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A seated figure in a white turban and white garments sits on an ornate throne covered in zebra-striped fabric, framed by a large arch of marigold and orange garlands and flower arrangements of pink, purple and white blooms. Red drapery with hanging white jasmine strands forms the backdrop, with a white pillar trimmed in gold at the left. Long red and white garlands drape over the seat and the front of a flower-decorated stage with a dark blue cloth edge. Light floral garlands are draped across the front of the platform. The throne is a raised peetha-style seat for a festival event, with no visible audience.

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A seated figure in white ceremonial clothes sits on an ornate zebra-striped throne decorated with garlands of marigolds and white jasmine, with red and yellow flowers and potted floral arrangements flanking it. A white turban is on his head and a long red and white garland hangs across his chest. The backdrop is orange draped fabric with a white pillar bearing gold trim on the left. A dark stage edge is lined with white flower strands. Another person stands partially visible at the right edge in the dim background.2008-12-29A photograph of a figure seated on a zebra-striped throne on a raised stage draped with red fabric and strung white flower garlands. The seated figure wears a cream turban, white robes and a white shawl, with a red and white garland across the lap, and the throne is decorated with a multicolour marigold and rose garland. 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Flower-covered pedestals, white jasmine strands and a red draped backdrop frame the stage, and a small black speaker sits at the front edge. The scene is a festive stage decoration for a celebration.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29A photograph of a figure seated on a zebra-striped throne decorated with garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers and white jasmine strands. The seated person wears a cream turban, white robe and a long white shawl draped over the shoulder, with red and white floral garlands around the neck. Flower arrangements in vases flank the throne on a raised stage with a white and gold pillar behind and red drapery. Floral garlands also hang along the stage edge, with a dark blue cloth covering the platform. A small figure is visible at the far right edge, partly shaded. The setting suggests a festival stage with floral decoration.2008-12-29A seated man sits on a zebra-striped throne on a decorated stage, draped with long garlands of white jasmine and marigolds in yellow, orange, red and purple. He wears a cream turban, a white kurta and white dhoti, with a red and white garland across his chest and a shawl over his lap. Flower arrangements in pink, purple and white stand at the sides, a white and gold pillar and red curtains frame the backdrop, and a dark blue cloth with white flower strands covers the stage edge.2008-12-29A seated man sits on a zebra-striped throne decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, and purple flowers, with white jasmine strands draped on the platform and vases of pink and purple blooms beside him. He wears a white turban, a white kurta and white trousers, with a red garland and a long white shawl over his lap. His hands are pressed together in a gesture of greeting. 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