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Outdoor festival scene under a white and red tent canopy. A man in white kurta kneels and bows his head to the ground before a silver-toned padapuja vessel placed on a white cloth at the foot of a raised seat. Seated on an ornate red throne with a carved lion-like armrest is a smiling man wearing a gold crown, a long flowered garland of white and pink blossoms, and a bead necklace with white, saffron and dark rudraksha-style beads, dressed in a yellow and white outfit. Orange and yellow marigold garlands drape the throne. A man in saffron robes stands behind holding a long staff. Other white-clad devotees and women in saffron and cream saris stand nearby, with a brass kalasha and a fan visible. Sparse flower petals cover the white floor.

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A photograph of a festival or puja under a pink and white canopy with a red carpet. In the centre, a man in a crown and garlanded white clothes sits on a decorated seat beside a bull figure draped in white and orange flower garlands, while a bearded man in orange robes stands behind him holding a staff. In the foreground, a man in white kneels and bows his head toward a silver-coloured offering tray heaped with marigolds and rose petals. Other people in white kurtas and an orange-clad woman stand around, and a man in glasses and a rudraksha mala watches. Speakers and white draped tent fabric appear in the background.2005-01-01Outdoor ceremony under a pink and white tented canopy with red and white swags. A seated figure on an ornate throne with a gold crown and a garland of white and orange flowers receives worship. A man in white kneels at the throne's base before a silver vessel, offering flowers and honouring the seated figure's feet. Other people in white clothing and orange shawls stand around a red carpet, and one man in white holds a plate. Strings of white flowers and marigolds decorate the throne, with a carved animal figure at its side. The seated figure's identity is not established from appearance.2005-01-01January 01 20052005-01-01 +1 copiesOutdoor festival stage under white and red draped canopy. A man in white turban, white and gold dhoti-style clothing and a long white-and-orange flower garland sits on a red-cushioned throne flanked by carved lion figures, garlanded with white and orange blooms. A man in a yellow shawl bows and touches the seated man's feet while another man in white kurta holds a brass plate. A standing man in white shirt wears a rudraksha mala and several onlookers in saris and shirts watch from the left. Rose petals are scattered on a white cloth in front, and a portrait-style backdrop hangs behind the throne.2005-01-01Outdoor festival scene under a pink and white tented canopy with red-and-white draped fabric and a white arch in the background. A seated figure on an ornate red throne-like seat wears a gold crown, long swept-back hair, a garland of white and orange flowers and a white-and-gold robe, with a carved wooden lion or figure beside the seat. A man in white clothes and a white shawl bends forward with hands joined before a silver platter heaped with flowers. Other attendants in white robes stand nearby, one holding a small plate, and a man in saffron-orange cloth with a rudraksha mala stands at the left. Red carpet runs along the walkway and floral garlands drape the throne base. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure, identified by the crown, long hair, flower garlands and ornate robe.2005-01-01January 01 20052005-01-01Outdoor ceremony under a pink and white canopy with red carpet. A seated figure on an ornate throne wears a gold crown, a long garland of white and red flowers, and a white and gold garment; a garland of marigolds and white blossoms drapes the throne's front. Beside him, a woman in white kneels on a white cloth, bending forward to offer something over a silver vessel decorated with flowers. Behind them, several people in saffron and white stand, and a figure in orange holds a long staff. Flower garlands surround a small seated bull statue at the right edge. Several white-clad people stand to the left.2005-01-01Outdoor festival scene under a white and red canopy with draped fabric. A man in a golden crown and flower garlands sits on an ornate red throne beside a carved wooden lion-like figure, holding out a small plate or offering. A younger man in white with a rudraksha mala stands near him. In front, a kneeling devotee in white clothes with a red-and-white cloth over his shoulder receives or offers something over a silver vessel decorated with marigolds and rose petals. Several other people in white and saffron stand on a red carpet behind, with bunches of flowers and garlands draped over the throne platform.2005-01-01Outdoor festival scene under a white and red canopy with draped fabric and a white arch in the background. A seated figure on a red and brown throne wears an ornate gold crown, a long garland of white and orange flowers and a white garment with gold trim. Before him, a man in white kurta and white dhoti with a rudraksha mala bows with folded hands beside a silver bowl, while a younger man in white offers a plate near the throne. Several people in white and orange stand behind, and a large silver vessel rests on a platter of petals and flowers at the base of the throne. Floral garlands drape the throne and the carved wooden seat.2005-01-01A kneeling man in white clothes bows his head to the feet of a seated figure on an ornate throne at an outdoor ceremony under a pink and white canopy. The seated figure wears a golden crown, a long white garland of jasmine-like flowers and a gold-and-white garment, and smiles. Behind him stands a figure in orange robes and a shaved-headed man in white. A carved lion stands beside the throne, which is decorated with white, orange and yellow flower garlands, and a silver vessel with flowers sits in front. Other people in white and orange robes stand nearby on a red carpet, with a white arch and red draped decorations behind. The scene resembles a pada puja at a throne, with the seated figure's identity uncertain from appearance alone.2005-01-01Outdoor festival scene under a pink-and-white canopy with red and white drapes. A figure seated on an ornate red throne with a carved lion-shaped armrest is adorned with white and orange flower garlands and wears a gold crown; he appears to be receiving honour. A man in white clothes bends forward with joined hands, a woman in white with a rudraksha mala and a woman in an orange sari stand nearby, and a young attendant in white holds a tray and a rudraksha mala. A silver vessel stands on the floor scattered with flower petals. Tall wooden poles with ornate tops frame the throne and speakers sit on stands behind it. a person: the seated figure is shown in a crown and garlands with an ornate saffron-and-gold ceremonial costume, matching the page's identification of a person at this event.2005-01-01Outdoor festival scene under a pink and white tent canopy with draped fabric and red arches. A man in a white dhoti and shirt bows and offers a silver vessel and flowers at the feet of a figure seated on an ornate throne. The seated figure wears a gold crown, a red and white floral garland and a golden shawl, and holds a staff-like ceremonial rod; a carved wooden lion sits beside the throne, draped in white and orange flowers. Other devotees in white and saffron stand nearby with folded hands, and a young attendant in white with a rudraksha mala stands at the throne holding an offering plate.2005-01-01