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A photo of a ceremonial stage scene. A seated man in orange-red robes with a gold-bordered orange shawl and a long beaded necklace sits on an ornate golden throne, smiling and holding a small silver tray with a yellow sweet or offering. Facing him, a man in white dhoti with gold borders and a red-and-gold sash, with a red-and-brown beaded necklace and a dark armband, stands with hands extended to receive the offering. Beside them a young boy in a white shirt and red shawl sits with palms joined. Behind them is a silver-and-gold deity murti garlanded with orange marigolds, and a brass lamp stands on the stage with pink roses in the foreground. a person is the seated figure in the orange robes and gold necklaces on the throne.

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A photograph of a ceremony on an ornate stage. A standing priest in white dhoti with a gold border, a red shawl over one shoulder and a dark rudraksha-style necklace, smiles while offering a silver tray of offerings. Seated on a gilded throne with red-and-gold cushions, a figure in saffron-orange robes and a long beaded necklace receives the tray with his hands, and he also smiles. Behind them stand silver shrine arches, a deity murti garlanded with orange flowers, and a brass lamp stand. Pink roses sit in the foreground and a small boy in a light blue shirt sits at the left edge.2015-09-11September 11 20152015-09-11A seated man in an orange-red robe and a long rudraksha mala sits on a gold-carved throne with a lion-head armrest, his feet on a red cushioned footstool. A young attendant in a white dhoti with gold border kneels before him, pouring liquid from a brass vessel over his hand into a silver plate. Behind them stand a standing attendant in orange clothing with a rudraksha mala and a second attendant in an orange robe, with a purple-painted face. Two large deity murtis with crowns and garlands stand in the background, and pink and yellow flowers lie at the right. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and appears to be Swamiji (probable), given the long hair, orange robe, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklaces, with the throne and the abhishekam-style pouring. A microphone stands near him.2015-09-11Photograph of a ceremonial scene on a stage in front of an ornate silver and red shrine with a deity murti garlanded in orange marigolds. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-bordered shawl and beaded necklaces sits on a throne-like chair, extending a small offering of food from a silver tray toward a young boy in white dhoti with a red-and-black shawl who stands with cupped hands. A small boy in blue kurta sits to the left beside brass lamps. Brass oil lamps, pink roses and a microphone stand are visible. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears saffron robes, long swept-back hair and beaded necklaces, a distinctive appearance-based match for the page's subject.2015-09-11September 11 20152015-09-11A seated figure on an ornate gold and maroon throne receives a tray of offerings from a young boy in white dhoti with gold border and red shawl. The seated man wears saffron-red robes with gold trim, a long beaded rudraksha mala, and a gold necklace, and holds a small brass object. Behind them stand silver-and-gold deity murti with orange marigold garlands, and pink roses in the foreground. Another boy in white and red sits to the left, and a microphone stand is visible.2015-09-11September 11 20152015-09-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man on an ornate gilded lion-armed throne, wearing an orange-red robe with a gold-bordered orange shawl and long swept-back dark hair, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace and gold chain. He is taking food from a silver tray held by a young boy in a white dhoti and orange-red sash who stands at his side. Behind them are an orange-red garland, pink-white floral decoration, a brass lamp and a deity murti with a crown and garlands. A microphone stand is at right and a white fan at left. Two bare-footed people are partly visible at the edges. Two statues or painted figures appear in the background at top right. Ceremonial prasad distribution seems to be underway.2015-09-11 +1 copiesA seated man in a dark maroon robe with a pink-and-white flower garland, a rudraksha mala, and a vertical tilak on his forehead sits on a red cushioned throne with ornate gold carved panels, smiling as he reaches out to take bananas from a large brass bowl. Two young attendants in orange dhotis and white beaded necklaces stand behind, one holding the bowl. In the foreground an older man with grey hair, glasses and a bare back kneels with his palms extended toward the offering, wearing a white sacred thread and a rudraksha mala. The setting appears to be a ritual offering or darshan with banana fruit offerings.2017-12-15September 11 20152015-09-11A seated man in a gold-carved red throne with a red cushion wears a rust-orange robe and a long rudraksha mala with a plain gold chain, and a horizontal white forehead mark with a red bindi. He holds a yellow-orange offering in one hand and a small spoon-like tool in the other, over a large silver bowl of yellow offerings on a green cloth. Beside him a younger attendant with a shaved head and white forehead band, wearing a white dhoti with gold borders and rudraksha beads on his chest and arms, extends his cupped hands. A vase of flowers and palm fronds stands between them, with gold-toned decor behind.2014-09-13September 11 20152015-09-11 +1 copies