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Wide view of an outdoor stage under a white canopy with red valance, decorated with marigold garlands and flower pots along red-carpeted steps. On the raised platform, several saffron-robed attendants in orange clothing sit before a central seated figure in white, flanked by ornate golden arches and a gold-patterned backdrop. Brass urns and flower arrangements line the steps, with a green floor mat in front and a camera on a tripod at right.

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A photograph of an outdoor stage under a white and red tent at a Hindu religious gathering. A seated figure in white robes and a gold crown sits on an ornate throne with gold armrests, hands pressed together in a namaskar gesture, framed by a yellow floral backdrop and a golden canopy topped with garlands. Around him, several figures in saffron-orange robes sit on the stage, some kneeling and one with hands folded. Gold trident-topped staffs stand beside the throne. The stage edge is draped with marigold garlands and red and white cloth, with brass vases of orange and white flowers and red carpets with yellow marigold borders in the foreground.2010-01-01Outdoor stage under a white canopy with a large ornate golden throne at the back, flanked by yellow and red decorative panels with floral motifs. Several people in saffron and orange robes sit on the raised platform before an altar with brass vessels, flower garlands and offerings, performing a ritual. Brass elephant figures, gold-coloured urns and a red carpeted staircase with patterned triangular pillars frame the stage. Hanging saffron banners overhead. In the foreground, devotees with folded hands in orange clothing kneel facing the stage.2008-01-01A festive outdoor stage draped in red and white fabric and framed with marigold garlands and a yellow flower-covered backdrop with ornate white and purple arches. On a raised golden throne under a canopy, a figure in white ceremonial robes and a golden crown sits with garlands around his neck, appearing to receive offerings. Around the platform, several attendants in saffron-orange robes kneel and sit, one in front holding a shaved head bowed, while two women in orange saris stand at right. Brass lamps and a silver trident stand on the stage, and large brass vases with yellow and white flowers flank the front. The a person identification is uncertain given the figure's distance and partial visibility.2010-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01A festive outdoor stage decorated with marigold garlands, yellow flowers and red-and-white drapery under a canopy. On an elevated golden throne with a flower-garlanded canopy sits a figure in white ceremonial clothing with folded hands, appearing to be the central honoured guest. Below the platform, several attendants in orange robes sit and stand, one in front with a shaved head, while women in orange saris stand at right holding ritual items. A silver trident and a silver ceremonial staff stand beside the throne, and golden urns with flower arrangements line the stage front. The wall behind is covered in yellow flowers with ornamental arches.2010-01-01A festive outdoor stage decorated with marigold garlands, yellow and white flowers, and red and white draped cloth. A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a tall crown-like headdress and a flower garland is being attended by several people in saffron-orange robes. One standing attendant in saffron robes gestures toward the seated figure, while others kneel or stand nearby. Brass and silver ritual vessels, a silver trident-topped staff and a silver lamp stand on the stage, with a golden umbrella canopy above the throne and an ornamental arched backdrop of white and purple flower work.2010-01-01A large white tent stage decorated for a celebration. At the centre, a seated figure in red and white garments sits on an ornate golden throne under a gold canopy, framed by a white and green arch with yellow circular motifs. Around the throne, saffron-robed attendants and monks sit or kneel on the stage. Trishul staffs stand on both sides, and flower arrangements and colourful balloons decorate the stage. Stage lights hang from the tent ceiling, and a pink draped backdrop frames the sides.2009-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01A wide view of an outdoor stage under a white tent canopy during a festival event. The red-carpeted steps lead up to a decorated platform where several people in orange and saffron robes sit in rows, with a golden ornamental throne-like structure and a decorated white and yellow backdrop behind them. Orange and yellow marigold garlands drape the railings and steps. Brass lamps and a kalasha-style arrangement sit near the stage edge. Large black speakers stand at the left and a man in white stands at the right. Seated devotees in saffron and cream clothing fill the foreground, some with hands folded in prayer.2009-01-01Outdoor temple-style ceremony on a raised stage under a white canopy, decorated with gold and multicoloured arches and kalasha-like pillars. A seated figure in a gold-and-red setting sits on an ornate golden throne at the back of the stage, with a large peetha-style arrangement and a small gold elephant figure in the foreground. Several standing men in saffron/orange robes stand on the red carpeted stage, one raising a hand, while others gather around. Seated devotees in white clothes with orange shawls fill the carpeted floor in front, some with hands folded, surrounded by brass lamps and offerings.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01A large outdoor stage under a white tent canopy is decorated with an arched frame of white and red flower garlands and yellow marigold backdrop, with large carved snake-hood motifs at each side. At the centre, a seated figure in a red and white robe sits on a gold-ornamented red throne beneath a golden canopy. Around the stage platform, several people in saffron-orange robes sit on the floor, some holding offerings or ritual implements, while brass trident-shaped staffs and flower arrangements frame the stage. The scene appears to be a ceremonial puja or sevai on a festival stage, with a sizeable seated group of devotees in orange clothing.2009-01-01