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A seated figure sits on a decorated throne (peetha) at the top of a red-carpeted ramp, framed by garlands of yellow, orange and white flowers and a flower arch above. Smoke or incense haze fills the stage. The figure wears a light cream dhoti, a rudraksha-style mala, and a cloth draped over the shoulders, with hands held together in namaste. A white-and-red tripundra-style emblem is displayed on the backdrop. The stage is painted with a yellow landscape of mountains, waterfalls and stylized flowers. In the foreground, several people in white clothing and orange garments sit with their backs to the camera, facing the stage, one raising a hand.

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A photograph of a seated figure on a raised peetha throne at the front of a hall, framed by garlands of marigold and white flowers and a backdrop of tall pillar. The seated person wears a light cream and gold robe, a crown-like headpiece and a white mala, hands pressed together at the chest. A red carpet runs down the steps lined with white jasmine garland toward a small fire pit with a visible flame. Seated devotees in white clothes and orange-and-white saris face the stage from the lower floor, while a painted yellow-and-green backdrop shows peacocks, mountains and waterfalls.2007-12-15December 15 20072007-12-15December 15 20072007-12-15December 15 20072007-12-15A seated figure in a brown-and-cream robe with a brown turban sits in namaste on a throne-like seat draped in red and white flower garlands and marigold strands. Behind him a large three-striped horizontal tripundra mark with a red dot is painted on a dark backdrop framed by yellow and orange flowers. The painted stage backdrop shows green hills, clouds, palms and tree branches. A white-railed platform with a red carpet leads to the throne. A few dark silhouettes of heads are visible at the bottom edge of the frame. a person: the seated figure wears a turban and an ornate brown robe, but the image is hazy and the appearance cues are limited to clothing and seating.2007-12-15A photograph of a seated man on an ornately decorated raised seat or peetha, with a tall backdrop framed by marigold and white jasmine garlands and a dark arch bearing three horizontal white bands with a red dot, a tripundra-style mark. The seated man wears a saffron-brown turban and a cream-and-gold robe with a long white floral garland around his neck, his hands pressed together in anjali mudra. Garlands of orange marigolds and white flowers line the seat and the steps leading up to it, and a red carpet covers the lower step. Stage haze fills the background, with painted green hills and foliage behind. A small crowd member is partly visible at the lower right corner.2007-12-15December 15 20072007-12-15December 15 20072007-12-15A seated man in a cream and gold outfit with a striped orange and gold turban sits with palms pressed together in greeting on a raised dais. Long garlands of white jasmine and orange-red marigolds, along with a white flower garland around his neck, decorate the seat and frame him. Behind him stands a large black Shiva lingam with a three-horizontal-stripe marking and a red dot, wreathed with yellow and orange flower garlands. A haze of smoke or mist fills the stage, and painted yellow and green jungle-style backdrop panels frame the scene. The figure matches the a person candidate by saffron-toned clothing and a turban, though his features are not clearly visible.2007-12-15December 15 20072007-12-15December 15 20072007-12-15A seated man in cream and gold robes with a gold-and-brown turban sits with palms pressed together in namaste on a tall throne decorated with white jasmine garlands, orange and marigold flowers, and yellow blossoms. Behind him is a dark arched backdrop with three horizontal white bars and a red dot, a Shiva-linga-style emblem. Above is a painted yellow jungle scene with trees and hills. A red carpet with white flower-garland railings leads toward the throne. In the foreground, several people in white clothes sit with their backs to the camera, and at the right edge a flame is visible. The man on the throne appears to be a person by his turban, cream robes, garlands and throne setting, though his face is not clearly visible enough for certainty. Photo shows a stage-style festival setting with devotees seated facing the dais.2007-12-15