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A photograph taken from behind of a figure in a cream embroidered long robe with a gold-edged white shawl draped over one shoulder, with long dark hair tied up and orange flowers in it, standing before a large backdrop of a glossy black plastic sheet bearing a printed portrait with a cream-and-gold turban. A man in a grey hooded top and a man in white kurta with glasses lean in from the left, one touching the cream upholstered armchair in front. Orange-gold and multicolour embroidered borders frame the backdrop on both sides, and red roses sit at the lower right corner.

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A photograph inside a wooden-panelled hall with a large black plastic-covered backdrop bearing a golden outline of a head wearing a turban. Flanking the backdrop are tall decorated fabric banners in multicoloured patterns with gold fringe. A long-haired figure in a cream embroidered kurta with a white shawl and a small orange flower in the hair stands beside an upholstered cream armchair with wooden arms. Two men are bending over the chair, one in a grey jacket and white trousers, the other in white. Red and pink flower arrangements sit at the lower right.2006-04-01A photograph of a seated figure on a raised white-draped stage in a wood-panelled hall. The seated man wears a white kurta and white dhoti with a white shawl draped over his shoulder, sitting in a cream upholstered armchair with carved wooden arms. Behind him hangs a large dark backdrop with a sepia portrait of a smiling man wearing a golden turban. A brass lamp stand with an oil lamp burns on the left, and a flower arrangement sits beside the stage. Seated in the foreground are devotees in white clothes with red beaded necklaces, a woman with blonde hair in a white jacket, and an older person with grey curly hair. A person in a red-and-white striped shirt stands at the right edge gesturing toward the stage. The woman and visible devotees sit facing the stage, with a decorated coloured pillar at the left edge.2006-04-01A photograph taken at night on a decorated stage with a large backdrop portrait of a smiling person with long hair, shown in red tones. In front of it, a seated figure on an ornate silver-and-white throne under a canopy wears a saffron-and-cream turban and a cream robe with a white shawl, holding a ceremonial staff. Standing attendants in white dhotis and white shawls with garlands, some wearing orange shawls, flank the throne. Floral garlands in yellow and white hang down the dark drapes, and a decorative crest sits at lower right. The photo is not marked as showing a person at this event, so the seated figure's identity is uncertain.2006-12-26Photograph of an evening celebration beneath a large framed portrait of a smiling man with long, swept-back hair, the portrait draped with white and yellow flower garlands. In front of it, a man seated on an ornate white flower-covered throne wears a cream-gold silk outfit, a gold-topped crown wreathed in white flowers, and a white shawl. Around him, several men in white shirts and white dhotis stand close, one holding a long dark object while others gather in the foreground. The setting is dimly lit and decorated with flower strands. The seated man is a person, with long hair, a crown and gold-embroidered ceremonial clothing, though his face is not clearly discernible.2006-12-26A photograph taken at night of a man seated on a decorated throne-like chair beneath a canopy, wearing a gold-yellow silk kurta with a white shawl and an orange-gold turban, with a gold necklace. He is smiling with eyes lowered. The seat and side pillars are heavily garlanded with white jasmine, yellow and red flowers, and beaded floral strands. Four men in white shirts and white dhotis lean in around him, two with hands on his shoulders and arms, guiding or steadying him. Behind them a large dark red painted backdrop shows a stylised face with an open mouth and teeth. The scene suggests a ceremonial seating or honouring moment.2006-12-26A photograph of a seated figure at night in front of a dark red backdrop, decorated with a large white jasmine garland and a dome-shaped canopy above. The central figure wears a golden-yellow and cream silk outfit with a matching turban, a gold necklace and a gold-coloured embroidered shawl studded with red and blue stones, smiling broadly. Two men in white shirts stand on either side, leaning in with their hands on the figure's shoulders and the throne area, while another person in white stands at the left edge. The setting appears to be a ceremonial reception or festival moment, with yellow flower garlands framing the throne.2006-12-26Indoor photograph in a plain room with white curtains and orange-walled surroundings. A young man with long dark hair stands barefoot on a striped rug, wearing a cream embroidered kurta with a striped shawl draped over his shoulders. Beside a zebra-print armchair with an orange cushion, he faces a seated group. In the foreground a man in white clothing with an orange scarf stands with his back to the camera. Several seated people in white and orange clothing are at the edges, and a vase of yellow flowers stands near the chair.2008-12-26A dimly lit hall stage decorated with a large printed portrait of a smiling man with long swept-back hair and a red-marked forehead, framed by garlands of white and yellow flowers and hanging fabric panels. Beneath it stands an ornate gold throne with a crown-like canopy and red cushions, occupied by a seated figure in a cream-yellow robe. Several men in white dhotis and shirts stand around the throne, one bending forward toward the seated figure, while a cameraman in a white shirt with an orange shawl films at right. Red, blue, grey and green balloons are arranged at the base of the throne, and two framed photographs flank the lower right.2006-12-26A night stage event in front of a large smiling portrait of a long-haired man with a red-tinted face and a red tilak on the forehead. Seated centrally on an ornate white-flower-decorated throne with a canopy, a figure in a pale yellow-gold robe and a golden-yellow turban holds a ceremonial staff. Standing attendants on both sides wear white dhotis and shirts with garlands, and one wears an orange shawl; a woman in a red sari stands among them. Garlanded pillars with painted patterns frame the backdrop, and the stage is lit against a dark background. The portrait is a printed backdrop image, not a physical person.2006-12-26A photograph of an indoor event with a dark draped backdrop and a gold-and-red ornate chair. A smiling man with long, swept-back black hair and a red bindi wears a cream embroidered kurta with a white shawl bordered in gold. He leans forward to greet a balding older man in a tan shawl, who bends toward him. On the right, a hand holds a brass cup in front of a white cloth.2006-04-01A photograph on a stage with a dark curtain backdrop and a large printed portrait of a bearded elder with white hair and beard behind a seated figure. A seated figure in white robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, a small gold canopy above, and a microphone on a stand beside it. The throne is decorated with garlands in red, yellow, green and white. A standing elderly man in a white shirt and white dhoti, wearing glasses, holds a garland near the seated figure. A floor fan stands on the left and tinsel decorations frame the stage. The seated figure has long dark hair and wears a white shawl over a white garment with a saffron-coloured cloth. The text in the image is a copyright notice in the lower right.2007-02-15A photograph taken in dim light of a seated figure on an ornate throne-like dais decorated with white and yellow flower garlands and a canopy of white flowers. The seated figure wears a golden-yellow robe and a golden turban, with a red and white floral garland around the shoulders, and raises one hand in a wave while smiling. Two men in white shirts and white trousers bend low at the foot of the dais, one touching the platform with his hand. A large dark backdrop behind the dais shows an enlarged black-and-white portrait of a face. At the right edge a man in white stands near a clear container.2006-12-26