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A photograph of a stage event set against a tiered red-brown wall. A seated figure in an orange-saffron shawl and orange clothing sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, garlanded with a multicoloured floral arch of marigolds and white flowers. A gold-and-red ceremonial parasol with coloured fringe hangs above the throne. Garlands in yellow, orange and white drape the platform edges, and a silver vessel and flower offerings sit on a draped orange cloth. At the lower left a shaved-headed man in white ritual dress with a gold necklace sits near a bell, and at the lower right several people in orange and white attend the stage.

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A night-time photograph of a golden throne set on a platform in shallow water beside tiered red steps. A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe, with dark hair and arms folded, sits on the throne, which is decorated with a garland-framed arch of colourful flowers. Two white lights flank the platform, and a multicoloured canopy hangs above. Two people in white and orange clothing wade in the water near the platform, one tending a small offering on the platform's cloth-draped table, which holds a brass vessel, flower garlands and small figures. Stone deity statues stand along the top of the steps. The figure on the throne shows distinctive saffron robe and swept-back hair cues; the page does not confirm the event, so identity is only probable by appearance.2011-03-03A photograph taken at night of a raised golden throne platform set in a shallow water pool with red-tiered stone steps behind it. A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on the ornate golden throne with red cushions, garlanded with multicoloured flower garlands and a small decorated canopy overhead. Lit white pillars frame the platform, which is draped in red cloth and holds a brass vessel, flower offerings and small items. Three people stand waist-deep in the water at the platform's base: one in white clothes near the left, one in white on the right side, and one in an orange garment at the right near the platform. Stone deity statues line the top of the steps in the background.2011-03-03A photograph of a lavishly decorated golden throne set in a water tank at dusk, framed by tiers of oil lamps along the stone steps. A seated figure in orange robes and a white flower garland sits on the throne, which is draped with bands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. Two attendants in orange robes stand at the sides, one holding a silver vessel. In the foreground, several people in white clothes with orange and yellow sashes stand waist-deep in the water, some with their hands joined in front of them.2010-02-12A night ceremony on water at a stone ghat. A figure in orange robes sits cross-armed on an ornate gold-and-red throne on a raised, garlanded platform draped in orange cloth. The throne is framed by a multicolour garland arch, and a small coloured fringed canopy hangs above. Strings of white, yellow and magenta flower garlands decorate the platform edges, with lit lamps and a silver vessel with flowers at the front. Below, several people stand waist-deep in the water: one in orange garments with his back to the camera at the platform's base, and others in white clothes. The seated figure's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so he is described by role and clothing only; the orange robes and throne suggest a presiding teacher. Lamps and garlands indicate an aarti or abhishekam-style water ritual.2011-03-03July 16 20112011-07-16Night photo of a floral-decorated raft floating on a water tank in front of empty tiered stone seating. A seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair sits on a gold-and-red throne with a canopy above, surrounded by yellow, orange, pink and white garlands. Three men stand waist-deep in the water: one in white on the left, one in white at the center front, and a shaved-headed man in orange on the right holding a book. Brass lamps and offerings sit on the raft's cloth. Reflections of lights shimmer on the water.2011-03-03July 16 20112011-07-16July 16 20112011-07-16A photograph of an ornate golden throne (peetha) set on a raised orange-draped platform floating on dark water, at night. A man in a saffron-orange robe sits cross-legged on the throne, arms folded, under a multicoloured canopy and a garland arch of white, yellow and orange flowers. The platform is decorated with flower garlands, a brass kalasha-style vessel, lit oil lamps and a small figure; a blue deity figure stands at the right edge. Two people in white and orange clothing stand waist-deep in the water beside the platform, and a woman in a white sari is at the left edge. Stone steps and white lighting poles frame the background.2011-03-03A photograph of a floral-decorated golden throne on an orange-draped dais in an indoor hall with rows of empty red seats behind. A seated figure in orange robes and a white garland sits centrally on the ornate golden chair with a golden halo-like arch, flanked by two attendants in orange robes with gold necklaces, one holding a tray. Garlands of marigolds and white flowers in orange, yellow and purple hang around the throne. In the foreground, several people in white clothes and yellow sashes kneel in shallow water before the dais, some holding small vessels, and one reaches out. A standing attendant in white stands at the right beside a railing, and a round orange fan-like object appears at the right edge.2010-02-12A seated man sits cross-legged on an ornate gilded throne (peetha) with a large garland of marigolds, red and white flowers draped across its back and arms. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a white flower garland (mala) across his chest, and a rudraksha-style necklace, with a small headpiece on his head. Above him hangs a multicolored striped canopy. Brass lamps with lit flames stand on both sides, and a draped red and maroon cloth backdrop with yellow and purple flower strings frames the stage. The floor is polished and reflective. a person is seated in the central throne, identified by long swept hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha and garland cues.2010-12-27January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copies