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A central figure sits cross-legged on an elaborately decorated peetha throne with a deep red velvet backdrop, framed by carved lion-head motifs and draped in layers of white and yellow flower garlands. The seated person wears a golden crown with a peacock feather, white floral garlands, and a yellow-and-gold lower garment, with hands joined in namaskar. Two large umbrellas with red, orange, and multicolored fringed canopies rise on either side. Standing attendants in white kurta-style clothing hold ceremonial long-handled umbrellas, and a man in an orange shawl holds a white chamara fan. Devotees in white saris and orange shawls stand nearby. A silver kalasha-like vessel with rose petals rests at the foot of the throne, and a golden deity murti stands at the right edge against a tented pandal backdrop.

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January 01 20052005-01-01A seated figure on a decorated throne receives ritual honours in an open stage setting. The central figure wears a gold crown with a feather ornament, a white and gold garment, a long garland of white flowers and rose-coloured petals, and a beaded mala. Large white and red flower garlands frame the throne, and two ornate multicoloured umbrellas stand on either side. A woman in a cream sari on the left holds a multicoloured fan-shaped object, while a man in white with an orange shawl on the right sweeps the floor with a whisk near a silver base of offerings. A man in white stands at the back holding an umbrella pole.2005-01-01 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20052005-01-01January 01 20052005-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial abhishekam-style puja on a raised dais beneath a decorated canopy. A seated central figure on an ornate peetha/throne with carved wooden sides is garlanded with white and orange flowers and wears a gold crown, a white garment and a rudraksha-style necklace. Two attendants hold large multicolored parasols over him. In front, a woman in cream and orange sari holds an orange cloth, a man in white kneels offering a cloth or item, and a woman in orange and cream sari holds a silver kalasha-style vessel with a red flower garland. A silver bowl of fruit, bananas and flowers sits on a white-draped table, with a microphone in the foreground. Devotees in white and orange stand around the stage, and a portrait with red flowers is visible at upper left.2005-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A photograph of a festive outdoor pavilion decorated with white and red fabric, flower garlands and colourful umbrella canopies. A seated figure in white garments with a gold crown and orange-and-white garland sits on a flower-decorated throne with hands folded in greeting. A man in an orange shawl and white dhoti raises a lit aarti lamp with a flame toward the seated figure, while other attendants in white stand nearby, one holding a flywhisk and another an orange cloth. Flower-covered floor, marigold and white flower garlands, and a banner panel are visible at the right.2005-01-01A decorated ceremonial stage in a tent during a festival ritual. A seated figure on an ornate peetha throne, decorated with white jasmine-style garlands, orange and red flower strands and a gold crown, receives attention. Two tall striped multicolour umbrellas stand on either side of the throne. A man in white dhoti with a rudraksha-style necklace holds one umbrella, and another man in white stands at the right. Women in white saris wave fans and attend the seated figure, while a man in saffron robes sits at the lower left. Offerings of flowers, a silver bowl and an oil lamp sit before the throne. Painted banana leaves and yellow drapery frame the stage, and a banner at left shows a pair of feet with a kalasha.2005-01-01A seated man in white dhoti and white shawl with gold border sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on an ornate throne, wearing a gold crown with a peacock feather and a garland of white and red flowers. Behind him are three large colourful ceremonial umbrellas with red, orange and yellow fringes, and carved lion figures flank the throne. Standing attendants in white and an orange-robed man on the left hold a brass aarti lamp with flames, while others wave white fans and hold a yellow-and-red ceremonial fan. Red and white floral garlands drape the throne platform, and a pink cloth covers a table in front. The setting is a decorated tent with red circular paper decorations overhead. a person seated on the throne with cues including a crown and garlands; this is a photograph of an aarti during a celebration.2005-01-01A seated figure on an ornate throne is being honoured in an outdoor ceremony with abhishekam-style offerings. The central figure wears a gold crown with a peacock feather, a long white garland of jasmine with red and pink flowers, a rudraksha mala and gold ceremonial necklace, and a yellow-gold dhoti. Behind him a flower-decorated throne with carved lion-faced armrests is framed by white and yellow blossoms. A man in white kneels at a large silver vessel, pouring or offering over it, while a woman in an orange shawl and cream sari holds a silver cup. Silver plates hold bananas and offerings. Standing attendants in white hold long staffs. Several people are visible, including partially visible figures at the edges.2005-01-01 +3 copiesA decorated ceremonial stage under a white tent with a central seated figure on a throne draped in white and gold clothing and a golden crown, framed by garlands of white and orange flowers. Four colourful parasols with fringed edges rise above the throne. On the left, a man in an orange shawl holds a ritual lamp and a bell near the throne. Two attendants in white clothes wave white fly-whisks, and a woman in white with an orange border stands at right holding a fly-whisk. Silver vessels and a bowl of flowers sit on the platform. The scene suggests a darshan or abhishekam-style ceremony, with the seated figure as the focus.2005-01-01A photograph of a ceremony on a decorated outdoor stage. A man seated on a red-cushioned throne with a crown and peacock feather, his hands joined in greeting, wears a white garland of flowers and an orange-and-cream cloth. The throne is framed by white and orange flower garlands and carved lion-like side panels. Two attendants in white stand holding ornate ceremonial umbrellas with red and multicolour fringes. A woman in white and orange kneels at a draped white table with a metal tray of bananas, and a bearded man in white and orange sits before a microphone. Other women and young people in white and orange surround the scene, and a golden deity murti stands at the upper right.2005-01-01 +1 copies