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A festive outdoor event under a white tent with draped red, white and pink fabric. A man in a white turban, white-and-gold dhoti and a long garland of white jasmine and orange-red flowers sits on a carved wooden throne with a lion-like carved armrest. Orange marigold garlands hang on the throne's base. A bearded man in white kurta with a mala-like cord holds a silver tray with offerings near his feet, while a woman in a pink and maroon sari and a young child bow forward to offer their hands. Other people in white and orange saris stand behind on a red-carpeted walkway, and a painted banner hangs above. Rose petals are scattered on the white floor.

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Outdoor ceremony under a white canopy with red and white draping. A seated figure on a red-cushioned throne wears a white turban, a white garland with red flowers, and a gold-bordered cream dhoti, with a carved stone lion or lion-faced figure at the side draped in white and orange flower garlands. A standing man in a white shirt and dhoti with a rudraksha-style necklace holds a tray of offerings, and an elderly man in white kneels with folded hands before the throne, a padapuja-style honouring. Other people in white clothes stand behind on a red carpet, and a banner with a painted image is visible in the background.2005-01-01Outdoor 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 white tent with red and white draped fabric. A man with a white turban, long dark hair, a white and gold garment and orange-and-white garlands sits on a cushioned throne with a carved lion or animal figure, holding out his hand. A man in white kurta and white dhoti kneels at his feet holding a plate with offerings, and a woman in a light blue shawl with folded hands bows before the throne. Other people in white and pastel saris stand behind a red carpet, and a large painted banner hangs in the background. Flower garlands drape the throne base in orange and white.2005-01-01A seated figure on a red-upholstered throne with a carved wooden lion at its base wears a white turban and a gold-bordered cream dhoti with a red-and-white-garlanded neck. He extends his right hand toward a man kneeling in white kurta and dhoti on a white cloth, who holds a small silver dish and a rudraksha-style mala. A woman in a pale blue sari with a shoulder bag leans forward to offer something to him. Orange and white marigold and jasmine garlands drape the throne and lion. Behind them, a white tent canopy, red-and-white draping and standing men in white kurtas complete a ceremonial outdoor scene. The throne figure shows a turban and gold-bordered clothing, but appearance alone is not enough to confirm identity, so this is a role description only.2005-01-01A photograph of a padapuja-style ceremony under a white tented pavilion with red and white draping. A seated person in a white turban, long dark hair, white upper cloth and gold-yellow dhoti is on an ornate red-cushioned throne decorated with white and orange flower garlands; a carved wooden bull (nandi) sits at the throne's side. A man in white kurta stands before the throne holding a silver plate and pouring or offering from it, while a devotee in a striped shirt and maroon sarong bows with palms pressed together. Other people in white and orange clothing stand nearby, and rose petals lie on the red carpet. Several people stand at left. a person candidate with turban, long hair and gold-yellow garments on a throne; identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2005-01-01A seated figure on an ornate red-cushioned throne with carved lion armrests and white and orange flower garlands sits in a tent-covered outdoor venue. He wears a white turban, a long white garment with a gold-yellow shawl, and a garland of white and red-orange flowers. A woman in a dark floral sari bows with her forehead touching his feet, while a man in white kurta holds a plate. Behind them a priest in white with rudraksha beads, a monk in saffron robes, a standing man in white, and a girl in a striped dress watch. Flower garlands drape the throne base and a painted banner hangs in the background. Padapuja devotion is shown.2005-01-01Outdoor festival scene under a white tent canopy with red and white draping. A long-haired figure in a white turban, wearing a white and gold-bordered shawl and white and orange flower garlands, sits on a red ornate throne with a carved lion or bull-like figure at its side, smiling and extending a hand toward a devotee. A man in white kurta with a rudraksha-style mala and glasses holds a silver tray with offerings, and a woman in a white saree with a floral print and a child in yellow stand before the throne on a white cushion scattered with flower petals. Red carpet, speakers, and a white-clad crowd are visible behind, with a framed image on the upper right. Festival blessing or darshan setting with garlands and flowers.2005-01-01 +1 copiesOutdoor festival photo under a white tent with red and white drapes. A man in a white turban, garlanded with white and orange flowers and wearing a saffron and gold shawl, sits on an ornate red throne flanked by carved lion sculptures. Devotees in white clothes stand and kneel on a red carpet, including an older woman in a blue shawl and a man in white bowing and offering on a plate. A white-clad man holds a tray. Flower petals lie on the floor and the throne is decorated with marigolds and white garlands. Pujari and devotees perform padapuja at the throne.2005-01-01Outdoor ceremony under a white canopy with red and white drapes. A man in a white turban, gold-bordered cream dhoti-style garment and flower garlands sits on a red-cushioned throne with a carved lion figure at its base, smiling and extending his hand to take an offering. A bearded man in a striped black, white and red knit top bends forward, presenting a tray or plate. Behind them a man in white with a rudraksha-style cord stands holding a plate, and a man in a lavender shirt stands on the left with hands raised. Orange and white flower garlands decorate the throne, and rose petals scatter on the red carpet. Several people in white clothes stand in the background.2005-01-01Outdoor festival scene under a white tent with red and white draping. A young man in a white turban and long hair, wearing a saffron-and-cream garment and white flower garlands with red and orange flowers, sits on a dark red throne with a carved lion or animal head beside him. A man in a white kurta with a dark necklace holds a small tray. A man in a checked orange shirt kneels on the red carpet with hands together before the throne. Older men and women in white and orange stand nearby. A carved wooden figure stands on the left of the throne, and a framed painting hangs behind. A banner with an image of a deity is visible on a pole. White and red banners and a speaker stand behind the scene.2005-01-01Outdoor ceremony under a pink and white tented canopy with red drapery. A man in a white dhoti and shirt bends over a silver vessel on a flower-strewn platform, performing an offering. Seated on an ornate wooden throne carved with a lion-like figure, a figure in a gold crown and gold-bordered white garment receives the offering, wearing heavy garlands of white and orange flowers. A young attendant in white holds a plate and stands beside the throne, and a standing attendant holds a tall staff. Several people in white and saffron-coloured garments stand around in the crowd, with a woman in a yellow-bordered white sari at left. Marigold and jasmine garlands drape the throne and platform. Speakers and bunting are visible in the background.2005-01-01Outdoor ceremony under a decorated tent with red and white draping and white floral arch. A seated figure in a golden crown and gold-and-white garment with a garland receives a devotee who bows forward with forehead touching the figure's hand, which is raised in blessing. Beside the seated figure, a young man in white holds a silver tray, and a man in white stands at the back. Behind the central pair, a man in saffron-orange shawl, a woman in white sari and others stand along a red carpet. Left foreground, a woman in orange and white sari and a man in white dhoti stand with hands folded in namaskar. Orange and white marigold and jasmine garlands drape a silver peetha and a carved stone animal figure at right. Crowd of onlookers in the background.2005-01-01