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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits beside a microphone stand in a temple-like hall, hands folded in his lap. Behind him a white deity murti decorated with white feathers, fabric and green foliage sits on a white-draped platform, with a golden throne-like backdrop and a small brass oil lamp and offering tray on the floor in front. Gold-costumed statues and garlanded figures stand in the background. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala, shown in person.A photograph of a seated figure on a flower-decorated throne (peetha) under a floral canopy, on a stage with carved stone pillars and a backdrop of greenery. The seated figure wears a cream kurta, a saffron-coloured turban and a long red and white flower garland. Around the throne, flower petals are scattered on the floor. Several men in white shirts and dhotis and garlanded men in light clothing stand or bow with folded hands in front of the throne, and a woman in a white sari with a yellow border and a garland stands at the right beside a brass lamp. The seated figure's facial features are not clear enough to confirm an identity from appearance, so the figure is treated as uncertain. A pedia.org credit appear across the lower right of the image2006-12-29A man sits on a heavily garlanded throne under a canopy wrapped in red, yellow and white flower strands, with a red cushion behind him. He wears a saffron-orange turban, a beige kurta and matching trousers, and a long red-and-white flower garland hangs from his neck to his waist. Flower petals are scattered on the platform in front, and a person in white stands at the left edge. Two carved lion or elephant-like figures flank the throne, which is set against a painted backdrop of foliage.2006-12-29October 06 20162016-10-06April 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsA photograph of a stage set for a festival in a temple-style hall, with a central seated figure on an ornate flower-decorated throne. The seated man wears a tan kurta, an orange-gold head covering and a heavy red and orange garland. The throne is covered with yellow, red and white marigold and flower garlands and a decorative canopy. Around him, several men in white kurtas and dhotis wear yellow and red flower garlands; one on the left raises a hand in greeting. A woman in a white sari with a gold border and a yellow garland stands at right with palms together. A brass oil lamp stands at the right edge, and scattered petals cover the floor. Behind is a painted backdrop of stone pillars and foliage.2006-12-29A photograph of a festive flower-decorated setting. A man in a white kurta with an orange shawl stands at left, facing a seated figure in an ornate gold-brocade robe and a gold turban with a white feather plume and a jewelled brooch. The seated figure has long dark hair, a red tilak on the forehead, and rests a hand on a red velvet cushioned seat wrapped in marigolds, white jasmine garlands and pink flowers. A partially visible person in a striped blue and white garment stands at far left, and a child with dark hair is visible at lower right. The seated figure wears distinctive adornments and turban cues, and the seat is decorated with garlands, consistent with a person presence in a honoured seat. Background foliage and a painted backdrop are visible.2006-12-30A seated man in a cream and gold brocade robe and a cream turban with a feather ornament sits on an ornate gold and red throne decorated with white and pink flowers. He wears a thick garland of red and pink roses and has his hands pressed together in a respectful gesture. Behind him, several people in white ritual clothes with yellow and white flower garlands stand with their hands folded in reverence, including a man in white and women in white saris. A brass oil lamp stands in the foreground beside a stone carved pillar, and a microphone with a pink-covered booklet sits at the bottom edge of the frame.2006-12-29A long-haired figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate flower-covered palanquin throne, wearing a red and pink flower garland and holding a golden trident upright in one hand. The throne is wreathed in white jasmine, yellow and red marigold and pink garlands, with gold lion-like guardian figures at its base and a golden relief panel above. Behind, a standing figure in a pink-and-gold sari and glasses watches, along with other onlookers under a tin roof in dim light.2006-12-30Night photograph of a procession at a temple-style entrance. A seated figure sits on a flower-decorated palanquin or throne canopy with red, yellow and white garlands, wearing a saffron-orange turban and a light brown outfit with a red and white garland. Standing beside it on the left, a man in white kurta with yellow-white garland raises both arms and smiles. Other men in white dhotis and white shirts with yellow garlands stand behind the palanquin. On the right, a woman in a white sari with yellow garland smiles and joins her hands near a brass lamp stand. Carved stone pillars and foliage frame the scene, with fallen petals on the ground.2006-12-29October 22 20082008-10-22January 11 20082008-01-11