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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate ceremonial throne (peetha) decorated with white and yellow flower garlands and a golden canopy with a small finial. The seated figure wears a yellow turban, a cream and gold robe with a white shawl, and has long dark hair; hands are held together at the chest. Colourful balloons in red, green, yellow and grey are arranged at the base of the throne. A large backdrop shows a red-toned photographic portrait above white flowers, with framed portraits of a saffron-robed figure on the right and garlanded yellow pillars on either side. Dark garlanded drapes frame the scene.

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A photograph of a staged stage setting with a seated figure on a decorated throne-like seat under a canopy. The seated figure wears a cream and gold robe and a light turban, with hands held together at the chest. Around the base of the throne are many red, green, blue, silver and yellow balloons scattered over a white cloth, with petals on the stage floor. Garlands of white and yellow flowers hang along the sides and framing the throne. A large backdrop shows a close-up of a smiling face in red tones. Framed portraits flank the stage on both sides, one showing a turbaned man and another a figure in orange. The figure on the throne is a candidate for the a person, shown with a turban and cream and gold robes, though these cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2006-12-26A 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 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 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.2006-12-26Photograph of a seated man on a flower-decorated throne on a stage at an evening event. He wears a saffron-gold turban, a cream and gold robe with white trousers, and holds a microphone in his right hand while speaking. The throne has a gold crown canopy, white jasmine garlands and yellow marigold strands. Behind him is a large red-toned portrait of a smiling face with a pale floral backdrop, and small framed portraits with garlands sit at the lower left. Red, green, grey and blue balloons are scattered at the stage edge. A small crowd is not clearly visible in the dark foreground, so only the seated speaker is counted.2006-12-26A seated man on an ornate white and gold throne decorated with white and yellow flower garlands and a canopy over the seat, smiling on a dark stage. He wears a cream and gold kurta-style top, a white shawl draped over one shoulder, white dhoti-style cloth and a cream turban with a gold ornament. Behind him is a large red-toned backdrop of a close-up face and red and green balloons scattered at the base of the dais. To the left, several men in white shirts and dhotis stand near the stage edge, one holding a garland of flowers and another a bouquet of yellow and red blooms, while a man in a light grey shirt stands nearby. Garlands in yellow and white hang along the dark side pillars.2006-12-26A photograph of a seated figure on a flower-decorated throne at the front of a stage. The seated person wears a cream and white robe with a matching turban and a white shawl, and sits among scattered red, silver, teal and blue balloons. Behind the throne hangs a large red-toned backdrop of a close-up face, with white floral garlands framing the throne and yellow flower strings on the side curtains. A small framed picture sits at the right edge. The image is dark except for the stage lighting.2006-12-26A figure seated on a floral-decorated throne (peetha) with a canopy above, speaking into a handheld microphone and gesturing with raised right hand. He wears a cream and gold embroidered robe with a white sash and a gold-and-cream turban. The throne is framed by white and yellow flower garlands, with colourful balloons (red, teal, grey, yellow) scattered at the base. Behind is a large red-tinted portrait of a face, and to the left and right are smaller framed portraits and garland-draped pillars.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 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.2006-12-26December 26 20062006-12-26