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A photograph of a decorated stage set for a celebration. A seated figure sits on an ornate golden throne with a red cushioned back and lion-armed sides, framed by a shiny silver-and-red arched niche covered in beaded garlands. The figure wears a white robe with a saffron-brown shawl draped over one shoulder and long dark hair. The backdrop is yellow with flower garlands in orange, red and yellow, and a golden canopy hangs above the throne. Scattered petals and confetti cover the platform, and a white cloth is spread on the lower step.

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A young man with long dark hair sits on an ornate golden throne decorated with lion figures, draped in white jasmine garlands and yellow marigolds. He wears a white long kurta with gold embroidered trim and a maroon shawl across his shoulder, and his feet are bare. Behind him hangs a large orange silk drape and a decorative umbrella with metallic fringe, with a floral backdrop in yellow and blue-white arches. Scattered petals and debris lie on the wet floor. A sword-like staff leans against the throne.2006-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A figure seated on an ornate golden throne (peetha) at the centre of a stage decorated with yellow flower-covered backdrop, red and white painted arches and green motifs. The seated person wears a cream and gold embroidered garment and multiple white and red flower garlands, with a red mark on the forehead. Orange and pink flower arrangements stand in brass vases on either side, a golden canopy hangs above, and a red and purple flower-garland valance decorates the front of the stage. A bowl of yellow flowers sits to the right. The setting looks like a festive stage with a tent ceiling overhead. The seated person's identity is not established by visible evidence beyond appearance cues.2009-01-01A photograph of a seated person on a gilded throne (peetha) at the centre of an elaborately decorated arch. The arch is covered in yellow flower petals, white jasmine garlands, orange marigold garlands and silver-and-coloured sun-shaped ornaments, with a golden canopy above the throne. The seated figure wears a white long robe with a maroon-and-gold shawl draped over the shoulders, and has long dark hair, with hands resting on golden armrests. A large painted peacock and a towering figure in a white turban and cloth appear in the background above the arch. Scattered paper and petals litter the floor in front.2006-01-01A photograph of an elaborately decorated stage set for a celebration. Three arched panels frame the centre, covered in yellow and white flower garlands with red and white striped borders, and two round blue-rimmed wheel motifs decorate the side arches. In the centre, a seated figure in white clothing with a yellow headpiece sits on a decorated throne, a flower garland hanging behind. Foreground shows colourful balloons in pink, orange, yellow and green, flower heaps and small offerings, and a large portrait of a smiling man is visible at the top. A camera-like object sits at lower left.2006-01-01A photograph of an elaborately decorated stage set for a celebration. Arched frames are covered in marigold-yellow and white flower work with red and white bands, and round rangoli-style medallions decorate the side panels. A seated figure in a white robe and white head-wrap sits on a throne-like seat in front of a red heart-shaped backdrop, surrounded by a canopy of white and yellow garlands. Colourful balloons in orange, green, pink and yellow are clustered at the lower left, and a large framed portrait hangs above the arch at the top. Flower garlands and petals cover the base of the set.2006-01-01A seated figure in white and gold dhoti-style clothing with a gold crown and layered garlands of white and multicolored flowers sits on an elaborate decorated throne. The hands are folded in namaskar and a peacock-feather fan rises behind the throne. The throne is framed by a large arch of rows of white flower petals and red, green and yellow patterned panels, with marigold garlands and brass lamps arranged below. a person (appearance-based; crown, gold necklace and flower garlands), seated in ceremonial presentation during a Jayanti celebration. Festival decorations include a golden umbrella above the seat.2006-01-01A photograph of a richly decorated stage set for a celebration. Three arched panels are covered in yellow marigold and chrysanthemum garlands with red and white bands, and floral rosette medallions flank the centre. In the central arch, a seated person in white clothing with folded hands sits in front of a microphone on a flower-decorated platform, beneath a hanging ornate golden canopy, with a golden vessel nearby. Colourful balloons in orange, pink, yellow and green and small peacock-feather fans are scattered across the foreground. The seated figure wears a light headpiece and is positioned as a central focus, with the decorated arches framing the scene.2006-01-01A photograph of a young man with long, swept-back dark hair seated on an ornate golden throne with a red velvet backrest, the throne framed by garlands of yellow, orange and magenta flowers and white jasmine. He wears a white embroidered kurta, a cream shawl draped over one shoulder, a white dhoti and a red bindi, with hands resting in his lap and eyes closed. The stage behind has a purple drape, a red and gold banner at top, and tall gold lamp stands with white flower garlands at each side. Two electric fans stand beside the stage and a white cloth covers the low platform in front. The figure is a person based on the long swept hair, ceremonial dress and throne with floral decoration, seated on the peetha during a darshan or welcome.2007-12-23A seated man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet back, draped in garlands of white jasmine and orange-red marigolds, with a white floral canopy above. He wears a white embroidered kurta with a cream shawl over his shoulders and a white dhoti with a gold border. Two people in the foreground, seen from behind, face the stage; one wears an orange shawl and grey top. Behind the throne hang dark purple drapes flanked by yellow pillars with blue and red floral and elephant patterns, and two standing fans sit on the stage sides with white floral stands. The throne is a clear seating position, but the figure's appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2007-12-23A figure with long dark hair sits smiling on an ornate gold throne with a tall crown-like finial, draped in flower garlands of yellow, orange and white and a purple floral swag. He wears a cream and gold embroidered robe with a white garland over the shoulders and a red-and-white floral necklace at the chest. Behind him, a yellow flower-covered backdrop has red and green decorative motifs and a purple-and-white arch. Gold-plated pots and white draped tables flank the throne, with a small vase of pink flowers at left. Several small vertical bars run along the arch and the decorated stage; no other people are visible.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01