies