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A photograph of a seated man on a flower-garlanded swing at a stage set. He wears a dark maroon robe, a black head covering, a pink beaded mala and a gold pendant, with a small red bindi on his forehead, and sits cross-legged with hands resting on his lap. Behind him is a large ornate golden throne with a tiger-striped cushion and a red seat. Brass and copper oil lamps, trishula tridents and a golden ornamental stand line the stage, with white flower garlands hanging from the swing frame. The man is smiling. The scene resembles a Kumbh Mela pushpabhishekam setting, with the man appearing to be the a person candidate.

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May 24 20162016-05-24A seated man in a reddish-orange robe and saffron-coloured garments sits on a gold-framed swing decorated with white flower garlands at a festival stage. He wears a dark head covering, a heavy layered garland of orange and gold flowers, a gold necklace, and bangles. Behind him is an ornate gold and red throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth, flanked by tall brass lamp stands with bird-shaped finials, a trident, and a golden standing figure on the right. The swing and throne are arranged for a ceremonial darshan, with red carpet underfoot. The man has distinctive visible cues of long hair under a dark head covering, saffron-coloured clothing, and ornate gold necklaces, consistent with the appearance-based candidate for the presiding figure.2016-05-24A seated figure in red-orange ceremonial robes and a dark turban-style head covering sits on a small gold-and-red stool before an ornate golden throne with a red cushion and tiger-striped throne cover. The throne is draped with white flower garlands hung from a gold crossbar. A large gold lion sculpture rests at the base. Gilded trident and tall ornate poles with bird finials flank the stage, and the figure wears multiple strands of beaded necklaces and gold ornaments. Pushpabhishekam setting; no physical crowd visible.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A seated man in a red-and-maroon robe sits on a small ornate seat within a garlanded swing structure hung with white flower strands, in front of a red velvet throne backed by a gold and bronze carved panel. He wears a dark head covering, a large orange-white flower garland, and a gold pendant necklace, with hands resting in his lap. Flanking him are tall gilt lamp stands, golden trident-like staffs, a tiger-striped cushion, and a carved figure at the right. The raised pink-carpeted dais suggests a ceremonial abhishekam or padapuja setting.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A photograph of a seated figure on a swing-like palanquin with white and pink flower garlands draped over the frame, set before an ornate gold-and-red throne with a tiger-striped cushion. The person wears a red-orange robe, a large floral garland and gold necklace, bangles, a headpiece and a red tilak; their hands are folded in their lap and they smile. Golden lamp stands, a trident and gold kalasha-style finials surround the stage in red lighting. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the decorated swing throne during a Kumbh Mela pushpabhishekam and padapuja event.2016-05-24