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Close photo of a seated figure's arm and hand gripping a long wooden staff wrapped with gold bands and strung with pearl beads, the staff resting diagonally across a red velvet cushioned throne edged in gold. The person wears a yellow silk garment and multiple pearl bracelets, with a green bead dangling from a pearl strand. Behind, yellow and magenta flower garlands and a bowl of fruit decorate the stage, and a warm orange wall backs the scene.

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Close-up photo of a seated person's hand resting on a long wooden staff wrapped with gold bands and strung with white pearl beads. The arm wears a multi-strand pearl bracelet and a yellow garment drapes over the lap. The person sits on a deep red velvet cushioned seat with a golden frame. Behind, a garland of yellow and red marigold-type flowers hangs beside a bowl of yellow sweets on the left. Only the hand, arm and garment are visible, so no face is shown.2011-08-22Close-up photograph of a person seated in a yellow silk garment wearing layered garlands of red rose petals, orange marigolds and pearl strands, with a peacock feather at the shoulder. The right hand holds a wooden flute with brass-like bands and a tassel, decorated with flower wreaths and pearl strands. Behind, a golden figure of a bird or deity stands on a dark background, with a small oil lamp burning on a wooden table and a microphone at the left edge. A saffron cushion is visible in the lower left and marigolds lie on the lower edge.2011-08-22August 22 20112011-08-22A close photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne. A hand rests on a wooden flute-like staff wrapped with white pearl strands and gold bands, while the arm is adorned with pearl bracelets and the figure wears a yellow silk garment. Behind, yellow marigold garlands and red flowers decorate the throne area, and a tray of round yellow sweets sits on a wooden ledge at left, beside a peacock feather. A red flower lies at lower right.2011-08-22Close-up photograph of a person in a yellow sari decorated with long red and orange flower garlands and strands of white pearls. The person holds a wooden flute-like rod with both hands, with pearl bracelets on the wrists and pearl-and-gold rings on the fingers. A peacock feather is tucked near the shoulder. In the blurred background are a golden deity murti, small oil lamps and a wooden surface. Only hands and torso are visible, so no face is shown.2011-08-22Close crop of a seated figure in a magenta and cream saffron-style robe with a cream shawl, wearing layered rudraksha malas with gold bead accents and a rudraksha armlet. The figure holds a long gold-and-black beaded staff across the lap, resting the hand on a red velvet cushion. Behind is an ornate gold throne with a bouquet of pink, red and yellow roses and white flowers. Only a portion of one person is visible, showing hands, forearm and bare feet. A small floral offering lies near the cushion.2011-09-22 +1 copiesAugust 22 20112011-08-22August 22 20112011-08-22A seated man in a bright yellow turban decorated with peacock feathers and jewelled ornaments, wearing a yellow shawl and yellow garment, holds a wooden bamboo-style flute with a peacock feather attached. He wears layered pearl necklaces and pearl bracelets, and a thick garland of red and orange flowers hangs around his neck. Behind him are garlands of yellow and purple flowers and fruit, with a red cushion and an orange towel beside him. He smiles toward the side. The flute and Krishna-associated peacock feathers suggest a Krishna-themed event, but the appearance cues are a yellow turban and garlanded seated presentation, so identity is uncertain.2011-08-22August 22 20112011-08-22A person in profile wears a yellow turban decorated with a peacock-feather fan, a jeweled brooch set with red and green stones, and a yellow shawl draped over the shoulder. A red and orange flower garland hangs around the neck, and pearl bracelets are on the wrist. The person smiles while holding a bamboo flute with a dark peacock feather and pearl-beaded wrapping, as in a Krishna-themed presentation. A microphone stand is visible at the lower right, with pink flowers at the left edge. The background is a plain pale wall.2011-08-22A seated man in yellow ceremonial dress sits on a throne-like seat decorated with red and yellow marigold garlands and yellow fruit, with a flute resting across his lap. He wears a yellow turban with a jewelled ornament, a red-and-gold trimmed yellow shawl, multiple strands of pearls and a red-and-yellow garland. He gestures with his right arm toward the side. Behind him are peacock feathers and a red-draped backdrop. a person: the man wears a yellow turban, a jewelled crown ornament, pearl necklaces and a shawl, and sits on an ornately garlanded throne in a festival-style setting.2011-08-22