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December 22 2016

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Devotees sit in rows on the ground before a gold-framed throne under a red and pink draped canopy, as a seated figure in orange robes, a gold crown and heavy garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers receives worship. A large golden hooded cobra sculpture rises behind the throne, with a brass lamp on a stand above. In front, several people with folded hands or raised palms sit beside brass trays of flowers and offerings, including a man in a white shirt with a black rudraksha-style mala and a woman in an orange sari. a person appears as the seated figure on the throne, identified only by the crown, orange robe and garlands; he is marked unsure here because the face is not clearly distinct. Several devotees and a white-clad attendant are visible.2011-07-15Photograph of a darshan scene on an ornate gold throne (peetha) with a red curtain behind it. A seated figure in red-orange clothing with a striped headwrap and garland sits on a leopard-print cushion, while devotees in white dhotis and saffron-bordered white sarees approach to offer and receive blessings. One man in a white dhoti with a sacred thread stands bare-chested in front of the throne, and a bearded older man in white with forehead markings stands at the left edge. A woman in a white saree with rudraksha mala stands at right, and another woman in a cream saree stands at the far right. Gold lion-motif armrests and carved gold panels frame the dais. Six people are visible, the seated figure included.2017-08-23December 12 20162016-12-12A 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.2016-12-12April 25 20182018-04-25 +1 copiesDecember 22 20162016-12-22A festive stage scene with a large golden ornate throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth and red cushions, under a golden parasol. Seated on a small swing-like seat, a man in saffron-red robes and a red turban wears a long pink-white flower garland. Beside him stands a large black deity murti with a cobra hood, garlanded with yellow and red flowers. Several people in white dhotis and kurtas stand with palms joined in namaskar at the right, and a woman in a red sari with pink dupatta bows low, presenting an offering. Colourful striped mats cover the floor and stage lights shine overhead.2016-12-12September 16 20132013-09-16May 19 20182018-05-19 +1 copiesA man seated on a white and red upholstered throne with carved armrests, raising his right hand in a blessing gesture while smiling. He wears a large golden floral crown, a red-orange robe, multiple strands of white flower garlands, a heavy gold necklace and bangles, and a small red mark on his forehead. A microphone stand is positioned near his face. Behind him hang red drapes and chains with ornate metal fittings.2017-08-10A 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 20162016-12-12