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January 01 2013

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A photograph of a seated man with a white-striped forehead in an orange-brown robe and a red-and-white flower garland sits on an ornate golden throne with a carved lion-head armrest, draped with orange cloth and a tiger-stripe pattern. Behind him hangs a wall of colourful flower garlands and brass bells on chains. In front, silver thalis of fruit, flowers and offerings sit on a golden table, and several people in white, orange and blue clothing reach toward the offerings while a woman in white with glasses and a woman in orange sit nearby. A small oil lamp burns at left. Visible people number about six.2015-01-04A seated figure in a red-and-gold dhoti and a red shawl, with a white forehead mark and a long beaded garland, sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved lion-headed armrest and a tiger-skin cushion. He raises one hand while speaking, and his bare feet rest on a gold padapuja tray. Around the tray are brass thalis of flowers and offerings, and a kalasha-style brass lamp stands at the left. Seated devotees in white and orange clothes, some wearing rudraksha and garlands, listen at the front, and brass bells hang behind the throne in a dark-tiled room with a peach-coloured door. a person: the seated speaker in red-and-gold robes, a white forehead mark, a long beaded garland and an ornate throne is the appearance-based candidate here.2014-08-29April 15 20132013-04-15 +1 copiesMay 25 20132013-05-25May 19 20132013-05-19May 25 20132013-05-25Devotees perform a padapuja on a seated man on a gold-ornate throne in a dark-walled room with a large gold-studded door at left. The seated figure wears a saffron-orange dhoti with a gold border, a red and white flower garland, a gold-beaded necklace and a bare upper torso with an armband. Around him, devotees kneel on the floor around a golden tray table holding silver thalis of flowers and offerings. A woman in a white sari with a red shawl pours water over his foot; others wear saffron, orange and red saris. A hanging brass lamp, bells and a peacock feather fan decorate the scene, and a wall fan stands at left. Among the figures, the seated man is the most distinctive candidate, with his throne, garland and saffron-and-gold attire, though his face is not identifiable.2013-05-25A photograph of a ceremonial bhiksha or padapuja scene in a temple-like hall decorated with garlands of marigolds and roses. A man seated on a golden lion-shaped throne wears an orange-red turban, a rudraksha-style garland and a gold-coloured necklace; a figure in an orange-red garment with ornate gold ornaments is presented as a person from the seated position and the honoured role. Devotees in white and cream clothes hold brass and gold plates of offerings, flowers and oil lamps; a woman in red sari and rudraksha mala on the right holds a thali. Golden kalasha-style vessels, a golden lion throne and brass lamps surround the scene.2013-07-22January 1st 2013A photograph of a seated ritual gathering in an indoor hall with a dark curtain backdrop. A man on a tall gilded throne with red cushioning, wearing an orange-saffron shawl and a gold necklace, sits to the right facing the group; a person candidate with a shawl and ornate gold necklace. Before him, a semicircle of devotees sits on the floor around a low gold tray holding silver plates with red-and-pink flower offerings and small lamps. Several men wear white dhoti-style cloth with gold garlands, and women wear white and cream saris, one in yellow-bordered clothing. Behind the throne are gilded staffs, a golden lion-like carved figure, and an orange-draped altar with a deity murti. Orange cushions and books lie on the floor at left.2010-11-12May 15 20132013-05-15August 29 20142014-08-29