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A photograph of a seated person on a flower-decorated throne (peetha) in front of a large backdrop printed with a close-up portrait of a face with a bright smile, shown in red and white tones. The seated person wears a cream and gold silk outfit with a matching gold turban and a white shawl draped over one shoulder, with hands resting on the armrests. The throne is framed by white jasmine garlands, yellow marigold strands, and a golden canopy topped with a crown-like finial, with carved lion-like armrest figures and a small oil lamp placed at the right edge. The setting is dimly lit with flowers and floral garlands decorating the surrounding backdrop.

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A man stands in front of a flower-decorated throne-like arch at night, smiling, in a gold and cream silk ensemble with a matching gold turban, a white shawl draped over one shoulder, and a gold necklace. The arch is wrapped in white and yellow garlands and white flowers, with a large red-toned backdrop image behind it. A small ornate shrine or seat with yellow flowers appears at lower left and right. Garlands hang on the pillars at the sides. Only one person is visible in the scene. The large backdrop image and the figure's appearance do not establish a confident identity, so no identification is made from appearance.2006-12-26A seated man in a cream-gold silk kurta with embroidered trim and a white shawl sits on an ornate throne decorated with white and yellow flower garlands and a golden crown-like canopy. He wears a yellow-gold turban, a gold necklace and a red tilak, and rests his hands in his lap. Behind him hangs a large red painted backdrop, and to the right stand garlanded pillars with floral strands. The scene appears to be a festive stage or darshan setting with oil lamps at the edges. The person is a single figure seated in a decorated throne arrangement.2006-12-26A man seated on a flower-decorated throne (peetha) in front of a large backdrop printed with white daisies and a red-toned image. The throne is covered in white and yellow garlands with ornate gold-toned carved elements and small figures at its base. The seated man wears a cream-coloured kurta with a white shawl draped over one shoulder, a cream turban, and a gold necklace. Beside him stands a brass oil lamp (aarti lamp) wrapped in a yellow and white garland, and a framed photograph with garlands is visible at the right edge. A second person in white clothing stands partly visible at the far left edge. The scene is dim and lit by a spotlight.2006-12-26A photograph of a seated man on a richly decorated throne (peetha) in a dimly lit hall. He wears a gold-colored turban and a cream-gold satin kurta over white garments, with long dark hair and a beard, hands resting on his lap. The ornate throne is covered with white and yellow flower garlands and a canopy of white flowers. Behind him a large backdrop shows a painted face and a field of white flowers, with yellow marigold garlands hanging on the sides and colorful woven fabric drapes. Framed photographs with garlands sit at the lower right, and a small pile of marigolds rests on the left.2006-12-26A photograph of a seated man on a decorated stage. He wears a golden-yellow long kurta with gold embroidery, a gold-coloured turban and a gold chain, and he smiles while touching his chest. Behind him is a throne-like seat covered in white and yellow flower garlands, topped by a golden canopy with a garland. The backdrop shows a large printed photograph of flowers and a red-tinted image, with garlands of yellow and white flowers hanging at the right edge. One person is visible.2006-12-26A dimly lit photograph of a seated figure on a throne-like seat draped and garlanded with white jasmine and yellow marigold strands. The seated figure wears a cream-coloured robe with white trousers, a golden turban-style head covering, and holds an object in the lap; the face is partly obscured in shadow. Behind the seat hangs a large red backdrop with a painted face and a floral panel, and to the right are framed photographs with garlands and a fabric hanging with tassels. Flower petals are scattered on the floor in front.2006-12-26A photograph of a figure seated on an ornate throne-like seat decorated with white and yellow flower garlands and a small gilded canopy. The seated person wears a cream robe, a cream turban and a long multicoloured garland of red and white flowers, and raises one hand in a wave. Behind the seat a large red-toned portrait of a smiling face, possibly a woman, fills the backdrop, surrounded by floral arrangements and more garlands on the pillars. Dim lighting. Only one physical person is visible, seated at the centre, with a partially visible figure at the far left edge.2006-12-26A man seated on a decorated throne, framed by a white and yellow flower garland arch with gold ornaments, in front of a large backdrop printed with a face and white daisies. He wears a gold-and-cream embroidered robe with a white shawl, a yellow-gold turban, a gold necklace and red tilak, and smiles while his hands rest in his lap. A translucent balloon hangs at the left and black drapes with garlands line the right. Appearance-based label: the seated figure with long swept hair, turban and ornate gold clothing is a person seated on a throne, but the identification is uncertain.2006-12-26A seated man in a cream-coloured kurta and a light orange-gold turban sits within a floral arch of white jasmine garlands edged with yellow marigolds, beneath an ornate golden canopy topped with a dome-like finial. He wears a long garland of yellow and red flowers and a multicoloured bead-studded sash across his chest. Behind him a large dark backdrop bears a painted or printed image of a face with flowers in the foreground. Smaller floral arches flank the central seat, and the scene is dimly lit.2006-12-26A photograph of a seated person on a decorated throne-like seat in a dimly lit hall. The seat is framed by white and yellow flower garlands and topped by an ornate metal canopy. The seated figure wears a cream and white garment with a red and gold garland draped over the shoulders and a cream turban. A large backdrop behind shows an enlarged portrait of a face with flowers in the foreground. Smaller decorated shrine niches with garlands sit at either side. The figure is not clearly appearance-identifiable as the a person from the cues shown, so the role is given only as a seated person.2006-12-26A photograph of a seated figure on a flower-decorated throne with a canopy, under a large backdrop portrait of a smiling face with a red-tinted background and white and yellow flowers. The seated person wears a cream and gold kurta, white dhoti and a yellow-gold turban, with hands pressed together in a greeting gesture. Garlands of white jasmine and yellow marigold drape the throne and surrounding black drapery, and a teal balloon is visible at upper right. A man in a white shirt with a lanyard stands at right, clapping. Beside the throne are decorated kalasha-like pillars with flowers.2006-12-26A man stands centrally in front of a large floral backdrop of white jasmine garlands with yellow marigold borders, with a deep red raised arch behind him and a gilded framed image of deities at the top. He wears a gold and cream turban with a small jewel, a red bindi on his forehead, long dark hair, a gold necklace, and a cream silk robe with embroidered borders and a white panel. His eyes are lowered and he is smiling. A dark stage edge is visible in the foreground. One person is visible.2006-12-26