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Outdoor 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.

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Outdoor festival scene under a white canopy with red and white draping. A seated figure on a red cushioned throne, wearing a white turban, white shawl with orange and red-bordered garland, and a golden-bordered white dhoti, receives devotees; the throne is decorated with white and orange flower garlands and a carved wooden bull figure at his side. Standing before him, a man in a white kurta with a black rudraksha-style mala hands over a tray with offerings while another man in a checked shirt and khaki trousers folds his hands in reverence. Several men in white kurtas and white dhotis stand around the red carpet, and a man in orange robes is partly visible behind. Petals are scattered on the white cloth at the throne's base, and a brass lamp sits nearby. The seated figure shows swept-back long hair, a white turban and ceremonial garlands; the appearance is consistent with a person candidate but is not conclusive in this crowd setting.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 ceremony under a white canopy with red-and-white draped fabric and a red carpet runner. A seated figure on a red cushioned throne with a carved lion-form armrest wears a white turban, a white and gold garment, and multiple garlands of white and orange flowers. Attendants in white kurta clothing stand around; one man in a white shirt and dark trousers holds out a silver tray while a man in white kurta pours or offers something from a small vessel toward the seated figure. Petals and a brass pot sit on a white cloth table below. Several devotees stand nearby, some wearing garlands, in a crowd partly visible behind the barricade. The seated figure shows a long, swept-back hairstyle and a turban, which are cues that may match the page's a person reference, though the appearance is not conclusive.2005-01-01A seated figure on a tall red-upholstered throne decorated with white and orange flower garlands and a carved lion at its base, wearing a white turban, white and gold-bordered cloth, and red-and-white garlands. A man in a white kurta with a lanyard holds a tray and passes offerings toward him while a man in a checked shirt and a young child in yellow reach forward. Red carpet, white draped canopy and bright flower petals on the ground surround the scene, with a row of white-clad attendants behind. The seated figure has a turban and white-and-gold clothing rather than long swept-back hair or saffron clothing, so identity is uncertain.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 copiesJanuary 01 20052005-01-01 +1 copiesA seated figure in a white turban and a cream-and-gold dhoti-style garment with gold trim sits on an ornate carved wooden throne decorated with white jasmine and orange-yellow marigold garlands. A carved lion or beast figure rests at the base of the throne. The seated figure extends a hand to apply a mark to the forehead of a bald man in a white shirt standing before the throne. A man in white kurta with a dark cord necklace stands beside them holding a silver plate with offerings. Several other men in white shirts and trousers stand nearby under a white and red canopy, with a fan and floral decorations on the ground. a person: the seated figure wears a turban, long hair, a flowing gold-bordered garment and a garland, seated on a throne. The mark-giving is a darshan-style blessing. Devotees surround the throne.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.2005-01-01January 01 20052005-01-01 +1 copiesOutdoor 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 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.2005-01-01Outdoor 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.2005-01-01