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Photograph of a ceremonial gathering under a canopy with saffron and multicoloured fringed parasols. Two gilded, ornately carved thrones with red cushions and red carpet sit side by side. On the right, a man in rust-red and orange dhoti-style clothing, a red-orange turban, pink and white flower garlands and gold armbands sits with hands folded. In the centre, a seated figure in orange robes and a dark turban, with a yellow-and-pink garland, faces left toward a standing attendant in a lavender dhoti who holds a brass tray or ritual vessel. Golden decorative floral signage with Telugu/Kannada-script text hangs behind. Bright sunlight streams through the canopy.

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A photograph of a ceremonial stage at an outdoor event, with three seated figures on ornate gold thrones with red cushions. On the far right, a man in a red-and-maroon robe with a red turban and layered red and white flower garlands gestures with his right hand while speaking. In the centre, a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a yellow and red garland holds his hands together. On the left, an older man in orange clothing with white garlands sits on a lower seat. A priest with a bare chest, white dhoti and purple cloth stands at the left edge holding a brass tray. Behind them, decorated umbrellas with multicoloured fringes hang over a backdrop bearing Kannada text and a faint sunlit haze.2015-01-12January 12 20152015-01-12A photograph of a ceremonial scene at an outdoor stage with a golden throne seat and matching golden side chairs under ornate orange and yellow parasols, with a light haze in the air. A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe and a rust-coloured turban wears a long red and white flower garland and sits smiling on the golden throne. A woman in an orange sari kneels in front of him at a golden box, offering or reaching toward cloth, while a young man in saffron and an attendant in white stand at the right edge. Another seated man in a yellow shawl and an older seated figure in orange sit to the left. A banner behind the stage shows Kannada script. The seated throne figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji, wearing a turban, a rudraksha-style garland and orange-saffron robes, seated on the throne.2015-01-12A photograph of a ceremonial scene under a large orange and yellow umbrella with fringed edges. A man in a red turban, with a rudraksha-style garland of red and white flowers, sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, smiling, and wears a dark brown robe. Beside him on the left, a man in a yellow shawl and a seated man in an orange robe with a red turban are seated on a lower gold-carved seat. A younger man in white with a red-and-gold sash stands at right, gesturing toward the throne. Behind them, a banner reads Atirudra Mahayagna, with a sign showing the number 13. The red carpet and gold footstools complete the setting. Whether the central seated figure is a person is uncertain from appearance alone.2015-01-12Two seated figures on ornate gold-and-red thrones on a red stage before a large banner with Kannada text and a faded portrait. The figure on the left wears orange robes, an orange-and-yellow turban and a white and yellow flower garland, holding a small book on his lap. The figure on the right wears a maroon turban, a rudraksha mala, a red-and-white flower garland and maroon garments, with bare-chested arm bands visible. A man in brown robes stands at the right edge near a brown chair. Gold-fringed canopy and marigold-decorated thrones frame the scene.2015-01-12A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and red cushions is being honoured during a ritual. The seated figure wears a red-orange turban, a red-orange cloth, layered red-and-white flower garlands and gold bangles, with a saffron-coloured wrap visible. A man in red-brown robes with gold borders stands before the throne, extending his hands in greeting. In the foreground a bald man in an orange shawl with gold border and eyeglasses kneels and reaches toward the golden footstool. Behind them, two more men in red-brown robes with rudraksha malas sit near several decorated deity murti and kalasha-style figures under a corrugated roof. A marigold garland drapes the throne back, and a printed banner with a smiling portrait is partly visible at top left.2015-01-12A ceremonial scene under a white tent with orange-fringed canopy. A person seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears a red-orange turban, red-and-white flower garland, and orange-red robes with gold borders; they extend a hand toward a gold-trimmed footstool. Standing beside them, a bare-chested attendant in a red-brown dhoti with gold trim holds a cloth, and a woman in red-orange sari kneels at the footstool. Behind them, several men in saffron-red robes stand and a small gold-decorated shrine with deity murti is visible. Orange-and-white marigold garlands decorate the throne. Behind the throne, a large portrait displays partial Kannada text.2015-01-12January 13 20152015-01-13January 12 20152015-01-12January 12 20152015-01-12A photograph of a ceremonial ritual inside a tented hall. On the right, a seated figure on a gilded golden throne wears a rust-red turban, red-orange robes with gold borders, and layered garlands of pink and white flowers. Beside him, a bare-chested priest in a purple and gold dhoti with white sacred ash markings on his arms and forehead, and a rudraksha mala, holds a brass plate and bends forward to offer something. Behind them hang orange and gold canopy umbrellas with fringed tassels, and a gilded lion-footed seat is in the foreground. The scene suggests a ceremonial abhishekam or honouring rite.2015-01-12Photograph of an outdoor stage event with two gilded ornate thrones set on a red-draped platform. A man seated on the central throne wears a red turban, an orange-brown shawl, a long red and white flower garland, and bangles, and smiles while looking to his right. A seated elderly man on the left wears an orange robe, a red-and-gold turban and a yellow-white flower garland. To the right, several men in orange-red robes with yellow borders stand near a wooden seat, one with a shaved head and sandalwood markings on his arms. A large banner behind shows a smiling portrait of a man in orange robes with a rudraksha garland and raised hands, beside Kannada text. An orange umbrella canopy hangs above the thrones.2015-01-12