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A ceremonial stage scene with a golden throne draped in a tiger-skin cloth at left. A seated man wears a rust-red turban, a red-brown robe, a pink flower garland and gold ornaments on his arm. Beside him a swing-like golden canopy frame hangs with yellow and pink flower garlands. A bearded man in an orange shawl over white clothes bends forward to touch a yellow cloth bundle and cushions. A kneeling man in a patterned brown garment prostrates on the striped floor mat. Standing devotees in white dhotis and shirts stand at right, one with palms joined.

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December 12 20162016-12-12A ceremonial stage scene with a man seated on a swing-like palanquin frame draped with yellow and pink marigold garlands, wearing an orange-red turban, a saffron-brown garment and a pink flower garland. Beside him a man in white kneels with hands folded, while standing attendants in white dhotis and a woman in a purple and gold sari with a gold necklace look on. A gold throne with a tiger-skin cushion and red upholstery stands at left, and deep red drapes and a striped floor cloth complete the setting. A yellow cloth cushion and a white pillow rest on the platform.2016-12-12A seated man in a rust-orange turban and rust-brown robe, wearing a pink flower garland and gold ornaments, sits on a golden throne with a tiger-striped cushion, beside a silver stand. Before him, a man in a white shirt and olive trousers bows low, hands near the floor, while priests in white dhotis with garlands stand with hands folded in namaskar. Yellow marigold garlands drape a gold-chain swing frame stacked with gold cloth bundles. Colourful woven mats cover the stage and a red-cushioned footstool sits in front.2016-12-12A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a robed man in orange-red and a red turban seated under a floral-decorated swing frame hung with chains and marigold garlands. He wears a pink-and-white garland and gold armlets, seated on a golden throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth in front of a red velvet backdrop. Several devotees in white dhotis and white saris with gold borders stand and kneel in front of him with folded hands, with a kneeling man in white holding a bowl-like offering. A brass tray with a red cushion and yellow cloth sits in the foreground, and a lion sculpture rests by the throne. The scene suggests a festival ritual on stage.2016-12-12Photograph of a ceremonial stage event with a gilded throne draped in a tiger-skin cloth and a golden lion figure at left. A bearded man seated there wears an orange-red turban, a bare upper body with bracelets, and a pink and white flower garland; a flower-covered swing frame hangs above him. Kneeling and prostrating devotees in white dhotis with gold borders, and women in saris, press their palms together or bow before him. Other people in white and cream clothing stand behind, some holding papers. Stage lights hang overhead and a red curtain forms the backdrop. a person appearance cues: a seated figure in orange-red turban and ceremonial garlands receiving devotees.2016-12-12A stage ceremony beside a gilded throne draped with a tiger-skin cushion. Standing nearby, a woman in a rust-brown sari and red beaded necklace looks toward him. An older woman with grey hair in a cream top and magenta sari presses her palms together in greeting. A man in a blue shirt and white dhoti and several other devotees in white and cream clothes stand at the right edge, while a figure in orange robes walks past. Red and multicoloured striped mats cover the floor and red curtains hang behind.2016-12-12Ceremonial stage scene with a bearded man in a rust-orange turban and saffron-brown robe seated on a swing decorated with yellow and pink flower garlands, with pink flower garlands around his neck and gold ornaments. Behind him stands a gilded throne with a red cushion and a tiger-skin cloth. Several people in white dhotis with gold borders, rudraksha necklaces, and a woman in a purple sari stand at the right, while a woman in a yellow sari kneels at the swing's base near a silver stand and red stool. The a person candidate shows a turban, saffron clothing and ornate gold necklaces, but appearance is only partly clear, so the label is probable.2016-12-12A ceremonial stage scene with a seated man in an orange-red turban and orange-red shawl, wearing gold ornaments and a pink and white flower garland, smiling and seated on a gold-and-red throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth. Before him, a red-cushioned footstool rests on a silver base. Behind him, several attendants in white dhotis and cream shawls and a woman in a purple and gold sari stand and kneel around a gold palanquin-style frame strung with yellow marigold garlands, holding stacked orange and gold cushions. A man in white kneels at the left holding the throne's edge. The floor is covered with a colourful striped rug.2016-12-12A stage ceremony in a temple-style setting with a large golden-backed throne draped in a tiger-skin covering beside a dark deity murti decorated with garlands and a tall golden parasol. A man in an orange-red dhoti with a red-and-gold turban, rudraksha-style beaded adornments and a pink garland sits on a small seat before a golden-decorated swing-like palanquin hung with yellow and white flower garlands. Several priests in white dhotis and white shawls and women in saris, one in a gold sari and one in purple, attend nearby; a bearded man in a white kurta stands at right. A kneeling attendant in white works at the base of the stage, and a yellow cloth-covered object rests in the palanquin. The stage floor is covered with a multicoloured woven mat.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12A ceremonial stage scene with a bearded man in a rust-orange turban, rudraksha-style gold necklaces and a pink flower garland seated on a small red cushioned stool before an ornate gold throne with a tiger-skin draping. A man in white dhoti with a gold border kneels at his feet, pouring or adjusting something from a silver bowl. Beside them a woman in purple and maroon sari kneels with a gold-wrapped object, and an attendant in white with gold trim holds a folded orange-gold cloth. Yellow marigold garlands hang from a decorated swing frame. A colourful striped mat covers the floor. Other attendants in cream and white stand in the background.2016-12-12A ceremonial scene on a patterned striped rug before a gold and red throne. A bearded man in an orange-brown turban, ornate gold necklaces and a pink garland sits on a red-cushioned seat under a floral canopy hung with yellow and pink flowers. Attendants in white dhotis with gold borders kneel and assist, one in a white shirt and another in a purple-and-gold sari holding an orange cloth. Offerings and flower garlands are arranged around the seat in a temple-style puja setting.2016-12-12