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A decorated stage at an evening event with a figure seated on an ornate throne-like chair covered in white and yellow flower garlands, wearing a yellow-and-white outfit and a yellow turban. Red, white, blue and green balloons are scattered on a white-draped table and garlands of yellow flowers line the stage edge. Framed portraits hang on the sides and a large red-toned backdrop shows a close-up face. The seated figure is a statue or costumed display rather than a clearly identifiable living person, and no physical crowd is visible.

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A dimly lit stage decorated for a celebration. A seated figure in white and gold robes with a white and gold turban sits on an ornate white-and-gold throne framed by white flower garlands. Multicoloured balloons in red, grey, blue and yellow surround the raised platform, and yellow and white flower strings hang along the dark backdrop. A large red-toned portrait fills the back wall, and framed photographs with garlands stand on both sides of the stage. The figure on the throne is a statue or costumed figure rather than a clearly identifiable living person, so no appearance-based identification is made.2006-12-26A photograph of a stage set for a celebration, lit dimly. A large backdrop portrait shows a smiling man with long hair and a red-tinted face. In the centre, a seated figure in gold and cream clothing and a gold turban sits on an ornate white and gold throne with a canopy, in front of a tiered arrangement of red, blue, green, silver and grey balloons and yellow flowers. Strings of marigold garlands hang from the dark draped curtains. Framed portraits on stands flank the throne. At the left edge a standing man in white robes with an orange shawl stands with folded arms. Petals are scattered on the stage floor. Other people are partly visible at the right edge.2006-12-26A staged scene at night with a seated figure on a white-draped throne under a flower-garlanded canopy. The seated figure wears a white and cream robe with a saffron-yellow turban and has long dark hair. In front of the throne are a white table and many red, blue, grey, green and yellow balloons. The backdrop is a large red-tinted close-up photograph of a smiling face, flanked by marigold and white flower garlands. Framed portraits on both sides show men in white and orange turbans, decorated with flower garlands.2006-12-26A seated figure in a cream-and-gold robe and matching cream turban sits on a decorated throne with a gilded canopy, garlanded with white flowers, in front of a large smiling portrait of a woman in red. Red, silver, green and blue balloons are arranged on the stage platform below, and framed photographs with flower garlands line both sides. Yellow and white flower garlands hang on dark draped fabric. The seated figure has a gold necklace and is seated centrally in a stage setting.2006-12-26A dimly lit stage set up for a celebration, dominated by a large printed portrait of a smiling long-haired man in a dark backdrop framed by garlands of white and yellow flowers and hanging decorative fabric. In the centre, a seated figure in white robes with an orange-red turban sits on an ornate white and gold throne with a crown-like canopy. Before the throne, a low table is covered with red, grey and teal balloons. Smaller framed portraits flank the stage on both sides, some with garlands, showing turbaned men. A white-clad figure occupies the throne, appearing to be a person honoured on a peetha at the event.2006-12-26A stage decorated for an event, with a large backdrop portrait of a smiling man with long swept-back hair, a red-tinged face and a forehead mark, framed by garlands of white and yellow flowers and hanging ornamental fabric panels. In the centre sits a figure on an ornate silver-and-white throne with a red cushioned back and a crown-like canopy; the figure wears a white robe and a saffron-coloured head covering, and the throne is surrounded by red, grey and blue balloons and flower petals. Smaller framed portraits flank the stage on both sides, and a white-clad person stands at the far left edge. The figure on the throne appears to be a statue or doll rather than a living person.2006-12-26A dimly lit stage set for a celebration, with a large portrait of a smiling bearded man with long hair, printed on a banner hung behind the stage. Beneath it sits a seated deity murti or statue dressed in a golden-yellow garment on an ornate throne with a golden canopy and a crown-like top. In front is a display of red, grey, yellow and blue balloons and a white cloth-covered platform. Garlands of white and yellow flowers and strings of beads decorate the drapes and stage edge. Smaller framed portraits flank both sides of the stage, and a white-clad person stands at the far right edge. Some portrait captions are legible but too small to read.2006-12-26A dimly lit stage set for a celebration, with a large backdrop portrait of a smiling man with long hair set among flowers and trailing garland strands. Centred on the stage is a white-and-gold ornate throne decorated with a red canopy, on which a figure in white robes and a white turban is seated; the figure is a depiction in a statue or sculpture rather than a living person. The base of the throne is ringed with balloons in red, grey, yellow, blue and green, and loose flower petals cover the floor. Flanking the throne are framed portraits on stands, some with white-and-red bordered banners, and a garland-draped stage front runs along the bottom. A small figure stands at the far left edge in the shadows.2006-12-26A dimly lit stage set for a celebration, with a large framed portrait of a long-haired smiling man with red-tinted lighting hung above a decorated altar. A small figure in white clothes and a red-orange turban sits on an ornate white and gold throne in front of a row of colourful balloons. Garlands of yellow flowers and white beads hang on the backdrop and draped curtains, and several framed portraits stand on easels on either side. One person in white stands at the right edge of the stage. The portrait is printed, so it is not counted as a physical person. The seated figure's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so the figure is described by role only.2006-12-26A photograph of a staged stage set for a celebration, with a seated figure on an ornate floral throne. The figure wears a cream and gold robe and a gold-yellow turban, and is seated on a white-draped platform. The throne is decorated with white and yellow flower garlands and a gold canopy, and the platform is surrounded by red, green, silver and blue balloons and scattered yellow petals. Behind the throne hangs a large red backdrop with a close-up image of a smiling face. Framed portraits flank both sides, some in plastic covers with flower garlands. Dark drapes and yellow marigold garlands frame the scene. The figure appears to be a statue or effigy rather than a living person, given the stillness and placement.2006-12-26A dimly lit photograph of a stage set for a celebration. A seated figure in a cream-coloured kurta and white dhoti with a yellow-and-white turban sits on an ornate throne decorated with white and yellow flower garlands and a canopy of flowers. Below the throne is a white-draped table covered with yellow flowers and many balloons in red, grey, green and blue. Framed portraits flanking the stage show similar turbaned figures, displayed in garlanded frames. The background is a dark red and grey painted backdrop. Only the seated figure is a physical person; the portraits are printed images. The figure's appearance is uncertain given the dark lighting and distance, so identity cannot be confirmed from appearance alone.2006-12-26A dimly lit shrine stage decorated with a large framed portrait of a smiling man with long swept-back hair, set on a dark draped backdrop with marigold garlands and yellow flower strings. At the centre sits a small seated murti dressed in white with a red-and-gold headpiece on an ornate white and gold throne. Before it are a mound of red, green, silver and blue balloons, scattered petals, and a row of framed portraits on silver panels with flower garlands on either side.2006-12-26