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A photograph of a night ceremony in a large stadium-style venue lit with coloured lights, with a crowd seated in rows behind. In the foreground, a man with long swept-back hair and a dark beard, wearing a rust-brown shawl over a pink-and-gold beaded garland, sits on an ornate silver-and-gold seat and extends his hand toward a brass vessel with a green leaf sprig, held by a bare-chested man with a topknot and a green-and-orange sash. Behind them, other saffron- and yellow-robed priests stand near golden ceremonial instruments. A printed copyright and source line appears on the image. The seated man shows distinctive long hair, a garland and ceremonial seat, consistent with the page's a person reference, so the appearance-based label applies.

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December 23 20162016-12-23Night-time outdoor ceremony beside a water tank with illuminated stands and string lights behind. A long-haired, bearded man in an orange-brown robe with pink and gold garlands sits on an ornate silver and gold throne with a gold lion-form base, accepting green leaves or offerings from a hand. Standing before him, a bare-chested priest with a sacred thread wears a green and gold dhoti and holds a brass kalasha-style pot wrapped in colourful fabric, while an older white-bearded man in a yellow shawl presents flowers. Other seated and standing devotees in saffron and yellow clothing surround the stage, with more people in the stands behind.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Night ceremony at an outdoor stadium-style venue with tiered stands, lit with coloured lights and red flags. In the foreground, a seated figure in a brown robe and pink-and-maroon flower garland holds a tall golden ceremonial staff with a silver handle, beside an ornate silver-trimmed seat. Beside him, a bearded man in a saffron-orange garment raises a hand toward the staff. On the right, a bare-chested man with a green-and-orange shawl and a topknot stands with folded hands, a sandalwood mark on his chest. Behind them, other robed attendants and devotees sit among golden urns and kalasha-style vessels, with a crowd seated in the stands.2016-12-23Photo of a seated man with long dark hair, a trimmed beard and a brown-orange shawl over his shoulders, wearing a pink-and-gold flower garland. He holds a tall silver ceremonial staff with a crown-like finial in his right hand and rests his left hand on a golden lion-armed seat. Facing him, a bare-chested, shaved-headed young man with rudraksha malas and vibhuti on his forehead holds an orange-and-gold cloth bundle toward him, as if making an offering. Behind them, a large crowd of devotees sits in a stadium-like hall with red-and-white tiered stands and red flags. a person is the seated man, identified by long swept hair, saffron-brown shawl, garland and ceremonial staff.2016-12-23A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair and a full beard, dressed in a rust-brown robe draped over the shoulder, wearing a pink and gold flower garland and a rudraksha-style bead necklace. He raises a silver staff with his left hand and extends his right hand to hand a folded orange cloth to a bare-chested, shaven-headed devotee kneeling before him in a white dhoti, wearing a rudraksha mala and small earrings. A golden lion-head armrest is visible at the lower left. Behind them, seated devotees in orange and white fill a tiered stadium-style hall with red flags and string lights. a person: the seated man has long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial garland, and occupies the seat of honour.2016-12-23Night photograph of an outdoor ceremony beside a water tank lined with lights and tiered seating. A seated figure in an orange-brown robe with long dreadlocks and a red flower garland leans forward and places a hand on the head of a kneeling man in white dhoti and shirt. a person: the seated figure has long dreadlocked hair, a red-and-white flower garland and an orange-brown robe with a gold-trimmed shawl and a gold ceremonial chain; this is a presence-based candidate, not a confirmed identity. Around them, devotees in white and bare-chested men in green and saffron cloths, one wearing a sacred thread, stand with hands folded. A golden lion-shaped throne armrest and garlanded gold pillars frame the scene.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Night ceremony at a temple tank with green water, lit by a line of small oil lamps along the steps and a gold-framed deity murti at the upper right. A man in a deep orange-brown robe with long dark hair sits on a red-draped seat with a golden lion-shaped support, hands folded in namaskar, while a trident and a gold-topped ceremonial staff stand beside him. Several devotees in orange and saffron robes stand on the steps, and a bare-chested man with a gold-coloured ceremonial garland approaches carrying a brass plate of offerings and a decorated pot. Stands and steps fill with onlookers in white and orange garments.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Evening stage event with golden thrones and an illuminated arena behind. On the left, an elderly woman with white vibhuti marks and a saffron shawl sits on a gold throne with a rudraksha mala, smiling. Beside her, an older man in a gold-bordered yellow shawl sits on a second gold throne. On the right, a bearded man with long hair, a shaved-brow vibhuti mark, and a rose and marigold garland with gold ornaments wears a brown-orange robe and hands a bundle of fruit wrapped in plastic toward the seated figures. A ceremonial trident leans at the left edge. Several men in white shirts and garlands stand behind, and a large crowd fills the stands.2016-12-23