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Photograph 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.

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A photograph of a man seated on an ornate throne-like seat under a flower-decorated canopy, wearing an orange-and-cream turban and a tan kurta with a long red and pink garland draped over his shoulders. The canopy and throne are wrapped in marigolds, roses and white jasmine strands in red, yellow, pink and white. Two carved wooden figures flank the seat, also adorned with garlands. In the lower left, a kneeling person in white clothing with hands joined faces the seated figure. Flower petals are scattered on the floor and a green cord runs down from the canopy. A printed copyright notice overlays the lower right of the image. The seated man's appearance is consistent with a presentation of the page subject, but with uncertain cues, so he is described by role as the seated figure on the throne.2006-12-30A 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.2006-12-30A 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 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.2006-12-29Photograph of a ceremonial scene on a stage. A man seated on an ornate throne-like chair heavily decorated with garlands of red, pink, yellow and white flowers and a red cushioned seat, smiling and wearing a peach-coloured turban with a white feather and a peach-gold silk outfit with a thick red-and-pink flower garland around his neck. To the left, a man in white kurta with a red-and-gold bordered shawl bows forward with hands folded, while another person in white kneels at the base of the throne. Flower petals are scattered on the teal and red stage floor, and a green cord runs across the platform.2006-12-30A photograph of a man seated on an ornately decorated throne covered in marigold, rose and jasmine garlands, with a canopy of white, pink and yellow flowers above. He wears a saffron-coloured turban and a gold-beige silk kurta with a red and pink garland draped across his chest, and holds a microphone in one hand while smiling and gesturing with the other. Gold lion figures flank the seat, and flower petals are scattered on the floor. At left, a man in white clothes with an orange shawl sits with palms joined in namaste. A green cable runs from the microphone across the stage. A stage backdrop shows painted foliage and a temple-like structure. Printed copyright text is in the lower right corner.2006-12-30A 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 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 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 cake-cutting moment at a celebration. A man on the left in plain white clothes, with long swept-back dark hair and white vibhuti on his forehead, leans over a long white cake topped with red and green decorations and rows of lit candles. Seated on a red-cushioned throne draped in pink, orange, white and yellow flower garlands is a smiling man in gold-embroidered cream sherwani, a gold turban with a white feather, and a gold necklace, reaching toward the cake. The throne canopy is also garlanded, and a painted backdrop of temple architecture and trees stands behind them. Two people are visible.2006-12-30A photograph of a festival scene on a stage draped with a painted temple backdrop showing nandi bulls and carved pillars. A man in a red and gold turban and cream garment sits within an ornate flower-decorated palanquin-style seat, heavily garlanded in red, yellow and white blossoms, while smiling. A kneeling man in white dhoti and shirt bows at his feet, and several standing men in white with orange shawls attend nearby, one holding a shawl. Petals are scattered on the red-draped platform, and a brass lamp stands at right.2006-12-29