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A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes on an ornate gold-trimmed red throne, raising one hand in blessing against a dark blue curtain backdrop. The figure wears a saffron head wrap with a gold crown-like ornament, a rudraksha mala and a long garland of yellow, purple and red flowers. In front, a woman in a white and yellow sari sits with hands joined in namaste. Brass and silver bowls of fruit, sweets and offerings, a kalasha-like vessel and a brass lamp sit on a white table, with a white speaker-like stand at left.

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October 17 20092009-10-17Photograph of a ritual offering on a stage before a dark blue curtain. A seated man in the centre wears orange robes, an orange head wrap, and a rudraksha mala, with a long garland of yellow, orange and purple flowers draped over his shoulders; he sits on a red and gold throne and raises one hand in blessing. To his left, a woman in a white sari with an orange border kneels with palms together in prayer. To his right, a man in white kurta with a yellow shawl bends over the offering tray. In front lie brass vessels, bowls of fruit, sweets, bananas and coconuts on a red cloth, flanked by two tall brass oil lamps.2009-10-17A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes on an ornate red and gold throne, wearing an orange turban, a long rudraksha mala and a large floral garland of pink, yellow and purple flowers, with one hand raised in blessing. Before him a woman in an orange sari kneels with palms joined in namaskar. Offerings on a patterned rug include silver bowls and vessels, fruit, sweets, flatbreads and a plate of yellow flowers, with a brass oil lamp at right and a digital clock on a stand at left. A dark blue backdrop fills the stage. The scene reflects a puja offering and darshan setting.2009-10-17A seated figure in orange saffron robes and an orange head wrap sits on a red and gold ornate throne on a stage before a dark blue curtain. He wears a long multi-coloured flower garland and rudraksha beads, and raises one hand in blessing. Before the throne, a woman in a white sari with a yellow border kneels and offers something over a tray of fruit and silver bowls, while a young attendant in white and yellow bows at the right. Two brass oil lamps stand at the edges of the stage, with pineapple and fruit on a platform. The person on the throne matches the appearance cues of a person, with his saffron clothing, orange head wrap, rudraksha beads and garland, and is seated as an honoured figure; this is a photograph of a ritual offering on stage.2009-10-17A photo of a ceremony on a stage with a dark blue curtain backdrop. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate red-and-gold throne, wearing a rudraksha mala and a long garland of red, yellow and purple flowers, with his right hand raised in blessing. Swamiji (probable), appearance cues: orange robes, orange turban, rudraksha mala, ornate garland. To his left, a young woman in white with a yellow border kneels with hands joined in prayer beside a brass oil lamp. To his right, a man in white with a yellow shawl kneels and gestures over an offering tray. Silver and brass bowls hold fruit, sweets, flowers and pineapples on the stage, and a standing attendant in white and yellow stands at the left edge.2009-10-17A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap sits on an ornate red throne with gold trim, wearing a long garland of yellow, purple and pink flowers and a rudraksha mala. He raises one hand in blessing. Before him is a brass tray with fruit, flowers and offerings, and bowls of food. A woman in a white sari with yellow border sits on the left with palms joined, and a man in white clothing kneels on the right with palms pressed together. a person: the seated saffron-robed figure on the throne wears a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial garland.2009-10-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-trimmed red throne against a blue backdrop, raising one hand in a blessing gesture. The figure wears an orange-red robe and turban with a dark rudraksha mala and a large garland of yellow, purple and magenta flowers. In the foreground, an elderly woman in a white sari with a pink shawl kneels and joins her palms in namaskar before the throne. Silver offering plates with fruit, sweets and a pineapple sit in front, and a small wooden box with a mala rests on a white pedestal at right.2009-10-17A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate red and gold throne against a dark blue curtain. Long dark hair falls past the shoulders, and a rudraksha mala hangs across the chest. He wears a garland of yellow, orange and purple flowers and raises one hand in blessing. Silver oil lamps, a silver kalasha-type vessel, fruit, sweets and flower offerings are arranged on a stage floor before the throne. A small framed photograph and water bottles sit on a side table.2009-10-17A seated man in orange sannyasi robes and an orange turban sits cross-legged on a red and gold throne with an ornate gold arched backrest. He wears a long flower garland of yellow, orange and purple blossoms and a rudraksha mala, and raises one hand in blessing. In front of the throne is a low offering table with silver bowls of fruit, sweets, flowers and food, and two silver oil lamps stand on either side. A dark curtain backs the stage, and a small clock sits on a white pedestal at left. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, with saffron clothing, a turban and rudraksha cues visible.2009-10-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremony on a stage with dark blue drapery behind. A man in orange robes and an orange turban sits cross-legged on a red and gold throne, one hand raised in blessing, wearing a long rudraksha mala and a garland of yellow, orange and purple flowers. On the left a woman in a pale blue salwar kameez with a coral dupatta stands with palms pressed together in greeting. On the right a man in white kurta bows low, touching the platform near the throne. Before the throne stands a tray of fruit, flowers, brass bowls and offerings, with a small oil lamp and a kalasha-like vessel. The person on the throne is an appearance-based candidate for a person, identified only by the orange robe, turban, rudraksha mala and garlands.2009-10-17A photo of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap on an ornate red and gold throne, raising one hand in greeting while smiling. Long rudraksha malas hang across his chest and a garland of yellow, purple and red flowers drapes over him. In the foreground a girl in a red top and checked skirt kneels with palms pressed together, and a bowed older man in white clothes stands at the right beside a tray of brass bowls filled with fruit, flowers and offerings. Swamiji (probable): the saffron robes, long hair under the head wrap, rudraksha malas and throne match the appearance-based cues.2009-10-17A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate red and gold throne against a dark curtain, wearing a saffron head covering, rudraksha mala beads, and a long yellow-and-purple marigold garland, raising one hand in blessing. Two men in white kurta-style clothes bow low on the stage in front of brass bowls, silver containers, fruit including pineapple and bananas, and a flower-decorated offering tray. A small brass oil lamp stands at the left edge. The scene resembles a puja offering before the seated figure; the seated figure's appearance is consistent with the page's a person candidate, with cues including saffron clothing, rudraksha mala, a crown-like ornament, and a garland. Printed text on the image reads a copyright notice.2009-10-17