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A seated man in a flower-decorated ceremonial canopy throne is the central figure on a stage. He wears a peach-coloured turban and a pale gold-beige silk garment, with a heavy pink and red garland draped over his shoulders and chest. The canopy and throne are wrapped in white jasmine, yellow and orange marigold, and pink flowers, with a red cushion behind him and carved lion-shaped supports at the base. Petals are scattered across the stage floor. To the left, a man in a white kurta and a red-and-gold shawl, also wearing a yellow and white garland, stands near the throne. The backdrop is a painted temple-architecture scene with columns and foliage.

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A seated figure in a golden-orange turban and beige robes sits on an ornate throne canopy heavily decorated with yellow, white, pink and red flower garlands, with a red-draped seat and floral base. The figure's hands are pressed together in greeting and a red-and-rose flower garland hangs over the chest. To the left, a man in white kurta and pants wears a red-and-gold shawl and a flower garland, walking near the stage. Petals are scattered on the floor and a painted temple backdrop with greenery stands behind.2006-12-29A man seated on a flower-decorated throne under a canopy of white, yellow, red and pink garlands at night. He wears a peach-coloured turban and cream kurta, with a thick red garland draped over his shoulders. Lion figures flank the throne base, and a dark temple wall with a silver backdrop stands behind. Marigold and jasmine strands hang from the canopy.2006-12-29A photograph of a man seated on an ornate throne decorated with garlands of white jasmine, pink, red and yellow marigolds, with a flower-draped canopy above. He wears a tan-gold turban and matching gold-brown robes, holding a microphone and smiling while raising one hand in greeting. A devotee in white clothes with an orange cloth kneels at the left with palms pressed together in namaskar. A brass oil lamp garlanded with flowers stands at the right, and petals cover the stage floor. Behind is a painted temple backdrop with pillars and foliage.2006-12-30Photograph of a decorated ceremonial throne-chariot in a temple setting, its canopy and frame wrapped in marigold, jasmine and red flower garlands. A man seated on the throne wears a striped orange-and-cream turban with a white plume, a cream-gold silk kurta and matching garment, and a thick red and pink flower garland around his neck. He smiles and points with one arm outstretched. Two carved wooden lion heads flank the seat, also garlanded. At lower left a young man in white clothes with an orange shawl kneels with hands pressed together in prayer. Flower petals are scattered on the teal floor. Greenery and a dark temple wall form the background.2006-12-30A photograph of a decorated stage event. A man seated on an ornate throne-like seat with a canopy of white, pink, yellow and red garlands smiles and holds a microphone. He wears a gold-orange turban and a beige-gold silk outfit with a long red-and-white flower garland. Two carved lion-like figures garlanded with flowers flank the seat. A kneeling person in white clothes with hands joined in namaste sits at left in front of the stage. To the right stands a brass oil lamp adorned with flower garlands. Flower petals cover the stage floor, and a stone temple-style backdrop stands behind.2006-12-30A photograph of a ceremony on a stage. A central figure sits on a red-cushioned throne heavily decorated with garlands of white jasmine, pink and red flowers, and orange-yellow marigolds. He wears a light beige-gold silk garment and an orange-and-cream turban, with a red-and-pink flower garland draped across his chest. A man on the left in white dhoti and orange shawl speaks into a microphone while holding a pink sheet of paper. Behind the throne, a kneeling attendant in white and orange holds a small bowl. On the right, a standing man in white clothing holds a flower garland with his hands joined. A brass oil lamp stands at the right edge, and flower petals are scattered across the floor. The backdrop shows a painted temple-like archway with stone pillars and trees.2006-12-29A man sits on a heavily garlanded throne under a canopy wrapped in red, yellow and white flower strands, with a red cushion behind him. He wears a saffron-orange turban, a beige kurta and matching trousers, and a long red-and-white flower garland hangs from his neck to his waist. Flower petals are scattered on the platform in front, and a person in white stands at the left edge. Two carved lion or elephant-like figures flank the throne, which is set against a painted backdrop of foliage.2006-12-29A photograph of a ceremonial stage in a temple-style setting. A man seated on an ornate flower-decorated throne with a tall floral canopy wears a beige kurta and a light orange turban, with a garland of red and white flowers around his neck. Standing around the throne, several men in white dhotis and white shirts wear white and yellow flower garlands, and some raise their hands in greeting or devotion. Brass oil lamps stand on the stage, and petals are scattered on the floor. A painted backdrop of pillars and foliage and a hanging saffron and blue banner appear behind them.2006-12-29A seated man in a gold-colored turban with a white plume and pale golden-beige silk clothing sits on an ornate throne-like seat (peetha) decorated with dense garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold and red roses and a floral canopy overhead. Flower petals are scattered on the floor in front. Two carved lion-like figures flank the seat. He holds his hands together in a greeting gesture while a long red garland rests across his chest. Behind is a painted backdrop of trees and architecture.2006-12-29A photograph of an initiation-style ceremony in a temple hall. Several men in plain white dhoti and kurta garments, garlanded with yellow and orange flower necklaces, stand and bow with folded hands at the left. A younger man in white bends forward with hands joined near the centre. On the right, a seated figure in a tan kurta and orange turban sits on an ornate throne decorated with red, yellow and white flower garlands and draped marigolds, hands raised in greeting. Scattered yellow petals cover the floor, and a carved stone pillar and a green-and-red painted panel stand behind.2006-12-29A photograph of a stage event with a figure seated on a flower-covered throne at right, wearing a saffron-orange turban and a light-coloured kurta, with a red and orange garland draped over the shoulders. The throne is decorated with white, yellow and red flower garlands and a canopy. Four men stand to the left in white kurtas and dhotis, wearing yellow and white marigold garlands; two in the foreground have hands raised toward the seated figure. Petals are scattered on the red-draped platform. Behind them are a stone carved pillar and a painted backdrop with a colourful decorative hanging on the left.2006-12-29A night procession at a temple-style setting with stone pillars and greenery behind. On the right, a man seated on an ornate throne-palanquin decorated with white, yellow and red flower garlands sits in a golden-brown robe with a feathered crown-like headdress and red garlands around his neck. Several people in white dress with yellow and orange garlands and orange shawls walk around him; one person in orange and white holds hands together in greeting. A decorated hanging cloth in orange, green and gold hangs on the left. The palanquin and attendants suggest a procession.2006-12-29