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A ceremonial scene on a stage: a bearded man seated in a swing-like palanquin hung with yellow marigold garlands, wearing a rust-orange dhoti and shawl, a saffron-orange turban, gold necklaces and armlets, and a pink-and-white garland. A man in white dhoti with a golden border kneels at the front, reaching toward the seated figure's feet near a silver tray. Behind, a gilded throne with a lion armrest and a tiger-skin cushion stands empty. Women in purple and gold saris and a man in white stand with hands folded in prayer on the right, and a bright striped floor mat covers the stage.

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A photograph of a ceremonial stage scene with a bearded man seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and tiger-striped cloth, wearing an orange-red turban, gold necklaces, bangles, and a pink flower garland over an orange-brown robe. A floral and marigold-decorated canopy hangs above him, and a heap of orange and gold cloth bundles sits beside the throne. Standing to the right, a line of devotees in white and gold dhotis, purple and gold saris, and shawls stand with palms pressed together in anjali. A large backdrop shows a dusk sky, and a colourful woven mat covers the floor.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12A ceremonial padapuja scene on a colourful woven rug in front of a golden throne with carved lion arms. A seated man in an orange-brown saffron-toned robe and orange turban, wearing a pink flower garland and gold necklaces, sits on a low stool while a kneeling man in white dhoti with yellow borders washes or touches his feet. Nearby, a woman in a purple sari and another in a gold-and-purple sari stand beside a golden swing decorated with yellow and pink flower garlands, with an older woman in purple and a man in white with yellow-bordered cloth standing behind. Several onlookers in white and gold attire stand at the back. Garlands and ornate gold decor surround the stage. Swamiji (probable) is the seated man in orange-brown robes, turban and gold necklaces, shown in a ritual role with a devotee washing his feet.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a figure seated on a red-cushioned seat beside a gilded throne-like canopy draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands and pink flower garlands. The seated man wears an orange-red turban, a pink flower garland, gold ornaments and an orange-red garment, with a small red cushioned stool before him. Several men in white dhotis with gold borders and shirts stand and bow near the throne, one in a white shawl and another holding out his hands, while a woman in a purple saree with a long braid kneels on a striped rug. A kneeling man in an orange garment is at the far right beside a standing woman in purple, and a white fan stands at the right edge. Behind them is a dark deity murti with a crown, flanked by marigold garlands, against a magenta and dark backdrop.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 seated man in a rust-orange turban and orange-brown robe, with a pink flower garland and gold necklaces, sits on an ornate gold throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth. Beside him, a figure in a white dhoti under a yellow flower-garlanded swing-like canopy kneels with hands folded. Behind, women in purple and gold saris and a man in white dhoti with a gold border stand with palms pressed together in prayer on a striped woven rug. Gold-and-orange cushions and a silver footstool sit at the centre.2016-12-12A ceremonial stage scene with a seated man in a red-and-orange turban and a pink flower garland, wearing gold ornaments and an orange shawl, seated on a throne-like swing decorated with yellow marigold garlands. Behind him stands a large golden and black deity murti with a gold crown and a golden umbrella overhead. In front, a bare-chested man in white dhoti performs a ritual at the swing while another man in a white dhoti kneels beside him. A woman in a purple sari with a rudraksha-style necklace and a woman in a purple-and-gold striped sari kneel nearby. Red and multicoloured woven mats cover the stage and a tall floral garland hangs beside the deity. A trident is propped near the swing.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.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12A 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 event with a seated figure in a rust-brown robe and a matching brown turban, draped in a long pink flower garland and gold ornaments, seated on a red cushioned seat before a flower-decorated golden throne. Behind him a striped tiger-skin cover and a gilded ceremonial chair with a golden backrest rest on a red stage. A man in a white dhoti with gold borders and a white upper cloth sits at left, while two men in white dhotis with gold borders stand at right, one wearing a rudraksha mala and sacred ash on his forehead. Yellow flower garlands hang from a decorated canopy frame above. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person by his turban, ornate gold and flower garland, though identity is uncertain.2016-12-12