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A photograph of a ceremony in a gold-toned hall. A seated man with a tall black crown-like headdress, reddish-brown robe, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces sits on a red and gold throne draped with yellow and white marigold garlands, with a tiger-striped cloth at its base. Attendants in white dhotis with gold borders stand and kneel around him; one in a red-brown robe holds a rudraksha mala, and a woman in white with long black hair tends the throne. A gold trident stands at left and yellow flower petals lie on the red stage. The seated figure has distinctive crown, mala and ornament cues, so the appearance-based label applies: a person receiving honours at the throne.

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July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A photograph of a ceremonial puja on a golden stage before a large gilded deity murti. A seated man in a dark red-brown robe, with a long black-tied hair crown, a red and white garland of beads and a gold necklace, sits on a red-cushioned golden throne decorated with yellow and red flower garlands and a tiger-skin cover. He smiles while priests in white dhotis with gold borders, one with long hair, perform a ritual around him. A brass trishula stands to the left and a man in white with a rudraksha mala is at the left edge. A probable Swamiji is present; the seated figure's cues include the crown-like hair, ornate gold necklace and saffron-toned robe, with the throne and ritual context. Four to five people are visible.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19Ceremonial scene before a golden backdrop with embossed figures. A seated figure in saffron-brown robes, wearing a rudraksha mala, layered gold necklaces and a tall dark hair crown, sits on a golden throne draped with a red cushion and a tiger-skin cover, framed by yellow and red marigold garlands. A golden trishul stands at left, and a man in white with gold-bordered dhoti sits beside the throne. On the right, a long-haired attendant in white and gold-bordered dress, a man in a white dhoti with gold border and glasses, and other attendants in white and gold stand near the throne, arms folded or holding offerings. Swamiji (probable) cues: long hair crown, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and gold ornaments on the seated figure.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, draped in yellow and white marigold garlands forming an arch above him. He wears an orange-brown robe, long red-and-white beaded malas and gold ornaments, with long dark hair and a smiling expression. In front of him a man in a white dhoti with gold border kneels and offers reverence, while a man in an orange top and another in a white shirt stand at right. A golden trident stands on the left and gold relief carvings of seated figures decorate the walls. The throne has a gold base and a red cloth draped on the seat.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A seated figure on a red cushioned throne in a gold-decorated hall is garlanded with yellow marigolds and red flowers, with a tiger-skin cushion behind him. The seated man wears a red-and-gold garment, a red beaded mala, gold necklaces and a tall dark hair crown, with a golden trident on the left. Two attendants in white dhotis with gold borders and bare upper bodies lean forward, one holding an orange-gold cloth, while others bow near the throne. Golden relief carvings of seated sages decorate the wall and a red carpet runs across the floor. a person is the seated figure on the throne, with the attendants serving him as offering priests.2016-07-19