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May 13 20132013-05-13May 13 20132013-05-13A stage in an indoor hall with red velvet curtains and hanging brass bells, where a row of devotees stands in two lines with palms pressed together in namaskar. Men on the left wear white dhotis, some with gold-bordered shawls and beaded necklaces; women wear white and cream saris with gold borders, and others wear orange, rust and maroon saris. At the centre, a seated figure in orange-red robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a canopy before a decorated backdrop with kalasha-style pillars; a golden peetha-like seat and brass lion statues and oil lamps sit on the stage. The scene reads as a formal darshan or ceremonial honouring. The seated figure's identity is not established by the image; a probable-candidate cue is the ornate throne and saffron-red robes, but this is insufficient for a firm identification.2013-05-13A group photograph on a red carpeted stage under a gold-fringed canopy. A seated figure in a rust-red robe sits on an ornate golden throne with a red cushioned platform, hands pressed in namaskar. Around and in front of him, about twenty people kneel or stand with palms together, many wearing white dhoti-style clothing with gold borders and red shawls, and some women in white and red saris or orange sarees. Men with rudraksha malas and red shawls kneel in the front row, and a woman in an orange robe with a red shawl kneels at the far right. Red pillars with gold capitals and a trident-topped stand frame the scene, a ceremonial setting.2016-05-21A stage in a hall with red curtains and an ornate painted backdrop shows a central figure seated on a gold throne beneath a golden canopy, with a dark-robed central figure wearing a red garment. Around the platform, about two dozen devotees sit in rows with palms pressed together in namaskar, many women in white and cream sari-style garments with gold borders and men in white dhotis. Golden umbrellas and small brass lamps hang above, with golden animal figures (a lion-like figure and others) placed on the stage floor and a golden deity statue at the right edge. Screens and monitors appear at the bottom right. The clothing is white, cream, saffron and maroon.2015-05-13A photograph of a ceremonial hall where a seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with a rudraksha-style necklace and a large floral garland, sits on an ornate golden throne beneath a golden canopy. Flanked by gold staffs and a trident-like standard, the throne is set on a raised white stage. Devotees in white dhotis and white saris, some with red shawls, stand in lines on orange mats, and a woman in a red-and-white sari bows low at the throne's base while a man in white prostrates on the floor in front. A figure in the foreground is seen from behind. Wall decorations include a painted temple backdrop and dark drapery.2010-11-05Photo of a stage event in a hall with a dark red velvet backdrop. A seated man in an orange turban and saffron garments with a rudraksha mala sits at centre on a golden throne-like seat under a gold canopy, receiving devotees. Devotees in white dhotis and saris, some in saffron robes, approach and bow or offer respects. Behind them stands a large ornate gold arch decorated with garlands of yellow and orange flowers, housing a deity murti. A golden lion-shaped pillar is at left. Red carpet covers the stage floor.2015-11-22A stage event with a red backdrop and an ornate grey temple-style canopy framing a large golden throne with a colourful floral and jewelled arch. A seated figure on the central golden throne wears a red and gold garment with a flower garland and bright ornaments. Surrounding the stage, many people in white dhotis and white shirts, some wearing saffron shawls, stand, bow and gesture with folded hands; a woman in a red sari and women in cream and gold saris also move about. A cameraman with a tripod films at the left edge, and a golden throne stands to the left with a red cushion. Marigold garlands hang along the pillars and the stage is covered in red and orange cloth. The visible people include men, women and a child, arranged around the central stage in a ceremonial gathering.2016-01-03January 30 20162016-01-30Photograph of a ceremonial scene in an indoor hall with a red curtain backdrop. A seated figure in a red robe and orange head wrap sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-shaped armrests, wearing an orange garland. Behind the throne a large painted image of a goddess with multiple arms and a crown stands on a dark backdrop. Around the stage, devotees in white dhotis and white shirts, some with white headbands, stand with hands raised or folded; women in white saris with gold borders stand to the right near a gold-decorated palanquin or ratha with floral and garland decorations. A green tree stands at the left edge and a red carpet covers the stage floor. The a person candidate is seated centrally on the throne, shaved head and wearing a red robe; the appearance cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2016-04-10November 05 20102010-11-05Indoor photograph of a ceremonial darshan on a raised stage. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes, wearing a rudraksha mala and ornate garlands, sits on a large gold throne with a golden canopy. Devotees in white dhotis and saris, and a kneeling child in grey, stand and kneel on orange and patterned rugs, some holding brass offerings. Blue curtains and a painted temple backdrop frame the stage. a person cues are present: saffron clothing, rudraksha mala, and ornate gold throne, with the figure seated in the place of honour. Approximately 20 people are visible.2010-11-05