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Outdoor ceremony under a pink and white canopy with red drapes. A seated figure on an ornate throne with a gold crown, wearing white and gold garments and draped with white and orange flower garlands, receives attention. A woman in white sari kneels with folded hands before the throne, a silver vessel of flowers and offerings in front of it. A young man in white with a rudraksha mala holds a plate of offerings. Devotees in white and saffron stand along a red carpet, and a red-clad attendant holds a staff on the right. A carved animal figure sits at the throne's base, garlanded.

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Outdoor 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.2005-01-01Outdoor festival scene under a pink and white canopy with red bunting. A seated figure on an ornate red-cushioned throne wears a gold crown, long dark hair, white garments and many white and orange flower garlands; a stone lion sculpture sits at the throne base. A woman in an orange blouse and cream sari bows with folded hands before a silver vessel on a flower-strewn platform. A man in white holds a wooden tray with a rudraksha mala, and an attendant in white stands beside the throne. Around them, many people in white kurtas and saris stand along a red carpet, with loudspeakers and a white arch in the background. a person candidate: the seated figure on the throne is ceremonially adorned but the appearance cues are not sufficiently distinctive, so identity is uncertain.2005-01-01Outdoor festival tent with white and red draping and a red carpet. A seated figure with a gold crown and flower garlands sits on an ornate throne with a carved lion-like armrest, wearing white and gold cloth; the throne is decorated with orange and white flower garlands. A man in white clothes and a rudraksha mala holds a silver tray near him. A woman in a white sari with a red-bordered shawl kneels and offers her hands toward a silver vessel with flowers on the floor. Standing devotees in white, orange and pink clothing watch from the left, and an attendant holds a tall gold-topped staff on the right. Ceremonial reception and darshan setting.2005-01-01Outdoor ceremony under a pink and white canopy with red and white draped fabric and a white arch. A seated figure on an ornate red throne wears a gold crown, white garments and heavy white and orange flower garlands. A young attendant in white holds a plate of offerings while another man in white kneels with folded hands before a silver bowl of petals and flower offerings. Behind them a man in a white shirt holds a long staff, and a yellow-robed and orange-robed devotee stand among a crowd of people in white. Speakers sit on the stage, and a carved stone figure sits beside the throne wrapped in garlands. The scene resembles a puja or padapuja honouring the throned figure.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.2005-01-01A festival procession scene at an outdoor tent. A seated figure in a golden crown with garlands of white jasmine and orange marigolds sits on a wooden throne beside a carved animal figure, with a ceremonial parasol behind. A young man in white clothes and a rudraksha mala holds a tray. A woman in a white sari with a yellow blouse kneels at a silver bowl sprinkling flower petals, and several people in white and orange clothes stand nearby. A printed copyright caption appears at the lower right.2005-01-01A festival photograph at an outdoor pandal with pink and white draping and a red carpet. A man seated on a throne-like chair wears a tall gold crown and garlands of white and orange flowers, holding a staff and a small offering plate. A young man in white robes with a beaded necklace reaches toward him with a tray. In front, a woman in a cream saree with a striped border folds her hands in reverence beside a man in white, and a silver vessel with flowers sits on the carpet. Other devotees in white and cream clothing stand nearby, and a seated bronze-like figure beside the throne is draped with flower garlands.2005-01-01January 01 20052005-01-01 +1 copiesA seated figure on an ornate throne with a gold crown and a long dark hair, wearing a white and gold garment, receives darshan under a pink and white canopy at an outdoor festival. Garlands of white jasmine, orange and yellow flowers drape the throne and a carved wooden mount. A woman in a red and maroon sari kneels and reaches toward a silver tray of offerings and flower petals. A young attendant in white clothing holds a plate beside the throne, and another attendant stands behind holding a long pole. Several devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls stand along a red carpet. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a gold crown, and ornate garlanded clothing, consistent with a presiding seated presence receiving darshan.2005-01-01Outdoor festival scene under a pink and white canopy with red and white draping. A seated figure on a red throne with a gold crown, long dark hair and a white dhoti with gold embroidery receives an offering from a man in white clothes who is bending forward and holding a small bowl, while a standing attendant in white holds another vessel. The throne and its sides are decorated with white, orange and yellow flower garlands, and a carved wooden deity murti sits in front. A silver vessel with flowers rests on the ground. Devotees in white and saffron, including an older woman in a floral sari with folded hands, watch from the left.2005-01-01Outdoor ceremony under a pink and white canopy with red-and-white draping and a small arch in the background. A person with long dark hair, wearing a gold crown and white garments with a garland of white and orange flowers, sits on an ornate wooden throne carved with a lion-like figure and decorated with orange and white marigold-style garlands. A young man in white with a rudraksha mala holds a silver plate, while a woman in a white sari bends forward to touch a silver kalasha-style vessel at the base of the throne, surrounded by scattered flower petals. Devotees in orange and white clothing stand nearby, some with hands in anjali mudra. Several people in white and orange stand to the left, and a man in a dark vest stands at the right edge holding a ceremonial staff.2005-01-01Outdoor festival scene under a white and red canopy with a pink and red draped tent. A central figure sits on an ornate wooden seat decorated with white and orange flower garlands, wearing a gold crown, a saffron-gold garment, and layered garlands; beside him a carved wooden animal figure also wears a flower garland. A young man in white clothes and a rudraksha-style bead necklace holds a silver tray. A woman in a purple top and white sari with floral border bends low with her forehead touching a silver vessel on the ground, which is surrounded by scattered petals. Behind them, a man with folded hands and other devotees in white and orange-yellow saris stand watching, and a few attendants hold a tall pole. Speakers stand at the left.2005-01-01