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A flower-decorated stage with a golden throne at the centre, framed by a yellow marigold backdrop and a red-and-white border. A seated figure in white garments with a gold-coloured headpiece and a garland of yellow, orange and white flowers rests hands in namaskar. Before the throne, several people in orange and saffron robes kneel and sit on the red stage edge; a bald man in orange reaches forward toward a brass vessel, while women in orange saris attend nearby. A golden trident and silver lamp stands flank the throne, and a silver kalasha-style stand sits to the right. a person is seated on the throne wearing white with a gold headpiece and garland, shown in a sitting pose with hands folded in greeting.

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A seated man with folded hands sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) under a golden arched canopy, framed by bands of red, orange, yellow and purple flower garlands and yellow marigold walls. He wears a red flower garland, a gold necklace and a white dhoti-style cloth, with a gold crown on his head. In front of the throne, a row of saffron-robed attendants sit with hands folded in prayer beside a table draped in white and marigold garlands, laden with fruits, offerings, brass lamps and an oil lamp. Two women in orange saris and one man in saffron clothing kneel at the right, also praying. A visible lamp burns in the foreground. Overall scene shows a formal ceremonial gathering with about six visible people.2009-01-01A seated figure in the centre of an elaborate golden throne (peetha) decorated with red, pink, green and white flower garlands in rainbow arcs, with a gold crown and peacock feather ornament, palms joined in namaskar, wearing a white dhoti with gold waist ornament and long red and white flower garlands draped over the shoulders. Before him, a brass lamp (aarti/oil lamp) burns on a red-cushioned platform above fruit, marigold garlands and brass vessels. Foreground devotees in saffron-orange robes sit in prayer, one with hands extended in offering and another with palms joined, while a woman in orange at right folds her hands. The scene reads as a ceremonial puja or celebration at a golden throne.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A stage at an outdoor pandal with white canopy and marigold garlands. A central figure in white clothes sits on an ornate golden throne with a red and gold cushioned seat, beneath a large colourful arch decorated with rings and yellow flowers. Trident-shaped staffs stand on both sides of the stage. Several men in saffron and orange robes sit on the stage, some with hands folded in prayer and others holding staffs. In the foreground, devotees in orange and red garments sit with their backs to the camera, and a brass vessel rests at the lower right. Balloons hang near the right side of the canopy and flower arrangements decorate the stage edges.2009-01-01A seated figure in a gilded golden throne (peetha) framed by a rainbow arch of red, yellow, green, purple and white flower garlands, with a golden umbrella above. The central figure sits with palms pressed together in namaste, wearing a long red flower garland, white cloth, a peacock-feather crown and a gold necklace. Around the throne, several people in orange and saffron robes sit with hands folded in prayer, including a woman in orange with glasses at right. Fruits, marigold garlands, brass oil lamps (aarti lamps) and a metal offering vessel sit in front of the dais, and a kalasha-style brass lamp burns near the base. The arch behind is covered in white and yellow flowers. Possibly a jayanti puja at an outdoor ashram stage.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a ceremonial stage decorated with striped blue-and-white fabric and a large gilded throne. A central figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on the throne with palms pressed together in namaste, wearing a white-and-red flower garland and a gold necklace; long dark hair falls past the shoulders, and a golden trident stands behind. Before the throne a brass kalasha sits amid red and orange flowers and fruit, with two lit oil lamps on stands. Three attendants in orange robes sit around the offering: one bald man in orange and another in orange pours or tends the vessel, and a woman in orange and maroon sits to the right with hands folded in prayer, indicating a puja or pancha arati ritual.2008-07-17A photograph of a stage at an outdoor celebration with a golden ornate throne-like seat backed by a large golden arch and a yellow flower-covered backdrop. A seated figure in white and gold garments wears a long red and white flower garland and sits on a red cushioned seat, with a golden umbrella above. Around the stage, many seated attendants in orange and saffron robes sit on a white-draped platform decorated with marigold and orange flower garlands, with brass vessels, fruit and offerings in front. Golden trident-topped staffs stand at the sides, and a fire burns at the bottom edge. Floral arrangements and large silver-and-white scroll decorations frame the scene, with balloons at upper right.2009-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial puja at a temple dais. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, hands folded in namaskar, wearing a white flower garland and a gold-toned necklace. Around the throne, several devotees in orange robes sit cross-legged on the floor; one bald attendant in orange offers or pours from a silver vessel, and a woman in an orange sari with red border sits to the right beside a kneeling devotee. In front are silver plates of fruit including bananas, grapes, apples and pineapple, and silver lamps. Behind the throne, a silver trident leans against the wall, and the throne is framed by striped blue-and-white arches decorated with marigold and white flowers.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17