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A photograph of a ceremonial stage decorated with yellow marigold garlands and a gold-and-silver backdrop. A man seated on a gold throne with a large multicoloured flower garland draped over his shoulders and a gold crown-like headpiece sits with palms pressed together in namaskar. Two men and a woman in saffron-orange robes stand or kneel in front, one holding a silver aarti lamp with a flame toward the seated figure, while another holds a silver trident and a silver ritual vessel stands nearby. A woman in orange sari kneels at the lower right, and a cropped figure appears at the lower left edge. The scene resembles a puja or aarti offering on a festival dais.

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A photograph of a seated man in white clothes with hands pressed together in namaste, eyes closed, on a gold throne decorated with a dense garland of yellow, red, orange and purple flowers draped over the seat back and a white-and-blue flower garland around his neck. He wears a gold crown. In front, a bald man in saffron-orange robes bends over a silver ritual vessel, while a woman in orange robes and a second woman in orange at the lower right hold small lamps. A silver trident stands at the left beside a silver kalasha-style vessel and fruit offerings, and the backdrop is covered in yellow marigolds with decorative blue, purple and red panels.2010-01-01A 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.2010-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A seated figure in white ceremonial dress sits on a gilded throne at the centre of a richly decorated stage, hands pressed together in namaste with eyes closed. A large garland of white jasmine and yellow and red flowers hangs over his shoulders and around the seat, and a golden crown sits on his head, with a golden necklace visible at his chest. In the foreground, a shaven-headed man in saffron robes bends forward to tend items on a golden tray, while a woman in an orange sari and another person in saffron attend nearby. Gold lion-shaped armrests, floral panels and a flower-covered backdrop frame the scene.2010-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial dais decorated with gold metallic panels, garlands of marigold and white flowers, and a red velvet throne flanked by carved lion figures. Seated on the throne is a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with hands pressed together in namaskar. A devotee in white and orange kneels at the lower left, offering on a silver tray bearing flowers and fruit. An ornate orange canopy with a fringed umbrella tops the dais, with striped and patterned festival cloth overhead. a person is the seated figure, identified by long swept hair, saffron robes and the ceremonial throne setting. Another person in white stands at the far left edge.2005-07-21A photograph of a decorated festival chariot or dais under a white canopy, with a long-haired figure seated on a gold throne-like seat draped in red and yellow flower garlands, hands folded in namaste. A candidate fitting the a person description with long swept-back hair and red garland is visible; identity is uncertain. Around the dais, several people in saffron-orange robes sit or stand, including a bald man in orange and women in orange saris. Golden trishul staffs stand at right, with bunches of flower garlands, white and pink blooms, and balloons at upper right. A yellow marigold floral panel decorates the left side, and the lower edge is lined with orange marigold garlands. The scene suggests a celebratory procession setting.2009-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial stage under a white canopy with red valance drapes. A central figure sits on an ornate gold throne with a golden crown-like headpiece, hands pressed together in namaste, wearing a white garland with multicoloured flower garlands and a gold necklace. Below the throne, a bald man in orange robes extends his hand toward a flower-decorated altar, and a bearded man and a long-haired young man in orange sit with palms joined. A woman in orange sari sits to the right. A silver trishul stands at left, and the stage is decorated with yellow flowers and white-and-purple ornamental arches. a person: the central seated figure has long swept-back hair, a golden crown and a garland-draped throne presentation, with a gold necklace and white ritual clothing; appearance is consistent but not conclusive.2010-01-01A 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.2009-01-01A 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.2009-01-01A seated figure in a golden throne sits with palms pressed together in namaskar, eyes closed, wearing a golden crown and a gold necklace, draped in white and gold cloth. Heavy garlands of white, yellow, red and purple flowers drape the throne and figure, with a flower-decorated backdrop of yellow blooms and ornate gold-and-white floral panels. A bald priest in orange robes kneels at lower left, and a woman in an orange sari with long hair stands at lower right. A golden staff stands at the right edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a golden crown and a gold necklace, and is seated on a ceremonial throne.2010-01-01A seated figure in white garments with a long white and multicolour garland of marigolds and flowers, sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate golden throne. The throne has a gilded crown-like canopy draped with yellow and white flower garlands, and the backdrop is decorated with floral patterns in yellow, purple and white. Two saffron-robed men kneel on the stage, one bald and bowing toward a brass offering tray. A woman in orange and a red-bordered sari kneels at the right. Gold staffs with trident-like tops frame the stage, and a red and yellow floral skirting edges the platform. The person on the throne has long hair and wears a gold crown, which is a plausible cue for a person but is only a probable match.2010-01-01A photograph of a golden ornate throne canopy decorated with a large multicolored flower garland arranged in a heart-shaped backdrop of red, yellow, orange, purple and white blooms. A figure seated centrally on a golden throne wears a tall ceremonial crown, a red-and-gold beaded necklace and a long garland, holding a ceremonial staff, with a smiling expression. Around the throne, a seated crowd of devotees in white clothing and red and saffron shawls faces the throne, some holding brass oil lamps in the foreground. A television camera is visible at upper left, and gold carved lions and deity figures ornament the structure.2015-01-13